While it would be unthinkable for Israel to negotiate with a Palestinian entity of which Hamas is part, it is also too difficult to envisage a situation whereby Hamas is completely out of the picture.

In his recently published novel '105 Days in IS Prisons', Mohammed Al-Attar details the destruction of Mosul's social fabric at the hands of both IS and PMF forces

There are concerns about Iranian attempts to influence the internal situation in Jordan, either by using its territory for military actions against Israel or by attacking American entities there.

Dissenting voices are silenced in pursuit of a media narrative and national consensus that disregards the fundamental human rights of Palestinians and allows Israel to continue its brutal assault

An analysis of several Arab states' past efforts to privatise certain industries and the obstacles that they encountered.

The final part of a three-part investigative series examines the experience of migrants in Europe.

A high-profile businessman seeking billions of dollars after a botched deal over the famous BFT bank was awarded a tiny fraction by an international panel, in a case with consequences for the country

In Part 2 of a special series, Al Majalla interviews migrants who paid smugglers to get them to Europe, either by sea or by land.

Egypt and Iran are reportedly close to making a new start after decades of strained relations.