Greater Middle East

Syria: whose side is Israel on?

The Israeli security establishment and its neocon allies are divided between those who would destabilize Assad and those who would prop him with up as the Devil they know.

Palestine

Palestinian journalist on hunger strike

The Palestinian Prisoners' Society said Israel was "not showing willingness" to solve the case of Palestinian journalist Muhammad al-Qiq as he entered day 77 on hunger strike.

Europe

Forgotten history: Muslims who sheltered Jews

The group "I Am Your Protector" marked Holocaust Memorial Day by celebrating the often forgotten stories of Muslims who helped Jews to survive during the Nazi genocide.

Palestine

Spain issues arrest warrant for Netanyahu

A Spanish judge ordered the Civil Guard to detain the Israeli prime minister if he sets foot in the country, in a case related to the 2010 Gaza flotilla raid.

Palestine

Hebron non-violent activist dies in tear-gas

Dr. Hashem al-Azzeh, who led peaceful protests against Israel's illegal closure of Hebron's Old City to Palestinians, died after suffering excessive tear-gas inhalation.