Netanyahu
11 Mar
The Muslim holy month of Ramadan begins Monday in Gaza with no truce in sight, as fighting rages between Israeli forces and Hamas militants and a dire humanitarian crisis grips the besieged Palestinian territory.
20 Nov
A ceasefire and the immediate release of all hostages in Gaza must urgently be followed by a political process that would end decades of violence, repression, and misery.
18 Oct 2023
Leaders respond differently in moments of crisis. Some buckle, cringe or stay aloof and unconcerned, others abandon ship and run away while some rise up to the challenge and forge a new nation or organisation from the experience. The ongoing wars in Europe and the Middle East offer us a chance to examine the role…
16 Oct 2023
• Over 1,400 killed in Israel, death toll in Gaza rises to 2,670 • UN: One million displaced in one week • Gaza invasion could lead to genocide, Arab League, African Union warn • Nigeria mum as 20 nations condemn Israel aggression • EU leaders back Israel’s right to defend itself • Pope calls for humanitarian corridors for Gaza residents As…
1 Oct 2023
I signed off last week while lamenting an emblem of suffering and shame for us as an oil-producing country. I rounded off noting that we are an oil producing country but because we serve the God of Small Things, we curiously import refined products for domestic consumption because all our four refineries have for years been…