Gaza war

This is the second time that Zamir has reported to Israel's prickly prime minister, but the first time he has publicly disagreed with him. Who will get the better of the argument?

Cairo understands that what sounds like a reputation-enhancing regional role is in fact a poisoned chalice

Trump's ceasefire has ostensibly put an end to hostilities in Gaza, but still leaves key questions about the "Palestinian problem" unaddressed

Rushed deals and a disregard for root problems provide a flimsy foundation for sustainable peace  

The international community's contradictory responses to Ukraine and Gaza lay bare the farce of a supposed rules-based global order

Trump's peace plan may have ended the daily massacres, but it falls far short of a lasting resolution. So where do Palestinians go from here?

Only US pressure will ensure that Israel honours the Gaza ceasefire

While Cairo felt that the Hamas attacks on Israel were a response to occupation, it does not see eye-to-eye with the group. It also has practical worries, not least of which are economic.

Al Majalla lays out four key hurdles to clear to ensure the truce sticks this time around