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Israeli soldiers strap Mujahed Abbadeh on to a military jeep in Jenin. The Israeli authorities say they are investigating. Reuters
Israel must face up to its soldiers' actions

Some observers have suggested the problem is not solely one of ill-discipline among individual troops in the occupied territories but more systemic in nature

EditorialJune 24, 2024
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Water-spraying fans on the streets of Baghdad on June 11. Many Iraqis attribute electricity shortages to corruption, as well as years of conflict. AFP
A sweltering Middle East can't afford more power cuts

Too many people are without the electricity needed to cool their homes in summer. Better answers are needed

EditorialJune 21, 2024
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Lior Shelef stands in front of the house he built in Kibbutz Snir, near the Israel Lebanon border. Willy Lowry / The National
There will be no winners from an Israel-Hezbollah war

More displacement and destruction could set off an uncontrollable chain reaction

EditorialJune 20, 2024
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Many potential EV drivers are concerned about having enough charging stations. UAEV, pictured above, is among the Emirates' initiatives to accelerate the transition to electric cars by creating a robust charging infrastructure. Photo: UAEV
It's time to speed up the electric vehicle revolution

Most drivers simply want an affordable car that is better for the planet. Governments can help them feel that going electric is the right choice

EditorialJune 19, 2024
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A protester holds an Israeli flag during a rally to call for a hostage deal in Tel Aviv on Saturday. After nine months of war in Gaza, Israelis remain divided about the government's strategy. AFP
Israel's clouded thinking should worry those who want peace

Disarray among the country's political and military leaders further complicates efforts to end the conflict and occupation

EditorialJune 18, 2024
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Umm Al Quwain Department of Tourism and Archaeology
An ancient city dug up in the UAE links the country to its rich past

Archaeologists in Umm Al Quwain have come upon what is believed to be the lost city of Tu'am

EditorialJune 17, 2024
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Nearly two million Muslims from different countries will retrace the steps of fellow believers down through the centuries. AFP
Hajj's celebration of faith lights up some dark times

During the next days of spiritual renewal, in the forefront of many pilgrims’ thoughts and prayers will be the suffering of the Palestinian people

EditorialJune 14, 2024
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In addition to a growing Emirati population, more people from abroad have chosen Abu Dhabi as a place to live and work. Victor Besa / The National
Abu Dhabi's census gives us a glimpse of the future

Vital data reveals how an expanding population is powering economic growth, diversification and the emirate's knowledge-based economy

EditorialJune 13, 2024
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UN Security Council members approve a resolution endorsing a ceasefire plan for Gaza on Monday. The Council’s resolutions are legally binding, but that means little if its members are unwilling to give force to their demands through sanctions or other measures. AP
Without enforcement the UN's Gaza resolution means little

It has become routine for countries, including Israel, to ignore the Council’s resolutions without consequence

EditorialJune 12, 2024
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Consumers also have their part to play, by reporting breaches of the rules on cold calling to the authorities. Getty
How the UAE is hanging up on cold calling

Sales calls are not inherently bad, but new rules could leave intrusive and persistent telemarketing tactics on hold

OpinionJune 11, 2024
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Noa Argamani, a rescued hostage embraces her father, Yakov Argamani. Reuters
Why Israel must rethink its idea of victory

If the country's leaders choose its considerable firepower over talks to free its captive citizens and restore security, then the morale boost offered by the rescue of four hostages in Gaza will be fleeting

EditorialJune 10, 2024
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Young ultranationalist Israelis were among those who participated in the Flag March. Their actions are a symptom of the radicalisation that has taken root in Israeli society. AFP
Jerusalem march reveals Israeli youth lost to extremism

The sense of impunity on display was made possible by political figures who promote a supremacist agenda of unending conflict

EditorialJune 07, 2024
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An Iraqi farmer harvests wheat in Diwaniya province in April 2022. Iraq is one of several Middle Eastern countries at risk from land degradation and worsening sandstorms. AFP
Why the Middle East cannot ignore the climate conversation

Desertification and environmental damage are drivers of exactly the kind of problems that can fuel armed conflict

EditorialJune 05, 2024
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An Israeli air strike hits Al Bureije refugee camp in southern Gaza on Monday. Attempts to gain support for a ceasefire plan at the UN are welcome but come too late for the tens of thousands of Palestinians who have lost their lives. EPA
A Gaza truce is possible – don't let the extremes wreck it

Political pressure on Hamas and Israel's leadership to embrace this opportunity to end the violence must be unrelenting

EditorialJune 05, 2024
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From a string of airfields in the 1960s receiving a handful of daily flights, half a century later aviation in the UAE is an indispensable part of the country’s success. AP
Can the aviation industry stay on course?

This week's IATA meeting in Dubai has been a moment for the industry to take stock of a turbulent global picture

EditorialJune 04, 2024
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