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Arab World

Amman Bans Muslim Brotherhood, Launches Crackdown on Group’s Assets
Jordan has officially banned the Muslim Brotherhood, declaring it an illegal group and launching legal action to shut down its activities and seize its assets. Jordan’s Interior Minister Mazen al-Faraya announced on Wednesday that the […]

The Hidden Hand: Arab Governments and the Perpetuation of Israeli Brutality
By Ramzy Baroud As solidarity with Palestine has increasingly expanded from the global South to the global majority, Arabs remain largely ineffective. Explaining Arab political failure to challenge Israel through traditional analysis—such as disunity, […]

The Monkey’s Tail: How Netanyahu’s Ambitions Expose Israel’s Vulnerabilities
By Ramzy Baroud It is clear that Israel is now using the Arabs to mask its own vulnerabilities. And though the monkey continues to climb, his tail has never been as exposed as it […]

Beyond Western Hegemony: A Call for Middle Eastern Media Autonomy
By Ramzy Baroud As the world continues to experience massive and historical shifts towards new centers of power, the Middle East should take advantage of the ample opportunities created by the shifts. The website […]

Where Egypt’s Gaza Proposal Gets It Right And Wrong – Analysis
By Robert Inlakesh Unfortunately, the Arab leaderships are still caught in their own illusion that the world will return to the pre-October 7 reality, but it won’t. Endorsed by Arab rulers at a summit held […]

The Lost ‘Arab’: Gaza and the Evolving Language of the Palestinian Struggle
By Ramzy Baroud Though Palestinians have demonstrated that their sumud – steadfastness – is enough to repel all stratagems aimed at their very destruction, Arab nations must reclaim their position. Language matters. Aside from […]

Ahmet Davutoglu on Gaza, US Colonialism, and the Role of Regional Powers – FloodGate Podcast
By Romana Rubeo Former Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu discusses the shift in Turkiye’s approach to Gaza, Palestinian resistance, and the challenge of American imperialism in an exclusive interview on the FloodGate podcast. On […]

‘Informal Brotherly Meeting’ – Arab Leaders Hold Talks in Riyadh over Gaza
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The meeting comes at a critical time for the region, amid US President Donald Trump’s proposal to forcibly displace the Palestinian population from Gaza and “take over” the enclave. Arab […]

Egypt to Host Arab Summit on Gaza Reconstruction amid US Plan Rejection
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Egypt’s emergency Arab summit on March 4 will focus on Gaza’s reconstruction while rejecting any plans for Palestinian displacement, amid rising opposition to Trump’s proposal. Egypt has confirmed it will […]

The FloodGate Podcast: Gaza, Trump, and the Global Stakes
By Palestine Chronicle Staff In this episode of the FloodGate Podcast, experts unpack the dangerous rhetoric surrounding Gaza, the fragility of the ceasefire, and how global geopolitics, including the Ukraine war, could impact US […]

Egypt Stands Firm Against Gaza Displacement, Plans Reconstruction Proposal
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Egypt is set to present a reconstruction plan for Gaza that ensures Palestinians remain on their land while rejecting any displacement proposals. Egypt has reiterated its firm rejection of any […]

Arab Foreign Ministers Oppose Trump’s Gaza Displacement Plan: Full Letter Inside
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Arab foreign ministers and a senior Palestinian official have sent a letter to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio opposing Trump’s Gaza displacement plans—read the full letter here. Five Arab […]

Joint Arab Statement Rejects Trump’s Call to Forcibly Displace Gazans
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Arab foreign ministers have issued a joint statement rejecting US President Donald Trump’s proposal to displace Gazans to Egypt and Jordan, reaffirming their support for Palestinian rights. A joint Arab […]

‘Victory for Resistance’ – Global Celebrations Erupt Following Ceasefire Agreement in Gaza
Celebrations took place in multiple countries to mark the “victory of the resistance” after the announcement of a ceasefire agreement in Gaza, set to take effect by Sunday. Celebrations erupted in several countries last night, […]

The ‘Periphery Doctrine’: Is Israel Returning to the ‘Minorities Alliance’? – Analysis
By Palestine Chronicle Staff In her article published in the Al Mayadeen Arabic website, Laila Nicola, an expert in international relations at the Lebanese University, analyzes Israel’s renewed interest in forging alliances with ethnic […]

Ansarallah Leader Vows Support for Palestine, Criticizes Arab Silence
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Al-Houthi declared that ships associated with Israel would be prevented from passing through the Red Sea, Bab al-Mandab, the Arabian Sea, and as far as the Indian Ocean. The leader […]

‘The Fault is in Ourselves’ – The Arabs and Their Leaders
By Dr. M. Reza Behnam For over a year, Palestinian resistance has not only unmasked Israel’s genocidal character, it has also bared the soul of the Arab regimes. The question often asked but rarely explored […]

‘Double Standards’ – Chinese FM Accuses US of Political Manipulation of Human Rights
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Wang told the meeting that over 100 countries have extended their support to China’s position opposing the politicization of human rights during the 57th session of the UN Human Rights […]

Top Israeli, Arab Generals Held Secret Security Meeting in Bahrain – Axios
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The meeting in Manama was reportedly attended by “senior military officials from Bahrain, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Egypt”, in addition to Halevi and Kurilla. Israeli Chief of Staff, General […]

Iran’s Retaliation Against Israel: The ‘Theater’ and the Spectators
By Jamal Kanj Maybe the GCC Arab monarchies, as well as Jordan and Egypt, should also contemplate producing their own theatrical productions rather than attempting to cancel the Iranian “show.” It is not easy to […]

The Arabs: A History – Book Review
By Jim Miles (The Arabs – A History. Eugene Rogan. Basic Books, New York, 2009. Revised 2017.) While the genocide has raged on in Gaza I have been reading Eugene Rogan’s large work simply titled The […]

Palestine: Unifier of the Islamic World
By Dr. M. Reza Behnam Memory is long in the Middle East and the Gaza massacre will not be forgotten. Palestinians must determine their own future. Anything less will only prolong forever wars. The October […]

Ministers from Arab, Muslim Countries Arrive in Moscow to Discuss Israel’s War on Gaza
Ministers from Arab and Muslim-majority countries arrived in Moscow to discuss the Israeli war on Gaza with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. The foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Egypt, Indonesia, Palestine and the Secretary […]

China Hosts Arab, Muslim Ministers to End Israel’s War on Gaza
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Arab and Muslim ministers called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, as their delegation visited Beijing on Monday, Reuters news agency reported. According to Reuters, this is the first part […]

China to Host Ministers from Arab, Muslim Countries to End Israel’s War on Gaza
“We must work to end this crisis and end this war on Gaza as soon as possible,” Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan said. Ministers from Arab and Muslim-majority countries will visit China on […]

A Gaza Doctor’s Last Words to Arab Leaders
By Palestine Chronicle Staff This is the last social media post written by Dr. Basel Mahdi, in the form of a Facebook post, hours before he was killed in the Mahdi maternity clinic on […]

‘It’s not a Summit. It’s a Pit’ – Residents of Gaza Scoff at Arab Summit
By Abdallah Aljamal – Gaza What did Palestinians in Gaza think of the outcome of the Arab, Muslim Summit? The Palestine Chronicle spoke with some of them. An extraordinary joint summit of the League of […]

Israel’s Aggression Must End – What Arab, Muslim Leaders Said at Riyadh Meeting
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The Arab and Muslim leaders held the West responsible for the humanitarian disaster in the Gaza Strip due to their blind support for Tel Aviv’s actions. The participants of the […]

Saudi Arabia Holds Joint Arab, Islamic Extraordinary Summit
Saudi Arabia decided on Saturday to hold a joint Arab Islamic extraordinary summit in Riyadh instead of two summits, according to the Saudi Foreign Ministry. “In response to the unprecedented circumstances in Gaza, and after […]

Arab FMs Reject Forced Displacement of Palestinians to Egypt, Jordan
Arab foreign ministers have categorically rejected the displacement of Palestinians to Egypt and Jordan as well as Israel’s occupation of the Gaza Strip. Arab foreign ministers have categorically rejected the displacement of Palestinians to Egypt […]