United Arab Emirates

54 patients died waiting for Israel to let them out of Gaza

Ali Abunimah 14 February 2018

As Gaza’s health system collapses Israel tightens noose on those seeking treatment outside. Read more about 54 patients died waiting for Israel to let them out of Gaza

Red graffiti on the Israeli apartheid wall dividing the East Jerusalem neighborhood Ras al-Amud from the West Bank town of Abu Dis reads, "Boycott Israel", on 26 March 2012.

Arab states embrace Israel despite domestic resistance

Tamara Nassar 28 November 2017

Gulf activists organize against normalization with Israel. Read more about Arab states embrace Israel despite domestic resistance

Has Palestinian unity finally arrived?

Omar Karmi 6 October 2017

After years of deadlock, intra-Palestinian politics has reached a phase of hyperactivity. Read more about Has Palestinian unity finally arrived?

Bahrain king cozies up to Israel

Tamara Nassar 19 September 2017

Arab states rush to warm ties with Israel ahead of UN General Assembly. Read more about Bahrain king cozies up to Israel

Qatar crisis cranks up pressure on besieged Gaza

Hamza Abu Eltarabesh 18 July 2017

Palestinians fear severing of Qatari lifeline to isolated territory. Read more about Qatar crisis cranks up pressure on besieged Gaza

Is Israel spying on your smartphone?

Ali Abunimah 29 June 2017

Israel-made malware is a danger to human rights activists and journalists. Read more about Is Israel spying on your smartphone?

Protesters carry a large photo of Mahmoud Abbas with a red X across his face

Mahmoud Abbas' high stakes gamble in Gaza

Omar Karmi 27 June 2017

PA leader is playing politics with the welfare of two million Palestinians to no obvious end. Read more about Mahmoud Abbas' high stakes gamble in Gaza

Israel backs Saudi Arabia in confrontation with Qatar

Ali Abunimah 6 June 2017

Riyadh-led bloc cooperating with Israel to target Palestinian resistance, Iran. Read more about Israel backs Saudi Arabia in confrontation with Qatar

Trump brings nothing to Palestinians

Omar Karmi 19 May 2017

Reports suggest Gulf countries looking to normalize relations with Israel as Trump prepares to visit Riyadh and Jerusalem. Read more about Trump brings nothing to Palestinians

Are Palestinians ready for Trump?

Omar Karmi 25 November 2016

Fatah and Hamas face leadership transitions and dearth of ideas. Read more about Are Palestinians ready for Trump?