This week on The New Arab Weekly podcast, we discuss the recent settler terrorist attacks that have targeted Palestinians harvesting the annual olive crop, journalists, and EU diplomats, the rumours of a potential bridging deal between the US and Iran, and the comments made by Egypt's President Sisi that his country should aid Saudi Arabia in Yemen, and that he won't be standing again in 2030. 

Picks of the Week

⁠Waiting for an Israel that doesn’t exist⁠

⁠'I won't accept it': Syria's camp closures leave displaced families facing uncertain returns⁠

⁠The end of UNIFIL: What next for south Lebanon?⁠

Featured on this episode are Amr Salahi and Issy Maple.

Hosted and produced by Hugo Goodridge.

Filmed and edited by Sohaib el-Nahla.

If you have any questions for the panel, or any stories that you'd like us to cover, you can email the team podcast@newarab.com.

This week on The New Arab Weekly podcast, we discuss the Houthis advances in Yemen and their attacks on Saudi Arabia, the decision by PA President Mahmoud Abbas to cancel the elections in Palestine, and the rising tension in the Horn of Africa between Ethiopia and its neighbours.

Picks of the Week

⁠As Trump mulls new strikes on Iran, what options does he have?⁠

⁠The US is withdrawing from Iraq. Who could fill the void?⁠

⁠Israel's 2026 election: What will it mean for the Middle East?⁠

Featured on this episode are Jon Cole and Louay Faour.

Hosted and produced by Hugo Goodridge.

Filmed and edited by Sohaib el-Nahla.If you have any questions for the panel, or any stories that you'd like us to cover, you can email the team podcast@newarab.com.