

What next for Lebanon if ceasefire with Israel expires on 17 May?
As a fragile US-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon approaches its 17 May deadline, uncertainty is mounting over what comes next. Agreed in mid-April and extended to allow negotiations, the truce has been repeatedly violated, with continued Israeli strikes and Hezbollah attacks raising fe…

US-Iran ceasefire: The real deal or a Trump smokescreen? With guest appearance from Jeffrey Sachs
Journalists from Middle East focused newsroom The New Arab unpack the questions surrounding the US-Iran ceasefire. Is Lebanon still included after Israel's deadly assault on 'Black Wednesday'? What will the sides discuss in Islamabad on Friday? Did Donald Trump get his ego trip and secure a win aga…

The Brief In: One year of a free Syria
On this special episode, The New Arab Head of News Paul McLoughlin welcomes Syrian filmmaker-journalist Waad Al-Kateab, co-creator of the acclaimed documentary For Sama (98% on Rotten Tomatoes, Oscar and BAFTA nominated), and Syrian political scientist Azzam Al Kassir. They reflect on their pers…

What now for Palestine solidarity after the Gaza ceasefire?
The war in Gaza is not over. Israel has violated the ceasefire killing scores already. What implications is this new phase of the war has on solidarity with the Palestinians Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.