Japan’s diplomatic stance in the deteriorating conflict in Gaza is being tested as civilian deaths continue to mount; over 11,000 have been killed thus far. Public opinion in Japan is tilted toward an immediate ceasefire, and there is mounting criticism over the government’s cautious balancing act between Israel and Palestine. Since heavy fighting erupted, regular … Read more
An editorial in the Global Times on October 19 took aim at Western double standards in defending the human rights of Muslims in Xinjiang and Palestine. The article quoted James Kariuki, the United Kingdom’s deputy permanent representative to the United Nations, who, as the spokesperson for a group of 51 countries, criticized that “Members of … Read more
The Israel-Palestine conflict has always been an issue that united the political spectrum in Malaysia, which is dominated by a Muslim-majority population. Support for the Palestinian cause is not just religious but also humanitarian; support for Palestinian statehood remains a unifying factor across racial, religious, and political affiliations. As much as it is critical for … Read more
Advertisement In 1947, India voted against the partition of Palestine at the United Nations General Assembly. India was the first non‐Arab state to recognize the Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO) as sole and legitimate representative of the Palestinian people in 1974. India was also one of the first countries to recognize the State of Palestine in … Read more
Advertisement In response to a surprise attack by Hamas on October 7, Israel launched a new siege on the Gaza Strip. Bombings by the Israeli Defense Force (IDF) have killed over 9,000 Palestinians, many of whom are women and children. Uzbekistan’s many Muslims wonder – what should be done to help Muslims in Palestine? They … Read more
Advertisement Over the phone, Hiba Farra speaks with a demeanor that belies her situation. The Palestinian lawyer, who resides in Perth, told me of the horror that has been inflicted on her family over the last month in a heartbreakingly matter-of-fact tone. “I’ve lost over 40 members of my family in Gaza,” she said. “I … Read more
Advertisement In response to a terrorist attack by Hamas on October 7, Israel has imposed a siege on Gaza and launched thousands of airstrikes that have left around 8,000 people dead in three weeks. With the exception of Turkmenistan, Central Asian governments quickly issued statements condemning the violence and calling for a swift resolution of … Read more