Society
Mohammed Assaf, the renowned Palestinian singer who captured hearts after winning the second season of Arab Idol in 2013, has shared his reasons for stepping away from music. Assaf revealed that his decision stems from a deep sense of solidarity with the people of Gaza, where children face unimaginable......
Morocco has emerged as the only country to deliver humanitarian aid directly to Gaza, providing critical relief to Palestinians amidst a worsening humanitarian crisis. On July 30, His Majsty King Mohammed VI ordered the dispatch of nearly 180 tons of emergency supplies, including food, medical aid,......
The humanitarian crisis in Gaza continues to escalate, with the death toll from starvation rising to 114. This morning, medical staff at Al-Ahli Baptist Hospital confirmed the death of another child due to severe malnutrition, underscoring the dire situation in the besieged enclave. According to the......
Tens of thousands of Moroccans marched through the streets of Rabat on Sunday to denounce the worsening humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip and express opposition to Morocco’s normalization of ties with Israel. Waving Palestinian flags and holding placards that read “Lift the blockade,”......
The Bilal Mosque in Alkmaar, the Netherlands, has suspended Imam Youssef Msibih following his controversial meeting with Israeli President Isaac Herzog in Jerusalem. The Moroccan-Dutch cleric joined a delegation of European Muslim leaders at the event organized by the European Leadership Network, an......
The Freedom Flotilla Coalition has announced the launch of its latest mission to Gaza, named Handala, set to depart on July 13. This civilian-led humanitarian initiative aims to deliver life-saving aid and demonstrate global solidarity with Palestinians amid the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza. “The......
The International Sociological Association (ISA) has announced the establishment of a new internal initiative, the Queer ISA Network (QISA), aimed at supporting queer members within the organization. The launch coincides with the Fifth ISA Sociology Forum, held from July 6 to 11 at Mohammed V University......
Palestinian chef and food blogger Hamada Shaqoura has been awarded the 2025 James Beard Broadcast Media Emerging Voice Award for his innovative cooking videos filmed amidst the ruins of Gaza. The recognition comes as the region continues to endure a devastating siege marked by starvation and violence. Cooking......
Activists, healthcare workers, and citizens from over 35 countries are set to participate in the Global March to Gaza, a peaceful, civilian-led movement demanding immediate humanitarian access to the besieged region. Scheduled for June 15, the march will culminate at the Rafah border crossing in Egypt,......
The Bayt Mal Al-Qods Acharif Agency, based in Rabat, has launched a new humanitarian initiative aimed at supporting Palestinian children, particularly orphans and amputees in Gaza. This initiative was announced during an informational meeting attended by various dignitaries, including the Palestinian......
Over 38,000 Palestinian children have been orphaned since the onset of the conflict in Gaza in October 2023. The Bayt Mal Al-Quds Agency has joined forces with the Palestinian Ministry of Social Development to address the dire needs of orphaned and amputee children affected by the ongoing crisis in......
The Palestinian Minister of Social Development, Samah Hamad, expressed her appreciation for the efforts led by His Majesty King Mohammed VI, President of the Al-Quds Committee, in supporting the Palestinian people's resistance. This statement was made during a meeting in Ramallah on Monday. In an......
In Gaza, despair has become an ever-present companion, not just for its residents, but for those attempting to provide aid and relief. Having spent a total of four years in Gaza, including six months amidst the ongoing conflict, I have never felt so powerless against the war machine, which relentlessly......
