Gaza war

Satire has become an effective weapon against Israeli propaganda. Al Majalla explores how social media — free from the shackles of traditional media — has helped to shift Western public opinion.

Israel's disproportionate assault on Gaza in response to attacks from Hamas has reinforced Arab, Islamic – and increasingly – rising global commitment to ending Palestinian suffering.

Unless the United States decides to topple the regime in Tehran — which it won't do — the Iran problem is not one to be solved but managed.

Israel has allocated $8bn for the war, which is a loss to its economy, while the war drains an additional $260mn per day from the Israeli economy.

While the media rarely showed Gaza before the destruction, artists have always tried to amplify its vibrant character and essence.

In its stated goal to eradicate Hamas, Israel has vowed to hunt down its leaders across the world. Al Majalla profiles the long list of Palestinian figures killed by Israel.

Al Majalla revisits the life and legacy of Palestinian-American intellectual Edward Said, a steadfast voice who championed the Palestinian cause and afforded it a space in Western discourse.

Oil remains at the forefront of the wider impact of Israel's war on Gaza, but other implications will be felt for years to come, including currency factors.

The US wants to end the war by expanding the circle of mediators, involving Saudi Arabia, and placing the Abraham Accords on the table in exchange for a final settlement