Moadhamiyet al-Sham, Syria, saw the celebratory gunfire as former Syrian President al-Assad was ousted after an offensive by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, ending over 50 years of dictatorship. Sisters Khijou and Samar al-Khateeb, who had endured years of detention in al-Assad’s prisons, now rejoice cautiously in their newfound freedom, displaying a “Free Syria” flag in their home amidst the sound of gunfire. Their joy is marred by the pain of past suffering and loss, as they serve coffee and treats in their modest apartment, reflecting on their turbulent past and uncertain future.
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Blair government rejected Israeli pressure to ban leading pro-Palestinian charity, Newly-released British documents reveal – Middle East Monitor
Tony Blair's government resisted Israeli demands to ban the Palestinian Relief and Development Fund (Interpal) despite accusations of funding Hamas, as newly released British documents reveal. The UK maintained that there was insufficient evidence to justify action against Interpal, which had been cleared of wrongdoing in multiple investigations, while Israel pushed for its proscription after labeling it a terrorist organization. Want More Context? 🔎
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