Palestine
Military
Possible Conflict Between Israel, Iran Threatens Middle East
Amidst ongoing combat in Gaza, tensions between Israel and Iran have risen to such a degree that many international affairs observers are worried a wider conflict could ignite in the Middle East.
Iran has long been at odds with Israel...
History
The Ancient Wars Between Israelites and Philistines
Ancient Palestine has been the site of numerous wars for thousands of years. In the Late Bronze Age and Early Iron Age, it was the site of wars between the Philistines and the Israelites. Many of these wars are...
Ancient Greece
Mycenaeans Were the Traders of the Bronze Age Mediterranean
The Mycenaean Greeks had a rich and powerful civilization which thrived in the Bronze Age. However, what was the extent of their trade relations around the Mediterranean? How far did they actually go, and what groups did they trade...
Politics
Egypt Building Walled Enclosure for Palestinians Fleeing Gaza, Photos Suggest
A monitoring group in Egypt has released evidence of construction work taking place in Rafah on the border with Gaza that may be intended to house Palestinians fleeing from the potential Israeli assault on the city.
Photos and videos released...
Australia
Greek Restaurant in Melbourne Loses 90% of Profits After Supporting Israel
A Greek restaurant in Melbourne, Australia, named Mediterranean Greek Tavern, received an unexpected backlash after expressing solidarity with the Jewish community via Facebook.
According to co-owner Perry Le Greco's statement to Daily Mail Australia, he aimed to convey his support...
Greek church
Saint Porphyrius: The Bishop Who Brought Christianity to Gaza
Saint Porphyrios, Archbishop of Gaza, is a lesser known saint, yet his contribution to the Greek Orthodox Church and Christianity is of great importance
Military
Israel Expands Ground Operations in Gaza
Israel has declared its intention to expand ground operations in Gaza, intensifying its military campaign against Hamas. The move follows a series of intense bombings that have been witnessed along the Israel-Gaza border. The army spokesperson, Daniel Hagari, highlighted that...
History
The Controversy Over Whether the Israelites Really Conquered Canaan
A multitude of evidence shows that the Israelites were one of the peoples inhabiting Ancient Palestine, also known as Canaan. However, there is some controversy about how they arrived there. The traditional viewpoint, based on the Bible, is that...
Culture
Jewish Mural Vandalized in Thessaloniki, Greece
On Sunday evening, a Jewish Holocaust mural in Greece's second largest city, Thessaloniki, was vandalised once more. Unknown perpetrators defaced the mural with the words "Free Gaza," "Free Palestine," and "Jews = Nazis."
The mural, honoring Holocaust victims and Thessaloniki's...
Politics
Cairo Peace Summit Ends Without Gaza Agreement
Today's Cairo Peace Summit saw Arab leaders condemn Israel's intensive bombing campaign in Gaza, while Europeans urged for the protection of civilians. However, with the absence of Israel and senior United States (US) officials, no agreement was reached to...