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Campaign to boycott Israel looks to future after Gaza ‘ceasefire’
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Campaign to boycott Israel looks to future after Gaza ‘ceasefire’

Recent actions and policies concerning Israel, particularly regarding its operations in Gaza, have led to notable international responses.

By Leila Toufic · Feb 01, 2026
Israel orders eviction of Bedouins as settlers target West Bank schools
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Israel orders eviction of Bedouins as settlers target West Bank schools

The Israeli authorities have intensified displacement actions in the occupied West Bank, issuing expulsion orders to the Bedouin community east of Ramallah and increasing demolitio

By Samira Haddad · Feb 01, 2026
Israel says it will ban MSF from operating in Gaza
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Israel says it will ban MSF from operating in Gaza

Israel has announced the termination of humanitarian operations in Gaza conducted by Doctors Without Borders (Médecins Sans Frontières, MSF) due to the organization's failure to pr

By Karim Nasrallah · Feb 01, 2026
TAMECAT PowerShell-Based Backdoor Exfiltrates Login Credentials from Microsoft Edge and Chrome
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TAMECAT PowerShell-Based Backdoor Exfiltrates Login Credentials from Microsoft Edge and Chrome

The PowerShell-based malware known as TAMECAT has been identified as a notable threat to enterprise security, focusing on extracting login credentials from Microsoft Edge and Chrom

By Omar Sabbagh · Jan 31, 2026
MSF says it will not hand over staff details to Israeli authorities
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MSF says it will not hand over staff details to Israeli authorities

Doctors Without Borders (MSF) has announced it will not provide Israeli authorities with personal details of its staff operating in Gaza and the occupied Palestinian territories. T

By Yara Mansour · Jan 31, 2026
UNRWA staff cuts deepen in Gaza as Israel restricts critical aid access
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UNRWA staff cuts deepen in Gaza as Israel restricts critical aid access

The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) has announced significant budgetary measures due to a financial shortfall of approximatel

By Karim Nasrallah · Jan 30, 2026
Israel’s top court delays Gaza press access ruling amid years-long ban
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Israel’s top court delays Gaza press access ruling amid years-long ban

On Wed, Jan 27, 2026, Israel's Supreme Court postponed its decision regarding the independent access of foreign journalists to Gaza. The court has extended the deadline for the gov

By Omar Sabbagh · Jan 29, 2026
Al Jazeera denounces YouTube’s compliance with Israel’s ban on network
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Al Jazeera denounces YouTube’s compliance with Israel’s ban on network

Al Jazeera has expressed disapproval of YouTube's adherence to an Israeli law that prohibits the network's livestreams within the country. This action follows an order by the Israe

By Leila Toufic · Jan 29, 2026
UK, France, Canada among 11 countries condemning Israel’s UNRWA demolitions
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UK, France, Canada among 11 countries condemning Israel’s UNRWA demolitions

Eleven countries have issued a joint statement condemning Israel's demolition of the East Jerusalem headquarters of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugee

By Yara Mansour · Jan 28, 2026
News|Syria's WarUS president praises Syrian leader al-Sharaa after offensive against SDFUS president praises al-Sharaa, who is due in Moscow on Wednesday to meet Russian President Putin, following Syrian army’s offensive against Kurdish-led SDF.
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News|Syria's WarUS president praises Syrian leader al-Sharaa after offensive against SDFUS president praises al-Sharaa, who is due in Moscow on Wednesday to meet Russian President Putin, following Syrian army’s offensive against Kurdish-led SDF.

The United States has acknowledged recent developments in Syria following an offensive by the Syrian army against the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), which had previous

By Omar Sabbagh · Jan 28, 2026
Why Middle East Investor Yazan Al Homsi Backs a $400M Company Over Its $2B Competitor
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Why Middle East Investor Yazan Al Homsi Backs a $400M Company Over Its $2B Competitor

In the chemical recycling industry, a notable valuation disparity exists between PureCycle Technologies (NASDAQ: PCT) and Aduro Clean Technologies (NASDAQ: ADUR, CSE: ACT, FSE: 9D5

By Karim Nasrallah · Jan 28, 2026
Oxfam refuses to provide Israel with details of Palestinian staff in Gaza
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Oxfam refuses to provide Israel with details of Palestinian staff in Gaza

Oxfam has announced its decision not to disclose personal details of its Palestinian staff to Israel. This decision follows Israel's demand for detailed information from NGOs opera

By Leila Toufic · Jan 28, 2026
Israeli plans for Rafah ‘camp’ in Gaza slammed as continuation of genocide
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Israeli plans for Rafah ‘camp’ in Gaza slammed as continuation of genocide

Recent reports indicate significant developments in southern Gaza, particularly in the Rafah area. According to retired Israeli General Amir Avivi, Israel is undertaking constructi

By Samira Haddad · Jan 28, 2026
Israeli and Palestinian captives and prisoners: A timeline of key events
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Israeli and Palestinian captives and prisoners: A timeline of key events

Israeli authorities have confirmed that there are no remaining captives in Gaza following the recovery of police officer Ran Gvili's remains. This recovery fulfills a critical part

By Omar Sabbagh · Jan 27, 2026
Hamas disarmament in Gaza comes with ‘some sort of amnesty’: US official
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Hamas disarmament in Gaza comes with ‘some sort of amnesty’: US official

A United States official has indicated that disarmament by Hamas in Gaza will be accompanied by an amnesty.

By Samira Haddad · Jan 27, 2026
Lula, Trump discuss ‘Board of Peace’, agree to meet in Washington: Brazil
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Lula, Trump discuss ‘Board of Peace’, agree to meet in Washington: Brazil

On Monday, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva engaged in a 50-minute phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump to discuss regional and global issues. The Brazilian gov

By Leila Toufic · Jan 27, 2026
Syrian army offensive overjoys some, leaves others with ‘existential’ fear
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Syrian army offensive overjoys some, leaves others with ‘existential’ fear

On January 18, the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) announced a withdrawal from the northeastern Syrian cities of Raqqa and Deir Az Zor. This decision has led to signific

By Yara Mansour · Jan 27, 2026
TV presenter killed in Israeli strike in southern Lebanon: Hezbollah
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TV presenter killed in Israeli strike in southern Lebanon: Hezbollah

On Mon, Lebanese television presenter Ali Nour al-Din, associated with Al-Manar TV, was killed in an Israeli attack on the city of Tyre, southern Lebanon. This event was confirmed

By Karim Nasrallah · Jan 27, 2026
Before AI Comes Clean Data
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Before AI Comes Clean Data

By Mahesh Paolini-Subramanya, Founder and CTO, BKN301

By Omar Sabbagh · Jan 26, 2026
Syrian army, Kurdish-led SDF accuse each other of ceasefire violations
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Syrian army, Kurdish-led SDF accuse each other of ceasefire violations

A ceasefire between the Syrian army and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) remains in effect, despite mutual accusations of violations.

By Karim Nasrallah · Jan 26, 2026
Remains of last Israeli captive Ran Gvili recovered from Gaza, says Israel
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Remains of last Israeli captive Ran Gvili recovered from Gaza, says Israel

The Israeli military has confirmed the retrieval of the remains of Ran Gvili, the last Israeli captive in the Gaza Strip, concluding the obligations under the ceasefire agreement e

By Leila Toufic · Jan 26, 2026
Anger as MSF agrees to Israel’s ‘unreasonable demands’: What to know
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Anger as MSF agrees to Israel’s ‘unreasonable demands’: What to know

Doctors Without Borders, also known as MSF, has announced that it will provide Israeli authorities with the personal details of some of its Palestinian and international staff oper

By Samira Haddad · Jan 26, 2026
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Lebanon files UN complaint against Israel’s daily ceasefire violations

Lebanon has submitted a formal complaint to the United Nations regarding Israeli violations of the November 2024 ceasefire. The Lebanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants e

By Yara Mansour · Jan 26, 2026
From Startup Vision to Wholesale Success: The Entrepreneurial Path of Ofir Shenkrait
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From Startup Vision to Wholesale Success: The Entrepreneurial Path of Ofir Shenkrait

Shenkrait & Co., a jewelry and wholesale diamond company in Israel, was founded with an emphasis on operational discipline, quality control, and supply chain management. Initially

By Yara Mansour · Jan 25, 2026
Israeli drone strike kills two children collecting firewood in Gaza
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Israeli drone strike kills two children collecting firewood in Gaza

On Sat, Oct 7, 2023, an Israeli drone strike in northern Gaza resulted in the deaths of two children from the same family.

By Leila Toufic · Jan 25, 2026
Syria truce with Kurdish-led forces expires amid uncertainty over renewal
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Syria truce with Kurdish-led forces expires amid uncertainty over renewal

A four-day ceasefire between the Syrian government and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) has concluded. The cessation ended on Sat, Jan 24, 2026, at 8 pm (17:00 GMT) w

By Samira Haddad · Jan 25, 2026
Gaza’s tent life between illness and daily despair
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Gaza’s tent life between illness and daily despair

The Abu Amr family has been displaced multiple times since the onset of conflict in Gaza. Currently, they reside in a tent adjacent to a large waste dump in the Remal area of centr

By Karim Nasrallah · Jan 25, 2026
Ceasefire between Syrian army and Kurdish-led forces extended for 15 days
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Ceasefire between Syrian army and Kurdish-led forces extended for 15 days

The Syrian Ministry of Defence has announced the extension of a ceasefire agreement between Syria’s military and Kurdish-led forces for 15 days.

By Omar Sabbagh · Jan 25, 2026
Anxiety, anger, and hope in Syria’s Damascus after SDF ceasefire
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Anxiety, anger, and hope in Syria’s Damascus after SDF ceasefire

On the night of Wed, Jan 18, 2026, a ceasefire was declared between the Syrian government and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF).

By Yara Mansour · Jan 23, 2026
Feet dragging, division and obstruction: What Israel really wants for Gaza
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Feet dragging, division and obstruction: What Israel really wants for Gaza

The conflict between Israel and Gaza has resulted in significant destruction of infrastructure and loss of life. Over the past two years, more than 70,000 Palestinians have been re

By Samira Haddad · Jan 23, 2026