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Hamza Yusuf

Hamza Yusuf is a British Palestinian political researcher and writer based in London.

This Is the West’s Genocide Too

Israel is preparing to launch a ground assault against Rafah, where one million refugees are sheltered. Responsibility for the bloodbath won’t belong just to the invaders — this is the West’s genocide too.

Masafer Yatta’s Fight for Survival

More than 1,000 Palestinians live under permanent threat of eviction in the West Bank community of Masafer Yatta, which Israel has designated a ‘firing zone’ – just one glimpse into life under its apartheid regime.

Israel Murdered Shireen Abu Akleh

The killing of Shireen Abu Akleh is the latest attack on journalists reporting on the occupation of Palestine. These war crimes will continue as long as Israel and its military remains immune from consequences.

Protesting Apartheid Is a Moral Duty

While Tuesday’s protest against Tzipi Hotovely was met with outrage, Israel’s apartheid policies are met with silence – a reminder that for Britain’s establishment, Palestinian lives don’t matter.

Competitive Policing Is a Terrible Idea

Priti Patel is reportedly drawing up plans for police force league tables. It’s a market-logic method that’s been shown to reproduce inequality elsewhere – and risks making police brutality even worse.

A Tale of Two Londons

For years, London has been a playground for international investors while 2.5 million Londoners – 28% of the population – lived in poverty. As Covid-19 slows the influx of capital, it’s time to imagine a more equal city.