How Israel’s rogue soldiers were let off the hook
DR. AMAL MUDALLALI May 04, 2024 It has been two weeks since reports first emerged that the US intended to impose sanctions on the Netzah Yehuda battalion of ultra-orthodox soldiers […]
Mosque–Cathedral of Córdoba
Coordinates: 37°52′45.1″N 04°46′47″W From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Mosque–Cathedral of Córdoba Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption Mezquita-Catedral de Córdoba(Spanish) Mosque–Cathedral of CórdobaLocation of CórdobaShow map of SpainShow map of EuropeShow […]
The books that lay hidden behind a wall for five centuries in Spain
HISTORY Two decades have passed since the discovery of the manuscripts that the imam of Cútar hid in a wall in his home around the year 1500, one of them […]
The fate of the Moriscos: The last remnants of Islam in Spain after the Reconquista
After the fall of Granada in 1492, Muslims were forcibly ‘converted’ to Catholicism by the Inquisition. The discrimination did not stop there – and nor did their legacy The last […]
Saudi Public Security to issue Makkah entry permit instructions on Saturday ahead of Hajj season
Saudi Arabia’s General Directorate of Public Security said on Friday that it would issue instructions for residents wishing to obtain permission to enter Makkah ahead of Hajj season on Saturday. (AFP/File […]
€1bn EU ‘bribe’ over Syrian refugees stirs anger in Lebanon
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Lebanon’s caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati attend a press conference at the government palace in Beirut. (Reuters) Updated 15 sec ago NAJIA […]
Saudi Arabia: High-net-worth Muslims eye luxury homes in holy cities, report finds
The kingdom’s real estate market could be turbocharged by demand for luxury homes tied to brand names like Versace and Bulgari, according to real estate consultancy firm Knight Frank Muslim […]
Stop Threatening Us – ICC Prosecutor Calls for End to Intimidation of Staff, Officials
May 3, 2024 Blog, News By Palestine Chronicle Staff The statement followed Israeli and American criticism of the ICC’s investigation into alleged war crimes committed in the Gaza Strip. The International Criminal Court’s […]
Turkey stops all trade with Israel over ‘humanitarian tragedy’ in Gaza
Israeli foreign minister strongly criticises decision by President Erdoğan, accusing him of acting like a ‘dictator’ Jasper Jolly Thu 2 May 2024 Turkey has halted all trade with Israel, citing […]
Israel, US scramble to thwart ICC indictments over Gaza war atrocities
May 02,2024 – JORDAN TIMES / Michael Jansen Israel and the US have mounted a vigorous joint effort to block a possible indictment by the International Criminal Court (ICC) of […]
What is going on with the Saudi Arabia / Israel ‘normalisation’?
US says ‘very close’ to deal with Saudi Arabia on bilateral aspect of Israel normalisation May 2, 2024 US State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller speaks to reporters during a press […]
Revitalized Maghreb union would benefit all member states
ZAID M. BELBAGI May 02, 2024 Developments in the Maghreb last month have once again drawn attention to the Arab Maghreb Union, the ambitious plan to unite the western region […]
How religious fanatics became the new face of Israel
RAMZY BAROUD traces the roots of today’s extremists who are now setting up private militias in Israel back to the murderous Kahanist movement — and warns they are playing the […]
EU hopes Egypt partnership can help curb illegal migration
DR. ABDELLATIF EL-MENAWY May 01, 2024 In recent years, the issue of illegal immigration has emerged as a significant concern for both Egypt and the EU. With the Mediterranean serving […]
International support for Palestinian Christians in short supply
RAY HANANIA May 01, 2024 Not enough is being done to support Christians in the Arab world, particularly those who are under siege by Israel. This topic only comes up […]
Jordan says Israeli settlers attacked Jordanian aid convoys on way to Gaza
This file photo shows an aid convoy transporting a Jordanian field hospital arrives in Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip on November 20, 2023, after crossing through the Rafah […]
United States of America: UN Human Rights Chief troubled by law enforcement actions against protesters at universities
30 April 2024 RELATED PRESS RELEASESHUMAN RIGHTS COMMITTEE DISCUSSES PROGRESS REPORTON INDIVIDUAL COMMUNICATIONS PRESS RELEASESDefault title PRESS RELEASESHUMAN RIGHTS COMMITTEE TO HOLDSIXTY-FOURTH SESSION AT GENEVAFROM 19 OCTOBER TO 6 NOVEMBER […]
Why Arabs do not support Palestine?
BY MUHITTIN ATAMAN MAY 01, 2024 – DAILY SABAH Palestinians ride an animal-pulled cart in Nuseirat amid Israel’s ongoing genocidal attacks, in the central Gaza Strip, Palestine, April 29, 2024. […]
ICC arrest warrants: A test for justice or a clash of power and principles?
29th April 2024 Dr Afzal Ashraf, International Security Specialist, UK About the author: Afzal Ashraf has practitioner experience as a senior officer in the UK Armed Forces and in the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. He has a PhD from St Andrews University in International Relations. He is currently teaching International […]
American Intifada for Gaza: What should we expect?
May 01,2024 – JORDAN TIMES / Ramzy Baroud The mass protests at dozens of US universities cannot be reduced to a stifling and misleading conversation about antisemitism. Thousands of American […]