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Daily News Egypt
3 days ago
- Politics
- Daily News Egypt
From Berlin to Gaza: Who Is Remembered in the Nation's Memory ?
During my first visit to Berlin in recent weeks, and after wrapping up several work meetings, I found some time to explore different aspects of the city. After touring some of Berlin's famous historical and cultural landmarks, curiosity led me to search for Hitler's final residence, the bunker where he spent his last days and ultimately took his life. The site is unremarkable today, marked only by a modest sign revealing that the quiet residential buildings now standing there were once the epicenter of devastating plans, the very place where Hitler lived, died, and was buried in the final days of the war. This bunker lies close to the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, surrounded by other monuments and museums throughout the city. These sites are designed to ensure that memory remains vivid and unflinching, to prevent any romanticizing of the past or denial of its horrors. In a clear and sustained act of historical responsibility, modern Germany embraces a continuous process of acknowledging Nazi crimes, so that future generations never treat them as marginal events or forgettable footnotes. Berlin's memorials deliver a profound political and moral message: modern Germany has moved beyond its past by constantly confronting it. There is no denial, no deliberate forgetting, only a transparent, collective reckoning. This approach offers not only symbolic justice and respect for the victims of Nazi atrocities, but also reaffirms Germany's commitment to values that oppose racism, dictatorship, and extremism. Memorials are not merely museums or statues of historical figures; they are educational and cultural tools. They deliberately spotlight specific moments in the past to shape national memory in a way that promotes healing and helps citizens see themselves as part of a larger, shared narrative of sacrifice and resilience. Berlin's post-war transformation, successfully overcoming the trauma of its past to build a new future, offers a powerful example for reflection in our Arab societies. Many of our nations have endured years of destructive conflicts, civil wars, and sectarian violence. These were compounded by Israel's escalation of regional instability, most recently through its genocidal war against the Palestinian people and attempts to forcibly displace them from their land. Yet no matter how long wars rage, the guns will one day fall silent. When that moment arrives, we must be brave enough to ask ourselves: should the Arab world build monuments that glorify figures like Yahya Al-Sinwar or Hassan Nasrallah? Or will future generations see them the way Germany sees Hitler, as men who brought devastation to their nations? Our Arab societies need to rethink their recent history in a way that enables us to build a better future, one that memorializes the victims of wars and conflicts, rather than endlessly recycling the forces that caused them. Establishing a framework for shaping 'Arab collective memory', through museums, memorials, school curricula, films, books, and responsible political and public discourse, can help produce a unified Arab narrative. This narrative would explain the destruction our region has witnessed since the outbreak of the so-called 'Arab Spring,' and offer not just symbolic justice for victims, but a foundation for future peace and a safeguard against repeating past mistakes. Ragy Amer Writer, academic, and radio presenter at Egyptian Radio. He is a media advisor to several leading Egyptian universities. Author of several books, as well as hundreds of articles published in prominent Egyptian newspapers and magazines.
See - Sada Elbalad
7 days ago
- Politics
- See - Sada Elbalad
Netanyahu Announces Death of Senior Hamas Figure Mohammed Al-Sinwar in Gaza
Nada Mustafa Israeli Prime Minister (PM) Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Wednesday the killing of Mohammed Al-Sinwar, a senior Hamas figure in the Gaza Strip and the younger brother of the late Hamas leader Yahya Al-Sinwar. Mohammed Al-Sinwar, who served as a professor of modern and contemporary history at the Islamic University in Gaza, was also reported to be the brother of Zakaria Al-Sinwar, and related to former Hamas leader Yahya Al-Sinwar. Netanyahu also stated that 20 hostages are still alive in Gaza, while 28 have died. He noted that Israel has managed to retrieve 197 hostages from Gaza, attributing this to sustained military pressure on Hamas. "In a time when the opposition is working to tarnish my reputation, I am tirelessly working to bring back all the abductees," Netanyahu said. read more Gold prices rise, 21 Karat at EGP 3685 NATO's Role in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict US Expresses 'Strong Opposition' to New Turkish Military Operation in Syria Shoukry Meets Director-General of FAO Lavrov: confrontation bet. nuclear powers must be avoided News Iran Summons French Ambassador over Foreign Minister Remarks News Aboul Gheit Condemns Israeli Escalation in West Bank News Greek PM: Athens Plays Key Role in Improving Energy Security in Region News One Person Injured in Explosion at Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid News Egypt confirms denial of airspace access to US B-52 bombers News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia News Australia Fines Telegram $600,000 Over Terrorism, Child Abuse Content Arts & Culture Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's $4.7M LA Home Burglarized Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Sports Neymar Announced for Brazil's Preliminary List for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Arts & Culture New Archaeological Discovery from 26th Dynasty Uncovered in Karnak Temple Business Fear & Greed Index Plummets to Lowest Level Ever Recorded amid Global Trade War Arts & Culture Zahi Hawass: Claims of Columns Beneath the Pyramid of Khafre Are Lies
Saba Yemen
17-03-2025
- Sport
- Saba Yemen
Martyr Yahya Al-Sinwar Team Crowned Champion of Late Ali Fayyad Volleyball Tournament
Sana'a - Saba: The Martyr Yahya Al-Sinwar team was crowned champion of the second edition of the Late Ali Fayyad Ramadan Volleyball Tournament, organized by the Steering Committee of the Yemeni General Volleyball Federation and the Federation's branch in the Capital Secretariat, with the participation of 8 teams. The team secured the title after defeating the Martyr Saleh Al-Sammad team in the final match with two clean sets, scoring 25/18 in both sets. The Martyr Al-Qubari team claimed third place after defeating the Martyr Hassan Nasrallah team in two straight sets (25/12 and 25/10). After the tournament, the winning teams were honored by sports and federation officials. The Martyr Yahya Al-Sinwar team received the championship trophy, gold medals, and a cash prize, while the Martyr Saleh Al-Sammad team was awarded the runner-up trophy, silver medals, and a cash prize. The Martyr Al-Qubari team received the third-place trophy, bronze medals, and a cash prize. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print more of (Press)
Al-Ahram Weekly
18-02-2025
- Politics
- Al-Ahram Weekly
Salvaging the truce - World - Al-Ahram Weekly
Hamas has leveraged the release of Israeli hostages not only as a demonstration of power but also as a means to convey its messages to Israel. This prompted Israel to respond with the same level of defiance, particularly as the truce teeters on the brink of collapse. Israel bears primary responsibility for the fragility of the truce due to its failure to uphold commitments made to mediators and its refusal to implement the humanitarian protocol outlined in the agreement. During the sixth exchange of hostages in the first phase of the truce, Hamas and the Islamic Jihad released three Israeli hostages who had been held in Gaza since October 2023. The spectacle of hostages being brought on a stage in Khan Younis near the residence of Yahya Al-Sinwar where they were compelled to address the public in Hebrew, urging the continuation of the deal to secure the release of remaining captives, was repeatedly orchestrated in the presence of armed Qassam Brigades militants. This time, however, the handover process was filled with messages deliberately crafted by Hamas to reach key parties, prime among them the US and Israel. For instance, Hamas presented an hourglass as a gift to one of the released hostages — a masked threat to Israel, urging it to expedite negotiations for the second phase and adhere to its commitments. The message was clear: time is running out for the remaining hostages, and their release can only be secured through negotiations. Perhaps the most striking message Hamas sought to convey, not only to Israel but to the international community, was its categorical rejection of displacement. Banners were displayed on the platform reading 'No migration except to Jerusalem' in both Arabic and English, rejecting Donald Trump's forced migration proposal. The scene indicated that this rejection extends beyond official and popular circles in Egypt and Jordan to the very heart of Gaza. While Hamas may not represent all Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip on various issues, there is broad alignment between the group and the people regarding the rejection of displacement. In addition, the platform exhibited Arab flags, prominently displaying the Egyptian flag in an acknowledgement of Egypt's pivotal role in thwarting the displacement scheme and as an affirmation of the strength and wisdom of that position. The Saudi flag was raised in a symbolic nod to Riyadh's stance against normalisation with Israel in the absence of a declared Palestinian state. Collectively, these gestures signalled a broader Arab consensus rejecting US-Israeli initiatives. Meanwhile, Israel is adapting to Hamas' adept use of propaganda, preparing counterstrategies carefully after learning from its misjudgements leading up to Operation Al-Aqsa Flood. While Israel dismisses Hamas' gestures during hostage handovers as desperate attempts to mask its defeat, these displays continue to provoke the occupying power. Hamas' release of captives amid the ruins of Gaza is a testament to strategic miscalculations that have now reduced the movement to negotiating for the entry of tents and mobile homes. Israel, in response, showed Palestinian prisoners before their release, dressed in uniforms emblazoned with the Star of David and bearing the phrase 'We will not forgive, we will not forget.' Amid these tensions, negotiations for the second phase of the truce are in jeapordy. Israel signed an agreement stipulating that discussions with Hamas on the next phase should commence 'no later than' the 16th day of the ceasefire — nearly two weeks ago — with the aim of concluding them by the 35th day. However, even if both sides were inclined to advance the agreement, the dwindling timeframe poses a serious challenge to finalising the details in a manner that accommodates the concerns of both parties. This second phase of negotiations is particularly critical, as it marks the transition from security arrangements to the political dimension intended to lay the groundwork for a final settlement. Both Hamas and Israel are sending contradictory signals regarding the next phase and the stability of the agreement. Despite conveying messages to mediators, foremost among them the Egyptian mediator, implying that it will not be part of Gaza in the day after, Hamas has issued statements through some of its leaders that starkly contradict this position. The prospect of Hamas's departure from Gaza is not a matter of choice but rather a prerequisite for Israel's withdrawal from the Strip and the commencement of Gaza's reconstruction. Regarding Israel, the military mobilisation on its southern front suggests preparedness for a collapse of the agreement and a potential return to war. This is a scenario further reinforced by the tons of bombs Israel received from the US. At the same time, the Israeli military has devised a plan to facilitate the voluntary migration of Gaza residents, aligning with Israel's refusal to permit the entry of heavy machinery and mobile homes under the humanitarian protocol of the truce. Israel may be aiming to prolong the first phase to secure the release of additional hostages or to enter the second phase under conditions more favourable to it, potentially proposing a mass release of hostages in exchange for an Israeli withdrawal from Gaza. This proposition is unlikely to gain Hamas' approval, particularly as it entails the movement's disarmament and complete removal from the Strip. This is why Benjamin Netanyahu dispatched a delegation to Doha for the second-phase negotiations that lacks either experience or meaningful authority. On the American side, despite its role as a guarantor of the truce, Trump's statements, particularly regarding the release of hostages, suggest that the US is unwilling to adhere to the agreement in its current form. Instead, it appears to be shifting responsibility onto Israel, allowing it to determine whether to accept the release of only three hostages last Saturday while granting it free rein in deciding the next course of action. This signals US dissatisfaction with the failure of its plans to control Gaza and displace the Palestinians, suggesting its desire to escalate the situation to ensure that the American vision remains the only viable alternative. At this point, mediators must work on two tracks to salvage what remains of the truce. The first involves ensuring Hamas' removal from Gaza's political landscape in the day after, a condition that both the US and Israel consider non-negotiable. Secondly, this removal is also a guarantor to regional and international sponsors for the reconstruction of Gaza. It must, therefore, be a central pillar of the Egyptian reconstruction initiative that explicitly excludes the displacement of Palestinians from Gaza. To garner broader support, the project must be promoted at both the regional and international levels, generating momentum behind the Egyptian proposal. This aligns with the historical rights of the Palestinian people and international legal principles, while also reinforcing the fact that any forced displacement of Palestinians into Egyptian territory, should hostilities resume, would directly contradict the terms of the 1979 Egypt-Israel Peace Treaty. * A version of this article appears in print in the 20 February, 2025 edition of Al-Ahram Weekly Short link:
Yahoo
30-01-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Palestinian militants arrive at Gaza site before hostage handover, militant sources and witnesses say
CAIRO (Reuters) - Militants from Hamas and allied groups Islamic Jihad and Popular Resistance Committees arrived at a site in Khan Younis in Gaza ahead of the handover of Israeli hostages on Thursday Hamas sources and witnesses said, as part of a ceasefire deal. Three Israeli hostages are expected to be freed on Thursday in return for 110 Palestinian prisoners. The spokesman of the Islamic Jihad armed wing said on the Telegram platform that the group "completed procedures to hand over two Israeli hostages." See for yourself — The Yodel is the go-to source for daily news, entertainment and feel-good stories. By signing up, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy. Dozens of armed militants arrived on the street where Hamas leader Yahya Al-Sinwar was killed during the Gaza war with Israel, which has left tens of thousands of Palestinians dead and turned the tiny coastal enclave into a wasteland of rubble. Three Israeli civilians and four soldiers - all women - have been released so far in the ceasefire, which began on Jan. 19. In return, Israel has released 290 Palestinian convicts and detainees. More than 250 hostages were abducted in the Hamas attack in Israel on Oct. 7, 2023. Around half were released the following month during the war's only previous truce, and others have been recovered dead or alive during the fighting. Israel still lists 90 captives in Gaza, with around 30 declared dead in absentia.
