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When Will the War End?
Two years ago, on this very day, October 7, Israel appeared to be on the brink of defeat, at least for a few hours, in a preemptive military operation that its initiators expected would draw or ensnare its allies in Iran and Lebanon, as well as internally in the West Bank, into an uprising and war t...
Why Don't We Read for Each Other?
In a long and sad Facebook discussion, a well-known Arab novelist confided to me his concern and surprise at the lack of interaction from his writer friends and acquaintances—novelists, poets, and short story writers—with his new novel, which he released after ten poetry collections. After I told hi...
Gaza and the West Bank at a Crucial Economic Crossroads: Will the End of the War Lead to N...
As the announcement of a potential ceasefire agreement in Gaza approaches, attention is turning to the political and security aspects, but the economic dimension is equally important. Palestine today stands at a dangerous economic crossroads: either moving towards national integration that reconnect...
The Critical Palestinian Moment: Ensuring the Cessation of Annihilation Towards an Indepen...
The Palestinian cause today is at a critical moment where humanitarian, political, and strategic dimensions intersect. After years of siege and division, and as a result of the genocidal war in Gaza, accompanied by a reckless expansion of settlements throughout the West Bank, including East Jerusale...
A Smart and Responsible Response... What are the Proposed Scenarios?
Hamas's response to Trump's plan was smart, responsible, and positive; they welcomed the American efforts and issued a clear "yes," especially regarding the release of all prisoners as part of a swap deal, while keeping the door open for negotiations on details, timelines, and guarantees. They also...
Morocco's Uprising
The cities of the Maghreb have risen under a primary slogan: "The people want to bring down corruption." Hundreds of thousands from various generations and social segments participated in these demonstrations, which swept through the major Moroccan cities.
The initiative came from Generation "Z", w...
The Crisis of Norwegian-Israeli Diplomatic and Economic Relations
The Norwegian-Israeli relations have recently shifted from unwavering support to intense confrontation, most clearly illustrated by Norway's recognition of the Palestinian state last year, in a tripartite announcement that included Norway, Spain, and Ireland. Recently, the Norwegian sovereign we...
Plan of Sins and Tragedies
Trump wanted his plan to culminate in establishing his own pleasure tourism farm, funded by Gaza's gas after the annihilation of what remains of construction in Gaza. He sent along with his plan a gift of bulldozers to the occupation army and opened his farm for the trafficking of underage girls to...
Haaretz Writer: Trump Saved Israel from Political Suicide
Analyst for party affairs at Haaretz, writer Yossi Verter, stated that U.S. President Donald Trump saved Israel from its Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and from political suicide, after he became fed up with procrastinations and delays, and decided to impose an agreement for a ceasefire and priso...
How Do People in the Gaza Strip Live After Two Years of War?
I am not talking here about the general political and social conditions, nor about the war of extermination, destruction, and hunger, all that the news and channels transmit, but rather about the source of people's livelihoods and where they get the money to meet their essential needs after two year...
Trump and Netanyahu: The "Peace" Plan That Recycles the Deal of the Century
In a political scene marked by increasing complexities due to the ongoing war in Gaza, Washington and Tel Aviv return to the forefront of diplomatic movements under the banner of "peace" in an attempt to redraw the regional landscape in accordance with their shared vision.
Some analysts in media cl...
From Statement to Action.. Where Will Israel Head After Hamas' Offer?
The most important question now: How will Israel interpret this offer
Israel today seems to be held captive by one issue that overshadows everything: the Israeli prisoners and the missing individuals. The issue that was once a negotiating card has turned into a suffocating internal burden that pres...