Arab world

Why the West is finally waking up to the Muslim Brotherhood - opinion

For nearly a century, the Muslim Brotherhood has perfected the art of gradualism – an ideology that advances one seemingly harmless step at a time.

Abdul Hamid Thunaibat of the Muslim Brotherhood in Jordan, speaks as he addresses people gathered to pay condolences after the killing of Hamas deputy leader Saleh al-Arouri, at the headquarters of Jordan's Islamic Action Front, in Amman, Jordan January 3, 2024
US Senator Lindsey Graham speaks after meeting with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun at the presidential palace in Baabda, Lebanon August 26, 2025.

Hamas economy expert: Lindsey Graham's warning exposes gap between Arab rhetoric and reality

Tsofen encourages the establishment and development of hi-tech centers in major Arab cities and communities.

Israel's hi-tech paradox: Record degrees, stagnant employment for Arab graduates - opinion

THE KIND OF of strategic alliance that Israel is nurturing in Somaliland already emerged last year, when Somaliland signed a deal with Ethiopia, leasing to its landlocked neighbor a 20-km. coastal strip for a naval base.

Middle Israel: Sleeping with Somaliland is good, waltzing with it is bad - opinion


In just two years, Arab world anti-Israel rhetoric nearly doubles

The comprehensive poll, which gauged sentiments across 16 Arab countries, underscores a growing resistance against normalization with Israel in the wake of the Israeli war on Gaza.

  Protesters burn the Israeli flag during an anti-Israel protest in Tehran, Iran, October 18, 2023

'A partner of Zionist occupiers': Hamas, Arab world slams Argentina

Hamas called on Milei to “rescind this unjust and wrong decision, which places Argentina as a partner to the Zionist occupier.”

 Javier Milei at the Western Wall, February 6, 2024

Amid the war with Hamas, this man gets Israel's narrative out in Arabic

To get that truthful message out about controversies such as the Al-Ahli explosion, Israel turns to the IDF Spokesperson’s Unit, specifically to the man known as Israel's voice in the Arabic world.

 Avichay Adraee: Israel's face to the Arab world

Israel is not alone among its democratic friends - opinion

Support for Israel represents not only a solid foundation for Israel’s security but also a comforting sense of solidarity.

 FRENCH PRESIDENT Emmanuel Macron embraces President Isaac Herzog, during his visit to Jerusalem in October, following the Hamas massacres.

67% of Arab world: October 7 was 'legitimate resistance' against Israel

The 8000 respondents, from 16 different countries, answered questions on what they thought about Hamas, their opinion on Iran and Western countries, and what actions were needed by Arab states.

 A child attends a protest in support of Palestinians in Gaza, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in Amman, Jordan January 5, 2024.

Bahrain sole Gulf state publicly supporting naval alliance in Red Sea

While Houthi attacks against ships are not new, many Arab countries feel the timing of this international coalition benefits Israel, so they can't publicly support it, although it will benefit them.

 ON SUNDAY, President Isaac Herzog and his wife Michal are welcomed to the Al-Qudaibiya Palace in Manama by HM King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain.

Voices from the Arab press: Does Hezbollah support Gaza or just hurt Lebanon?

A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.

 WAVING IRANIAN, Palestinian, and Hezbollah flags at an anti-Israel protest in Tehran, Oct. 20.

Boycott campaigns over Gaza war hit Western brands in some Arab countries

McDonald's and Starbucks are among several brands suffering boycotts in some Arab countries due to actual or perceived support of Israel in its war with Hamas.

 Demonstrators carry banners and flags during a protest in support of Palestinians in Gaza, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in Amman, Jordan November 17, 2023.

One of Arizona’s most pro-Israel candidates Is Arab-American

Abe Hamadeh, son of Syrian immigrants, is running for Congress for the Republican Party and says, “The Jewish people have no bigger ally than me."

Republican candidate for Arizona Attorney General Abe Hamadeh speaks at the Republican Party of Arizona's 2022 U.S. midterm elections night rally in Scottsdale, Arizona, U.S., November 8, 2022.

The Arab world uses Palestinian refugees as pawns against Israel - opinion

Twenty-one Arab countries claim to care about Palestinians but none of them are taking in Palestinian refugees.

 UN MIDEAST peace envoy Tor Wennesland (right) and UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini attend a meeting in Cairo last month.