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Voices from the Arab press: The Middle East in 30 years

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

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 A general view of Tehran with smoke visible in the distance after explosions were reported in the city, on March 02, 2026 in Tehran, Iran.

From Quds Day to global influence: How Iran outsmarted the Sunni Arab world - opinion

US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee speaks during the FOZ Ambassadors Summit in Jerusalem, December 7, 2025.

Huckabee tells Carlson Israel ruling entire Middle East 'would be fine,' drawing Arab backlash

Businessman Nabil Al-Mazloum during signing of strategic agreements between Syria and Saudi Arabia in Damascus, Feb. 7, 2026.

Why is Saudi Arabia investing billions in Syria’s economy? - analysis


Palestinians reject proposal to introduce Arab multi-national force in Gaza - report

This recent proposal by leaders of the Arab World would see a multi-national force establish order in Gaza, with whispers that Arab leaders are interested in seeing a similar force in the West Bank.

 Palestinians at the site where two Israeli hostages rescued overnight in an Israeli operation in Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip, Feb. 12, 2024

Gaza international force could include soldiers from three Arab countries

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant has reportedly updated Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of significant developments made during the former's visit to Washington DC this week.

 Israeli soldiers operate near Shifa Hospital, in Gaza, March 29, 2024

Local products replace Western brands as boycott gains momentum on Ramadan

Amid the ongoing conflict, Arab nations intensify boycotts against brands such as McDonald’s, Coca-Cola, and Carrefour, promoting local brands in a show of solidarity with Palestinians.

 Muslim worshippers take part in the evening 'Tarawih' prayers during of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, at Al-Aqsa compound, known to Jews as Temple Mount, in Jerusalem’s Old City March 10, 2024.

Israeli transport firm signs deal to ship fuel through Arab countries

TruckNet to start a cost and time-saving solution for land-based fuel transport to Arab countries via Jordan

 The map of the continental bridge from the Gulf to Israel.

Biden reaches out to Michigan's Arab-American community amid Gaza war

The Biden administration is making overtures to Arab-Americans in Dearborn, Michigan in an effort to solidify the Arab vote while maintaining support for Israel.

 Members of the Jewish Voice for Peace group and allies rally in support of a ceasefire in the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian group Hamas, during a protest in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., November 7, 2023.

In just two years, Arab world anti-Israel rhetoric nearly doubles

The comprehensive poll, which gauged sentiments across 16 Arab countries, underscores a growing resistance against normalization with Israel in the wake of the Israeli war on Gaza.

  Protesters burn the Israeli flag during an anti-Israel protest in Tehran, Iran, October 18, 2023

'A partner of Zionist occupiers': Hamas, Arab world slams Argentina

Hamas called on Milei to “rescind this unjust and wrong decision, which places Argentina as a partner to the Zionist occupier.”

 Javier Milei at the Western Wall, February 6, 2024

Amid the war with Hamas, this man gets Israel's narrative out in Arabic

To get that truthful message out about controversies such as the Al-Ahli explosion, Israel turns to the IDF Spokesperson’s Unit, specifically to the man known as Israel's voice in the Arabic world.

 Avichay Adraee: Israel's face to the 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.

 FRENCH PRESIDENT Emmanuel Macron embraces President Isaac Herzog, during his visit to Jerusalem in October, following the Hamas massacres.

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.

 A child attends a protest in support of Palestinians in Gaza, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in Amman, Jordan January 5, 2024.