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The Genocide and Ethnic Cleansing Of Palestine

The territory of Palestine has been home to people for thousands of years, and archaeological evidence shows that people have lived there since the Ancient Stone Age. Ancient Assyrian documents and the obelisk of Adrimi, King of Alkha, both refer to it as Kan'an land. Around 800 B.C., Assyrian documents use the word Palestine itself as "Philsta." Herodotus, a Greek historian, called the territory "Palestinian Syria," which included the region from Phoenicia south to the Egyptian boundaries. Roman writers such as Strabo, Diodorus, and Agathar Chides also used this term. Under Hadrian, "Palestine" became officially recognised as the name of the holy land throughout the Roman era, and the Church and Christian pilgrims often used it. During Islamic rule, Palestine was part of Bilad Al-Sham, a larger region that included Syria and Lebanon. What Is the Nakba? The word Nakba means "catastrophe" in Arabic. It refers to what happened in 1948 when the ...

The Divide of Genz

Introduction Gen Z is coming of age during a time of fast technological change, shifting social values, and increasing instability. This has led to deep divisions within the generation, especially when it comes to politics, gender equality, and romantic relationships. These divisions are shaped by a mix of online radicalisation, differing views on feminism, and the impact of economic and mental health stress. To understand what’s going on, it’s important to look closely at the influences behind these shifts. Political Polarisation Political division is one of the clearest signs of fragmentation within Gen Z. Young women are increasingly liberal, while young men are leaning more conservative. Election data from multiple countries shows a consistent trend: women aged 18–29 are moving left, while a growing number of young men are aligning with the right, sometimes the far-right. This gap has grown with the rise of online communities like the “manosphere,” which promote anti-feminist, raci...