How will the power balance in Syria shift?
Renewed fighting in Syria has ended a period of relative calm in the country after rebel groups launched a surprise offensive last week and took over the country's second biggest city, Aleppo. Syrian ...
6 Joulu 202421min
Will the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah stick?
Lebanon celebrated a rare moment of joy as displaced families began to return to their homes after a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah came into effect on Wednesday. The people breathed a sigh of...
29 Marras 202423min
The lingering impact of mass displacement in Lebanon
More than 3,500 people have been killed in Lebanon since last October, with Israel intensifying its attacks since September, launching a ground invasion into the country and an air strike campaign tha...
22 Marras 202424min
What will Donald Trump’s presidency change for Palestinians?
Donald Trump will return to the White House in January as the 47th American president, and the Middle East is waiting to see whether and how he can end the wars in the region. Many Palestinians in Gaz...
15 Marras 202420min
What do Arab states think of Israel striking Iran?
Israel continues to bombard Gaza and Lebanon. It is launching strikes in Syria. But between Tel Aviv and Tehran, there’s an eerie silence. The latest round of attacks between the two came from Israel ...
8 Marras 202420min
Israel’s ban on UNRWA: How drastic will the effects be?
The Knesset has voted to ban the UN agency for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA, prompting much concern, even from Israel’s closest allies. Two bills were passed on Tuesday with overwhelming majorities: th...
1 Marras 202417min
Why, after Yahya Sinwar’s death, is Israel bombarding northern Gaza?
For weeks, the Israeli military has isolated the north of Gaza, conducting air strikes and ground attacks, including on residential areas and hospitals. In back-to-back attacks on Beit Lahia and the n...
25 Loka 202421min
Can the US draw a firm red line for Israel’s military conduct?
Over the past year of war in Gaza, several diplomatic and humanitarian organisations, including the UN, have repeatedly accused Israel of breaching rules of military conduct. These breaches have provo...
18 Loka 202429min
