Middle East 
Whispered in Gaza
In an unprecedented series of animated videos drawn from interviews of Palestinians in Gaza by the New York-based Center for Peace Communications (CPC), ordinary Gazans are breaking their silence about the brutality of Hamas against them. Every story told is heart-wrenching but allows them to freely tell the world how they feel about Hamas without fear of deadly retribution.
Peace is possible Through a Palestine-Israel Confederation
Josef Avesar has proved one thing with his experimental Israeli Palestinian Confederation (IPC) plan, which he came up with several years ago: If you leave it up to the people, and remove the politicians, the chances of achieving peace will be so much greater.
ISIS Brutality Becomes a TV Series
"Black Crows" inspired by true events, depicts daily life for women who volunteer or are forced to join ISIS, and the fear that shapes their relationships. MBC director Ali Jaber had this to say about the series:"ISIS is not only an organization. It's an idea; it's a narrative. And you don't bomb an idea. You fight an idea with a more progressive, more compelling idea."
Israel's Brick Wall
Israel's unreasonableness, backed by U.S. opposition to Palestinian statehood, is bound to isolate Israel and undermine American influence in the region.
By Larry Derfner.
Khalid al-Asaad Slaughtered by ISIS
Khalid al-Asaad, an 83-year-old caretaker of antiquities in Syria, was beheaded by ISIS, but did not receive the same attention as a slain lion. By Teri Schure.
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