Arab world

Gaza reconstruction trapped between Israeli mistrust and Palestinian political fragmentation

The Palestinian actors most capable of stabilizing Gaza are precisely the ones that key external players doubt the most.

Palestinian women walk past a destroyed building in the Al-Shatee refugee camp, east of Gaza City, on November 8, 2025.
Palestinians walk among piles of rubble and damaged buildings, amid a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, in the northern Gaza Strip November 19, 2025.

First int'l force to be deployed to Gaza in early 2026, US official tells 'Post'

The most crucial step toward lasting reform in Gaza is ending indoctrination in schools, media, mosques, and politics throughout the Arab world.

The day before the day after in Gaza: What must happen before rebuilding can truly begin - opinion

Ghaith Al-Tamimi condemned the October 2025 Yom Kippur attack on a synagogue in Manchester, England.

The Iraqi cleric and ex-Houthi spokesperson breaking ranks to defend Israel online


Zohran Mamdani's NYC win signals risk for Arab peace advocates - analysis

For Arab peace advocates, Zohran Mamdani’s election as New York mayor is a cautionary sign that they take a risk speaking.

Left-wing populist figures like Zohran Mamdani use their platforms with fierce and relentless hostility toward Israel.

In the shadow of hate: Egyptian activist on fleeing home after defending Israel post-October 7

The personal narrative of an Egyptian woman forced to leave her homeland after speaking out against Hamas on October 7.

An Egyptian protester burns the Israeli and American flags during a protest against Israel on April 8, 2025, in Cairo.

Jewish traveler says locals 'radiated love for Israel' during Syria trip

Avi Gold’s visit to Syria stands out for the unexpected affection he received from locals, including a special encounter with one of Damascus's last Jews.

Avi Gold in Damascus wearing a scarf with the Syrian flag, over an illustrative backdrop of the flag.

Two years after Oct 7, all Palestinians have gained is more tragedy - opinion

On October 7, the Palestinian people waged their war’s most brazen attack. Two years later, Palestinian hope has been set back, and Israelis' mindsets have shifted against them.

A DRONE VIEW shows the destruction in a residential neighborhood of Gaza City this week.

Return of the hostages and an Islamic gov't: Inside Trump's new Gaza plan - Lebanese report

The plan would reportedly see a 20 day ceasefire, which would be followed by the return the hostages - though it is unclear how many of the 48 hostages would be returned at this stage of the deal. 

U.S. President Donald Trump and Turkey's President Tayyip Erdogan attend a multilateral meeting during the 80th United Nations General Assembly, in New York City, New York, U.S., September 23, 2025.

Why Arab states, Palestinian Authority will not run Gaza's 'day-after' - opinion

It is clear that the PA will not be able to deal with Hamas and Islamic Jihad in Gaza with a population 30 times larger or even more.

EGYPT’S FOREIGN MINISTER Badr Abdelatty (right) meets with Jordanian counterpart Ayman Safadi in Cairo in March. The two did not express a willingness to contribute their own forces toward ensuring security in Gaza after an IDF withdrawal, says the writer

Scholars say Iran intensified repressions, focused on hangings and an Internet blackout

Since the war with Israel, Iranian Police have claimed 21,000 arrests, while rights groups say the subsequent surge in executions echoes the run-up to the 1988 prison massacres.

 Iranian flags fly as fire and smoke from an Israeli attack on Sharan Oil depot rise, following Israeli strikes on Iran, in Tehran, Iran, June 15, 2025.

Gulf leaders call defense meeting in Doha after Israeli strike

Sisi, speaking at an emergency Arab-Islamic summit in Qatar, said Israel's actions "add obstacles to chances for any new peace agreements and even abort existing ones."

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman meets Emir Of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani ahead of an emergency Arab-Islamic leaders' summit convened to discuss the September 9 Israeli attack on Hamas on Qatari territory, in Doha, Qatar, September 15, 2025.

Qatari PM says Israeli 'practices' will not stop Doha from Gaza mediation efforts

The Qatari Prime Minister released a statement ahead of a summit to discuss cooperation between Arab nations and the impact of Israel's Doha strike.

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence and Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and UAE National Security Adviser, arrive at Doha International Airport, in Doha, Qatar, September 10, 2025

Arab-Islamic summit to warn Israeli attacks threaten normalization of ties, draft resolution shows

Prominent Arab League leaders met to discuss supporting Qatar in the aftermath of Israel's strike on Doha last week.

Arab World leaders attend a press conference as members of the Ministerial Committee Assigned by the Joint Extraordinary Arab-Islamic Summit on Gaza meet, in Amman, Jordan, June 1, 2025

Qatar, Arab nations to hold emergency summit in Doha over Israeli attack

Arab leaders this week made unscheduled visits to Qatar, in a show of regional solidarity with Qatar following IDF strikes targeting Hamas leaders in Doha.

A damaged building, following an Israeli attack on Hamas leaders, according to an Israeli official, in Doha, Qatar, September 9, 2025