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Palestine: The Humanitarian Crisis LIVE {EGY-TRI-TABOO }

Here is a fact the majority could agree on: Palestine, Al-Quds (Jerusalem), is a holy land for the three major organized religions of the world—Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. The conflict over land is one of the most heated and prolonged conflicts in modern history.

However, this article will not take a political approach to analyze the conflict, even though politics inevitably play a role. Instead, it will tackle the humanitarian crisis that Palestinians have lived, are still living, and, tragically, may continue to live—for nothing more than their right to exist.

Reinstate the Egyptian Glocal Controversy _{Egy-Tri- Taboo}

I mentioned in the Glocal Controversy that in the Egyptian community we prefer avoiding the forbidden tripartite: politics, religion, and sex. However, I had a second thought about the topic, and there are some personal remarks worth sharing. If you are in Egypt, you might come across these subjects, but always with some caution.

Sex, Marriage and Relationship Endless Talk {EGY-Tri-Taboo}

Sexual behavior and power relations are deeply intertwined. A striking example occurred during the Egyptian revolution (2011), when a female protestor was violently dragged in the street, her clothes torn off in front of cameras. The shocking scene sparked national debate—not only about state violence but also about public perceptions of women’s presence in political spaces.

Many focused on questioning why she was protesting rather than condemning the violence itself. This reaction reveals a broader historical pattern: women’s bodies have often been used as symbols of power, honor, or humiliation during conflicts and crises. Disgracing women publicly has long been a tactic to break dignity, spread fear, and serve as a deterrent to others.  (El Saadawi, 2007; Abu-Lughod, 2013).

Money and Power Talk _{EGY- Tri-Taboo}

Egypt is a diverse country where various social groups coexist, each playing a distinctive role in shaping the nation’s social and political dynamics. As mentioned in the prelude, these groups actively influence Egyptian society, and the government is not the sole or even the leading organizer of their contributions. Consequently, differences among these groups often lead to conflicts over hegemony, power, or control.

The Glocal Controversy {EGY-TRI -TABOO Prelude}

In the end, Egypt is a country that talks all day long—about everything and nothing. Conversations flow endlessly but never reach substance. Taboos dominate, sensitivity reigns, and truth hides behind humor and irony.

Perhaps, silence here is not just fear—it’s exhaustion. Because if the Tri-Taboo defines everything in life, then maybe to speak honestly is the final act of rebellion.