The role social media is playing in the Israel-Gaza war
Social media has redefined the way people are experiencing the war in Gaza, with citizens and regular users alike playing a crucial role in sharing minute-by-minute updates from the region. Israel's c...
5 Huhti 202415min
The significance of UN resolution demanding Gaza ceasefire
This week, the UN Security Council passed a resolution – for the first time since the Israel-Gaza war began in October – demanding an immediate ceasefire during Ramadan. Hours later, more than 50 peop...
29 Maalis 202423min
What are the prospects for a ceasefire in Gaza?
After almost six months of war and more than 31,000 deaths in Gaza, ceasefire talks resumed in Doha this week as Hamas, Israel and mediators discussed the details of a potential future deal. Meanwhile...
22 Maalis 202427min
Observing Ramadan in countries hit by conflict
Ramadan is typically a time of spiritual reflection, self-discipline and community bonding for Muslims around the world. But for millions of people in the Arab region, Ramadan this year is defined by ...
16 Maalis 202414min
Ramadan in Gaza: Living under threat, fighting for food and longing for peace
Ramadan this year will be different for the people of Gaza with Israel continuing an air and ground assault that has gone on for five months now. The threat of famine looms due to the limited supply o...
8 Maalis 202412min
Egypt’s struggle in the Rafah crisis
Egypt is the only country other than Israel with a border with Gaza, which means the area between the city of Al Arish and the Palestinian territory bears witness to what is unfolding in Rafah. Tensi...
1 Maalis 202425min
How the Russia-Ukraine war changed the world after two years
Tens of thousands of lives have been lost among Ukrainians and Russians, countless buildings are in ruin, the landscape of eastern Ukraine has been ravaged by destruction and there is no end in sight....
23 Helmi 202412min
45 years on - How Iran’s Islamic revolution reshaped the region
A series of protests escalated into a full-blown revolution in Iran and became a turning point in the history of the Middle East. On February 11, 1979, the rule of the US-backed Shah Mohammad Reza Pah...
16 Helmi 202415min
