Arab world

Israel is not alone among its democratic friends - opinion

Support for Israel represents not only a solid foundation for Israel’s security but also a comforting sense of solidarity.

By PIERRE BESNAINOU
18/01/2024

67% of Arab world: October 7 was 'legitimate resistance' against Israel

The 8000 respondents, from 16 different countries, answered questions on what they thought about Hamas, their opinion on Iran and Western countries, and what actions were needed by Arab states.

Bahrain sole Gulf state publicly supporting naval alliance in Red Sea

While Houthi attacks against ships are not new, many Arab countries feel the timing of this international coalition benefits Israel, so they can't publicly support it, although it will benefit them.

By HUDHAIFA EBRAHIM/THE MEDIA LINE
25/12/2023

Voices from the Arab press: Does Hezbollah support Gaza or just hurt Lebanon?

A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.

By THE MEDIA LINE
25/11/2023

Boycott campaigns over Gaza war hit Western brands in some Arab countries

McDonald's and Starbucks are among several brands suffering boycotts in some Arab countries due to actual or perceived support of Israel in its war with Hamas.

By REUTERS
22/11/2023

One of Arizona’s most pro-Israel candidates Is Arab-American

Abe Hamadeh, son of Syrian immigrants, is running for Congress for the Republican Party and says, “The Jewish people have no bigger ally than me."

By CLINT VAN WINKLE/THE MEDIA LINE
17/11/2023

The Arab world uses Palestinian refugees as pawns against Israel - opinion

Twenty-one Arab countries claim to care about Palestinians but none of them are taking in Palestinian refugees.

'Hamas is being compared to ISIS', former Hamas chief challenged by Arab news host

Khaled Meshaal served as chairman of the political bureau of Hamas between 1996 and 2017.

By MAARIV
20/10/2023

Libya to assess 'internal damage' caused by secret meeting with Israel

Mangoush was suspended and subsequently fired following Israeli publication of the meeting, leading to her fleeing Libya.

Arab youth look to a future abroad: A growing trend of emigration from MENA

Nearly half of Arab youth in the Levant and North Africa want to leave their home countries in search of better opportunities and stability, according to a recent survey.

By DAOUD KUTTAB/THE MEDIA LINE
23/08/2023
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