Sun 6-October-2024

Basim Naim

Dr Basem Naim, who resides in Gaza, is the former Minister of Health and Advisor to the Palestinian PM on International Relations. His article appeared in MEMO.

Netanyahu’s visit is a shameful moment for America

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to Washington, DC, is more than a diplomatic formality.

After 75 years the Nakba is ongoing

The Palestinian people and their supporters around the world have just commemorated the 75th anniversary of the Nakba (“Catastrophe”). For the first time since it started the UN has also commemorated this painful event.

Will the world soon see the victory of democracy over racism in Israel

We may be surprised by the result of the pressures exerted by the massive public protests and political opposition in Israel.

The international community is silencing details of Israel’s extremism

Since the results of the recent Israeli elections were announced and the fascist far-right controlled Knesset was outlined the international community has been in a state of anticipation.

Stop them … before they burn the whole region down

World leaders gather these days at the 77th session of the UNGA and the main address for all speakers from presidents and representatives of states is international peace and security.

Palestinian elections must be free fair and the results respected

Action must be taken to consolidate the process and to ensure free fair and transparent elections that reflect the will of our people.

‘Israel’ is a short story

A few years ago I read about an American dentist who asked one of his patients about his hobbies.