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What's Really Wrong with the Middle East

What's Really Wrong with the Middle East

The Middle East's problems run deeper than dictatorship. Bringing freedom and political change to the Arab countries requires far-reaching social and

2010

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May 27

Syria arrests 18 chemical weapons suspects as Russia mocks renewed investigation efforts

The Syrian authorities say they have detained 18 people on suspicion of involvement in the chemical weapons programme of the former Assad…

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May 19

Deniers of chemical attacks in Syria claim employment tribunal’s ruling proves them right

Eight years after a chemical attack killed dozens of people in Douma on the outskirts of Damascus, western defenders of the ousted Assad…

Deniers of chemical attacks in Syria claim employment tribunal’s ruling proves them right

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Nov 20, 2025

How X got into a muddle over ‘inflammatory’ posts in Hebrew

Over the last few days something odd has been happening with posts on X in Hebrew. Non-Hebrew speakers wishing to know what they were…

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Aug 21, 2025

UKLFI complains that talk of genocide is distressing for Israel’s supporters

A pro-Israel organisation whose chief executive claimed the Gaza war could increase the life expectancy of Palestinians by reducing obesity…

UKLFI complains that talk of genocide is distressing for Israel’s supporters

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Feb 9, 2025

OPCW chief meets Syrian leader for chemical weapons talks

A series of meetings in Damascus last week has raised hopes that the full extent of Syria’s chemical weapons activity under the Assad…

OPCW chief meets Syrian leader for chemical weapons talks

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Feb 1, 2025

Shush! Don’t mention genocide!

An advertisement containing the word “genocide” has been removed after pro-Israel lawyers claimed it posed a threat to public order

Shush! Don’t mention genocide!

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Jan 10, 2025

Pro-Israel lawyers target climate activists over Gaza

Twelve charities concerned about the environment are the latest targets of a pro-Israel organisation which tries to silence support for…

Pro-Israel lawyers target climate activists over Gaza

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Dec 5, 2024

Harassment claim by pro-Israel lawfare group ‘wholly without merit’

A youth theatre in Brighton is the latest victim of bullying by UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI), a lawfare organisation that tries to stifle…

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Sep 19, 2024

Pro-Israel campaigners get references to genocide removed from art exhibition

A group of pro-Israel lawyers have succeed in getting references to genocide removed from the publicity for a Palestine-related art…

Pro-Israel campaigners get references to genocide removed from art exhibition

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Sep 17, 2024

Cultural genocide: the battle to suppress Palestinian voices

The Gaza war has long tentacles. In Britain, art galleries and concert halls are becoming part of the battleground.

Cultural genocide: the battle to suppress Palestinian voices

Brian Whitaker

Brian Whitaker

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Former Middle East editor of the Guardian. Website: www.al-bab.com. Author of 'Arabs Without God'.

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