No truce in Gaza, but what about southern Lebanon? Nida Al Watan, Lebanon, March 9 For more stories from The Media Line go to themedialine.org If nothing miraculous occurs, the ongoing conflict in southern Lebanon appears destined for a grim conclusion: a significant escalation, leading to a destructive Israeli war, and a troubling repetition … Read more
With ally Hamas under attack in Gaza, the head of Iran’s Quds Force visited Beirut in February to discuss the risk posed if Israel next aims at Lebanon’s Hezbollah, an offensive that could severely hurt Tehran’s main regional partner, seven sources said. In Beirut, Quds chief Esmail Qaani met Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, … Read more
Minister Chili Tropper with Likud spoke Monday morning with Udi Segal and Anat Davidov on 103FM, and addressed the major crisis in relations between Prime Minister Netanyahu and US President Joe Biden. “I think their partnership is still deep enough to handle the confrontation itself. I also prefer for the friction to be managed … Read more
Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh blamed Israel for failing to adhere to its demands for a hostage deal, as the holy month of Ramadan opened Sunday night without the much sought-after pause to the Gaza war. “I tell you very clearly that the one who bears responsibility for not reaching an agreement is the occupation … Read more
David Solway is something of a modern-day Renaissance man. On the back of his book Crossing the Jordan, he describes himself as an essayist, songwriter, and poet, but then goes on to refer to over 30 books that he has published in areas ranging from poetry, travel, and education theory to translation and politics, … Read more
The sudden resignation of the Palestinian government, as announced by Palestinian Prime Minister Ahmad Shtayyeh, has stirred up a wave of rumors and analyses regarding the reasons behind the move, as well as its implications and repercussions. While some claimed that the resignation was made as a concession to US pressure to “revitalize” the … Read more
Mohammad Mustafa, who is expected to become prime minister of the Palestinian Authority, is one of the leading Palestinian business figures and a rare ally of PA head Mahmoud Abbas, who has overseen Gaza reconstruction under Hamas Islamist rule. A US-educated economist, he once ran the Palestinian telecoms company Paltel and, more recently, the … Read more
Former MK Yair Golan was interviewed on Ben Caspit and Amit Segal’s program Meet the Press on Channel 12 where he expressed his opinion on the conduct of the Israel-Hamas war and talked about his return to politics. At the beginning of the interview, Golan was asked what had changed for him since October … Read more
After two postponements due to the ongoing war, municipal elections are set for Tuesday, February 27, in 241 cities and municipalities. Also due to the war, the upcoming local elections have garnered minimal media attention. In the 14 locales whose residents were evacuated, elections will not be held. “Because of the challenging circumstances, the … Read more
Niqab crisis will strike Egypt sooner or later Al-Ahram, Egypt, February 17 For more stories from The Media Line go to themedialine.org In the aftermath of the 1919 revolution, Egypt witnessed a series of profound changes that reshaped the country’s trajectory. The 1923 constitution marked a pivotal moment, ushering in a new era of … Read more
