Palestinians in Gaza, half of whom are under 18 and more than a million dependent on food aid, were optimistic about Egypt’s new president. Their hopes for support are now quickly fading. Read more about Hopes for freedom of movement dashed, once again, in Gaza 

For Washington, the Arab Spring presented opportunities as well as threats, and these are being keenly exploited. Read more about Syria intervention prelude to war on Iran? 

The Israeli government and its supporters now feel justified in exploiting the Syrian people’s suffering and resistance in order to further their own political agenda, depicting Israel as a “vibrant democracy” in comparison to Syria. Read more about Pointing to Syria to divert attention from Israel's crimes  

Women have been at the heart of liberation struggles in the Middle East and North Africa, contrary to Orientalist misrepresentations. Read more about Women at the heart of struggle 

Working with the Palestinian-led boycott, divestment and sanctions movement, Punks Against Apartheid follows a firm tradition of anti-racism within the punk movement. Read more about Never mind Johnny Rotten, real punks boycott Israel 

The Arab uprisings are serving Palestinian youth in much the same way solidarity with Palestinian intifadas historically served activists in other Arab countries. Read more about Who says Palestinian resistance is dead?