Sweden is the only EU country to have stopped its support for UNRWA - the UN relief agency for Palestine refugees. Images: David Scaduto/Flickr, European Union/Flickr
Of: Elina Malmberg and Isabel Odelfelt
Gaza and USA has been at the center of previous weeks debate. The government says belta tone against Israel but is criticized for acting for lite and for sent. In the USA, Donald Trump wakes up Trumps Meetings with Putin and Ramaphosa provoked strong reactions.
May 27, 2025, Current debate
At the time of this writing, at least 53 Palestinians have died in Israel's war against Hamas and half a million people in Gaza are estimated to be living in acute hunger. Ulf Carmesund has been teaching good governance in the West Bank for several years, but now wonders who should actually be teaching whom. Image: hosnysalah/Pixabay via Canva
Of: Ulf Carmesund
Ulf Carmesund has worked with three Palestinian civil society organizations for four years on training in good governance for officials in municipalities and ministries in Gaza and the West Bank. Now he wonders if they might not be the ones who should be invited to train leaders in Europe and the United States.
May 22, 2025, Guest chronicle
"Save the Children and other organizations can treat Gaza's malnourished children, but we are not allowed to do our job. Instead, children are forced to eat animal feed and leaves to avoid dying," write representatives of Save the Children. Image: Hosny Sala/ Pixabay via Canva
Of: Meklit Teklu and Nora Sargin
Last week's discussions on global issues on Swedish debate and editorial pages have been dominated by the crisis in Gaza. Critics argue that the Swedish government should do more to stop starvation and bloodshed, while responsible ministers point to dialogues and aid volumes. Other texts draw attention to the effects of Europe's energy and technology dependence on authoritarian states, and Trump's foreign and trade policies continue to be the subject of criticism.
May 20, 2025, Current debate
Whether FUF members are in Dublin, Berlin, the Arava or the Jordan Valley, the consequences of the conflict between Israel and Hamas are something that arouses emotions and touches. Photos in order: Anna Lundberg/Molly Adolfsson/Linn Davrin/Josephine Forthmann
Of: Karin Klerby
No matter where our editorial team is located, the conflict between Israel and Hamas and its impact on people in Israel and Palestine is something that engages and provokes debate. This week, we portray this issue from four locations and perspectives.
May 13, 2025, News
The mural at Oranienburgerstraße, signed by artist Benzi Brofman, evokes thoughts and emotions in a politically charged time. Image: Molly Adolfsson/Utvecklingsmagasinet
Of: Molly Adolfsson
I The heart of Berlin wakes up a sad child with a teddy bear attention. the eel is one of several works of art that reflect the intense and often polarized discussion about the rights of Israel and Palestine, where Germany's historical responsibility for Israel meets growing support for Palestine.
May 13, 2025, FUF-correspondents, Development magazine explains
Under a tree at dusk, villagers gather in al-Farisiyah, Hannah and Murad's village in the northern Jordan Valley, along with three companions. The conversation revolves around everyday life under occupation and the constant threats of violent attacks and forced displacement. The village is completely surrounded by Israeli settlements and outposts: Giv'at Sal'it and Mehola to the north, Shadmot Mehola and Rotem to the east, and Maskiyyot to the south. Photo: Linn Davrin.
Of: Linn Davrin
How much can a heart bear before it breaks? How long can people live in an invisible struggle without the world seeing them? Gaza is burning, but in the West Bank hope is stifled – in the shadow of statistics and international silence, tells City Davrin as just returnt after a time as a companion i Jordan Valley, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank. She carries with her stories from Hannah, Mohammed and Love that would rather die than leave his home.
May 12, 2025, Guest chronicle
Protesters in Jerusalem and Tel-Aviv demanding an end to the war on February 21, 2025. Photos: Josephine Forthmann/Utvecklingsmagasinet
Of: Josephine Forthmann
Just after Israel broke the ceasefire with Hamas, FUF correspondent Josephine Forthmann spoke to students at the Arava Institute in Ketura, Israel. An environmental institute where young Israelis and Palestinians study side by side. Achieving real peace requires more than silence between the bullets: it requires trust, cooperation and meetings between people who have learned to fear each other for generations, they say.
May 12, 2025, FUF-correspondents, Interview
Jessica Cullinan and Sophia Boland during the demonstration outside City Hall in Dublin on International Women's Day, where they also showed their support for Palestine. Photo: Anna Lundberg/Utvecklingsmagasinet
Of: Anna Lundberg
Ireland has long had a unique relationship with Palestine which stands out in comparison with other European countries. This special relationship is based primarily on Ireland's own history, imprintad of British colonialism and oppression. In an interview, Jessica says Cullinan and Sophia Boland how this has led many Irish people to identify and sympathize with people fighting for their independence – not least with Palestinians.
May 12, 2025, FUF-correspondents, Interview
Israel broke the ceasefire with Hamas this week and launched new airstrikes on Gaza, which has sparked reactions in the Swedish debate. Image from Gaza 2023. Photo: Ali Hamad for APAimages/Palestinian News & Information Agency/Wikimedia Commons
Of: Ida Löjmand and Mona Adam Abdi
The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has been broken. Swedish media are discussing the parties' desire to find a peaceful solution and the government, which is accused of inaction after a new UN report reported possible acts of genocide in Gaza.
March 25, 2025, Current debate
During the week, various aspects of the conflict between Israel and Palestine have dominated the debate pages, including criticism of the Swedish government's actions. Photo: Brahim Guedich/Wikimedia Commons.
Of: Elianne Kjellman
In the past week, several aspects of the war have i MEllanöster and Sweden's reactions to the conflict have been discussed from different points of view. The American presidential election has also sparked debate, with some pointing out that Sweden and Europe must take greater responsibility for their own security in the future.
November 11, 2024, Current debate
