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 Nov 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 Nov 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 Nov 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 Nov 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 Nov 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 Okt 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 Okt 202429min
Will Israel strike Iran – and if so, how and when?
Since the killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah at the end of September, Israel has expanded its air strike campaign in Lebanon and launched a ground invasion. It has also struck Yemen and Syri...
10 Okt 202419min
