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Smoke rising above buildings during Israeli strikes on the northern part of the Gaza Strip  on November 22, 2023 John MACDOUGALL / AFP

A Middle East war motivated by destructive politics

Gulf countries develop strategies to reverse the destructive and dangerous role that escalation plays in the Gaza war

Lina Khatib 23 November 2023
People search for survivors following Israeli bombardment on Rafah on November 22, 2023 AFP

One family’s story shows what it takes for foreign and dual nationals to get out of Gaza

The Rafah crossing is the only land route out. Thousands of people have used it – but authorities warn they must be on the list – and it takes time. Ahmed Fathi shares his experience with Al Majalla.

Salem Al Rayyes 22 November 2023
Smoke billowing over destroyed buildings in Gaza on November 20, 2023, AFP

Discussions on the “Day After” scenario in Gaza

Israeli and American dialogues currently focus on the "Day After," and the aftermath of the conflict in Gaza. This whole issue is unethical, for three primary reasons.

Hesham Alghannam 20 November 2023
Iraqis hold a mass rally supporting the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023., in Baghdad AP

Gaza war poses political dilemma for Iraq

The prime minister in Baghdad must deal with the demands of the US, Iran and armed groups at home, while trying to prioritise his own national interests. Here's a three-option plan on how he can.

Ayad Al-Anbar 20 November 2023
Fares Garabet

Helping the victims in Gaza

Fares Garabet 20 November 2023
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan attend a press conference at the Chancellery in Berlin, Germany, November 17, 2023. Reuters

Germany and Turkey agree to disagree on Gaza

The two countries trade barbs on Gaza war, but economic and defence ties remain top priority

Omer Onhon 20 November 2023
Lina Jaradat

As drinking water is running out, Gaza looks wearily to the sea

Gazans make what use they can of seawater as essential supplies dwindle

Salem Al Rayyes 18 November 2023
Israeli soldiers operate, amid the ongoing ground operation of the Israeli army against Hamas in Gaza Reuters

Gaza war shows heightened risk of escalation in the region

The lack of clear rules in some fronts creates a dangerous environment that may lead to unintended escalation.

Andrew Tabler 17 November 2023

'Nuke Gaza': The 'Madman' nuclear rhetoric is back again

Why are various politicians in different locations seemingly embracing rhetoric around mass destruction?

Steve Hewitt 17 November 2023
Majalla

Nasser Al Qudwa: If Arafat were alive, he would be in Gaza now, ‘a Kalashnikov on his shoulder’

The nephew of Palestine's late and most renown leader has been seen as a potential successor to Mahmoud Abbas. In an interview with Al Majalla, he predicts the end of Netanyahu and a new Hamas.

Ibrahim Hamidi 17 November 2023
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis hold a joint press conference after a trilateral meeting in Jerusalem, on 22 December 2025. ABIR SULTAN / REUTERS
Politics

Israel seeks to revive the EastMed pipeline with an eye on Türkiye

24 December 2025

Netanyahu is once again exploiting historical grievances and fears to form alliances against "common threats"

Omer Onhon
AFP-Eduardo Ramon
Business & Economy

Diversification and growth: how Gulf economies fared in 2025

24 December 2025

Economic and technological dynamism characterised 2025, with ambitious initiatives aimed at accelerating non-oil growth, diversifying national economies, and ushering in regional integration

Amer Ziab Al-Tamimi
A picture of Farid al-Madhan, known as "Caesar," wearing a blue robe in the US Congress.
 Reuters/ Al Majalla
Politics

Syria's new post-sanctions test

22 December 2025

Damascus finally gets breathing room after the US repealed its draconian Caesar sanctions, but it can't exhale just yet. Al Majalla explains why.

Haid Haid
An aerial view of the dome of the Palace of Fine Arts Museum in Mexico City, on 22 May 2024. AFP / Rodrigo Oropeza
Culture & Social Affairs

Mexico City: where the ordinary and extraordinary coexist in chaotic harmony

24 December 2025

On the margins of the Guadalajara International Book Fair, I was amazed by the sheer scale of the country's capital, home to 23 million, the mundane and the marvellous

Samer Abou Hawwach
Conservative political commentator and podcast host Tucker Carlson speaks at Turning Point's annual AmericaFest conference, in remembrance of late right-wing political activist Charlie Kirk, in Phoenix, Arizona, on 18 December 2025. OLIVIER TOURON / AFP
Politics

Israel is bleeding support on the US Christian right

23 December 2025

Israel's war on Gaza has cost it support among Christian conservatives—traditionally strong supporters of Israel—alarming pro-Israel forces who are scrambling to counter the phenomenon

Tarek Rashed

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