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Amid the devastation of Gaza — battered by war, siege, and humanitarian collapse — a shadowy figure has emerged: Yasser Abu Shabab. Once a local gang leader, Abu Shabab now plays a central role in a controversial Israeli strategy aimed at eroding Hamas’s grip on the besieged territory. Yet his involvement also reveals a web of conflicting interests between Israeli intelligence, Palestinian Authority (PA) circles, and local criminal networks — all at the expense of Gaza’s civilians. A Pawn in a Dangerous Game According to a well-informed Palestinian source familiar with Gaza’s internal dynamics, “Yasser Abu Shabab operates covertly on behalf of Mahmoud al-Habbash,” the former Hamas member who later served as Minister of Religious Affairs and is now the religious affairs adviser to PA President Mahmoud Abbas. But this relationship is fraught with controversy. The same source adds, “Mahmoud al-Habbash has been discredited in Palestinian circles because of his known ties to Israeli intelli...

“Hamas has destroyed Gaza and turned the world against Israel. Supporting Israel is standing with the truth.” These claims, echoed in certain political and media circles, are based on an inverted reading of reality. They conceal a brutal truth: the destruction of Gaza is the direct result of Israeli military operations—unprecedented in scale—and denounced by many international voices as genocidal. Gaza Under Fire: Numbers and Reality Since October 7, 2023, following the Hamas attack on Israeli territory, the State of Israel has launched a military campaign of unprecedented intensity against the Gaza Strip. The numbers speak for themselves: Over 35,000 dead, more than 70% of whom are women and children (source: Gaza Ministry of Health, figures corroborated by the UN). More than 60% of homes destroyed. Water, electricity, healthcare, and education networks completely dismantled. Famine, disease outbreaks, and mass displacement toward so-called “safe zones”—which were then themselves bomb...

What was meant to be a diplomatic effort to mend strained relations between the United States and South Africa quickly descended into a spectacle of political confrontation. During a joint press conference at the White House, former U.S. President Donald Trump blindsided South African President Cyril Ramaphosa with provocative allegations of a so-called “genocide” targeting white farmers in South Africa—claims long discredited by independent observers and judicial authorities. Trump’s theatrical use of misleading video footage and inflammatory language turned a diplomatic meeting into a media ambush. While the moment drew international attention for its shock value, it also invites deeper reflection: What were Trump’s real motivations? Was he expressing genuine concern for Afrikaners, perhaps influenced by his admiration for Elon Musk, a white South African by origin? Or was this a calculated move to publicly shame a country that dared to challenge Israel at the International Court of ...

Since President Donald Trump’s official visit to Riyadh in 2017, U.S. foreign policy toward the Middle East has undergone a profound transformation. This shift marked a clear departure from the Obama administration’s approach, which emphasized dialogue with “moderate” Islamist actors in the wake of the Arab Spring. Instead, the Trump doctrine favored a partnership with traditional Gulf monarchies, prioritizing economic growth and authoritarian stability over political reform and ideological pluralism. This article seeks to examine the implications of this paradigmatic shift, exploring the emergence of what may be termed “investment Islam” as a replacement for “political Islam”. It analyzes the resulting transformations in regional power dynamics, evaluates the reliability of emerging narratives, and offers a critical perspective on the new U.S.-led framework for Middle Eastern order. 1. From Obama’s “Moderate Islam” to Trump’s “Profit-Driven Islam” The Obama administration’s Middle Eas...

Since Donald Trump’s return to the White House, the Moroccan regime has been experiencing a state of confusion and uncertainty. Rabat had hoped that Washington would continue supporting its claim of sovereignty over Western Sahara, but it now finds itself under intense pressure. At the heart of this diplomatic dilemma is a controversial U.S. plan to relocate Palestinians from Gaza to Moroccan territory, a proposal reported by both Israeli and Western sources. From Celebration to Uncertainty: A Shift in Morocco’s Expectations In 2020, Trump’s decision to recognize Morocco’s sovereignty over Western Sahara was seen as a major diplomatic victory for the royal palace. In exchange, Rabat agreed to normalize its relations with Israel as part of the Abraham Accords. However, with Trump’s return to power, Morocco’s expectations have clashed with a new reality: the former U.S. president appears less concerned about Western Sahara and more focused on implementing his controversial plan for Gaza....