Middle East

The morning of October 7, 2023, changed everything for countless families in southern Israel. For the Horenstein family in the small moshav of Netiv HaAsara, just meters from the Gaza border, it was a day of sheer terror. Hamas militants stormed their community, killing neighbors and turning homes into battlegrounds. Simon Horenstein was outside when … Read more

I’ve followed Yemen’s heartbreaking conflict for years, ever since a trip to the region back in the early 2010s opened my eyes to the resilience of its people amid unimaginable hardship. Watching from afar as the war dragged on, I’ve often wondered if there would ever be a real breakthrough. Now, in early 2026, Saudi … Read more

It’s hard to believe we’re already into 2026, and the situation in Gaza still feels like it’s hanging by a thread. I remember following the news back when the ceasefire first kicked in last October – there was this brief wave of optimism, like maybe, just maybe, the worst was over. But here we are, … Read more

I’ve followed Middle East politics for years, ever since a trip to Turkey back in the early 2000s opened my eyes to how quickly things can spiral in that part of the world. One moment you’re sipping tea in a bustling market, the next you’re hearing whispers of unrest that could change everything. That’s what … Read more