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Trump Netanyahu

Trump and the Middle East: What lies ahead?

Gilbert Achcar — Netanyahu had been eagerly hoping for this victory and did everything he could to contribute to its achievement. So, what awaits us now that Trump’s return to the White House is confirmed?
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Israel’s next attack on Iran

Gilbert Achcar — The nature of the attack carried out by the Israeli Air Force last Saturday is very significant for the near future.
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Middle East on the brink: Current situation and future prospects

Imran Kamyana — The new chaos emerging in the Middle East is not showing any signs of abating. Instead, it holds immense potential for further escalation, intensifying destruction and bloodshed.
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Hezbollah’s dilemma

Gilbert Achcar — Hezbollah is now facing the dilemma of its dual loyalty, in a way that affects its vital interests.
Gilbert Achcar

One year after 7 October, Gilbert Achcar discusses the future of Gaza, Lebanon and the regional conflict

A year after the beginning of the genocidal Israeli war on Gaza and with the launch of Israel’s assault on Lebanon, Gilbert Achcar describes possible future scenarios
Idan Landau

‘In Israel, peace is not an option’: An interview with left-wing academic and war resister Idan Landau

Idan Landau sheds light on the current political and social environment inside Israel.
Hezbollah is in the most dangerous situation since its foundation, which is unlikely to improve soon given Israel’s continued attacks, and the party's isolation within Lebanon

Lebanon: Why Hezbollah’s still standing despite Israel assassinating Hassan Nasrallah

There's no doubt Hassan Nasrallah's assassination by Israel has weakened Hezbollah. Joseph Daher explains why this is not the end for them.
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Gilbert Achcar: ‘Israel has openly threaten to transform parts of Lebanon into another Gaza’

Gilbert Achcar — Since Israel has basically completed the most intensive stage of its destruction in Gaza, it is now turning against Hezbollah to secure its northern border.
Israel bombing in Baalbek

Stop the spread of Israel’s genocidal war into Lebanon!

Kevin B. Anderson — On Israel’s brutal assassinations, its colonialist arrogance, and the limitations of Hezbollah’s model of resistance.
Gilbert Achcar

Gilbert Achcar: ‘We are witnessing the first genocide in history to be televised and openly supported by the West’

Gilbert Achcar provides an overview of the complex political situation in the Middle East, situating it within the context of the political project of the global far right.
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Israel, not Iran or Hezbollah, wants a wider war

Joseph Daher — Having failed to defeat Hamas, Israel has doubled down, provoking a wider war with Iran and Hezbollah.
Assad and Putin

‘Syrians celebrate when Russian generals involved in war crimes in Syria are killed in Ukraine’: Interview With Leila Al-Shami

Leila Al-Shami — Our solidarity must be based on common principles not on which states are participating in a conflict. It must be based on people’s struggles for freedom and social justice otherwise it is meaningless.