Raja Abdulrahim
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War and Displacement Spread Syrians’ Love of Mate
The strong, grassy South American tea was popular in Syria even before the war began there 12 years ago. As millions of people were internally...
The Threads of Identity in Palestinian Embroidery
Traditional Palestinian embroidery is on UNESCO’s list of cultural heritage. Now there is a push to revive interest in the craft among younger generations.
Rare Protests in Syria Summon Echoes of Arab Spring
After 12 years of conflict, anger over growing economic hardships has boiled over. Protesters are demanding the ouster of the authoritarian President Bashar al-Assad and...
Lebanese Depositors Have Resorted to Force to Withdraw Their Savings
Amid severe limits on withdrawals and a yearslong financial crisis, Lebanese depositors are resorting to force to demand their own money, earning the moniker “the...
With a Hand From the U.S. Military, Aid Finally Reaches a Syrian Camp
“I saw people eating plants that are usually only used to feed animals,” said one resident of a camp for displaced Syrians that sits in...
What Is Islamic Jihad and Why Is Israel Targeting It?
A brief guide to the armed group that saw three leaders killed in Israeli airstrikes early Tuesday.
Palestinian Detainee Dies in Israeli Prison After Hunger Strike
Khader Adnan had led a hunger-strike movement among Palestinians to protest their detentions by Israel. Palestinian leaders and armed groups called his death an “assassination.”
As Gaza Celebrates Eid, a Gift for Women — and a Duty for Men
Palestinian Muslims give the eidiya — a gift of money — to female relatives and children on the Eid that marks the end of Ramadan. It...
After Settler Attacks, a Palestinian Town Fears for Its Survival
A surge in attacks by Jewish settlers in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, amid inflammatory statements by Israeli leaders, has Palestinians on edge.
During Ramadan, Palestinians Picnic in Aqsa Compound to Break Fast
A coveted Middle Eastern rice dish has become a social media star at Al Aqsa Mosque, even as tensions escalate at a site also revered...
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