Trump is making America a rogue state

First published by Middle East Monitor on 4/1/2026 We woke up to the news that America, under instruction from Trump had attacked Venezuela and abducted its President and his wife. Venezuela is a sovereign state and a full member of the United Nations. America’s action is illegal. This breach of Article 2 of the Charter …

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After two catastrophic years, what awaits Palestine in 2026?

First published by the New Arab on 24/12/2025 As Israel's ceasefire violations continue in Gaza & expulsions escalate in the West Bank, Kamel Hawwash explains why he sees little hope for change in 2026 I am regularly asked for my view on what will happen in Palestine in 2026. While it is possible to speculate, …

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Why a match with an Israeli team should not be taking place in my city

First published by the Middle East Monitor on 5/11/2025 As a British Palestinian Brummie (hails from Birmingham), I am troubled that Maccabi Tel Aviv, an Israeli team is coming to play Aston Villa in my hometown. Our peaceful town which is made up of people from all religions and none and from many different ethnicities, …

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What happens next for Gaza?

GNT on Alarabiya English on 13/10/2025 My segment starts at 51 minutes. https://youtu.be/fpoA7dDN8LY?si=kZs0a5yh2WYMd61l

Will the breakthrough in the Israel-Hamas talks bring lasting peace to the Palestinians?

Newsmakers on TRT World on 9/10/2025 https://youtu.be/2uKzb97sTbE?si=H69dTapP12ytMtb0

Israel’s violence surges in the occupied West Bank sine October 7

Newsmakers special on 7/10/2025 https://youtu.be/g659RqYlzrI?si=DbvgG46G96HInoEU

Israel’s genocide on Gaza 2 years on: Remembering October 7

The Newsmakers special on TRT World on 7/10/2025 https://youtu.be/ZtHAUGAcA0c?si=KdKwN3KoJ9H9H51j

‘We’re the Most Indigenous People’: Cenk Uygur Clashes with ex Israeli Official on Gaza Peace Plan

CounterPoints on Alarabiya English broadcast on 2/10/2025 https://youtu.be/dXK1A2daU4A?si=3qLBtkqVqjnI7iLq

Is Trumps new Gaza plan a take it or leave it offer for Hamas?

Interview on TRT World News on 29/9/2025 https://youtu.be/O5hI4gugKbU?si=PM_wY3O7nSvA3aQT

Netanyahu’s US visit: Will a Gaza ceasefire finally happen?

The Newsmakers on TRT World on 7/7/2025 https://youtu.be/a9Gq9-w3JYY?si=ZGt71dj5ycofDeOk