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Former Tunisian PM Larayedh jailed for 34-years over Syria jihadist case

Larayedh, who served as prime minister from 2013 to 2014, is a senior figure in Ennahda, an Islamist party that has been a main opponent of President Kais Saied.

|ByREUTERS
Ali Larayedh, senior official of Tunisia's Islamist opposition party Ennahda and former prime minister, gestures while surrounded by his supporters, upon his arrival for questioning by anti-terrorism police, in Tunis,Tunisia September 19, 2022.
ROPES participants take part in an educational session in Morocco.

ROPES in Morocco: Israelis and Palestinians found hope beyond conflict - opinion

Our eye-opening experiences during the program in Morocco illustrated what can be achieved, thus amplifying our hope for a future in which MENA can become a region of peace and coexistence.

|ByEINAT LEVI
Hibaaq Osman (L) meets with Karama staff members. (Courtesy)

More women secure senior positions in UAE, Egypt, as MENA region struggles with gender gap

According to the 2023 edition of the Global Gender Gap Report, the MENA region remains the furthest away from gender parity compared to other regions.

|ByTHE MEDIA LINE
PA HEAD Mahmoud Abbas meets with French Foreign Minister Stephane Sejourne in Ramallah, this week. Last month, Abbas marked the 19th anniversary of his four-year term in office, the writer notes.

Revitalization of the PA is not enough to fix the damage - opinion

The PA does not require revitalization, it requires a deep revision of Palestinian priorities. 

|ByYAARA SEGAL

Encouraging open discourse at Harvard on the Israel-Hamas war - opinion

While it is essential to press universities to condemn any antisemitic activity and ensure a safe space for Jewish and Israeli students, it doesn’t mean we are incapable of addressing opposing views.

FEBRUARY 10, 2024
ByBARAK SELLA
A JFK FORUM panel event in October, right after the Hamas massacres and the outbreak of the Gaza war: ‘Witnessing how Harvard conducted itself in the weeks following the events of October 7, I felt ashamed to be a part of this institution,’ says the writer.

Reflecting on Israel-Egypt relations - opinion

This strategic dialogue with Egypt must be institutionalized, with very senior representation on behalf of the Israeli government, accompanied with experts on Arab culture and language.

FEBRUARY 10, 2024
EGYPT’S PRESIDENT Abdel Fattah al-Sisi meets with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Cairo, last month.

Arab youth look to a future abroad: A growing trend of emigration from MENA

Nearly half of Arab youth in the Levant and North Africa want to leave their home countries in search of better opportunities and stability, according to a recent survey.

AUGUST 23, 2023
ByDAOUD KUTTAB/THE MEDIA LINE
Transit camp for migrants near the Tunisian border with Libya