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US President John F Kennedy (1917 - 1963) speaks during a welcome ceremony for Saudi King Saud bin Abdulaziz Al Saud (1902 - 1969) at Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland, February 13, 1962. Getty Images

JFK’s history with Arabs and Palestine

On the 60th anniversary of his assassination (22 Nov 1963), Al Majalla revisits John F Kennedy's relationships with Arab leaders and his response to the ongoing question of Palestine-Israel.

Sami Moubayed 22 November 2023
Experts in how Hamas is funded say it brings cryptocurrency into Gaza from Egypt. US authorities estimate that Iran remains the group's main financier, providing it with about $100mn a year. Shutterstock

How Hamas uses cryptocurrency to fund its operations

Calls for a clampdown are likely to follow armed groups' use of digital money. But even if limits are introduced, they are not expected to be as effective as those on traditional currency.

Abdel-Rahman Ayas 19 October 2023
Egypt makes contacts to broker a cessation of hostilities between Gaza and Israel, amid fears of spillover effects of the war. shutterstock

Egypt works for calm in Gaza but braces for backlash

Egypt makes contacts to broker a cessation of hostilities between Gaza and Israel, amid fears of spillover effects of the war.

Amr Emam 10 October 2023
Protesters hold a large Palestinian flag and placards during a demonstration demanding justice for Palestine. Many pro-Palestinian groups have protested in cities around the world. (Photo by Loredana Sangiuliano/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

Palestinians Assert Presence, Cannot Be Ignored

The intense violence in Israel and Palestine in May resembled similar episodes in recent decades. But it also had several distinct features, chief among them the newfound unity of Palestinians…

Rashid Khalidi 16 July 2021
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