Tag Archives: Jerusalem

Like Pharaoh, Israel also kills children

Posted on August 12, 2022 by ameenizzadeen

By Ameen IzzadeenOnce again the West has failed to stand by what is right and protect the oppressed.The zeal with which it condemned Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, rushed military assistance to the nation under occupation, and imposed punitive sanctions on … Continue reading →

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Ramadan Nakba for Palestinians: Whither Biden’s human rights credentials?

Posted on May 18, 2021 by ameenizzadeen

The house of cards Israel has built projecting itself as the victim surrounded by Arab enemies is fast crumbling in the social media. For decades, with its money power and media control, Israel has continued the charade playing victim while … Continue reading →

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19 years after 9/11, global order in turmoil

Posted on September 12, 2020 by ameenizzadeen

By Ameen IzzadeenNineteen years ago today, a series of terror attacks shook the United States and with that the world changed. While fear-struck Americans were witnessing a massive attack on home soil for the first time since the Pearl Harbour … Continue reading →

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Is Trump the ‘Chosen One’ or Judas of the Palestinians?

Posted on November 29, 2019 by ameenizzadeen

By Ameen Izzadeen Today, November 29, is the International Day of solidarity with the Palestinian people. Why such a day and why only for the Palestinians? This is because the international conscience, whatever little left of it, recognises that the … Continue reading →

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Jerusalem: Trump plays Herod for Christmas

Posted on December 23, 2017 by ameenizzadeen

By Ameen Izzadeen Pardon me for visiting you with another article on Jerusalem. This is because I believe Jerusalem is more dangerous a flashpoint than the North Korean missile issue. More than 100 years ago, a series of events loaded … Continue reading →

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Jerusalem: Let’s rebuild it on the principles of justice

Posted on December 15, 2017 by ameenizzadeen

By Ameen Izzadeen Warning: This article may contain ideas that religiously sensitive readers may find disturbing, despite efforts to keep the article balanced. When religion and politics mix, the combination can produce either a just socio-political-and-economic order or a hypocritical … Continue reading →

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O Jerusalem, Jerusalem: The world cries for thee

Posted on December 9, 2017 by ameenizzadeen

By Ameen Izzaden Wednesday night’s decision by United States President Donald Trump to recognise Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, showing only utter contempt for the aspirations of the Palestinian people, has pushed the prospects for peace into a black … Continue reading →

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Jerusalem: Horror in the holy city

Posted on July 28, 2017 by ameenizzadeen

By Ameen Izzadeen Etymologically, Jerusalem means ‘the foundation of peace’. But Jerusalem, one of the oldest cities in the world, has seen enough wars and violence and more will be its lot in the future, too. Clashes since July 14 … Continue reading →

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Trump-Netanyahu: A political nuclear explosion

Posted on January 27, 2017 by ameenizzadeen

By Ameen Izzadeen The much feared Middle Eastern Armageddon appears closer than ever, with a maverick property tycoon as President of the United States and a rightwing hardliner as prime minister of Israel coming together. The combination could be like … Continue reading →

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Israel writes script for the crisis and solution

Posted on October 16, 2015 by ameenizzadeen

By Ameen Izzadeen President Barack Obama, wake up. The bloodletting in the holy city of Jerusalem sends you a stream of urgent messages that you should step in and act decisively to fulfil your promise of peace to the land … Continue reading →

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