Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd to partner on Africa route avoiding Red Sea Gemini Cooperation will use the Cape of Good Hope network, which has been the alternative transit route for hundreds of vessels since the Houthis stepped up their attacks on commercial shipping in the Red Sea in mid-November 2023. Yemen
Analysis Gaza looms large over Biden’s foreign policy legacy as diplomacy falters As the war continues into its second year, the Biden administration appears no closer to de-escalating in Gaza and laying a framework for a lasting Middle East peace. By Elizabeth Hagedorn In Washington, DC, reporting on diplomacy, regional politics, human rights
Analysis What is extent of France-Israel rift as Macron calls for arms embargo? Israel and France are not yet in a diplomatic crisis, but the exchange of accusations between French President Emmanuel Macron and Israeli Premier Benjamin Netanyahu does not bode well for bilateral relations. By Rina Bassist In Paris, reporting on Israeli politics and European affairs
Palestinians long for life before Oct. 7 as Gaza war upends lives, future One year into the Israeli war on Gaza, as winter approaches, Gazans feel hopeless and trapped in an endless cycle of conflict amid tragic living conditions. Palestine
Arab Americans are evenly split between Harris and Trump. Will it matter? By Megan Mineiro In Washington, DC, reporting on US Congress
Analysis After Al Jazeera office closure, what's next for press freedom in Israel? By Mazal Mualem In Tel Aviv, reporting on politics
Analysis Biden moves goalposts on containing war as Israel invades Lebanon By Jared Szuba In Washington, DC, reporting on defense, national security, military
Analysis Israel buoyant after killing Nasrallah, mulls risky Lebanon ground invasion By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Tensions flair at Homesh West Bank outpost following killing of Israeli Following the killing last week of Yehuda Dimentman, tensions are rising at the ruins of the Homesh West Bank outpost, demolished in the 2005 Gaza disengagement. Israel
Gaza at Christmas: a bleak outlook A Christmas tree brings some joy; Gaza’s Jewish quarter and a new wall; "We want to live" protests Hamas policies; Hamas, PIJ killings continue; Racism persists against Black Gazans. Palestine
The lost history of Gaza's Jewish quarter A look into the history of a neighborhood in Gaza City that was once home to a Jewish population Palestine
Hamas leads military drills as Gaza blockade, reconstruction talks stall Hamas’ military wing and other armed Palestinian factions have begun military drills in Gaza. Palestine
Gaza’s Christians light Christmas tree Gaza's tiny Christian community celebrates Christmas in a giant way. Palestine
Gaza's few Christians lift economy Gaza’s very small Christian community has been a strong force for the economy. Palestine
Palestinian family refuses $5 million offer by settlers for Sheikh Jarrah home A Palestinian family in Jerusalem’s Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood, which faces daily harassment and attacks by settlers, was offered $5 million to vacate their home, so that settlers can move in. Palestine
Black Gaza artists fight racism with music Black Palestinians in the Gaza Strip still suffer racism, but the artistic community has a musical response. Culture
Israel’s security wall makes Gazans feel imprisoned For the 2 million Palestinians who have been living in a tight siege in Gaza since 2006, Israel's new high-tech separation wall has turned the enclave into the world’s largest open-air prison. Palestine
Israel to allow Gazan Christians into Bethlehem for Christmas Israeli announced that about 500 permits will be available to Gaza's 1,000 Christians to enter Israel and the West Bank for Christmas celebrations. Palestine
Many female candidates' faces hidden as West Bank votes During campaigning for the local council elections in the West Bank, the photos of many female candidates were withheld. Palestine
Fatah wins small victory in Palestinian local elections The slight victory of candidates supporting Fatah in the local council elections appear to have boosted the morale of the Palestinian leadership and opened the door for elections in major cities. Will the Hamas leadership agree to that in Gaza? Palestine