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Israel deployed additional troops to Gaza's border Thursday as violence against Palestinians escalated, including a lynching by Israeli settlers.
Joe Biden says he spoke to Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, who is currently battling corruption charges, about the hemorrhaging of violence against Palestinians.
Big tech is trying to deplatform Palestinians
Comment: Palestinians aren't just resisting expulsion, but an aggressive campaign to silence them online, and a longstanding media effort to distort the reality of the occupation, writes Laura Albast.
Middle East Quartet express 'concern' over violence in Jerusalem
The four members of the Middle East Quartet - the US, Russia, the EU and the UN - on Saturday expressed "deep concern" over violence in ...
Algeria remembers mass killings under French rule
Thousands of Algerians were killed during the Setif massacre.
How Lebanese and Syrians became to settle in Jamaica
Often ignored, we explore how Lebanese and Syrian communities began to settle in Jamaica, and how their footprint has now cemented their place within Jamaican history.
Palestinians 'beaten, arrested' by Israeli police in Sheikh Jarrah
Protests have been held against the planned eviction of six families resident in the Sheikh Jarrah neighbourhood.
How not to make Europe great again
Comment: Politicians promoting a Christian European renaissance do not understand the history of the Renaissance, nor the current position of ...
French soldiers face punishment over retired generals' 'Islamist' letter
The French government threatened to punish active soldiers who signed an open letter by 25 retired generals warning the country is headed for ...
Ramadan book club: 15 must-read Muslim stories
Struggling to pick your next book over Ramadan? The New Arab has compiled a guide of must-read Muslim stories from across the literary spectrum.
Ramadan reading list: 20 books by Muslim authors
From across the literary spectrum, Sarah Shaffi picks her favourite reads for you to delve into during the month of Ramadan.
Comment: The Algerian flag stands for freedom against the people's oppressors: colonial and domestic, historic and present. No wonder France ...
New York mayor candidate calls Israel an 'apartheid' state
Dianne Morales, a former non-profit CEO, has criticised Israel's occupation of Palestinian territories and spoken out against sponsored trips to ...
Growing support for Palestinians in Congress, says Rashida Tlaib
US lawmakers are now saying the 'unthinkable' about Israel's occupation of Palestinian lands, Tlaib said.
Floyd murder trial 'defining' chance for justice: UN
The trial of a US police officer facing charges for murdering George Floyd is a crucial and defining opportunity for justice, UN rights chief ...
Of course the royal family is a racist institution
Comment: It's unsurprising Meghan experienced the racism she did, given Britain's long history of empire, colonialism and capitalism, writes Siana Bangura.
Do we really need 'women's empowerment'?
Comment: All too often, 'women's empowerment' in the MENA and Gulf represents the neoliberal interests of western institutions and their elite ...
How Algeria's women put sisterhood in service of liberation
Comment: This International Women's Day, Malia Bouattia highlights the Algerian government's abject failure to protect women, and finds solace ...
Macron admits French forces ‘tortured, murdered’ Algerian freedom fighter
Macron said his admission was made 'in the name of France'.
Myanmar's coup: How global powers failed Rohingya Muslims
Analysis: With the veneer of Myanmar's democracy now removed, the plight of Rohingya Muslims continues to be overshadowed by geopolitical ...
Rasha Nahas' Desert pays homage to her cultural background
The New Arab Meets: Palestinian singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Rasha Nahas, to talk more about the release of her highly ...
French minister warns of 'Islamo-leftism' in universities
Frederique Vidal has caused controversy by saying that “Islamo-leftism" is present in French universities.
How should Turkey's military presence in Syria be assessed?
Analysis: Has Ankara's role in northern Syria made any positive impact, or will it ultimately be counterproductive?
Elbit protest highlights the power of unity in action
Comment: This joint action to protest Elbit sends an important message about the links between fighting colonialism, structural ...
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