Umar Lateef Misgar is a freelance journalist who regularly writes for °®Âþµº, openDemocracy, Counterpunch and the London School of Economics Human Rights Centre.
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The British establishment has thrown its weight behind Israel, as the leaders of both British parties refuse to push for a ceasefire in Gaza. British Arabs and Muslims have responded by decimating Labour's support base, with Palestine a red line.
In-depth: The Assad regime uses rape of women and men, girls and boys, as a weapon of war, but opposition groups are also guilty of abuses, reports Umar Lateef Misgar.
Comment: Monday marks the fourteenth anniversary of the passing of the visionary Palestinian academic. His influence changed postcolonial academia forever, writes Umar Lateef Misgar.
Comment: Ending military hostilities is always a welcome step, but when the terms are dictated by regional and international interests, the lull is hard to sustain, writes Umar Lateef Misgar.
Comment: While the resolution may end up empowering the Boycott Divestment and Sanctions movement, it is likely to do the same for Israel's right-wing, writes Umar Lateef Misgar
