Did state bans and sanctions silence Palestine Action—or only fuel their fire? Huda Ammori insists the campaign targeting the Israeli arms industry isn't backing down

Tehran may have lost the spy game, but has it truly lost the war? Behind the shadow of intelligence failures lies an ironclad apparatus that refuses to let the state crack.

Inside Gaza’s electoral battleground: CEC Gaza chief Jamil al-Khalidi sits down with Al-Estiklal to reveal the high-stakes roadmap for the upcoming vote.

Jasser al-Barghouti argues that Palestinians face continued Israeli pressure and Palestinian Authority restrictions, with disarmament, statehood, and political unity still unresolved.

Syria’s agricultural recovery requires better water management, affordable financing, modern irrigation, and stronger cooperation among farmers.

Rebuilding Syrian football starts with professional management, independent institutions, modern infrastructure, school sports, and investment.

The joint defense agreement between Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, and Pakistan came amidst regional security vulnerabilities and declining confidence in the adequacy of American guarantees.

Almoutasim al-Kilani says Syria's future depends on a nationally led transitional justice process that ensures accountability, reforms institutions, and upholds the rule of law.

Debates have recently been reignited regarding the future of the Palestinian political regime and the possibility of restoring democratic life after the absence of the Legislative Council for nearly two decades.

In an interview with Al-Estiklal, cybersecurity expert Ali Alrahbe said Syria faces growing cyber threats requiring a comprehensive national strategy, while discussing digital vulnerabilities, hybrid information warfare, and the need to strengthen cyber defenses.

Amid the ongoing Israeli blockade of the Gaza Strip, international and grassroots efforts are escalating to break it and keep the Palestinian cause at the forefront of the global agenda.

Palestinian tribes and clans in Gaza are actively countering foreign-backed militias by withdrawing social protection, using community influence to reintegrate young fighters, and coordinating with local security to restore civil peace.

Qatar, along with the other Gulf states, found itself targeted, despite not being a party to any military operations against Iran.

Former MI6 Chief Alex Younger offers a striking assessment, arguing that Iran has so far managed to impose both operational and strategic dynamics that have given it the “upper hand,” despite the significant gap in capabilities.

Gaza municipality spokesperson Hosni Mahna painted a stark picture of the besieged territory’s multiple crises, spanning from severe water shortages and contamination to piled-up waste and the rubble of homes.