Tamara Nassar’s blog

A man raising his hand surrounded by crowds with Bab al-Rahma gate in the background.

Israel intent on shutting Jerusalem holy site

Tamara Nassar 6 March 2019

Settlers make morning raid on Muslim holy site. Read more about Israel intent on shutting Jerusalem holy site

Khalida Jarrar surrounded by supporters.

Khalida Jarrar leaves Israeli jail with "messages of freedom"

Tamara Nassar 2 March 2019

Gaza Palestinians abducted in Egypt four years ago return home. Read more about Khalida Jarrar leaves Israeli jail with "messages of freedom"

Netanyahu to use demolition of Khan al-Ahmar for votes

Tamara Nassar 27 February 2019

Prime minister believes demolition could help him stay in power. Read more about Netanyahu to use demolition of Khan al-Ahmar for votes

Women sit in front of ruins of demolished home.

Israel’s war on its Palestinian citizens

Tamara Nassar 26 February 2019

New plans to forcibly displace a quarter of all Palestinian Bedouins in the south. Read more about Israel’s war on its Palestinian citizens

Portrait of Prince Bandar bin Sultan.

How Saudi Arabia supported Israel’s 2006 war on Lebanon

Tamara Nassar 25 February 2019

Netanyahu reportedly met with Morocco’s foreign minister despite no formal diplomatic relations. Read more about How Saudi Arabia supported Israel’s 2006 war on Lebanon

Gulf leaders praise Israel ties in closed-door meeting

Tamara Nassar 20 February 2019

Officials from Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Oman and the United Arab Emirates move closer to Israel. Read more about Gulf leaders praise Israel ties in closed-door meeting

Settlers, soldiers seize Jerusalem home from Palestinian family

Tamara Nassar 18 February 2019

The Abu Asab family has lived in the house for almost seven decades. Read more about Settlers, soldiers seize Jerusalem home from Palestinian family

Abu Dhabi crown prince Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in the foreground. A painting of his father Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan in the background.

Gulf states' warm, secret embrace of Israel exposed

Tamara Nassar 14 February 2019

How Israel promised the UAE not to conduct assassinations on its soil. Read more about Gulf states' warm, secret embrace of Israel exposed

Palestinian dies in 28th year of Israeli imprisonment

Tamara Nassar 8 February 2019

Faris Baroud, arrested before Oslo, spent most of his life in Israeli jail. Read more about Palestinian dies in 28th year of Israeli imprisonment

Israeli settlers vandalize West Bank mosque

Tamara Nassar 5 February 2019

Settlers enjoy impunity as they attack Palestinians. Read more about Israeli settlers vandalize West Bank mosque