The Board of Peace, led by Trump, claims to support Gaza’s recovery but faces criticism as a potentially investment and neocolonial entity. Many nations express resistance to engagement. Concerns arise over its financial governance and potential replacement of UN aid.
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Biased BBC Gaza Coverage. Staff and Watchdog Allegations
The BBC faces allegations of bias in its coverage of the Israel-Palestine conflict, with over 100 staff members signing an open letter accusing the organisation of misrepresentation. Analyses reveal disparities in reporting, notably that Israeli deaths receive significantly more coverage than Palestinian ones, raising concerns over impartiality and accuracy in journalism.
Cherry Picking: the Gaza Nutrition Cluster Survey, Hasbara and Famine Denial
In July 2026, a survey revealed low malnutrition rates in Gaza post-ceasefire, countering claims of famine. However, this analysis was criticised for overlooking vulnerable populations and relying on accessible areas. Despite reported improvements, food security remains precarious, highlighting the fragility of any nutritional gains amidst ongoing conflict.
Al-Ankaa Library: a Gaza ‘First’
Amidst the widespread destruction of over 200 cultural sites in Gaza, the Al-Ankaa Library has been established as a symbol of resilience. The library, which holds thousands of salvaged books, serves as a vital community hub for education and the preservation of Palestinian history.
Gaza, Famine ’25 and the Fragility of a Crisis Response
In late 2025, international condemnation of Israel intensified following a UN report defining its Gaza actions as genocide, sparking global protests and UK recognition of Palestine. Although interntional pressure shifted Gaza into famine recovery, conditions remain severe in 2026. Ongoing attacks and border closures continue to restrict vital aid.
A Chained Sea: The Israeli Occupation of Maritime Gaza
E. Mark Windle 15 April 2026 Imperialist nations have long recognised the strategic importance of having access to the Levant. Over the last 500 years this region—the ‘eastern wall’ of the Mediterranean Sea, represented by the Palestinian occupied territories, Israel, Egypt, Lebanon and Syria—has seen invasion and occupation by the Ottoman Empire, the British, IsraelContinue reading “A Chained Sea: The Israeli Occupation of Maritime Gaza”
Malnutrition Relief or Empty Calories? Gaza Food Aid Composition, Distribution and Effectiveness
E. Mark Windle 18 February 2026. Last year’s nutrition-related headlines in Gaza were hardly in short supply. In the spring of 2025, there was a three-month complete aid blockade on a background of chronically restricted border access. By August, over 54,600 children were acutely malnourished, 40% of pregnant and breastfeeding women were severely malnourished, andContinue reading “Malnutrition Relief or Empty Calories? Gaza Food Aid Composition, Distribution and Effectiveness”
The Keffiyeh—On Culture, Consumerism and Sumud
E. Mark Windle 18 October 2025 (photography: Mandy Farrar) Sumūd (Arabic, noun: steadfastness, perseverance) Among the uncertainties that laid ahead for the Global Sumud Flotilla as it sailed towards Gaza recently, there was one known—that its effect on holding the world’s focus on Gaza hasn’t gone unnoticed. Uninformed, or biased armchair critics may have firedContinue reading “The Keffiyeh—On Culture, Consumerism and Sumud”
Aid Airdrops in Gaza—Shifting the Danger from Distribution Hubs to the Beaches
E. Mark Windle 26 July 2025. As cases of severe malnutrition in Gaza continue to rise (and killings continue at the distribution hubs), tonight’s media headline is that Israel is allowing Jordan and UAE to conduct food airdrops in the next few days, apparently with UK involvement. Deliveries of aid by airdrops have been attemptedContinue reading “Aid Airdrops in Gaza—Shifting the Danger from Distribution Hubs to the Beaches”
Press Release: The Hundred Year Hunger by E. Mark Windle
E. Mark Windle 6 June 2025 “The paradox is that the tale of Palestine from the beginning until today is a simple story of colonialism and dispossession, yet the world treats it as a multifaceted and complex story — hard to understand and even harder to solve.” (Ilan Pappé) It is a tragic sign ofContinue reading “Press Release: The Hundred Year Hunger by E. Mark Windle”