Middle East
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A Father in Gaza Pleads for Materials to Rebuild
Israel has damaged or destroyed most of the structures in Gaza, and yet it blocks the materials needed to rebuild.
Aug 7, 2026
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Despite Destruction, a Farmer in Gaza Persists
Israeli bombardment has destroyed most agricultural land in Gaza, but Mohammad Al-Jadba has remained steadfast in his commitment to his land and livelihood.
Aug 6, 2026
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Youth-Led Homs Film Society Looks to Rebuild a Divided Syria
In a post-civil war Syria, rebuilding trust across sectarian divides has been fraught. These young people aim to find common ground in their city.
Aug 3, 2026
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The Urgent Water Crisis in Gaza
Destroyed water and sanitation infrastructure is forcing people in Gaza to rely on unsafe water to drink and clean.
Jul 30, 2026
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A Dangerous Contender for U.S. Senate in Michigan Primary
Haley Stevens, now a member of the House of Representatives, exudes hostility toward the International Criminal Court.
Jul 29, 2026
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Enduring a Pregnancy in Gaza
The decimation of Gaza’s health care system and other effects of war have left many pregnant people in the enclave suffering and in pain.
Jul 27, 2026
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Living Between Hope and Grief Amid Gaza’s Missing Persons Crisis
What happens to the living when the dead are never found?
Jul 24, 2026
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The Ceasefire That Redrew Gaza
Israel’s Orange and Yellow Lines have become a new geography of control.
Jul 14, 2026
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Lebanon: Negotiations in the North, Resistance in the South
A fragile ceasefire is continuously violated by the Israeli Defense Forces.
Jul 10, 2026
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Watching the World Cup in Gaza
One café owner is committed to providing a space for people to gather and watch the soccer tournament.
Jul 6, 2026
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Palestinians in Gaza Are Waiting for Godot
The people of Gaza are waiting for reconstruction, with little hope that it will actually come.
Jun 25, 2026
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Mohammad Sabaaneh’s Desperate and Defiant Vision
The cartoonist’s new book ‘Welcome To Hell’ is a gripping exploration of life in Israeli detention facilities.
Jun 23, 2026
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When a Bullet Enters an Ordinary Moment
Despite the ceasefire in Gaza, attacks from the Israeli military persist, leaving Palestinians in constant fear.
Jun 23, 2026
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Trump’s Deal with Iran Is Good Enough
Do Congressional Democrats care more about discrediting Trump than they do about ending the war?
Jun 23, 2026
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Leftover Explosives in Gaza are Still a Daily Threat
The estimated 71,000 of unexploded ordnance left behind in Gaza endanger the lives of children and other civilians.
Jun 17, 2026
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‘No One Should Be Left Behind’
After an Israeli drone strike killed journalist Amal Khalil, her community mourns and celebrates a voice of south Lebanon.
Jun 10, 2026
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Is Gaza Heading Toward a New Kind of Famine?
The World Central Kitchen suspended most of its meal distribution in Gaza, cutting off an essential lifeline.
Jun 9, 2026
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Gaza’s Athletes Under Fire
Israel’s war on Gaza has devastated organized sports in the enclave.
Jun 4, 2026
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A Living Archive Of Lebanon
As Israel continues to bomb and occupy southern Lebanon, researchers and archivists are documenting the country’s history—and paving the way for reconstruction.
Jun 3, 2026
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On the Coast of Gaza, A Zoo Reopens Its Doors
Israel’s years-long bombing campaign imperiled a family-run zoo in Rafah—but its owner isn’t giving up.
May 26, 2026
