Shibley Telhami
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Passionately Egalitarian. Professor, University of Maryland; Director, Critical Issues Poll; NR Senior Fellow, Brookings. Views are my Own. RT≠Endorsement
Shibley Telhami is an American professor in the department of government and politics at the University of Maryland, College Park, and a nonresident senior fellow of the Center for Middle East Policy at the Brookings Institution. .. more
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The struggle to find Christmas joy for Gaza’s Christians
Despite the ceasefire, recovery from three years of war is still a distant dream for this historic community
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"There is little holiday spirit left for the few celebrants of Christmas in Gaza. The ceasefire has not ushered in any Christmas magic, nor a silent night."
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First Christmas in Gaza in two years: A story of hope and survival
Christians in Gaza celebrate Christmas after two years of Israel's war and enduring pain, displacement and destruction.
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Christmas in Gaza Church: [During intense Israeli assault] "we fled to the church seeking safety... The church was hit twice while we were inside, and we lost friends and loved ones... How can we celebrate when everything around us is wounded and sad?” aje.io/xpf0a0
On a day symbolizing compassion and hope, it's fitting to celebrate those who have displayed compassion for all people equally, without exception, and who have had the courage to bring hope to those who need it most. thehill.com/opinion/whit...
The spirit of Christmas that my late father, Zeki, carried into every day of his life was symbolized by his favorite word, 'mahabbah', or compassion and love, which he uttered as a toast at start of every communal meal, in the presence of family and stranger alike. Mahabbah! 🥂🎄
The spirit of Christmas that my late father, Zeki, carried into every day of his life was symbolized by his favorite word, 'mahabbah', or compassion and love, which he uttered as a toast at start of every communal meal, in the presence of family and stranger alike. Mahabbah! 🥂🎄
Happy to get sick eating a dozen of these any time!
Love it!
Mohammad Bakri, renowned Palestinian director of Jenin, Jenin, dies at 72
Acclaimed actor and filmmaker, known for highlighting Palestinian suffering, passes away in Nahariya
www.middleeasteye.net
No one contributed more to Palestinian cinema: Mohammad Bakri, renowned Palestinian actor and director, dies at 72. www.middleeasteye.net/news/mohamma...
May the spirit of compassion and hope that the season brings alleviate the immense suffering of so many and spread more justice, peace, and joy.
"Iran's effort was aimed mainly at army bases and strategic targets rather than civilian population centers... Had all those missiles been aimed at central Israel's Gush Dan region, Israel's gamble might well have ended in terrible national disaster"
www.haaretz.com/opinion/2025...
www.haaretz.com/opinion/2025...
Another round of fighting with Iran would be disastrous for Israel | Opinion
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Retired IDF Maj. General on Netanyahu's reported plan to 'gamble' with another attack on Iran: "It's important to remember that most serial gamblers ultimately lose all their money. And when someone is gambling with his country, he is putting it at risk of complete destruction."
Another round of fighting with Iran would be disastrous for Israel | Opinion
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www.haaretz.com
"Iran's effort was aimed mainly at army bases and strategic targets rather than civilian population centers... Had all those missiles been aimed at central Israel's Gush Dan region, Israel's gamble might well have ended in terrible national disaster"
www.haaretz.com/opinion/2025...
www.haaretz.com/opinion/2025...