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politics-and-culture1 year ago•1 min saved

Nowruz 2024: Celebrating the Persian New Year

President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden extend their best wishes to those celebrating Nowruz, emphasizing the holiday's reflection, renewal, and hope. They express solidarity with Iranian women fighting for their freedoms and pledge to hold Iranian officials accountable for human rights violations. Additionally, they highlight efforts to provide humanitarian assistance to the Palestinian people affected by the war in Gaza. The Bidens also recognize the diverse diaspora communities in the U.S. and decorate the White House Haft-Sin table to reflect hope for the new year, concluding with a message of peace and joy to all celebrating Nowruz.

via The White House|

#cultural-diversity #iranian-women #nowruz

sports2 years ago•2 min saved

"Palestinian Soccer Team's Historic Advance in Asian Cup Brings Joy Amidst Conflict"

The Palestinian national soccer team's historic win in the AFC Asian Cup has brought a glimmer of hope and joy to the Palestinian people amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. The team's advancement to the knockout stages was celebrated with tears of joy and chanting of "Palestine! Palestine!" in the stadium and packed coffee shops in Ramallah. Despite facing challenges due to Israeli laws affecting their mobility and training disruptions during the conflict, the team's accomplishment has provided a much-needed source of happiness and pride for the Palestinian community.

via NPR|

#afc-asian-cup #hope #israel-hamas-conflict

international-relations2 years ago•1 min saved

"US Involvement at Cairo Peace Summit Reveals Deep Divisions and Calls for Support in Israeli-Palestinian Peace Processes"

The United States participated in the Cairo Peace Summit in Egypt, represented by U.S. Embassy Cairo Chargé d’Affaires Ambassador Beth Jones. The summit aimed to address the crisis in Israel and Gaza and coordinate urgent humanitarian assistance for the Palestinian people. Ambassador Jones condemned Hamas' recent actions against Israel, expressed support for Palestinian aspirations, and emphasized the importance of protecting civilian lives and providing necessary aid. The United States remains committed to the Palestinian people's right to dignity and self-determination, and to a two-state solution for lasting peace in the Middle East. Egypt is seen as an essential partner in this endeavor.

via Department of State|

#cairo-peace-summit #gaza #international-relations

politics2 years ago•1 min saved

Israeli Minister's Denial of Palestinian Existence Sparks International Condemnation

The parliament of Jordan has voted to recommend the expulsion of Israel’s ambassador to Amman from the country in protest against the behaviour of a minister in Israel’s far-right government, who denied the existence of the Palestinian people. The incident led to an angry backlash and the Israeli ambassador in Amman was summoned by the Jordanian foreign ministry to register its objections. The Jordanian parliament said that it was united in rejecting Smotrich’s comments, calling his actions a reflection of “Israeli arrogance”.

via Al Jazeera English|

#bezalel-smotrich #expulsion #israel

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

Israeli Minister Denies Existence of Palestinian People

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has sparked controversy by saying there is no Palestinian history or culture and no such thing as a Palestinian people. Smotrich, who previously called for a Palestinian town to be "erased", made the remarks during a conference speech in France. Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh condemned the comments, saying they amounted to incitement to violence. The West Bank has seen a surge of confrontations over the past year, with near-daily Israeli military raids and escalating violence by Jewish settlers, amid a spate of attacks by Palestinians.

via Reuters.com|

#bezalel-smotrich #controversy #israel