Linah Alsaafin
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Latest Abu Akleh killing updates: Palestine rejects Israeli probe
Riyad Mansour says Palestine won’t accept a probe by the ‘Israeli occupying authority’ into Shireen Abu Akleh’s killing. → Read More
Ukraine war serves as backdrop to France’s presidential elections
Macron has won praise for playing a mediating role, while Le Pen has turned against Putin and embraced refugees. → Read More
What is behind the rise of the far right in France?
Mainstreaming of far-right politics in France due to public ‘pessimism’ and acceptance of hardline views, analysts say. → Read More
Islamophobia rises in France as presidential election nears
Muslims have increasingly been portrayed as a threat to French society under Macron’s presidency, analysts say. → Read More
‘We are scapegoats’: Arab journalists fired by Deutsche Welle
Contested ‘anti-Semitism’ case highlights Germany’s difficult relationship with Palestinian-Israeli politics. → Read More
Hamas claims victory as Gaza celebrates ceasefire
Cessation of hostilities between Israel and Hamas after a devastating 11-day offensive is seen as a victory by Hamas. → Read More
Israel announces ceasefire in Gaza operation: Live
Israeli PM Netanyahu’s office announces ceasefire in Gaza operation after 11 days of fighting. → Read More
What is behind Israel’s targeting of prominent buildings in Gaza?
Israel’s attacks on Gaza’s civilian buildings are an attempt to demoralise Palestinians and weaken their resolve. → Read More
Palestinian protests in Israel showcase ‘unprecedented’ unity
Palestinian citizens of Israel say widespread protests reflect a shared movement against Israeli colonialism. → Read More
Israeli air strike kills Hamas Gaza City commander: Live news
Israeli army bombs police and security buildings; Gaza authorities say 53 Palestinians killed, including 14 children. → Read More
Dozens wounded as Israeli forces raid Al-Aqsa compound: Live
Crackdown comes ahead of ‘Jerusalem Day’ marches when Israelis mark the occupation of East Jerusalem in 1967. → Read More
Israel uses ‘apartheid’ to subjugate Palestinians: HRW
Policymakers must shift focus away from a political solution to a rights-based approach, HRW and analysts say. → Read More
Palestinians protest Israeli police inaction amid crime wave
Palestinian citizens of Israel blame Israeli police for high level of intra-communal violence within their community. → Read More
Saudi begins registering people for COVID vaccination
Vaccine is free for citizens and residents and contains strong response to virus, Saudi Arabia’s health ministry said. → Read More
Emmanuel Macron: From celebrated centrist to divisive leader
Several protests are targeting Macron, who is accused of economic failures, discrimination, and fanning Islamophobia. → Read More
What’s behind the Middle East boycott of French products?
Muslim leaders accuse Macron of using divisive rhetoric for political gain and alienating France’s six million Muslims. → Read More
Azerbaijan says civilians killed by Armenia in Ganja: Live
Armenian defence ministry denies the claim, accuses Baku of shelling areas inside Nagorno-Karabakh. → Read More
Nagorno-Karabakh battles rage for second day: Live news
Live coverage of the continuing fighting between Azerbaijani and Armenian forces in the disputed Caucasus region. → Read More
Arab League division over Palestinian cause to dominate talks
Arab foreign ministers will attend a virtual session against the backdrop of UAE normalising relations with Israel. → Read More
How did Israel and the UAE get to normalising relations?
Clandestine channels between UAE and Israel go back decades, but official normalisation is still a blow to Palestinians. → Read More