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About Fanack Disclaimer Contribute Contact Donate Politics U.S.-Saudi Defense Pact: Conditions and Mutual Concerns 21 hours ago Politics Al-Sadr’s Return to Iraqi Politics: Implications and Ramifications 1 week ago Culture Temple of Eshmun Lebanon: The Forgotten History 2 weeks ago Politics Palestinians’ Geographical Divide Distracts from Reality of Ethnic … 2 weeks ago Politics Iran-Israel: The New Deterrence Equation 2 weeks ago Economy - April 23, 2024 Gold Surge: Effect on Arab Economies The price of gold prices has surged dramatically since the beginning of … Politics - April 22, 2024 Türkiye’s Municipal Elections: Why was Erdogan Defeated? The Justice and Development Party (AK Party), under the leadership of … Culture - April 11, 2024 Eid al-Fitr: Middle Eastern Calendars and Tradition Eid al-Fitr, beginning with the sighting of the crescent moon, embodies the … All Latest Articles Crises in Gaza The recent upsurge in hostilities between Hamas and Israel has precipitated yet another cycle of devastation and human distress for the inhabitants of Gaza. Fanack was established with the purpose of delivering comprehensive analysis to aid in resolving the persistent conflict. In this section, we present a selection of some of our recent and past articles pertaining to this issue. Palestinian-Israeli Conflict Fanack’s Palestinian-Israeli Conflict file thoroughly documents the conflict, delving deeply into this enduring struggle to offer a comprehensive overview of its origins and its lasting repercussions on the Middle East and North Africa. Climate - January 31, 2011 Gaza City Gaza City is the largest population centre in Palestine, with two million inhabitants. This is a direct result of the massive influx of refugees in … February 13, 2023 Palestine Country Page Fanack’s Palestine country file provides a comprehensive overview about Palestine, its history, politics, culture, economy and much more. Opinion - May 13, 2022 Nakba’s Role in Forming the Palestinian National Identity The Nakba is the most influential incident in shaping the Palestinian identity. Opinion - August 3, 2023 The Palestinian Struggle: Oppression Breeds Resistance Palestinians live in conditions forced upon them by Israel with an iron fist. Since the start of 2023, 174 Palestinians have been killed by the … Opinion - June 22, 2023 Political Significance of June War : 1967 – Today The June War marked a pivotal moment in the ongoing Arab-Israeli conflict, delineating two distinct political eras. Palestinian-Israeli Conflict - May 5, 2023 Confronting problematic tenets of religious law: Judaism could follow Islam The religious Zionist approach to a one-state solution brings into sharp relief problematic tenets of Jewish religious law, the Halakha. Opinion - April 17, 2023 Israel’s Faltering Reputation and Vanishing Identity Netanyahu’s tenure is believed to have triggered the exposure of Israel’s true face as a fanatical country that gives precedence to religion over … Opinion - February 3, 2023 Conflict Between Israel & Palestinians: Blame the International Community! Similar to the Ukrainian crisis, the conflict between Israel and Palestinians is an international responsibility. For an acceptable and a condemned … Culture - April 5, 2024 Palestinian Literature: From Memoirs of a Hen to Contemporary Voices The resilience and dynamism of Palestinian literature are deep-rooted in its connection to the Palestinian cause, and its ongoing relevance in the … Human Rights - April 1, 2024 Ramadan in Gaza, Where Wounds Run Deep For over five months, Israel has waged a disastrous war on the besieged strip, killing over 30,000 people, many of whom remain buried beneath the … Palestinian-Israeli Conflict - October 4, 2022 Gaza’s Camps: Dangerous Overpopulation During Israeli Wars Palestinian refugee camps in the Gaza Strip bear the brunt of Israeli wars more than any other area for several reasons. The list of reasons includes … Politics - July 28, 2022 Kahane Movement: Origins and Influence on Israeli Politics The issue with Kahanism lies in its impact on the Israeli political arena, especially since the political trend in Israel is moving toward the right. Palestinian-Israeli Conflict - February 20, 2022 Human Rights & International Law A dossier on the conflict, that meticulously covers treaties, human rights violations, policies that contravene international law, and more Opinion - November 12, 2021 The Israeli Exception is a Colonial and Racist State An increasing tendency in Western public opinion indicates a decline in supporting Israel. Opinion - January 26, 2021 The Palestinian – Israeli Negotiations: A difficult experience Throughout history, holding fruitful negotiations needs certain circumstances or conditions. In this blog, Majed Kayali sheds the light on … Culture - March 18, 2024 Hassiba Hachem: South Lebanon’s Voice of Lamentations Hassiba Hachem defied societal norms to become one of the last public female Islamic chanters of her time. Her legacy lives on through her recorded … Politics - March 8, 2024 2024 US Elections’ Impact on Middle East Affairs | Analysis In the United States’ approach to Middle East affairs in terms of foreign policy, certain elements remain consistent and resistant to rapid changes … All Related Articles Editors’ Picks Editors picks EN From the October War of 1973 to the Oslo Accords (1973 – 1990) The incursion by Hamas militants into Israel is often compared to the 1973 October War, or Yom Kippur War, when Egypt and Syria undertook a surprise attack on Israel. Editors picks EN The Israeli Occupation of Palestine – Human Rights Violations The Israeli occupation of Palestine, including the blockade of Gaza, has forced Palestinians into armed resistance. Get an insight into all human rights violations here. Editors picks EN Kahane Movement: Origins and Influence on Israeli Politics While Palestinian militants are portrayed as terrorists” in the mainstream media, Jewish terrorists, influenced by the Kahane movement, are often not. This Jewish extremist movement increasingly influenced Israeli politics. Politics Thirteen Years of the Syrian Crisis: A Complete Stalemate Iranian Elections Test the Regime’s Legitimacy In March 2024, Iranians headed to the ballot boxes to elect 290 members of the Shura … NATO’s Expansion and the Middle East’s Political Balance of Power In March 2024, Sweden officially became the 32nd member of the North Atlantic Treaty … Syrians in Turkey: One Year Post-Earthquake and Lingering Racial Tensions Iranian Eye on Jordan: Tower 22 Outside the Rules of Engagement The attack on Tower 22 in Jordan marked a deviation from implicit arrangements and took … Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Jaber Al Sabah (2020-2023): An Era of Pardons Amid Crisis Emir Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Jaber Al Sabah, known as "the Emir of Pardons", focused on … Culture Sayyid al-Qimni: Audacious … Sayyid al-Qimni was an Egyptian intellectual known for his controversial stance within Egypt and the Arab world. While some considered him a prominent figure in the rationalist Enlightenment movement, others accused him of heresy and atheism, leading … Salah al-Din Muhammad: Artist, Critic and Archiver Bayt al-Suhaymi: an Ottoman Cultural Icon in Cairo The Historical Presence of Bosniaks in the Arab...