PM says Israel’s actions ‘violate international law through the ongoing massacre and brutality against Palestinians’. ZIM, Israel’s biggest shipping company, has been singled out in Malaysia’s ban on shipping to and from Israel [Amir Cohen/ Reuters] Malaysia has banned all Israeli-flagged cargo ships from docking at its ports in what it said was a response to the war in Gaza, …
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Protest demands ceasefire and humanitarian support for Palestine
A group organized a protest at Lipton Circus in Colombo today demanding a ceasefire, humanitarian access and an end to occupation, in support of Palestine. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel
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An event will be held today (12) to commemorate the 75th birthday anniversary of the founding Leader of the Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) and NUA and a former Minister M. H. M. Ashraff. The event organised by the National Unity Alliance (NUA) is scheduled to be held at Jasmin Hall at the BMICH, starting 4:00 p.m., according to NUA …
Read More »Palestinian artist killed in Gaza air strike was a ‘one in a million talent’
Heba Zagout, a Palestinian artist and educator, was killed in an Israeli air strike on Gaza along with two of her children Heba Zagout was a devoted mother of four who found happiness putting paint to canvas (supplied) By Azad Essa 18 October 2023 14:46 BST | Last update: 1 month 1 week agoHeba Zagout dreamed of freedom whenever she put paint on canvas. As …
Read More »The Watermelon: Symbol of Palestinian Resistance
Hamilton, November 5, 2023 More and more, watermelons are appearing on placards at demonstrations in support of Palestine. The fruit, symbol of Palestinian resistance and to protest the war in Gaza, has the same colours as the Palestinian flag and that of the Great Arab Revolt of the early 20th century: red, black, green and white. Similarly, social media users …
Read More »Hamas says Gaza mosque destroyed, urges UNESCO to save heritage
The Great Omari Mosque has been reduced to rubble, with only its ancient minaret standing, according to images released by the Palestinian group. The Great Omari Mosque, the largest and oldest in Gaza City, reduced to rubble [Doaa Rouqa/Reuters] Published On 8 Dec 20238 Dec 2023 Hamas has said that Israel bombed Gaza’s medieval Omari Mosque, causing widespread destruction …
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