### There is No Proportionality in War: A Perspective from Malta In a recent interview, former Israeli minister Yossi Beilin made a profound statement that has resonated far beyond the borders of Israel: “There is no proportionality in war.” This assertion, while deeply rooted in the complexities of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, holds a universal truth…
**Maltese Migration Chronicles: Cassola’s New Book Sheds Light on 18th-Century Exodus to Corfu** In the intricate tapestry of Malta’s rich history, few threads are as fascinating as the story of Maltese migration in the 18th century. This period saw a significant number of Maltese families leave their homeland in search of new opportunities, primarily settling…
Six decades after his death on 18 May 1965, Mgr Mikiel Azzopardi’s name still rings out across Valletta’s tight-knit alleys and rural village squares alike. To many Maltese he is simply “il-Monk”, the priest who swapped liturgical vestments for workers’ overalls and convinced a sceptical colonial administration that charity alone would never lift Malta’s poor….
