内容摘要：This collection of 100 archived images of life in Palestine before the

This collection of 100 archived images of life in Palestine before the

“In the beginning, it was very unusual to see all the stores closed in the mall. But I am now buying the same brands online,” Guzel, a resident of the central Russian city of Kazan, told Al Jazeera.“Yes, it is less convenient, you cannot try things on before buying, but that’s a minor problem.”

Daria, an entrepreneur in Moscow who asked to be referred to by only her first name, said she was not bothered by the minor inconveniences stemming from the exit of Western brands.“The real cause of my everyday anxiety is people in military uniform on the streets of Moscow, the state of war with a neighbouring country, and oppressive laws that were implemented for the last two years that forbid me even to call it a war. So the reason brands left - that’s what bothers me, not the consequences,” Daria told Al JazeeraFor the manager of a large dairy company who spoke on condition of anonymity, business has continued largely unscathed.

“Our production has only grown for the last two years. Of course, there are challenges. For instance, our company was an exclusive dealer of an American agriculture machinery brand, and since it announced the suspension of shipments, there is no legal way to buy their tractor[s] in Russia,” the manager, whose company has farms across Russia, told Al Jazeera.“But the lifespan of a tractor is more than 10 years, so the effect would not be immediate. Yes, there are risks and we are taking steps to mitigate them”.

As for ethical concerns, the manager said her conscience is undisturbed.

“We have 220,000 cows in Russia. Whatever we think about the war and invasion, what choice do we have? We must continue working and find solutions to overcome everyday difficulties,” she said.French president calls establishment of a Palestinian state ‘a moral duty and a political necessity’.

French President Emmanuel Macron has warned that his country could “apply sanctions” against Israelis unless the government in Tel Aviv responds to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.Speaking during a visit to Singapore on Friday, Macron said the international community could not remain passive while Palestinians in Gaza face a deepening hunger crisis. The comments raise further the international pressure building on Israel, which has blockaded the Palestinian enclave for close to three months, with aid agencies warning of famine.

“The humanitarian blockade is creating a situation that is untenable on the ground,” Macron said at a joint news conference alongside Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.“If there is no response in the coming hours and days in line with the humanitarian situation, we will have to harden our collective position,” he added, suggesting that France may consider applying sanctions against Israeli settlers.