The Media Line

Voices from the Arab press: Lebanon: Immediate ceasefire or inevitable disaster

A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.

By THE MEDIA LINE
06/04/2024

HRW report exposes Iran's ‘Boot on my neck’ policy against Bahai's

“More than 40 years of systematic persecution of Iran’s Baha’is is a crime against humanity and should be judged as such,” a Baha’i community representative tells The Media Line.

By DEBBIE MOHNBLATT/THE MEDIA LINE
05/04/2024
  Dr. Ziv Pereman unveils X-trodes to an enthusiastic group of potential investors at Google

Gaza war meets tech, creating need for Israel tech missions venture

David Siegel’s Israel Tech Mission aims to showcase the Jewish state’s innovation in the face of war by connecting global tech leaders and investors with local pioneers like X-trodes.

By FELICE FRIEDSON/THE MEDIA LINE
04/04/2024

The challenges awaiting the Palestinian Authority's new cabinet

Without honest and urgent international support for the Palestinian government, no one should expect Dr. Mustafa to turn copper into gold.

By ELIAS ZANANIRI/THE MEDIA LINE
04/04/2024
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas speaks during a Security Council meeting at the United Nations i

Palestinian Authority demands full state recognition in letter to UN

Given Hamas’s October 7 attack, the PA’s UN liaison, Riyad Mansour, contends that now is the time to reapproach full Palestinian member-state status.

By THE MEDIA LINE STAFF
03/04/2024

'Iran will not respond': Middle East experts, dissidents comment on Damascus strike

An alleged Israeli airstrike on the Iranian consulate building in Damascus Monday night resulted in the killing of a number of Iranian Revolutionary Guard and Quds Force generals.

By HUDHAIFA EBRAHIM/THE MEDIA LINE
03/04/2024

Arabs move from Europe to Gulf countries in pursuit of better quality of life

Many Arabs with European citizenship who left for the Gulf cited high taxes in Europe and struggles to maintain their religious traditions.

By HUDHAIFA EBRAHIM/THE MEDIA LINE
02/04/2024

How to end the Israel-Hamas war now

Qatar has long protected and funded Hamas while playing an active part in hostage negotiations - with this in mind, its time to think about alternative solutions for ending the war.

By MARK LAVIE/THE MEDIA LINE
02/04/2024

Pakistan-Afghanistan trade talks address '50% decrease in transit trade'

The trade ties between the two neighboring countries have significantly worsened recently due to frequent border skirmishes.

By ARSHAD MEHMOOD/THE MEDIA LINE
01/04/2024

Despite progress, 'Zero Waste Day' sheds light on Middle East's waste-producing habits

Despite progress, the Middle East still faces significant challenges in waste management, including inadequate infrastructure, limited recycling facilities, and outdated cultural attitudes.

By VERONICA NEIFAKH/THE MEDIA LINE
31/03/2024
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