In Brief

Omar El Zohairy's debut feature film 'Feathers' has been a resounding success, winning prizes at both the El Gouna Film Festival and at the world famous Cannes festival. However, not everyone has been happy for him.

Being resigned to a fate of exile can force even the most steadfast to a life of angst and loneliness. Yet, in these new surroundings, this newfound double consciousness can also foster new forms of conviviality, writes Dr Ammar Azzouz.

Opinion: Nabila Mounib's shock decision to withdraw the United Socialist Party from the Federation of the Democratic Left brought an end to hopes of a united leftist bloc in the country's September election, writes Mohamed Ahmed Bennis.

This is an excerpt from Mona's book, which is released today.
In My Mother's Footsteps: A Palestinian Refugee Returns Home, Mona interweaves the story of her mother's life and her own sabbatical year teaching conflict resolution in Ramallah.

Opinion: Ben & Jerry's decision to end sales in the Occupied Palestinian Territories is a welcome first step, but the real credit goes to BDS activists, not corporations for doing the bare minimum, writes Elias Jahshan.

Opinion: Hamas leader Khaled Meshaal's interview on Al Arabiya - the Saudi news agency known for its anti-Hamas rhetoric - raised eyebrows and sparked questions. Maen al-Bayari discusses the possible explanations.

The battle over optics and perception has formally migrated online, where social media has been a gamechanger in revealing the rising tide of ultra-nationalism within Israel, writes Benjamin Ashraf.

Four years after the 'liberation' of Raqqa, Zaina Erhaim looks back on her trips to the city, and pays tribute to the strength and resilience of its women.

As The New Arab celebrates its anticipated web re-launch, we take a look back at the key events from the past seven years, and how they have shaped us and the world.

Sheeffah Shiraz, Features Editor, reminds us that behind the headlines there are real human stories and a region brimming with passion and creativity.