The Media Line
Voices from the Arab press: Between the Yalta and Alaska summits
A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.
Explaining Israel's actions in Gaza is pointless - this is why - opinion
US divided on Gaza genocide accusations, Hamas responsibility, poll finds
Libyan Coast Guard shoots at European ship rescuing migrants
‘I don’t trust anyone’: Hostage survivor and Hamas defector warn envoys of ideological war
Luis Har and Mosab Hassan Yousef told diplomats that the battle with Hamas extends beyond the battlefield into ideas, memory, and survival.
Jewish advocacy org. presses Ontario to block teachers’ union over ‘anti-Palestinian racism' motion
The director of government relations in Ontario added that the policy direction is especially troubling in light of a recent federal report documenting rising antisemitism in Ontario.
‘US sanctions relief for Syria is conditional,’ Syrian American politician says
Washington’s easing of sanctions is tied to Syria’s political trajectory, leaving key figures from the Assad regime still under restrictions.
Colombia passes secret order institutionalizing Palestine support, Israel opposition
An investigation reveals that Colombian President Gustavo Petro signed a little-known directive institutionalizing support for Palestine, drawing sharp criticism from Jewish leaders.
Morocco’s Amazigh revival: From ancient roots to modern identity
Middle East scholar Dr. Mohamed Chtatou: 'The Amazigh did not reject the Jews or the Arabs who came later; they integrated them.'
Israel needs doctors: New immigrants step in where the system falls short
As Israel struggles with a nationwide physician shortage, the arrival of doctors, nurses, and psychologists from North America highlights both the urgency and the hope of aliyah-driven solutions.
Gaza ceasefire talks mirror Witkoff plan, but deadlock persists over hostages, Gaza Strip control
Talks in Cairo and Doha revive ceasefire hopes, but Israel focuses on hostages and security, while Palestinians stress political unity.
'See the world through the eyes of a child': Tim Ballard on working to save Syria's children
Ex-DHS agent Tim Ballard is hailed by some as a hero and viewed by others as a controversial figure. During a recent trip to Syria, he took part in efforts to rescue children trapped in the conflict.
Confusion over fate of ISIS commander after US-led raid in Iraq
While Syrian officials report one senior leader was captured alive and another killed, uncertainty surrounds the outcome of the high-profile mission.
Voices from the Arab press: The new elite in Egypt
A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.
Egypt races to diplomatic solution while Israel steps up war - analysis
Cairo convened Palestinian factions and staged a show of unity. Every group but Hamas backed the partial deal, leaving it isolated in the very room where it once claimed leadership.