Trump’s Board of Peace: A Gaza Reconstruction Plan Met With Deep Skepticism As President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace (BoP) held its inaugural meeting in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, February 19, 2026, the focus remained on the stark realities facing Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. Although pledges of billions of dollars were announced, residents expressed … Read more
Israel is severely restricting Palestinians’ access to the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in occupied East Jerusalem for the first Friday prayers of Ramadan, with many hundreds queueing at the Qalandiya checkpoint near Ramallah, hoping and waiting to get in. Israeli authorities say they will allow no more than 10,000 Palestinians from the occupied West Bank into … Read more
Gaza’s Precarious Ceasefire: Reconstruction Pledges Amidst Continued Violence Despite a ceasefire established in October, Israeli forces have continued strikes within Gaza, resulting in the deaths of at least 12 Palestinians in recent days. This ongoing violence casts a shadow over international efforts to rebuild the enclave and stabilize the region, particularly as US President Donald … Read more
Israel Solidifies West Bank Control: A Modern Era of Land Registration The Israeli government has taken a significant step towards solidifying its control over the occupied West Bank by approving a proposal to register large areas of the territory as “state property.” This marks the first such move since the 1967 Israeli occupation, raising concerns … Read more
Gaza and Lebanon Conflict: Ceasefire Violations and Escalating Tensions Despite a US-brokered “ceasefire” established in November 2024, recent reports indicate continued violence in both Gaza and Lebanon. Medical sources report that Israeli forces have killed at least eight Palestinians in new attacks, raising concerns about the fragility of the agreement. Renewed Hostilities in Gaza Four … Read more
Indonesia’s Gaza Peacekeeping Role: A Delicate Balance of Humanitarian Aid and Political Considerations Indonesia is preparing to deploy up to 8,000 troops as part of the International Stabilization Force (ISF) in Gaza, marking its most significant commitment yet to the post-conflict reconstruction plan. However, this move is not without its complexities, navigating a path between … Read more
Shannon Airport: A Key Refueling Stop in the Expanding Network of US Deportation Flights Shannon Airport in County Clare, Ireland, continues to be a frequent refueling stop for US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) deportation flights, raising concerns among Irish politicians and human rights organizations. Recent reports confirm a sixth ICE deportation operation refueled at … Read more
Chiki Fawzi’s Haji Pilgrimage Setback: A Reflection of Influencer Roles and Religious Service The recent removal of Indonesian activist and artist Chiki Fawzi from her designated role as a 2026 Hajj pilgrimage aide has sparked public discussion. Initially selected as part of a group of influencers, Chiki’s sudden dismissal during training at the Pondok Gede … Read more
Gaza City – Nebal al-Hessi, a 25-year-old mother, scrolls through news updates on her phone, hoping for news of the Rafah land crossing’s reopening. From her family’s tent in an-Nazla, Jabalia in the northern Gaza Strip, she awaits a chance for medical care unavailable within the territory. Nebal’s hands were amputated in an artillery attack … Read more
The Crushing of Memory: How the Deliberate Destruction of Cemeteries in Gaza Signals a Disturbing Trend The recent reports from Gaza, detailing the desecration of cemeteries like al-Batsh by Israeli military forces, are not isolated incidents. They represent a chilling pattern – a deliberate targeting of Palestinian memory and dignity that echoes historical precedents and … Read more