🌿 Your Peace Pulse


Explore inspiring stories, grassroots movements, and peace-building initiatives from around the globe.


Browse by Category

Former Scottish First Minister and his wife plead for Gaza aid

Scotland’s former First Minister Humza Yousaf and his wife say their relatives in Gaza are being deliberately starved.

Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Trump administration unveils wide ranging AI action plan

The plan is said to put pressure on China and build new data centers in the US.

Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Brazil to join South Africa’s ICJ β€˜genocide’ case against Israel

Brazilian Foreign Ministry says international community 'cannot remain inactive' in the face of 'ongoing atrocities'.

Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Ultra-Orthodox Jews, Israeli police scuffle in West Jerusalem

A confrontation unfolded between ultra-Orthodox Jewish men and Israeli police over conscription order arrests.

Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Islamic State may be responsible for atrocities against Druze, not Syrian forces, Barrack says

Islamic State may be responsible for atrocities against Druze, not Syrian forces, Barrack says Submitted by MEE staff on Wed, 07/23/2025 - 19:45 US envoy says Syria may find it needs a 'federal system' and that President Sharaa's 'theme isn't working' Syrian security forces stand by as a United Nations convoy evacuating families from Sweida moves through the buffer zone in Busra al-Harir in Syria's southern Daraa...

Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Zelenskyy promises new bill amid growing pressure over anticorruption law

Protesters rally for a second day after Ukrainian leader signs law curbing powers of anticorruption agencies.

Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Doctor accused of supplying actor Matthew Perry with ketamine pleads guilty

Salvador Plasencia did not supply Perry with the fatal dose but has admitted to obtaining ketamine for the actor's use.

Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Columbia University suspends or expels almost 80 students for pro-Palestine protest

Columbia University suspends or expels almost 80 students for pro-Palestine protest Submitted by MEE staff on Wed, 07/23/2025 - 19:16 The actions come as the university seeks to regain $400 million in cancelled federal funding Members of the Columbia faculty and staff protest against the university’s policies at the university's campus in New York City, US, 6 June 2025 (Ryan Murphy/Reuters) Off Columbia University...

Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

GHF security guard details abuses he witnessed at Gaza β€˜aid sites’

A former security guard for Gaza Humanitarian Foundation β€˜aid distribution sites’ described abuses he witnessed.

Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Hamas submits response to US-Israeli short-term ceasefire proposal

Hamas submits response to US-Israeli short-term ceasefire proposal Hamas has handed its response on the ceasefire proposal to mediators, a Palestinian official close to the talks told Reuters on Wednesday. The official did not immediately disclose the content of the response. - Reporting by Reuters

Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Israeli strikes kill 21 Palestinians, mostly women and children

Three Israeli strikes hit homes and a tent in Gaza City, killing at least 21 people, mostly women and children.

Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Using the term 'genocide' is just Hamas 'propaganda,' US diplomat says

Using the term 'genocide' is just Hamas 'propaganda,' US diplomat says The interim US ambassador to the United Nations, Dorothy Shea, told the Security Council on Wednesday that use of the term 'genocide' to describe Israel's actions in Gaza is nothing more than "propaganda" fueled by Hamas. "The representative of Israel has addressed allegations of genocide made by some in this room. I am also compelled to speak on...

Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

US contractor recounts gruesome details of Gaza aid delivery

US contractor recounts gruesome details of Gaza aid delivery Submitted by MEE staff on Wed, 07/23/2025 - 17:22 Man who claims to have worked for US Mercenary firm UG Solutions says he has never seen such violence inflicted on unarmed civilians Palestinians carry a young man who was wounded in a stampede as he waited for humanitarian aid along al-Rashid street in western Jabalia on 22 July 2025 (Omar Al-Qattaa/AFP) Off...

Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Tunisian president shows photos of starving Palestinian children to US envoy during visit

Tunisian president shows photos of starving Palestinian children to US envoy during visit Submitted by MEE staff on Wed, 07/23/2025 - 16:10 President Kais Saied showed the images to Massad Boulos during his visit to the north African country Tunisia's President Kais Saied (R) shows Trump's senior adviser for Africa, Massad Boulos, pictures of starving children in Gaza during their meeting at the presidential palace in...

Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Settlers killed US citizen Sayf Musallet. Will there be justice?

An uncle remembers his nephew, an American killed by Israeli settler violence in the occupied West Bank.

Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Trump White House probes Harvard University’s scholar exchange programme

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said a probe will ensure the programme does 'not run contrary to our nation's interests'.

Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Thailand recalls ambassador to Cambodia amid border tensions

Governing party says it has downgraded ties with Cambodia after a landmine incident that injured a Thai soldier.

Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

EU steps up air defences for Ukraine and sanctions for Russia

The US returns as a seller of critical anti-ballistic systems, but remains neutral, with no ideological standpoint.

Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Swedish neo-Nazis are using MMA to recruit new members

Neo-Nazis in Sweden are using mixed martial arts events to try to attract new followers.

Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Palestine's foreign ministry condemns Knesset annexation vote

Palestine's foreign ministry condemns Knesset annexation vote Palestine's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has condemned the motion passed in Israel's Knesset on Wednesday that called for the assertion of "Israeli sovereignty" in the occupied West Bank. Describing the proposals as "colonial" measures, the ministry's statement called on the international community to take Israel's discussions of annexation seriously in the...

Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Motion calling for Israeli annexation of occupied West Bank passes through Knesset in landslide vote

Motion calling for Israeli annexation of occupied West Bank passes through Knesset in landslide vote Lawmakers in Israel's Knesset have voted 71-13 in favour of a non-binding motion for the agenda calling for the annexation of the West Bank. β€œThe land of Israel belongs to the people of Israel,” declared Knesset speaker Amir Ohana following the vote. Advanced by a cross-party group of MPs, the largely symbolic motion...

Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Israel claims over 100 aid groups lying about starvation of their staff in Gaza

Israel claims over 100 aid groups lying about starvation of their staff in Gaza Israel has responded to a statement signed by over 100 aid organisations earlier on Wednesday by describing reports of the mass starvation of NGO staff in Gaza as "the propaganda of Hamas". "Instead of challenging the terror organization, they embrace it as their own,” its foreign ministry claimed. Besides the 109 NGOs who are...

Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Over 100 humanitarian groups sound alarm on starvation of staff in Gaza

Over 100 humanitarian groups sound alarm on starvation of staff in Gaza More than 100 international human rights and humanitarian organisations have called for an end toIsrael's siege of Gaza, citing widespread starvation affecting their staff. Famine caused by Israel's ongoing war and blockade has led to a growing number of deaths from malnutrition and dehydration in recent days. A joint letter released on Wednesday,...

Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

France condemns extension of Israeli military offensive into central Gaza

France condemns extension of Israeli military offensive into central Gaza The French Ministry for Foreign Affairs has condemned Israel's extension of its military offensive into central Gaza. The statement follows targetedIsraelishelling of thecentral Gaza city of Deir el-Balah on Monday after the Israeli army warned it was launching an operation"in an area where it has not operated before". β€œFrance strongly condemns...

Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

US envoy Tom Barrack accused of plotting Turkey's partition

US envoy Tom Barrack accused of plotting Turkey's partition Submitted by Ragip Soylu on Wed, 07/23/2025 - 12:13 Opposition figures blame Trump's special envoy for trying to 'Lebanonise' Turkey based on inaccurate readings of statements attributed to him US special envoy for Syria Tom Barrack gives a press conference after his meeting with Lebanon's prime minister at the government palace in Beirut on 21 July 2025...

Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Children will die quickly amid 'genocidal starvation' in Gaza, warns top famine expert

Children will die quickly amid 'genocidal starvation' in Gaza, warns top famine expert A renowned expert on famine, Professor Alex de Waal, has accusedIsraelof β€œgenocidal starvation” ofPalestiniansinGazawith its continued deadly siege on the enclave. At least 101 Palestinians, including 80 children, have died ofstarvationsince Israel’s blockade resumed in March, including 15 whodiedof malnutrition on Monday, according...

Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

"Our own staff are fainting on duty from hunger and exhaustion", Unrwa communications director tells BBC

"Our own staff are fainting on duty from hunger and exhaustion", Unrwa communications director tells BBC The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (Unrwa) has said that its own staff members are fainting due to severe hunger amid reports of mass starvation in Gaza due to Israel's ongoing aid blockade surrounding the enclave. "Gaza is a hell on Earth", said Unrwa Communications Director Juliette...

Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Church leaders return with 'broken hearts' after rare visit to Gaza

The Latin and Greek Orthodox patriarchs of Jerusalem describing starving people not "batting an eyelid" at the sound of bombing.

Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source: BBC Middle East favicon BBC Middle East

β€˜My duty’: Columbia protester Mahmoud Khalil meets lawmakers at US Capitol

Khalil, who continues to be targeted for deportation, says he will continue to advocate for Palestine and free speech.

Published on: July 22, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Judges reject Trump lawyer Alina Habba’s bid to serve as federal prosecutor

The Trump administration quickly acted to remove Habba's replacement following a decision not to extend her term.

Published on: July 22, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Protesters in Ukraine denounce law curbing anticorruption agencies

Hundreds of protesters rally in Kyiv to oppose the measure, in a rare show of antigovernment anger.

Published on: July 22, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Extremist Israeli politicians and right-wing settlers hold Gaza annexation conference

Extremist Israeli politicians and right-wing settlers hold Gaza annexation conference Submitted by Nadav Rapaport on Tue, 07/22/2025 - 21:45 Right-wing groups present what they say is a clear future for Gaza - a land without Palestinians and only for Jews Far-right Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said the US gave Israel a 'green light' to transform the Gaza Strip into a 'resort town' (Reuters/File photo) Off...

Published on: July 22, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Is Israel implementing a strategy of genocide by starvation in Gaza?

Those who have survived relentless attacks so far now face famine

Published on: July 22, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Gaza health officials seeing increased cases of muscle weakness leading to paralysis

Gaza health officials seeing increased cases of muscle weakness leading to paralysis The ministry of health in Gaza said on Tuesday that since the beginning of June, it has registered 45 cases of what it described as "acute flaccid paralysis," marking an "unprecedented increase in such cases". The US Centers for Disease Control (CDC) website describes the condition as "an uncommon but serious neurologic condition"...

Published on: July 22, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

No food, no aid: hunger is killing people in Gaza

Israel’s blockade has plunged Gaza into an increasingly dire malnutrition crisis.

Published on: July 22, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East