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Emad Moussa

Emad Moussa

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Dr Emad Moussa is a Palestinian-British researcher and writer specialising in the political psychology of intergroup and conflict dynamics, focusing on MENA with a special interest in Israel/Palestine. He has a background in human rights and journalism, and is currently a frequent contributor to multiple academic and media outlets, in addition to being a consultant for a US-based think tank.

The brief occupation of the Gaza Strip is a lesser known chapter in Palestinian history, but is important to understand the ideological underpinnings of the ongoing Israeli occupation, writes Emad Moussa.

06 December, 2022

Book Club: Benjamin Netanyahu has triumphantly returned to Israeli politics. The three-time PM has left an indelible mark on the Israeli political landscape, with his right-wing, myopic and troubling ideals now defined in his memoir, 'My Story'.

30 November, 2022

After a half century hiatus, the launch of NASA's Artemis may bring back human presence on the moon. Pushing our boundaries of science and discovery is human nature, but many have doubts about the merits of space exploration, writes Emad Moussa.

17 November, 2022

Analysis: The far-right's victory in Israeli elections has raised fears that Jerusalem’s delicate status quo could further erode.

14 November, 2022

Personal stories: Following the death of Rayan Suleiman, whose heart stopped after being chased by Israeli soldiers, Emad Moussa, reflects on his own childhood during the first intifada. Now a father, he feels nothing has changed for Palestinians.

12 November, 2022

Since being awarded the 2022 FIFA World Cup, Qatar's suitability as a host country has been scrutinised despite the measures it has taken to address concerns. Emad Moussa explores the double standards and racism behind the human rights rhetoric.

07 November, 2022

Emad Moussa recounts the tragic legacy set in motion by Arthur Balfour’s declaration, which was made up of only sixty-seven words and granted the Zionist movement a ‘homeland’ in Palestine, paving the way for ethnic cleansing and displacement.

03 November, 2022

Scenes of Israeli women cutting their hair in Jerusalem in support of Iranian women protestors were met with accusations of hypocrisy given the state's treatment of Palestinians, but Emad Moussa explains there is a deeper meaning to such displays.

27 October, 2022

Many Arabs saw Europe's devastating heatwaves last summer as karma for historical sins. But climate change is scientific fact not divine intervention, with disastrous consequences for the region, writes Emad Moussa.

19 October, 2022

After backlash, Israel retreated on new rules on declaring romantic relationships. But Israel's system of control, concealed under the banality of its brutal occupation, continues to encroach into the lives of Palestinians, writes Emad Moussa.

11 October, 2022