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Killing Hamas leader Haniyeh shows Israel's long arm can reach Iran

The movement's political leader has been assassinated in Tehran, continuing a long Israeli tradition of targeting Palestinian leaders around the world. But is it 'job well done'?

Ahmed Maher 31 July 2024
Activist Amin Abed while receiving treatment after being assaulted in Gaza UGC

Gaza’s ‘masked men’ cull criticism of Hamas by breaking bones

Critics of Hamas are few and far between. Those who stick their neck out risk a brutal beating or worse. As Gazans become desperate, is the tide turning?

Joudy El-Asmar 23 July 2024
Officials from the US, Israel, Palestinian groups, and Arab states have been discussing a ceasefire, the rehabilitation of Gaza, and the future of Palestinian governance. Eduardo Ramon

International diplomats share documents outlining Gaza’s future

In the discussions between American, Arab, and Israeli envoys, a path towards a Palestinian future is beginning to emerge. Here, Al Majalla shares insights from that under-the-radar process.

Ibrahim Hamidi 19 July 2024
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrives at Ben Gurion airport near Tel Aviv, in Israel, on Monday, June 10, 2024 AP

Exclusive: Hamas amendments to Biden's plan include lifting Gaza siege and Chinese-Russian-Turkish guarantees

The revised Gaza agreement, presented by Hamas and seen by Al Majalla, stipulates "lifting the siege" and insists on Israel's withdrawal, a permanent ceasefire, UNRWA role and reconstruction

Ibrahim Hamidi 12 June 2024
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“Biden's plan” for Gaza in full: Exchange of prisoners and hostages, truce, withdrawal and reconstruction

The Gaza Agreement draft, unveiled by President Joe Biden on 31 May and obtained in full by Al Majalla, incorporates Israeli amendments to the original draft accepted by Hamas

Ibrahim Hamidi 07 June 2024
US President Joe Biden delivers remarks on a proposed new ceasefire agreement in Gaza on 31 May, 2024. Reuters

Biden reveals 'Israeli' ceasefire plan, putting the ball in Netanyahu's court

Al Majalla obtains the full text of the latest Gaza ceasefire proposal and lays out the Arab vision for Gaza's 'day after'

Ibrahim Hamidi 01 June 2024
Sebastien Thibault

Arafat's 1982 exile from Beirut: Will history repeat itself?

When the PLO leader was forced out of Beirut in the 1980s, he did so with pride, purpose, and sorrow. After signals that Hamas leaders may be exiled from Gaza, could history be a guide?

Sami Moubayed 20 May 2024
Axel Rangel Garcia

From demands to concessions: Hamas's evolving positions since 7 October

Since 7 October, Gaza's rulers have gone from trumpeting its Al-Aqsa Flood attack to untrumpeted offers to lay down its weapons and become a political group only. It is a dramatic change of stance.

Al Majalla - London 13 May 2024
Nash Weerasekera

Can Hamas be defeated?

The answer is a resounding no. But an achievable objective is to turn it into a marginal irritant instead of a major threat.

Ghaith Al Omari 11 May 2024
Axel Rangel Garcia

Israel's 'targeted killings' aim to undermine Hamas's Executive Brain

The Israeli 'targeted killings' policy is controversial. Human rights activists see it as an 'extrajudicial execution', but Israel regards it as a legitimate act of self-defence

Ahmed Maher 10 May 2024
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Saudi Arabia's nuclear ambitions

29 July 2026

Washington - or a turn elsewhere?

Al Majalla - London
A man looks at the destruction from a damaged house as residents inspect their homes in Zawtar al-Gharbiya on 28 July 2026, after the Lebanese army deployed to the southern village. AFP
Politics

Why Israel may want to start ‘fighting smart’ in Lebanon

02 August 2026

An Israeli diplomat recently told Lebanese Shiites that Israel did not see them as the enemy, but it is a difficult argument to make given the death and destruction. Is there a better way?

Frederic C. Hof
Workers are seen through a pipe at a construction site on the extension of Russia's TurkStream gas pipeline. Reuters
Business & Economy

Getting the oil out: exploring Hormuz alternatives

03 August 2026

Al Majalla looks at potential new export routes that big oil producers can use to offset Iran's control over key regional waterways

Sharif Mohammad
Mustafa Ali Abu Bakr, 76, stands in front of his family’s graves after they were broken by Israeli soldiers near Nablus in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, on 31 July 2026. Reuters
Politics

Settler attacks increase ahead of Israel election

03 August 2026

Settlement expansion in the West Bank is popular with Israeli voters, which explains the uptick in violence in recent weeks

Sherine Younes
A member of the Popular Mobilisation Forces monitors the Iraq-Syria border in Al-Qaim, January 23, 2026. AFP
Politics

Iraq’s armed factions are still three steps ahead of Baghdad

03 August 2026

Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi has vowed to dissolve armed groups by the end of September, but this is highly unlikely. Al Majalla explains why.

Salam Zaidan

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