Joe Sacco’s graphic novel‚ Palestine‚ deals with the repercussions of the first intifada in Israel/Palestine/the Holy Land. The story follows the author through the many refugee camps and towns around Palestine as he tries to gather information‚ stories‚ and pictures to construct his graphic novel. While the book is enjoyable at a face level‚ there are many underlying themes conveyed throughout its illustrated pages and written text. The most obvious of the themes is that of violence‚ brutality
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Planning Unit An-Najah National University‚ Nablus Dr. Ali Abdelhamid Introduction: Urban development and planning practice and experience in Palestine which stemmed back to mid 19th Century had passed through various changes and developments in terms of characteristics‚ policies‚ principles‚ and management. The urban planning system in Palestine seems to be unique in its composition and context. This uniqueness is related to the fact that planning practice was controlled and experienced by
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KASHMIR CONFLICT BETWEEN PAKISTAN AND INDIA The State of Jammu and Kashmir is situated between Pakistan and India. Among the key reasons for tension between Pakistan and India is the key problem of Kashmir. Whereas Pakistan has repeatedly termed this the "core issue" in its relationship with India‚ India has maintained that this matter was settled with Kashmir’s accession to India in October 1947. As far as India has been concerned‚ therefore‚ the only issue for discussion has been what India regards
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Introduction Kashmir Conflict has been around since 1947. It is also the key point or the reasons why India and Pakistan did not get along well. Because of this‚ the diplomatic relationships between the two countries are on the fire and both countries has been witnesses few war to fought over Kashmir. Behind this conflicts‚ we can find a lot of other historical events that happen due to this among this is a country name Bangladesh was born from East Pakistan. This article is designed to help explain
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industry of Kashmir Jammu and Kashmir is one of the most favorable and beautiful places of tourism of India which attracts
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When she moved over to Palestine the first time‚ she said that was the hardest transition for her because she had never been there before and was not used to being surrounded by a whole community of people who were Arabic and shared the same beliefs and values. With this move‚ she felt like her role culturally was more implemented because she was around ten years old her parents were teaching her how to clean‚ cook‚ wash the laundry‚ pick up the house‚ and take care of the children. She felt like
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the Future‚ we‚ ourselves‚ must learn to cope with memories. In the poem Postcard from Kashmir‚ by Agha Shanhid Ali‚ and Elena‚ by Pat Mora‚ both authors must do just that. In fact‚ both writers effectively incorporate powerful language and techniques in their poems to embody a nostalgic feeling for what once was the past‚ and for what they consider to be an unfulfilled present. In Postcard from Kashmir the speaker yearns to go back to what they once called their home. They call a postcard
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HEALTH INDICATORS OF JAMMU & KASHMIR The Total Fertility Rate of the State is 2.2. The Infant Mortality Rate is 49 and Maternal Mortality Ratio is NA (SRS 2004 - 2006). The Sex Ratio in the State is 892 (as compared to 933 for the country). Comparative figures of major health and demographic indicators are as follows : Table I: Demographic‚ Socio-economic and Health profile of Jammu & Kashmir State as compared to India figures S. No. | Item | J&K | India | 1 | Total population
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What if Israelis didn?t go to Palestine? In the mid-20th century Jews from all over the world moved to Palestine asking for their own country there. The Jews instead of living peacefully in Palestine‚ they started claiming the Palestinian lands to be their own. They created military forces and started fighting the Palestinians. The United Nations Security Council didn?t take the issue seriously which made the Jews more confident. The Israel (Jews) tried to take over Lebanon and Jordan but‚ they failed
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Security Council Israel and Palestine Conflict South Korea Israel and Palestine’s Constant Fighting Background: The conflict between Israel and Palestine has been raging for over a hundred years. This conflict truly spawned when Britain signed the Balfour Declaration‚ which agreed to the establishment of a national home for the Jewish people. By 1917‚ Jewish immigrants were pouring into Palestine leaving the confusion of where they would live. Both the Jews and the Muslims were frustrated with
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