A report by the Israel National Council for the Child shows the devastating effects of the war on children and teens in Israel. Since the war started, 56 children and teens have died, 389 have lost a parent, and 23,212 have been physically or mentally harmed. The violence has also led to more family-related issues, [...]
In Lebanon, young people like Hadi Awada and Wissam Hourani are driving efforts to restore sustainable farming practices after extensive destruction from recent conflicts. Young farmer Hadi is determined to restore his family's land to its former state using eco-friendly practices such as organic pesticides and composting, despite challenges from chemical warfare. Alongside him, Wissam [...]
West Bank: Palestinian sources reported that Israeli settlers set fire to a wedding hall and vandalized walls with graffiti in the central West Bank village of Bidya overnight. Video footage captured the flames engulfing the building, while images displayed graffiti on the town's walls, with messages such as “Revenge,” “Death to Arabs,” and “Fight the [...]
Syria's prolonged civil war has triggered a profound humanitarian crisis. Approximately 90% of Syrians live below the poverty line, with 66% experiencing extreme poverty—a stark increase from pre-conflict levels of 33% and 11%, respectively. The war has caused the death of close to 618,000 people and 113,000 gone missing. More than half the population is [...]
Türkish photojournalist Yasin Akgul was arrested at home by police on 23 March’2025 as part of mass anti-government demonstrations that followed opposition mayor Ekrem Imamoglu's detention. Akgul, a veteran photographer, was photographing the unrest. He has been accused of attending unauthorized rallies and is sure that the target is journalists covering the demonstrations. Several freelance [...]
Syria's new transitional government, formed nearly four months after the ousting of President Bashar al-Assad, aims to restore stability after a decade of conflict. The 23-member cabinet includes a mix of religious and ethnic backgrounds but notably lacks a prime minister, with a secretary-general leading the government instead. Several new ministers, including Hind Kabawat, a [...]
The protests in Türkiye, sparked by the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu in March 2025, have turned into a major movement demanding democracy and justice. İmamoğlu was arrested on charges of corruption, which most people think were politically driven because he was perceived as President Erdoğan's possible rival. Despite a severe crackdown by the [...]
The United Nations children's agency has reported that at least 322 children have been killed since Israel began its renewed offensive in Gaza two weeks ago. Additionally, UNICEF has noted that at least 609 other children sustained injuries during this time. UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell stated, "The ceasefire in Gaza offered a critical lifeline [...]
A teenager from the West Bank who was held in an Israeli prison for six months without being charged died after collapsing in unclear circumstances, becoming the first Palestinian under 18 to die in Israeli detention. Walid Ahmad, 17, was a healthy high schooler before his arrest in September for allegedly throwing stones at soldiers, [...]
As of April 2025, Israel's economy is showing signs of recovery, with the OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development) forecasting a growth of 3.4% in 2025 and 5.5% in 2026, depending on geopolitical stability. However, Israel's financial situation is under scrutiny due to high military spending amidst ongoing conflicts. The Governor of the Bank [...]
