Category Archives: Poems

Zionist Veil, Nakba’s Tale: Shadows of Desolation

Background:The Nakba, which means “catastrophe” in Arabic, refers to the mass displacement and dispossession of Palestinians during the 1948 Arab-Israeli war. Before the Nakba, Palestine was a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural society. Zionism’s 19th-century scheme,Herzl’s call, Palestine’s dark gleam.Ben-Gurion’s voice, transfer’s … Continue reading

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Israeli Occupation: The Serial Child Killer 

Israeli forces, a lethal might,Claim innocence, but hearts ignite.Palestinian children, young and fair,Facing death with a silent prayer. Human Rights Watch, with eyes keen,Investigates a grievous scene.Mahmoud al-Sadi, a youth so young,Struck down, his song unsung. Wadea Abu Ramuz, a … Continue reading

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Israel must be held accountable for it’s genocides against the Palestinians

Beneath Gaza’s shattered sky so stark, Israel’s might, a force in the dark. Civilians yearn for safety’s spark, Yet accountability takes a hesitant embark. Can Israel be held to account? A question in the tumult, a mounting fount. Can accountability … Continue reading

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The Butcher of Gaza

Born in ’49, with a heritage profound,A history etched, in israeli ground.In Eldridge town, where tales are spun,A leader rose, Netanyahu by name, begun. In 2014, a grim toll was paid,Gaza’s anguish, where thousands laid.Indictments followed, charges of trust,Bribery and … Continue reading

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Israeli Occupation: The Serial Animal Killer 

The zoo, part of the Al-Bisan recreational park in Jabalya, was hit multiple times during Israeli airstrikes. The three monkeys were some of the few lucky animals to survive the blitz in Gaza as many were killed in explosions or … Continue reading

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Journalists Murdered by Israeli Occupational Forces During the War on Gaza 

Background  Journalism is in the process of being eradicated in the Gaza Strip as a result of Israel’s refusal to heed calls to protect media personnel. The situation is dire for Palestinian journalists trapped in the enclave, where ten have … Continue reading

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Media Complicity in Gaza’s Struggle

Background:Many of the US and western media have been reluctant to use the word genocide in relation to Israel’s onslaught on Gazans. Since 7/10/23 they have been downplaying Israeli crimes against Palestinians, and signalling to Israel that it can continue … Continue reading

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Linda Thomas-Greenfield: The Cruel Face of America 

Background On 22/12/23, the UN has passed a resolution to boost humanitarian aid to Gaza, following several delays over the last week as the United States lobbied to weaken the language regarding calls for a ceasefire. The resolution, which calls … Continue reading

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Whispers of Despair: Owen Jones Contemplates

Background Three Israeli hostages were shot dead by Israeli soldiers in Gaza while holding a white cloth, because they were ‘mistakenly considered as Palestinians’. Shirtless cries in shadows’ decree,White flags plead, a desperate plea.Owen Jones wonders, in stark tones,If Israelis endure, … Continue reading

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Gaza Warrior 

Background:During the Israeli war on Gaza, the donkeys helped the displaced people more than any of the world leaders.   Deprived of water, denied of fare,In Gaza’s siege, a burden to bear.Donkeys emerged, compassionate haze,Carrying the wounded in love’s embrace. Himar*, … Continue reading

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