Arab world

After two years of war, there is a rare opportunity to effect genuine change.

Two Arab activists are challenging dominant regional narratives by defending Israel online, even after facing bombings, persecution, and exile.

For Arab peace advocates, Zohran Mamdani’s election as New York mayor is a cautionary sign that they take a risk speaking.

The personal narrative of an Egyptian woman forced to leave her homeland after speaking out against Hamas on October 7.

Avi Gold’s visit to Syria stands out for the unexpected affection he received from locals, including a special encounter with one of Damascus's last Jews.

On October 7, the Palestinian people waged their war’s most brazen attack. Two years later, Palestinian hope has been set back, and Israelis' mindsets have shifted against them.

The plan would reportedly see a 20 day ceasefire, which would be followed by the return the hostages - though it is unclear how many of the 48 hostages would be returned at this stage of the deal. 

It is clear that the PA will not be able to deal with Hamas and Islamic Jihad in Gaza with a population 30 times larger or even more.

Since the war with Israel, Iranian Police have claimed 21,000 arrests, while rights groups say the subsequent surge in executions echoes the run-up to the 1988 prison massacres.

Sisi, speaking at an emergency Arab-Islamic summit in Qatar, said Israel's actions "add obstacles to chances for any new peace agreements and even abort existing ones."