Egypt continues to be one of the few Arab countries to have formal relations with Israel, however, to this day, peace itself, as defined by Arab populations, remains impossible with Tel Aviv.

Since international attention is focused on Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza, bombed by Israeli forces, it’s instructive to remember the man after whom the facility is named.

Testimonies from survivors of the 1982 Sabra and Shatila massacre perpetrated by the Israeli regime reveal bone-chilling details of murder, mutilation, rape and mass graves.

Tracing the road from the first Palestinian Intifada (uprising) in December 1987 to the Al-Aqsa Storm operation in October this year shows the liberation of Palestine is near.

The first intifada, or uprising, began in December 1987 and ended in September 1993 with the signing of the first Oslo Accords, which provided a framework for Israeli 'peace negotiations' with the Palestinians.

The First Intifada, or uprising, began in December 1987, thirty-six years ago today.

Israel says the ambassador can meet Palestinian officials but will have no fixed presence.