Stories about Middle East & North Africa

Israel's war on the bodies of Palestinian women

  8 February 2024

Israel's inhumane treatment of Palestinian female prisoners not only violates international laws but also sends a clear message: anyone opposing the occupation risks having their dignity violated and privacy invaded.

Turkey's sweet F-16s deal

  31 January 2024

On January 26, the US approved the sale of 40 new F-16 fighter jets worth USD 23 billion. The deal, also includes, the equipment to modernize 79 existing Turkish F-16s.

First Turkish astronaut travels into space

  20 January 2024

At a time when the country is battling the cost of living crisis, high inflation, and depreciating national currency some questioned the government's decision to send Gezeravci into space.

Will Lebanon be dragged into a comprehensive war?

  17 January 2024

As tensions escalate between Hezbollah and Israel, the MENA region is on the brink of a significant and potentially devastating war with profound implications for Lebanon and its neighbouring countries.

Do you condemn?

  27 December 2023

The question "Do you condemn?" serves to delegitimize the Palestinian struggle for rights and justice, deflecting attention from the root causes of the conflict by encouraging blanket condemnations.

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