From Third Temple to Third World War: Crisis, Collapse, and Global Complicity
Abstract This bulletin explores the intersection of Israeli messianic ideology, settler-colonial expansion, and geopolitical destabilisation in the wake of the…
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On the Right Side of History: Spain's stance on the wars on Gaza and Iran
Since the start of the genocide war the Gaza strip in 2023, statements and declarations by many European states did not include any call for a ceasefire or an end to the brutal suffering of the Palestinian people caused by Israel’s genocide in Gaza. Many Euro…
The Toxic Archive: Gaza’s “Post-War” Waste and the Politics of Disposal
Introduction: Gaza’s Environmental Invisibility In the wake of the 2023–2024 “war” on Gaza, the public and policy focus has understandably prioritised immediat…
Chronological Overview of Gaza Reconstruction Plans
Introduction The ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza under the ongoing military aggression and strangling siege has necessitated extensive discussions about re…
Tanks Return: Advancing the E1 Plan and the Demise of Palestinian Statehood Aspirations
Introduction The Israeli military's incursion into the West Bank with heavy armor after more than two decades represents a turning point in Israeli settler-col…
Gaza’s Ceasefire and the West Bank Un der Siege A Fragile Pause or the Next Chapter of Oppression?
Introduction After 15 months of relentless bombardment, mass displace-ment, large-scale atrocities and genocide in Gaza, a ceasefire was declared on January 19…
Evolving Dynamics in the Region: Reflections on Recent Developments in Lebanon, Syria, and Their Implications for Palestine
Introduction The current political circumstances in the region, specifically the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah and the unexpected collapse of the Assa…
Trump’s "Pro-Israel" Agenda and Its Impact on Palestine
Trump’s first term fundamentally shifted U.S. policy toward Palestine, crystallising an unwavering alignment with Israeli settler-colonial aims. His decision t…
The Olive Tree as a Vessel of Palestinian Memory and Identity
The olive tree holds a central place in Palestinian culture, symbolizing resilience, identity, and historical continuity. More than an agricultural resource, t…
Structural Apartheid: How Settler Violence Enforces Israeli Colonialism
Settler violence in the West Bank is not a spontaneous eruption of extremism but rather a key mechanism within the Israeli occupying state’s settler-colonial a…
Afterism and the False Narrative of Calm: How Ceasefires Mask the Occupation in Palestine
Periods of relative calm, ceasefires, or political negotiations in Palestine are often weaponized to create a deceptive narrative that the conflict is "over" o…
Ongoing aggression on the West-Bank Continues
The Israeli occupying state has continued its aggressive military operations in the West Bank, particularly targeting the Jenin, Tulkarm, and Tubas governorate…
Recognizing Palestine – Mélenchon’s Victory Signals Shift Toward Palestine
Jean-Luc Mélenchon, a leader in France’s left-wing New People’s Front al-liance, has reiterated his commitment to recognizing the State of Pal-estine following…