By Ihsan Al-Faqih | – Over the decades, the Middle East has been an arena of contention over influence and interests between the US and Russia in various conflicts. This continued until the end of former US President Donald Trump’s presidency. The involvement of the US in the region’s conflicts has declined since Joe Biden […]
Israel and the Ethnic Cleansing of Palestinians: Crimes of apartheid do not have a statute of limitations
By Amira Abo el-Fetouh | – ( Middle East Monitor ) – There is no doubt that the report by Amnesty International issued earlier this month pleased all the free people of the world, not only the Palestinians, and gave us a little hope that there is still some conscience in the international institutions which […]
The Long History of al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem as a Center of Sufi Mysticism was even Mentioned by Rumi
By Ismail Patel | – ( Middle East Monitor ) – Before discussing two great Sufis, Abd Al-Ghani Nabulusi and Ibrahim ibn Adham, it is essential to note that Sufis from across the globe are passionate about Masjid Al-Aqsa. In the 17th century, there were over 70 zawiyas (Sufi spiritual centres) in Jerusalem. Both Masjid […]
How the Russia-Ukraine Conflict is Lose-Lose for Israel
By Adnan Abu Amer | – ( Middle East Monitor ) – It is almost 3,000 kilometres from Tel Aviv to Kyiv, and yet the crisis between Ukraine and Russia is having a huge impact on Israel. Why does it seem to be a party to the crisis when it shares no border with either […]
Palestinians under Israeli Occupation face urgent healthcare Crisis in Gaza
By Wafa Aludaini | – ( Middle East Monitor ) – Eleven-year-old Amal Lubbad was deep in thought when I met her in what has become her second home, Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City. It was her third hospital visit this week. Five years ago, Amal was diagnosed with kidney failure, which requires her to […]
What the Escalating Yemen War means for Iran, Israel and the United Arab Emirates
By Jonathan Fenton-Harvey | – Over the past year, a new phase of violence has emerged in war-torn Yemen between the Saudi-led coalition and the Houthi rebels. From being deadlocked by Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) military operations to the Houthis’ continued escalation and recruitment of child soldiers in the war, Yemenis […]
Israel’s Claims to be a Democracy ring Hollow as Amnesty Finds it an Apartheid State
By Nasim Ahmed | – ( Middle East Monitor ) – Amnesty International became the latest human rights group to label Israel an apartheid state. In a damning report titled “Israel’s Apartheid against Palestinians“ the rights group concludes that the occupation state has imposed a “cruel system of domination” and is committing “crimes against humanity.” […]
Equal Opportunity Terrorism: Israeli Squatter Settlers attack Rabbis for Human Rights alongside Palestinians
By Ashraf Al-Ajrami | – ( Middle East Monitor) – Illegal settlers from the Givat Ronen settlement carried out a terrorist attack against Palestinian citizens and activists from Israel’s Rabbis for Human Rights. This resulted in ten of the Israeli activists being injured, one of their cars being set on fire and another one being […]
Could Plea deal and Political Ban of former PM Netanyahu Topple the Israeli Government?
Adnan Abu Amer | – ( Middle East Monitor ) – Israeli parties have witnessed successive developments recently, including the likelihood of a political explosion following a possible deal with Leader of the Opposition and head of the Likud party, Benjamin Netanyahu. This will have a direct impact on the party itself, and on the […]
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