Israeli police have broken up a protest by demonstrators trying to block humanitarian aid from entering Gaza. At least 18 protesters have been detained at the Karem Abu Salem Crossing (called Kerem Shalom in Israel), on Israel’s border with Gaza. They’ve been demanding the release of captives. Previous protests in the same place have resulted…
The United States’ support for Israel’s war on Gaza makes the country look ineffectual and hypocritical to the rest of the world, according to Harvard University professor Stephen Walt, co-author of The Israel Lobby and US Foreign Policy. Walt tells host Steve Clemons that Israel and the US-Israel relationship have changed over the decades, but…
In this episode of On The Record, Al Jazeera’s Samantha Johnson is joined by journalist and author James Ball, who takes a deep dive into the conspiracy group QAnon, and talks about its origins, followers and what they believe. Oh, and why he thinks they’re really dumb.. Ball also discusses why QAnon thrived by exploiting…
Ilan Pappe, the Israeli historian and author of ‘The Ethnic Cleansing of Palestine,’ expressed his view that it would be challenging for Palestinian Authority (PA) President Mahmoud Abbas to maintain relevance in the eyes of the Israeli government. According to Pappe, Abbas’ perceived role primarily revolves around security coordination in the West Bank to prevent…
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Sweden’s government has told its citizens to prepare for war. The defence minister made the comments last week, as the war in Ukraine drags on, and Sweden moves closer to NATO membership. The government is reinstating the conscription programme that’s been paused for over a decade — and putting teenagers through boot camp. Al Jazeera’s…
Hungary’s President Katalin Novak bowed to public pressure to resign after it was revealed she pardoned the deputy director of a state-run children’s school who was convicted for covering up the sexual abuse of its director. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/…
Tension is high on the border between Myanmar, Bangladesh and India. Civilians have been killed and injured during a recent surge in fighting, in Rakhine State in northern Myanmar. It’s also sent many people fleeing across the border into Bangladesh and India. Among them are around 300 security force personnel. Al Jazeera’s Tanvir Chowdhury reports…
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In an era where freedom of expression faces unprecedented challenges globally, Irene Khan stands as a beacon of hope. With a rich background in human rights advocacy, Khan has battled against censorship, intimidation and the suppression of free speech. Her efforts underscore the importance of this fundamental human right in holding the powerful to account,…