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Another reason to stand by Israel, and not leave her alone is that God is a covenant-keeping God as He affirmed His promise to give Israel the Land of Canaan with a sworn covenant. In Genesis, how God appeared to Abraham is crystal clear, and He promised him a land and descendants as innumerable as the stars in the heavens. Abraham replied: “How can I be sure you really will do this?”

While the full-scale Ukraine offensive made Putin a persona-non-grata in the Western world, the International Criminal Court (ICC) ruling virtually closed the door to a large part of the globe for him. The Rome Statute, a treaty requiring members to adhere to ICC rulings, has been ratified by 123 countries.

Given that the profession of journalism is not without danger, not a few journalists in the world have resorted to struggling to in their news gathering roles, and doing that put their lives at risk, or find themselves facing threats to their human rights, which basically involves their right to safety. While this is the case particularly in troubled areas, notably zones experiencing war or other forms of upheaval, it is far from being exclusive to such cases.

The attacks on the Christian community in Israel whose record is handy for anyone looking for it include attacks on Christian sites, which people like Adeboye say they go to Israel to visit and Christian worshippers whom the attackers refer to as idol worshippers who should be, “killed according to Torah”. According to an NBC News recent report about Jerusalem, “Churches have been graffited and clergy who live and work here report being frequently spit on, harassed and even physically atta...

According to the United Nations Economic Development Report, Africa is now at risk of being in debt once again, particularly in sub-Saharan African countries. Time and again, Wikipedia also reminds that despite a wide range of natural resources and the human capital, Africa is the least wealthy continent per capita and second-least wealthy by total wealth, ahead of Oceania.

Another effect of artificial intelligence is increasing laziness in man. Since we do not have to memorize things or solve puzzles to get the job done, we tend to use our brains less and less. This addiction to AI can cause problems to future generations.

The Israel-Palestine conflict is a deeply rooted issue with complex historical, religious, and political dimensions. However, it is imperative that efforts are made to find a peaceful resolution that respects the rights and aspirations of both Israelis and Palestinians. By addressing the reasons for the war, considering the consequences on citizens, and implementing panacea measures, there is hope for a future where both nations can coexist in peace and prosperity.

Perhaps he might not have been prime minister or he might have been a different one, if Egypt, Syria and Jordan did not join hands in a single-minded pledge to wipe out Israel in the Six-Day War in 1967 or in Yom Kippur six years later. Israel has mended fences with Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and a number of other Arab countries since, but one or two old foes in the region have become implacable enemies, too.

To shrink the size of the increasingly growing number of PLWD, government only needs to be transparent, honest, accountable, and patriotic. And if it likes, it should rid itself of nepotism which now defines its democracy. But the Government should be informed that PLWD are now in the majority!

As the situation in Israel and Gaza remains dynamic, it is crucial for Nigerian authorities to diplomatically navigate through these challenges, strike a balance between public sentiment and international relations, and ensure that Nigeria's interests and stability are safeguarded amidst the ongoing conflict.