Opinion

Much of the world appears to be using the terrible numbers on the shocking extent of Israel's onslaught against Gaza to de-humanise the conflict. The suffering should not be obscured by its scale.

The Riyadh Arab-Islamic Summit conveyed numerous exceptional diplomatic signals and collective messages to the administration of US President Joe Biden.

How two women's extraordinary voices, from Egypt and Lebanon, resonated worldwide... but especially at home.

The Middle East is nervously watching for signs of escalation as bloodshed is used yet again to define the future, and both sides take innocent lives.

Widespread global demonstrations, even in the West, over Israel's genocide against Palestinians in Gaza reveal growing support for the Palestinian cause

Moscow anticipates that America's increased presence in the region and its heightened military support for Israel will divert resources away from Ukraine.

Judging by the decidedly uncooperative response he received from his numerous intermediaries, Washington's ability to exercise its influence over events taking place in the region is at a historic low

In this edition, we delve into the human suffering in Gaza, the displaced populations and plans for reshaping the Middle East

Preparations for a full-fledged move into Gaza are of a different magnitude to incursions in 2009 and 2014 ahead of unpredictable urban warfare

Speculation has been rife that Iran would activate its myriad proxy militant groups against Israel, but so far the exchanges have been insignifcant

The West's guilt at the horrendous pogroms in wartime Europe stops it from challenging Israel's attempt to decimate Gaza

The coming weeks or even months will unfold slowly, heavily, and bloodily for Gaza. Only time will tell whether this war will result in collective gain or loss for the Palestinian people.