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Brazilian new president vows to support Palestine

21Feb

By Aqsa AzamNo Comments

Global

Brazilian new president vows to support Palestine

New Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said that his country will strongly support the Palestinians. He will strive to restore the freedom and independence of Palestine as an independent and sovereign country within the borders of 1967. Lula da Silva, the most famous politician leader in Latin America, has triumphantly returned as Brazil´s President for the third time in a ceremony held at the National Congress in Brasília. Just one day after left-wing President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva took office in January, Brazil has announced a fundamental shift in its diplomacy toward the Palestinian cause, where it has topped again at the forefront of Brazil's political scene, after years of absence due to Bolsonaro's pro-Israel policy. The new Brazilian president has all the reasons...

Australia no longer recognizes Jerusalem (Palestine) as Israel’s capital

24Oct

By Azmat Shabbir2 Comments

Global

Australia no longer recognizes Jerusalem (Palestine) as Israel’s capital

Australia said Tuesday it would no longer recognize West Jerusalem (Palestine) as Israel’s capital, reversing a contentious decision by the previous conservative government. The change in government policy around Jerusalem, which occurred during the Jewish holiday of Simchat Torah, is said. The Israeli government called the decision "extremely disappointing" and summoned the Australian ambassador. In a statement, Prime Minister Yair Lapid said: "In light of the way this decision was made in Australia, we can only hope that the Australian government will handle other matters more seriously and professionally." Foreign Minister Penny Wong said: 'The city's status should be decided through peace talks between Israelis and Palestinians, not through unilateral decisions.' "We will not...

Rapid response team from Palestine started flood relief activities in DI Khan

24Sep

By Muhammad Dastageer ShamsNo Comments

Global

Rapid response team from Palestine started flood relief activities in DI Khan

A rapid response team from Palestine under the instructions of Palestinian President Mehmood Abbass arrived in Pakistan. The team comprises medical experts and social workers that would help Pakistan authorities assess and assist the situation. The team arrived in Pakistan on Saturday. Palestinian authorities have said that at these difficult times the whole Palestinian nation is standing along with them. Pakistan being a Muslim country has never left Palestine alone. The Palestinian team is currently operating at full capacity in the Dera Ismail Khan region. The team constitutes of medical experts which will fulfill the need for doctors wherever needed. Moreover, members of the Red Crescent and Civil Defense experts are also members of the team. Also See: After floods, malaria is prev...

There is no mention of Israel on the FIFA 2022 Qatar website

21Aug

By Muhammad Dastageer Shams1 Comment

Sports

There is no mention of Israel on the FIFA 2022 Qatar website

It was recently discovered by Israeli world cup goers that Winterhill Hospitality is authorized by FIFA to sell and distribute FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 tickets through their online store, but instead shows "Occupied Palestinian Territories" when they search for their country. Prior to being changed to "Palestine", the listing displayed "Palestinian Territory, Occupied". Social media users have had mixed reactions to the change, with pro-Palestine and Palestinian activists appreciating the move while Israelis and Zionists condemned the move as "disgraceful" or "anti-Semitic."". As reported by the Jewish Chronicle, a spokesperson for MATCH Hospitality said: "Our sales agent in Palestine is Winterhill Hospitality, based in Hong Kong. The company, along with BH Hospitality, has been ap...

Israel continue to attack Palestinians in Al-Aqsa during Ramadan

19Apr

By Muhammad Dastageer Shams1 Comment

Latest

Israel continue to attack Palestinians in Al-Aqsa during Ramadan

Israeli forces targeted Palestinians outside the Old City of Jerusalem for the second night on Saturday as Muslim worshippers prayed at the nearby Al-Aqsa Mosque. Palestinians in Al-Aqsa Moreover, Stones were thrown, fires were started, and police barricades were destroyed as Palestinian youths hurled rocks, lit fires, and ripped down police barricades near the Old City gates as officers on horseback and with riot gear fired stun grenades and water cannons at them. According to the Palestine Red Crescent, more than 80 people were injured, including minors and a 1-year-old. The Israeli police have confirmed that one of their officers was injured. The government does not want us to pray. Every day, a fight breaks out; there is an altercation every day. Almost every day, there ar...