After the announcement of a ceasefire and prisoner swap in Gaza, attention quickly turned to Hamas’s weapons and the question of who will govern the Strip after the war, issues the Resistance’s spokesman Hazem Qassem addressed in an interview with Al-Estiklal.

In an exclusive interview with Al-Estiklal, Ahmed Salem Bouhoubeyni, former head of Mauritania’s National Human Rights Commission, sheds light on the country’s most pressing challenges, from slavery and corruption to justice, education, and democracy.

In an exclusive interview with Al-Estiklal, Nael Barghouti, the longest-serving former Palestinian detainee, criticizes the weak Arab stance on Gaza, praises Palestinian resistance and unity, and calls for steadfast support amid the ongoing Israeli genocide and siege.

In an interview with Al-Estiklal, specialist in Chinese foreign policy Razan Shawamreh discussed China’s growing role in the Middle East, highlighting its foreign policy approach, and the gap between its rhetoric and actions in relations with "Israel" and Iran.

In an interview with Al-Estiklal, former UN spokesperson Abdelhamid Siyam described Iran’s nuclear program as a form of resistance and criticized U.S. involvement in the Israeli war as calculated. He especially blamed the ICC for failing to prosecute Israeli war leaders and stop the genocide in Gaza.

During his interview with Al-Estiklal, Mohamed Abu Zeid, Sudan Future Movement Foreign Secretary, discusses the shifting dynamics of Sudan's internal conflict, the role of neighboring countries, and the broader regional implications.

In an interview with Al-Estiklal, Amjad al-Najjar, spokesperson for the Palestinian Prisoners’ Club, revealed alarming details about the dire conditions facing Palestinian detainees in Israeli Occupation prisons.

In an interview with Al-Estiklal, former AK party MP Rasul Tosun discussed Turkiye’s regional ambitions, the controversy surrounding Ekrem Imamoglu, and Erdogan’s possible 3rd term; he also criticized the Islamic world’s inaction on Gaza facing Israeli terrorism.

To better assess the scale of Israeli destruction of Gaza, its impact on municipalities, and the emergency plans to salvage what remains, Al-Estiklal interviewed Deputy Head of the Union of Gaza Municipalities and Khan Younis Mayor Alaa el-Din al-Batta.

In an interview with Al-Estiklal, Turkish political analyst Yasin Aktay discussed the implications of Abdullah Ocalan’s call to lay down arms, the future of the Kurdish issue in Turkiye, and the impact of recent developments in Syria on regional stability.

In an exclusive interview with Al-Estiklal, Tahseen al-Astal, the head of the Palestinian Journalists Syndicate, highlighted the perilous circumstances faced by journalists in Gaza amidst the Israeli Occupation's deliberate targeting and assured that all Israeli leaders responsible for these crimes will face justice.

In an interview with Al-Estiklal, Medea Benjamin—co-founder of Code Pink and a leading anti-war voice—discusses U.S. support for "Israel" in its genocide on Gaza, the role of powerful Zionist lobbies in Washington, and the impact of American policies on repressive regime in the Middle East.

In an in-depth interview with Al-Estiklal, Ali Abu Yassin, the head of the Islamic Group’s political office in Lebanon, discussed key issues affecting Lebanon, including the new government’s concentration of power, the halt in gas exploration, and the refusal of normalization with “Israel.”

In an exclusive interview with Al-Estiklal, Deputy Head of Hamas in the West Bank, Abdul Karim Hanini discussed Gaza's latest developments, Hamas' strategies against Israeli aggression, and the unwavering resilience of Gaza's fighters.

In this exclusive interview with Al-Estiklal, Senior Hamas official Nahed al-Fakhouri, delves into the intricate details of the ongoing prisoner exchange negotiations, shedding light on the Resistance’s strategy and the criteria for selecting detainees.