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Muhammad Ibn al-Dheeb al-Ajami a Qatar citizen was sentenced to life incarceration for a poem entitled “Jasmine” that symbolizes the Tunisian revolt that was the fire starter of the Arab Spring. He praised in his verses the uprising that overthrew Read more
For a week now, the Israel and Palestine crisis that has been causing so much human and infrastructure damage couldn’t be resolved. Actually, the level of violence just kept growing both sides attacking or reposting at the incessant attacks. A Read more
During an interview on Channel 2 News, President Mahmoud Abbas response to a question saying “I want to see Safed. It’s my right to see it, but not to live there,” has led to widespread criticism and demonstrations. He also Read more
The much anticipated visit of the Emir of Qatar to Gaza is seen by many as political victory for Hamas over the mainstream Palestinian leaders in the West Bank. Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani is accompanied by a large Read more
The Gaza strip will be undergoing modernization after Qatar pledged to take care of projects worth $254 million. These projects will help in rebuilding Gaza after its destruction by an Israeli military offensive in 2009. Work on these projects will Read more
In a report released by the United Nations, the lack of necessary infrastructure in water, health, education and sanitation will make the Gaza Strip not to be “a liveable place” by 2020 if required actions are not implemented. The population Read more
A three-day congress gathering of the Islamist party in power kicked-off in Al Karm with an estimated 25,000 to 30,000 people to grace the occasion. It is Ennahda’s first congress at home in 24 years and its first since it Read more
IFC, a global development institution, member of the World Bank Group, has helped arrange a $125 million financing package for Wataniya Mobile Palestine to aid in making mobile services more accessible and affordable in the West Bank and Gaza. IFC Read more
This week has been tense between Israel and Hamas as the latter continues its attacks despite a cease-fire deal being reached. For once, Israel didn’t retaliate as it often does in the past. On the other hand, Palestinian activists held Read more
The West Bank formed a new cabinet which was sworn in by Mahmoud Abbas, Fatah’s leader and President of the Palestinian Authority. The new cabinet comprises of 25 members and is tasked with taking up from where the former one Read more