Arabs

Iraq delays July public salaries as Strait of Hormuz blockade guts oil revenue

Iraq’s oil exports plunged from 100 million barrels in February to around 32 million in May and June, according to figures shown to The National by the country’s Oil Ministry.

Shia Muslims gather along the Bayn al-Haramayn or "between the two sanctuaries", a 378-meter open marble-paved avenue linking the Imam Hussein Shrine and Imam al-Abbas Shrine, in the city of Karbala on August 4, 2026.
Demonstrators attend a pro-Palestine protest organized by the Palestinian Youth Movement organization outside of the White House in Washington, D.C. on March 18, 2025, after Israel broke a ceasefire agreement, launching airstrikes that killed over 400 Palestinians.

Children chant 'we will crush Zionism' at Palestinian Youth Movement summer school in UK

The California State Capitol building in Sacramento, CA, March 29, 2026.

California to enforce law against antisemitism in schools after free speech challenge dismissed

The Hartford skyline comes to light reflected in the Connecticut River and seen from Great River Park in East Hartford, Connecticut, on November 11, 2024.

New Connecticut law requires educators to develop curriculum materials for Islamic, Arab studies


Majority of Israelis want war to end, 77% think bringing hostages home trumps toppling Hamas - poll

A recent poll shows most Israelis support ending the Israel-Hamas War, prioritizing hostage return over toppling Hamas.

 Ceasarea, near Netanyahu's private residence - Hostage families and other protesters are commemorating the Jewish New Year around a dinner table with a table cloth that reads 'Let the old year and its abandonment come to an end'.

Where do we go from here? 7 new realities post-Oct. 7 - opinion

I think that to know where we are going, we need to understand what changed. Let’s begin with what is in close proximity. 

 A view shows an Israeli tank as smoke rises over buildings, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in the Gaza Strip, February 8, 2024.

Harris adviser meets US Muslim, Arab leaders angry at support for Israel

Phil Gordon told the community leaders in the virtual meeting that the administration supports a ceasefire in Gaza, diplomacy in Lebanon and stability in the West Bank.

 Democratic presidential nominee and U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris gestures as she addresses the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute's 47th Annual Leadership Conference in Washington U.S., September 18, 2024.

IDF reservist arrested in Jerusalem after shooting Arab in racist attack

When the suspect identified a potential victim, he sat him down on a bench by the side of the road and began interrogating him while holding the weapon to his body.

 An IDF soldier fires off a weapon in the Gaza Strip, 10 August, 2024.

Islamist delusions: Hidden truths behind the Arab-Israeli conflict - opinion

Islamic terrorist organizations and movements share the same approach, driven by ideologies of hatred and hostility towards others.

 Haj Amin al-Husseini, gran muftí de Jerusalén, reunido con Adolf Hitler en 1941

Struggle for land rights: Bedouin communities fight for recognition in Israel

Bedouins, particularly those in unrecognized villages, face unique challenges. The Israeli government views the land they live on as state property.

 THE ZAIDAT family, from the unrecognized village of Ramat Tziporim, has lived in the Negev for generations.

Where were the nation's leaders to condemn the violent attack on Bedouin women? - opinion

Israeli leaders must unequivocally clarify that the state does not support racism or violence of any kind, and must work toward promoting equality and dialogue.

 SECURITY FORCES keep watch during a house demolition in the unrecognized Bedouin village of Wadi al-Khalil, in the Negev, in May. The demolitions in the Negev exacerbate the sense of deprivation and injustice within the Bedouin community, the writer argues.

Arab-American leaders optimistic about Harris, cautious on prospective running mate Gov. Shapiro

While Arab American leaders believed Kamala Harris's absence from Netanyahu's congressional distress was a positive sign, they were hesitant about Jewish Gov. Shapiro as a VP.

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris and Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro react during a visit to the Reading Terminal Market in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S., July 13, 2024.

AJEEC: The institute promoting Jewish-Arab coexistence in the Negev

Drawing on the eternal spirit of founder Vivian Silver, Ilan Amit, co-director of Ajeec – the Negev Institute, continues his work for the Bedouin sector.

 ARAB-JEWISH gap year – AJEEC and the Scouts.

Tobacco company advertises products differently in Israel, depending on demographic - study

The study emphasized the critical need for rigorous media surveillance and regulatory measures to ensure fair and balanced reporting.

Discarded cigarettes; Illustrative.