Tag Archives: Gaza

29May/26

Weaponizing Humiliation: Systematic sexual violence and Gaza war crimes

“Zero Tolerance”: Global Outrage Surges as Israel Blacklisted by the UN Over Sexual Violence in Conflict Zones

Fri, May 29 2026 /Mpelembe Media/ — A Network of “Torture Camps” and Systematic Abuse Following the outbreak of the war in October 2023, the Israeli prison system has rapidly expanded and transformed into what human rights groups like B’Tselem describe as a “network of torture camps”. The Palestinian detainee population surged to over 10,800 by late 2025, with thousands held in administrative detention without trial or access to lawyers. Prisoners are subjected to subhuman living conditions, including severe overcrowding, deliberate starvation, sleep deprivation, and extreme physical violence. Medical neglect is rampant, with makeshift field hospitals like the one at Sde Teiman frequently keeping patients blindfolded, wearing diapers, and continuously shackled to beds, resulting in routine limb amputations and untreated infections. Between October 2023 and early 2026, rights groups have documented between 84 and 98 Palestinian deaths in Israeli custody. Continue reading

16May/26

Boycotts and Algorithms Broke Eurovision 2026

Sat, May 16 2026 /Mpelembe Media/ — The 70th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest is taking place in Vienna, Austria, following JJ’s victory for the country in 2025. While it marks a major milestone for the longest-running annual international televised music competition, the 2026 event is defined by profound geopolitical crises, sweeping rule changes, and intense musical competition. Continue reading

09Apr/26

From Doret Legore to Kemi Badenoch: Unpacking Britain’s Post-Racial Paradox

The Bureaucratic Class and the Culture War: Kemi Badenoch’s Vision for Britain

April 9, 2026 /Mpelembe Media/ —  The provided sources revolve around the contemporary British political and cultural landscape, specifically focusing on debates over race, institutional power, and conservative ideology. The material can be summarized across three interconnected themes: Continue reading

08Apr/26

The Economic and Strategic Costs of Cosplaying Madness

Wrecking Ball Diplomacy: How ‘America First’ Tariffs and Transactionalism Alienated the World

April 8, 2026 /Mpelembe Media/ —  The “Madman Theory” is a concept in international relations suggesting that a leader can gain coercive bargaining leverage by appearing irrational, highly volatile, or indifferent to the costs of conflict. By cultivating a reputation for madness, a leader attempts to make otherwise incredible threats—such as initiating a nuclear war or destroying the global economy—appear credible, thereby forcing adversaries to concede to avoid a catastrophe.

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08Apr/26

The Fragile 2026 Iran War Ceasefire

Global Markets Rally as U.S. Halts Operation Epic Fury for Islamabad Negotiations

April 8, 2026 /Mpelembe Media/ — The 2026 war in the Middle East has reached a critical diplomatic turning point following a provisional two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran, agreed upon on April 7, 2026. The truce, brokered through the mediation of Pakistani officials, was reached less than two hours before President Donald Trump’s deadline to launch devastating strikes against Iranian power plants and bridges. Prior to the agreement, Trump had escalated his rhetoric to unprecedented levels, warning that “a whole civilization will die” if Iran did not reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz to global shipping.

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28Feb/26

The Board of Peace is Bombing Iran for the Gaza Riviera

5 Radical Realities Reshaping the Middle East

28 Feb. 2026 /Mpelembe Media/ —  The 2026 US-Iran War (“Operation Epic Fury”) Tensions between the United States and Iran escalated sharply in late 2025 and early 2026 following massive anti-regime protests in Iran, which the Iranian government suppressed with unprecedented lethal force and internet blackouts. In response, US President Donald Trump initiated a massive military buildup in the Middle East, deploying two aircraft carrier strike groups and issuing ultimatums demanding Iran halt its nuclear program and proxy support.
After US-brokered nuclear negotiations in Geneva broke down, the US and Israel launched joint military strikes on Iran on February 28, 2026, dubbed “Operation Epic Fury” and “Operation Roaring Lion”. The massive bombardment targeted Iranian nuclear facilities, military infrastructure, and leadership compounds in Tehran. In retaliation, Iran launched significant ballistic missile barrages at Israel and US military bases across the Persian Gulf, including in Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, and the UAE, while its regional proxies mobilized, triggering a multi-theater conflict.

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28Feb/26

Global Markets Brace as US-Israeli Strikes on Iran Compound Tariff and Inflationary Pressures

 

The 2026 Global Pivot: 5 Surprising Realities Reshaping the Middle East and Beyond

28 Feb. 2026 /Mpelembe Media/ —  The geopolitical landscape has drastically deteriorated, culminating in joint “pre-emptive” military strikes launched by the United States and Israel against Iran in late February 2026. The US military announced “major combat operations” aimed at razing Iran’s missile industry and naval capabilities. This severe escalation follows a previous 12-day war in June 2025, during which Israel and the US targeted Iranian nuclear facilities, including Fordow and Natanz, fundamentally altering the region’s risk profile. Continue reading

26Jan/26

The Return of Ran Gvili: Closing Israel’s Gaza Chapter

Jan. 26, 2026 /Mpelembe Media/ — The recovery of Ran Gvili’s remains, marks the return of the final captive held in Gaza since the conflict began in 2023. As an elite police officer who was abducted after being wounded during the initial attacks, his retrieval serves as a pivotal milestone for the Israeli public and his grieving family. This significant event effectively concludes the hostage crisis, providing closure to a national ordeal that involved approximately 250 abductees. Beyond the emotional impact, the return of the last body is expected to facilitate the next phase of a regional peace plan. While the military successfully identified Gvili during a targeted operation, the long-term diplomatic future for the territory remains complex and uncertain. The resolution of individual tragedies remains deeply intertwined with the broader geopolitical landscape of the Middle East. Continue reading

15Apr/24

Gaza war: Israel using AI to identify human targets raising fears that innocents are being caught in the net

Elke Schwarz, Queen Mary University of London

A report by Jerusalem-based investigative journalists published in +972 magazine finds that AI targeting systems have played a key role in identifying – and potentially misidentifying – tens of thousands of targets in Gaza. This suggests that autonomous warfare is no longer a future scenario. It is already here and the consequences are horrifying.

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21Nov/23

The financial empire of Hamas

Nov. 21, 2023 /Finance/ —

Allegations of money laundering in the City of London have been the subject of investigations and regulatory measures. The UK government has taken steps to strengthen its anti-money laundering regime, including increasing transparency requirements and enhancing cooperation with international partners.

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