Palestinians

Gulf concessions to Israel have yielded nothing in return

Several Gulf states have violated every negotiating tactic in their dealings with Israel and are giving away the keys to a kingdom that isn't theirs to give.

Remembering the Sabra and Shatila massacres

Around 3,500 Palestinians were killed in a massacre perpetrated by a Lebanese Maronite Christian militia allied to Israel.

Hamas confirms Saudi Arabia detained senior leader

Mohammad al-Khoudary had been a resident of Saudi Arabia for decades before his abduction in April. The Palestinian movement says attempts to release have been unsuccessful so far.

America's internet dream is dead

Palestinian teen's deportation at US border shows how America's vision of a free internet has collapsed.

Israeli army kills four Palestinians near Gaza border

At least 300 Palestinians have since been killed in Gaza or the border area by Israeli fire since March 2018, the majority during demonstrations and clashes.

Palestinian killed by Israeli fire in Gaza border clashes

Gaza's Health Ministry says a Palestinian has been killed by Israeli gunfire during a protest along the territory's frontier with Israel.

Why Austrian monarchs would turn in their graves today

Despite the demise of the far-right’s role in government, cases of Islamaphobia continue across the country although an open society enshrined in law by the late King Franz Josef I as far back as 1912.

This is why the 'Deal of the Century' is just old wine in a new bottle

The 'Peace to Prosperity' plan is simply the latest version of a US plan revised repeatedly since the 1970s asking the Palestinians to trade basic rights in return for fanciful financial promises.

Israel's ambassador to the UN bizarrely calls for a Palestinian 'surrender'

The call for a 'suicide' of the Palestinian political and cultural ethos is just a call for a perpetual occupation.

Manama summit puts Arabs in a bind with no foreseeable positive outcome

The Trump administration is expected to unveil its 'Deal of the Century', a deal that most in the region view as a normalisation of Israeli occupation and nothing else.

US Mideast plan won't 'lure Lebanon' into settling Palestinians

Lebanon Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri says $50 billion plan can't lure Beirut into settling Palestinian refugees who must have the right of return. Meanwhile, Palestinian President Abbas says "Bahrain conference will fail."

Palestinians flock to Gaza fence for 'right to return' protests

Gaza officials call on Palestinians to demonstrate against Israel's occupation and that "land is not for sale," an apparent reference to leaked details of US' controversial "deal of the century."