Edward Finkelstein

Two years after the October 7 attacks that left over 1,200 dead, senior Hamas official Faouzi Barhoum called the assault a "historic response" to Israeli occupation. 

In the latest episode of political theatre dressed up as humanitarian heroism, a fleet of activists — armed with good intentions and zero cargo — set sail for Gaza in what might be the most poorly disguised PR stunt of the year.

Fishing remains Morocco’s main supplier of seafood, as in most African coastal nations. Yet aquaculture—widely seen as a more sustainable alternative—has struggled to gain a foothold, despite more than a decade of institutional scaffolding intended to guide its growth.

Fahad Saeed Al Raqbani, the UAE’s Ambassador to France, presented his credentials on Friday as Non-Resident Ambassador to Monaco to Prince Albert II.

Most of the vessels from the so-called “Gaza flotilla” have been intercepted by the Israeli Navy, with passengers set to be expelled in the coming days. Despite the fact that all detainees are reportedly in good health and have suffered no violence, Ankara has reacted with outrage.

The so-called “Global Sumud Flotilla,” now sailing toward Gaza, is making headlines for its confrontation with Israeli naval forces. Marketed as a humanitarian mission, the operation increasingly appears to be less about aid delivery and more about political theater designed to embarrass Israel.

Egypt has officially inaugurated the Hengsheng textile factory in the West Qantara Industrial Zone, northeast of Cairo, marking a major step in the country’s strategy to expand its industrial base and strengthen textile exports.

Monaco, the glittering microstate better known for its casinos, yachts, and secretive banking practices, has stepped onto the global stage with an announcement as bizarre as it is irresponsible: on Monday, it formally recognized a Palestinian state.

The recent decision by several countries to recognize the State of Palestine has sparked controversy, largely because none of the conditions for credibility—set out just months ago by French President Emmanuel Macron—have been fulfilled.

Syria will hold its first parliamentary elections under the new administration on October 5, the state news agency SANA announced on Sunday.

Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani has left for New York to participate in an upcoming meeting of the United Nations General Assembly, Qatar's Amiri Diwan said on Sunday.

The UAE Ministry of Interior has extradited a wanted individual to French authorities following his arrest by the Dubai Police General Headquarters, acting on an Interpol Red Notice.