Abdulrahman Al-Rashed

As a continuation of my previous article about Hamas’ move toward accepting Trump’s plan, the world woke up to the news that both Hamas and Israel had agreed to it. Reaching this outcome was not an easy task, considering the complexity of the regional and military situation in Gaza. The American…

More than two million Palestinians are waiting for the sun to rise and for this long, dark night to end – the most brutal war in the history of Palestine’s conflicts. At this important moment, announced in Washington on Monday, the hope that feels both near and far still faces many challenges. …

The notion that the “tsunami of recognitions” of the State of Palestine was triggered by Hamas’ October 2023 attacks is a distortion of reality. The irony is that this narrative is repeated both by Netanyahu and by Arab extremists alike. Benjamin Netanyahu describes recognition and the two-state…

Even US President Donald Trump seems to have lost his patience with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, offering him both a note and a piece of advice. He said: “They’re gonna have to get that war over with. But it is hurting Israel. There’s no question about it. They may be winning the war,…

Netanyahu’s allies are also his adversaries, both Arabs and Israelis. He spares no effort in provoking them and stirring enough dust to stay at the top of the headlines or to distract them from his own issues. The focus on Netanyahu as an individual is understandable and even justified under the…

A deathly silence looms over the Arab street, unmoved by the wave of dramatic events in the region. We have not seen demonstrations, protests, or sit-ins in the Arab countries, and in my view, this is the first time in seven decades or more that such displays have vanished! What has befallen Iran…

Seven years ago, I wrote about the “regional rise of Israel.” Today, its presence is greater than ever. It’s behind massive geopolitical changes in the aftermath of the October 7 attacks. After all this, how does Israel now view itself? It’s unlikely that it will settle for its old role; it…

The war in Gaza, with all its horrors, is approaching its second year, making it the longest and deadliest confrontation in the history of the Palestinian and Arab-Israeli conflict. Why has the Gaza war lasted this long? Some believe that Israel fears for the remaining hostages. Others think…

It’s true that Bashar al-Assad left the palace on the evening of Saturday, December 7, and that Ahmad al-Sharaa entered it the next day without a single shot being fired in the capital. It’s a rare occurrence in history. Even so, the road ahead for the new leadership is neither paved nor smooth. …

Every side in the war has declared victory. Trump announced the attack with 14 bunker-busting bombs and the destruction of three nuclear facilities, and called for a peace deal. Israel described “Operation Iron Glove” – the name of its campaign – as historic. It assassinated leaders and experts…