THE gloves need to come off on the truth of what has been happening in Gaza – not only since the launch of Operation Protective Edge last week, but also since Operation Pillar of Defence in 2012 and Operation Cast Lead in 2008. What is the real purpose of these bare-fisted operations? To call Israeli acts[…]
South African Muslims are ridding themselves of apathy and becoming increasingly active in raising awareness on the military bombardment of Gaza. As global condemnation grows against Israel, ordinary South Africans have initiated their own awareness campaigns to show their support for the struggle of Palestinians in Gaza. On Sunday, a[…]
As the Israeli war on Gaza entered its seventh day, Pope Francis has called for a cease-fire in the Middle East, praying for peace in the occupied Holy Land. “I extend a heartfelt appeal to all of you to continue to pray earnestly for peace in the Holy Land, in[…]
Israeli marines clashed with Hamas gunmen in the first reported ground incursion in the Gaza Strip, after the deadliest night of violence in Israel’s latest offensive in which 18 members of the same family were killed. The Israeli army said at least four soldiers were “lightly injured” on Sunday, as[…]
Cosatu general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi urged government on Friday to immediately cut diplomatic ties with Israel. “This government of ours must, not tomorrow but today, buy a ticket for the ambassador of Israel, take him to the airport and send him back home,” said Vavi in Pretoria. “They should send[…]
At least four people have been reported killed in a bomb strike on a rehabilitation centre for the disabled in Gaza, medical sources say, as the toll from Israel’s bombardment of the Palestinian territory reaches 124. Three patients and a nurse were killed in the explosion on Saturday in Jabaliya,[…]
Thousands of angry demonstrators turned out to the streets around the world on Friday, July 11, to protest the Israeli war on besieged Gaza Strip that has resulted in the killing of more than 120 Palestinian and injuring of hundreds. In London, several thousands of people filled the streets outside[…]
The Muslim Students Association (MSA) Union has made an impassioned appeal on Muslim communities to offer an extra prayer for Gaza on Friday. This extra prayer should be performed after the Taraweeh salah at the nearest mosque in your community. The Qiyaam (extra prayer) is offered during the Esha’i Salaah[…]
At least 101 people have been killed as Israel’s bombardment of the Gaza Strip enters its fourth day, with the latest attack killing five people in Rafah while rescuers were trying to free those trapped in the ruins of a building. The air raid in Rafah on Friday came as[…]
A group of 34 charities and other non-governmental organisations signed a statement Friday urging an end to the deadly conflict between Israel and Hamas. The statement was signed by groups including ActionAid, CARE, Oxfam and Save the Children and urged the international community to step up efforts to find a[…]
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