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Palestinian protesters burn a photo of Bahrain's ruler Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, Rafah, southern Gaza Strip, June 25, 2019. (Abed Rahim Khatib/Flash90)

Amid normalization with Israel, what remains of Gulf-Palestine relations?

Gulf states have a complex history of engagement with the Palestinian cause. Now, regional shifts are forcing them to reassess their role.

By Katie Wachsberger February 1, 2022

Palestinians protest against the agreement to establish diplomatic ties between Israel and the United Arab Emirates, in the West Bank city of Ramallah, September 15, 2020. (Flash90)

Normalization cannot silence Arab resistance forever

Israel will one day have to face Arab opposition to its alliances with dictators who care little for the people under their rule.

By Samah Salaime October 13, 2020

Palestinians in Ramallah protesting the U.S.-led economic workshop, to be held in Bahrain as part of the Trump administration's "Deal of the Century" plan for ending the conflict, June 15, 2019. (Ahmad Al-Bazz/Activestills.org)

Palestinians take to the streets to protest Bahrain workshop, Trump peace plan

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas declares major protests across the occupied Palestinian territories next week to coincide with the Bahrain workshop. By Ahmad Al-Bazz Dozens of Palestinian activists and political representatives marched against the U.S. “Deal of the Century” and the upcoming Bahrain workshop in Ramallah city center on Saturday. Protesters held Palestinian flags and signs…

By Activestills June 17, 2019

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On Facebook, IDF illustrates Palestinian violence – with photo from Bahrain

An infographic purportedly depicting Palestinian attacks in the West Bank makes its case with a photo shot during a Bahrain protest. This would not be the first time the army posted misleading photographs to Facebook to serve its PR machine. By Mati Milstein On October 17, the Israeli military posted the above infographic on its…

By +972 Magazine October 26, 2012

Bahraini journalist Nazeeha Saeed (Photo: NZ/facebook)

Honoring my friend: A tortured Bahraini journalist taking on the courts

A female Bahraini officer has been acquitted by a court in Manama on charges of torturing a local journalist working for a French TV and radio station. As the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) notes, reporter Nazeeha Saeed claimed: …during her 13-hour detention, al-Moussa and the other officers blindfolded her, beat her repeatedly with a…

By Roee Ruttenberg October 25, 2012

+972 Person of the Year: Woman activist of the Arab world

From Bahrain to Tunisia, at demonstrations, in interviews and in their own writing, they repeat, “We will not be quiet.” In their refusal to view the rights of women as a cause separate from civil rights, human rights and pro-democracy activism, female Arab protestors have taken feminism to a new level. By Lisa Goldman During…

By +972 Magazine December 29, 2011

News of the World farewell cover

Notes from Bahrain: Silence is the only option

Late last month, the monarchy here in this small but significant Gulf kingdom, led by Hamad bin Khalifa, showed for the first time its willingness to budge, albeit slightly. It launched reconciliation talks with members of the opposition – both Sunni, like the royal family, and Shia, representing the majority of the non-royal population. To…

By Roee Ruttenberg July 10, 2011

Last man standing? Syrian president Bashar Al-Assad (Picture: Agencia Brasil)

Arab republican dictators: A dying breed

Six months ago, there were five Arab republican dictators. Now, all but Syria’s president are out or on their way, and even Assad is facing his biggest challenge since succeeding his father a decade ago The “Arab Spring” of the last six months has already swept away the dictators of Tunisia and Egypt. Libya’s ruler…

By Roi Maor April 24, 2011