Newsletter: Qantara.de – "Help us move towards peace" – 01.12.2023

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  Israelis and Palestinians: "Standing Together"

  "Help us move towards peace"

  Since the war in Gaza, the grassroots movement "Standing Together" has become increasingly popular among Israelis and Palestinians. Founding member Itamar Avneri says they are calling for peace and independence for Israelis and Palestinians, absolute equality for all citizens – and true social, economic and environmental justice

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  Israeli plans for Gaza

  A Palestinian exodus to Egypt?

  Is the entire population of Gaza to be relocated to the Sinai Peninsula in Egypt? This is what a strategy paper by the influential Israeli Misgav Institute envisages. In interview with Qantara.de, German-Israeli economist Shir Hever explains what the plan is all about

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  Hezbollah and the Gaza war

  Caught out by its own propaganda

  Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah has a penchant for using strong words. His terrorist organisation has no interest, however, in the Israeli war escalating uncontrollably

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  Dialogue in Germany

  An imam and a rabbi tour Berlin schools

  Tensions are running high over the conflict in the Middle East. In German schools, as elsewhere, discussions are controversial and emotional. An imam and a rabbi are working together to promote dialogue and understanding in these turbulent times

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  COP28 in the United Arab Emirates

  How will the Israel-Hamas conflict impact the UN climate summit?

  As the UN's annual climate conference convenes, the Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza is casting a long shadow. Observers suggest the conflict will impact regional cooperation and the future of Middle East environment policies

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  India's pro-Israel shift

  Muslims barred from supporting Palestinians

  From Western capitals to Muslim states, protest rallies over the Israel-Hamas war have made headlines. But one place known for its vocal pro-Palestinian stance has been conspicuously quiet: Indian-controlled Kashmir

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  Bangladesh's low-wage textile industry

  Microcredits – no silver bullet against poverty

  While Grameen Bank, the great role model for the microfinance industry, is celebrating its fortieth birthday in 2023, tens of thousands of textile workers in Bangladesh are taking to the streets and striking for better wages

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  Lebanon: Film-makers face death threats

  'Hardabasht' pulls no punches

  A film released by two Lebanese comedians dared to poke fun at almost anything. The result? Death threats