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The Nakba: Palestinian Catastrophe (1948)
Palestinian-Israeli Conflict

The Nakba: Palestinian Catastrophe (1948)

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Picture of the Week
Opinion

Picture of the Week

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Key Developments in the MENA Region: The Week Ahead
Economy

Key Developments in the MENA Region: The Week Ahead

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History of Algeria
Other

History of Algeria

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How the Film “Looking for Oum Kulthum” by an Iranian Director shocked Egypt?
Culture

How the Film “Looking for Oum Kulthum” by an Iranian Director shocked Egypt?

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Key Developments in the MENA Region: The Week Ahead

Key Developments in the MENA Region: The Week Ahead

Get weekly updates on the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) region: Track upcoming key events, economic changes, political developments, and cultural highlights.
Picture of the Week

Picture of the Week

Forces of Libyan Ministry of Defense take security measures following the clash between Libyan security forces and the militia group called Stability Support Apparatus on the Abu Salim area of Tripoli, Libya on May 13, 2025.
Politics
Economy

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From the October War of 1973 to the Oslo Accords (1973 – 1990)

The incursion by Hamas militants into Israel is often compared to the 1973 October War, or Yom Kippur War, when Egypt and Syria undertook a surprise attack on Israel.
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The Israeli Occupation of Palestine – Human Rights Violations

The Israeli occupation of Palestine, including the blockade of Gaza, has forced Palestinians into armed resistance. Get an insight into all human rights violations here.
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Kahane Movement: Origins and Influence on Israeli Politics

While Palestinian militants are portrayed as “terrorists” in the mainstream media, Jewish terrorists, influenced by the Kahane movement, are often not. This Jewish extremist movement increasingly influenced Israeli politics.
Palestinian-Israeli Conflict
Suez Crisis of 1956

Suez Crisis of 1956

Occupation as Cause of Israel’s Democratic Erosion

Occupation as Cause of Israel’s Democratic Erosion

The protests against Netanyahu’s dismissal of Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar reflect deeper …
Palestine: The Extremely Difficult Road to Peace

Palestine: The Extremely Difficult Road to Peace

Achieving a just and lasting peace in Palestine remains an elusive goal, hindered by …
Lebanon: The Journey of Devastation and Displacement, and Return

Lebanon: The Journey of Devastation and Displacement, and Return

States Come and Go: What will be Israel’s future legacy?

States Come and Go: What will be Israel’s future legacy?

Without accountability, the legacy of Israel may ultimately be one of lost opportunities …
Nablus: the City of Martyrs

Nablus: the City of Martyrs

How are young Palestinians in the West Bank resisting the oppressing Israeli occupation, …
Culture
Eid al-Fitr: Middle Eastern Calendars and Tradition

Eid al-Fitr: Middle Eastern …

Eid al-Fitr, beginning with the sighting of the crescent moon, embodies the cultural diversity of the Middle East

Quranists, Islam’s Outcasts

Quranists, Islam’s Outcasts

In Beirut’s Southern Suburbs, Resistance against Memoricide

In Beirut’s Southern Suburbs, Resistance against Memoricide

Erasure as an Israeli Weapon of War against Lebanon

Erasure as an Israeli Weapon of War against Lebanon
Religion
Christian and Muslim Zionism: Unlikely allies

Christian and Muslim Zionism: Unlikely allies

Prior to the formation of organized Zionism, there were a number of initiatives that sought to bring Jews from Europe to Palestine. As early as the 16th and 17th centuries, …

Syria’s Assyrians: Grave Reality and Uncertain Future

Syria’s Assyrians: Grave Reality and Uncertain Future

Syria’s Murshidis: Fair Treatment and Accusations of Heresy

Syria’s Murshidis: Fair Treatment and Accusations of Heresy

Arab Alawites in Turkey: History, Traditions and Dependency

Arab Alawites in Turkey: History, Traditions and Dependency
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Ghassan Kanafani and Humanizing the Palestinian Cause

Ghassan Kanafani and Humanizing the Palestinian Cause

Kanafani made the Palestinian cause of a relevance for all of humanity.

Why Egypt Is Revisiting Its Deal with the IMF

Why Egypt Is Revisiting Its Deal with the IMF

The Tunisian Revolution of 2010

The Tunisian Revolution of 2010

Women Athletes in MENA Challenge Gender Norms Against All Odds

Women Athletes in MENA Challenge Gender Norms Against All Odds
Climate Action
MENA Seas: New Species Harbor New Reality

MENA Seas: New Species Harbor New Reality

The Red Sea coast in Egypt has become home to growing numbers of tourists, with resorts popping up along its shore. However, this growth is believed by experts to be having a …

Lebanon’s Public Beaches: Battle for Access Continues

Lebanon’s Public Beaches: Battle for Access Continues

Skyscrapers in Cairo: A Dazzling Skyline Amidst Environmental Pressures

Skyscrapers in Cairo: A Dazzling Skyline Amidst Environmental Pressures

Ethiopia’s Red Sea Deal Sparks Concern Across Arab Region

Ethiopia’s Red Sea Deal Sparks Concern Across Arab Region

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In the Middle East, temperatures are soaring. Will the region remain habitable?

In the Middle East, temperatures are soaring. Will the region remain habitable?

Desalination and XPRIZE on Display at IDRA Congress Abu Dhabi

Desalination and XPRIZE on Display at IDRA Congress Abu Dhabi

Partnership between Fanack Water and The Hague Roundtable on Climate & Security

Partnership between Fanack Water and The Hague Roundtable on Climate & Security

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