Author: Zainab Mehdi
Reflecting on a Year of Genocide in Gaza: The Ongoing Assault on Palestinian Women As we mark one year since the start of Israel’s genocide in Gaza, the brutal reality faced by Palestinian women continues to be a stark reminder of the atrocity unfolding. The relentless bombings of schools and hospitals, the dehumanization through AI control at checkpoints, and the systematic targeting of women and children by Israeli forces paint a grim picture of the ongoing violence. Reports of IDF soldiers mocking pregnant women, assaulting captives, and targeting IVF centers shed light on the inhumane tactics used to undermine Palestinian…
Welcome to the Fascinating World of Arbaeen Arbaeen, which means “forty” in Arabic, is a monumental annual pilgrimage observed worldwide. This year, the pilgrimage will take place from August 25 to August 26, 2024. Arbaeen marks the end of a 40-day mourning period starting with Ashura, commemorating the martyrdom of Hussain ibn Ali on the 20th day of Safar, the second month of the Islamic lunar calendar. Hussain, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad and the third Imam in Shia Islam, was martyred in 680 AD at the Battle of Karbala in Iraq, defying Yazid ibn Muawiya to uphold justice…
A parliamentary general election has been called for July 4, and new tracker data from YouGov reveals the top issues facing the UK ahead of the election. The key concerns include Health, Immigration & Asylum, Housing, Crime, the Economy, and others. The data suggests a shift in voter sentiment, with many former Conservative supporters questioning the party’s ability to tackle pressing issues effectively. Labour emerges as a preferred choice, especially on topics like housing and healthcare. Exploring Arab Perspectives In anticipation of the election, The New Arab interviewed members of the Arab diaspora in the UK, notably focusing on concerns…