Palestinian Muslim worshippers chant slogans supporting the Islamist movement Hamas following Friday prayers in Jerusalem's al-Aqsa mosque compound, the third holiest site of Islam, on May 14, 2021. (Photo by ahmad gharabli / AFP)
HAVING lasted 70 years, there’s every chance Israel will continue with its institutionalised violence against Palestinians, yet the United States continues to look the other way.
Even some of the most powerful countries in the Organisation of Islamic Conference are remaining silent as Israel continues to drop bombs on Palestine.
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Wong Chun Wai
Wong Chun Wai began his career as a journalist in Penang, and has served The Star for over 35 years in various capacities and roles. He is now group editorial and corporate affairs adviser to the group, after having served as group managing director/chief executive officer. On The Beat made its debut on Feb 23 1997 and Chun Wai has penned the column weekly without a break, except for the occasional press holiday when the paper was not published. In May 2011, a compilation of selected articles of On The Beat was published as a book and launched in conjunction with his 50th birthday. Chun Wai also comments on current issues in The Star.
