Kameel Majdali's Road Ahead

Contrary to expectations, the unspeakable horrors of the Nazi Holocaust did not stop the age-old scourge of antisemitism. It merely went into hibernation, only to emerge as a roaring lion, fangs barred, after the Seventh of October pogrom of 2023. Last month, we began our examination of antisemitism by focusing on the Bondi Beach massacre in Sydney, Australia. Here is an example of Jews, for the first time ever in Australia, losing their lives for simply being Jews while celebrating a Jewish holiday. In this article, our focus goes from Bondi Beach to the rest of the world. We will explore the meaning of Antisemitism, its causes, and why it matters to Jews and Gentiles. Antisemitism: What Is It and Why? As a big phenomenon, any definition of Antisemitism will have its limitations, but we need something to work with. Antisemitism is the irrational hatred of the Jewish people, which can lead to attempts, by word or deed, to humiliate, marginalise, and physically harm them. While antisemi...

  It was only a matter of time. A thousand Jewish people were gathered at Sydney’s most famous beach, Bondi, to celebrate Hanukkah and the triumph of light over darkness. This eight day Jewish holiday commemorates the victory of the Jewish Maccabees over the Seleucid Syrian Empire in 164 BC, when Jerusalem and the Second Temple, which Seleucid Emperor Antiochus IV had desecrated. The lighting of the menorah, the nine- branched candlelabrum, symbolises this victory of light over darkness. Yet on 14 December 2025, darkness mHanade an unwelcome appearance at Bondi. A father-son duo Sajid Akram and Naveed Akram began to open fire on the crowd. They planned the attack for months and were inspired by the Islamic State. In the ten minutes of terror, fifteen Jews were killed, along with Sajid. It was Australia’s worst terrorist attack, but not its The light fought back.  Ahmed al Ahmed, a Muslim, confronted and disarmed one of the shooters. Others attempted to do the same. Jews bravel...

At the time of writing this article, there is an uprising against the clerical regime in the Islamic Republic of Iran, which is getting little attention from the international media. This is because the regime has closed down the internet, so the Iranian people cannot communicate with the outside world. In other words, it’s a complete media blackout. Iran is one of the great civilisational countries of world history. Today, it is one of the leading nations of the Middle East. It is a leader in the Islamic revolution and known for its anti-Western policies and practices, especially against the United States and Israel. It is considered the leading state sponsor of terrorism. While uprisings are not new to Iran - the last one was in 2022 - This one could go further and faster in toppling the government than the previous times. And if it doesn’t fall this time, it could pave the way for a change of regime the next time. Normally, the regime pushes back ruthlessly, and hundreds of proteste...

Its name recognition is universal, and, until recently, so was its appeal. Who can resist a family dinner with roast turkey, bread dressing, Christmas pudding, and all the trimmings?   Or going into the living room, a warm fire roaring, hot chocolate topped with marshmallows or whipped cream in the mug, while gleeful children unwrap presents found under the Christmas tree?   Or listening to the public singing of Christmas carols, with those time-honoured verses, are still able to stir the soul? Yes, Christmas still evokes much enthusiasm throughout the world, and not just in the West. Asia goes crazy over Christmas, including places like Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, and Japan.   Even in ‘laid-back’ Australia, where a few even refer to it as ‘Chrissie,’ Christmas is still a very popular day off. Aussies relish the big meal, the family gathering, and, if possible, a splash at the beach while throwing ‘ another shrimp on the barbie. ’ In his best-selling book, A Christmas...

In Part 01, we learned about Donald Trump, his political comeback and how he practised his legendary dealmaking in the Middle East. We concluded by briefly assessing his interactions with regional players, particularly the Houthis of Yemen and HTS, who are currently governing war-torn Syria. We continue the regional assessment. Iran: Its nuclear program is a real worry, and while negotiation has been the understandably chosen method of dealing with it, Iran appears to be running down the clock until Trump is out of office. The Islamic Republic insists that its nuclear program is only for peaceful purposes. But why does a nation that has ten per cent of the world’s oil reserves need a nuclear energy program? And if it is only for peaceful purposes, why do they insist on enriching uranium themselves rather than accepting enriched uranium from a second country?   So, Trump, the master negotiator, chose to negotiate with Iran directly. It did not work. So after many years of military ...