December, 2023

• 22 December

  Malaysia bans Israel-flagged ships from its ports in response to Gaza war

  

  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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• 19 December

  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 Post Disclaimer | Support UsSupport Us The sailanmuslim.com web site  entirely supported by individual donors and well wishers. If you regularly visit this site and wish to show your appreciation, or …

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• 18 December

  75th BIRTH ANNIVERSARY COMMEMORATION OF FOUNDER LEADER M.H.M. ASHRAFF

  

  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 …

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• 16 December

  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 …

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• 16 December

  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 …

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• 14 December

  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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• 12 December

  What is the global strike demanding an end to Israeli war on Gaza?

  

  Demonstrators display signs calling for a ceasefire during a protest in Massachusetts [Steven Senne/AP] Activists and grassroot organisations worldwide are striking on Monday to protest Israel’s bombardment of Gaza. Palestinian organisations and grassroot activists have called for a worldwide strike on Monday demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, which has been devastated by more than two months of Israeli bombardment. Nearly 18,000 Palestinians …

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