What will happen to the Houthis after Israel’s assassination strike?
The Israeli army's killing of several Houthi government officials, including the prime minister, marks another serious escalation in the region. Until now, the army had mostly attacked infrastructure ...
5 Syys 202519min
What guarantees does Lebanon have after Hezbollah disarms?
US envoys Tom Barrack and Morgan Ortagus were in Lebanon this week to restate a key demand: Hezbollah must disarm. The latest push from Washington came with economic incentives as Mr Barrack proposed ...
29 Elo 202520min
Why Ehud Olmert wants an end to Israel’s war in Gaza
Former Israeli prime minister Ehud Olmert supported the war in Gaza when it began, but soon changed his mind. He advocated a limited military operation rather than a full-scale offensive. Now, he says...
27 Elo 202516min
The compounded suffering caused by Gaza’s ‘manufactured’ cash crisis
Israel has imposed a strict blockade on Gaza since March leaving 2.2 million Palestinians in the strip with practically nothing. Food, medicine and water are extremely scarce with only trickles of aid...
22 Elo 202518min
What's changed in Afghanistan after the Taliban takeover?
Four years after the Taliban’s return to power, Afghanistan remains in the shadow of that chaotic August day in 2021 when US troops finally withdrew, ending two decades of war. The images from Kabul’s...
15 Elo 202523min
Why has Israel decided to reoccupy Gaza - and at what cost?
Nearly two decades after Israel withdrew from Gaza, dismantling settlements and military posts under Ariel Sharon’s leadership, the Israeli government has now approved a plan to take over the Palestin...
8 Elo 202526min
More states say they will ‘recognise’ Palestine, but what does this mean?
A growing number of countries in the West have said they could soon recognise Palestinian statehood as Israel becomes increasingly isolated over its war in Gaza. Fifteen countries issued a joint decla...
2 Elo 202516min
Why is justice so delayed in Beirut port explosion?
Five years have passed since the Beirut port explosion – and still the families of the more than 220 victims killed in the blast await justice. Mariana Foudalian is one of them. She lost her sister Ga...
1 Elo 202517min
