Author: Steven Sahiounie

By: Steven Sahiounie, Journalist and political commentator At least one UNRWA staff member was killed after Israel targeted a food distribution center in Rafah, in southern Gaza, on March 13. Another 22 UNRWA workers were injured in the attack by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). On March 14, the IDF released a statement to the U.S. media CBS news, that the IDF has precisely targeted a ‘Hamas Operations Unit’ based on intelligence, which the IDF claims were distributing humanitarian aid to ‘terrorists’. UNRWA confirmed that the aid distribution center attacked was on a list of UN supported facilities across Gaza…

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By: Steven Sahiounie, Journalist and political commentator The carnage and devastation in Gaza is ongoing, but as the world looks at the western most land in Palestine, there are ongoing battles to the east in the Occupied Territory of the West Bank. Tensions flared all of the summer of 2023 in the West Bank, and once the Israeli attacks began in Gaza, the Palestinians of the West Bank were also targeted by Israel and made to suffer because of the Hamas resistance operation in Israel on October 7, even though they are not connected by land. Israel Defense Forces (IDF)…

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Steven Sahiounie, journalist and political commentator Thousands of civilians living under terrorist occupation in Idlib have taken to the streets to demand the fall of the government on Friday. No, not the Syrian government in Damascus, but the Idlib government ruled by Abu Mohamed al-Julani, and his terrorist group, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS). On Saturday, 1,500 Uyghurs strapped on suicide vests and marched from Idlib eastwards to attack the Syrian Arab Army (SAA), the only national army in Syria under the command of the administration in Damascus. The SAA repelled the attack and 60 of these Asian terrorists were killed,…

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By: Steven Sahiounie, Journalist and political commentator Hamas wants an end to the war, but the U.S. is looking only for a 6-week pause, and Israel is willing to allow a pause but resume the genocide afterward. The Hamas delegation left Cairo on Thursday and will resume negotiations for a ceasefire in Gaza next week. Time is running out before the Holy month of Ramadan begins. Hamas wants an end to the war, but the U.S. is looking only for a 6-week pause, and Israel is willing to allow a pause but resume the genocide afterward. UN experts, many world leaders, humanitarian…

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Steven Sahiounie, journalist and political commentator YouTube video Israelis are in the streets protesting against their government. Their grievances are many, and the protesters might be standing shoulder to shoulder with a fellow Israeli citizen, but have very different reasons for coming out on cold February nights. Mounted Israeli security services have used water cannons, and batons against protesters, and many have been arrested for something that in a democratic country should be tolerated, and admired as a basic right. On Saturday night in Tel Aviv, the police arrested 21 persons protesting. The biggest group of protesters are angry that…

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Steven Sahiounie, journalist and political commentator The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has been asked for an opinion. The question put before the panel of 15 judges at The Hague in the Netherlands, is simply put, “Is the Israeli occupation of the Gaza strip, the West Bank and East Jerusalem legal under international law?”. A simple question about a complex problem between Israel and Palestine that began in 1948. 51 countries, along with three international organizations, have sent representatives to The Hague to answer the ‘Legal Consequences arising from the Policies and Practices of Israel in the Occupied Palestinian Territory,…

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Steven Sahiounie, journalist and political commentator Saudi rains fire down on Israel Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated in late 2022 that his priority was to sign a normalization agreement with Saudi Arabia. He called it his number one objective for Israel’s national security. Now, he has lost his dream. Saudi Arabia stood up alongside 51 countries, and testified at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) against Israel’s attack on Gaza which has been classified as genocide, and apartheid by human rights experts, South Africa and others. The evidence being presented to the ICJ rule is to prove that the…

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Steven Sahiounie, journalist and political comentator Valentine’s Day in the Arab world is called, Eid al Hob, translated into ‘Love Holiday’. When Former Prime Minister, Saad Hariri, returned to Beirut recently, his followers clearly showed their love of him in the hundreds as he prayed at his father’s grave on February 14. Hariri’s father, Prime Minister Rafik Hariri, was assassinated on February 14, 2005 in Beirut. Hairi founded the Future Movement party in 2007, and served as Prime Minister from November 9, 2009 to June 13, 2011. After three years abroad, he returned to Lebanon on August 8, 2014…

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By: Tony Cheng, Journalist and economical expert China’s stock markets and economy have always been subjects of considerable attention and intrigue among global investors and economists. As the world’s second-largest economy, developments in China have far-reaching implications for financial markets and economies worldwide. In this exclusive article, we will examine the latest developments in the Chinese stock markets and economy, shedding light on their impact and potential future trends. Resilience Amid Global Uncertainty Despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Chinese economy has exhibited a remarkable level of resilience. China was one of the first countries to be…

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By: Jim Kallen, Journalist and engineer space expert From the exploration of distant planets to unraveling the mysteries of our own Earth, NASA (the National Aeronautics and Space Administration) continues to captivate our imagination through groundbreaking discoveries and scientific achievements. In this article, we delve into the latest news from NASA, showcasing their remarkable endeavors and shedding light on the wonders of our universe. Observations of Mars: Continuing the Quest for Life NASA’s most recent mission to Mars, the Perseverance Rover, has been an extraordinary success since its landing in February 2021. Equipped with cutting-edge instruments and technology, the rover…

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