Daoud Kuttab

Jordan

Freelance Journalist at Freelance

Palestinian journalist @AlMonitor @ArabNews, Princeton U. Journalism prof. @AmmanNet. @milhilard DG of Community Media Network Author Sesame Street, Palestine

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Pope Leo’s first visit should be to Gaza

3 days ago | arabnews.com | Daoud Kuttab

Pope Leo’s first visit should be to Gaza Short Urlhttps://arab.news/wx3nm In a world that too often feels consumed by conflict, division, and moral fatigue, the election of a new pope brings a flicker of renewed hope. The selection of Pope Leo XIV is more than a change in leadership. It is a spiritual and moral affirmation that the Catholic Church, under his guidance, will continue to walk the path of peace laid down by Pope Francis.
Daoud’s Substack

4 days ago | daoudkuttab.substack.com | Daoud Kuttab

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US Embassy in Amman Expected to Become Regional Grant Management Hub for MENA

1 week ago | ammannet.net | Daoud Kuttab

According to information obtained by AmmanNet, the U.S. State Department—now overseeing the portfolio formerly managed by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)—is moving forward with plans to establish five global hubs to manage foreign assistance grants. Jordanian diplomatic sources indicate that the U.S. Embassy in Amman is likely to be designated as the main hub for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.
As attacks on Christians rise in Israel, Netanyahu's snub of Francis is a dangerous step

1 week ago | religionnews.com | Daoud Kuttab

(RNS) — At a session of the Israeli Knesset’s Immigration, Absorption and Diaspora Affairs Committee on Monday (May 5), Aida Touma-Sliman, a Christian legislator from northern Israel, sounded the alarm about a disturbing pattern of harassment of Christians in the country. During Holy Week, many Christians from the West Bank were denied entry into Jerusalem, and on Holy Saturday, the eve of Easter, Israeli police prevented worshippers from reaching churches.
Jordan Faces Mounting Security Challenges Amid Regional Unrest

1 week ago | ammannet.net | Daoud Kuttab

As violence escalates across the Middle East, Jordan is increasingly under pressure from regional instability, cross-border threats, and domestic unrest. Speaking at the Rotary Club of Amman Cosmopolitan on April 30th, Security Expert Katrian Sammor warned that the kingdom is facing “a perfect storm” of radicalization, economic disenfranchisement, and geopolitical vulnerability. “Everything in Jordan is viewed through a security lens,” said Sammor.
Journalism is not a crime

1 week ago | arabnews.com | Daoud Kuttab

Journalism is not a crime Short Urlhttps://arab.news/bsu33 The world marks World Press Freedom Day on Saturday — a day to reaffirm the importance of a free and independent press. For Palestinian journalists, however, it serves as a grim reminder of the extraordinary sacrifices and grave dangers they face simply for doing their jobs. Across Gaza and the West Bank, reporters are under attack — not only by Israeli forces but also by their own leadership and armed groups.
1 week ago | daoudkuttab.medium.com | Daoud Kuttab

May 1, 2025 — The acclaimed book State of Palestine NOW by award-winning Palestinian journalist Daoud Kuttab is now available in English, German, and French, along with a newly released audiobook edition. The French release is particularly timely, coinciding with President Emmanuel Macron’s pledge to recognize the State of Palestine during a high-level conference in Cairo this June.
Israeli Secular Christians Rebuke Government Over Silence Following Pope’s Death

2 weeks ago | milhilard.org | Daoud Kuttab

By Daoud KuttabA prominent group of secular Christians from Israel’s 1948 territories has issued a sharp rebuke to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, condemning the government’s failure to mourn the death of Pope Francis publicly. In a letter signed by the Holy Land Christian Forum and Haifa-based activist Wadih Abu Nassar, the group expressed “deep concern and anger” over the Israeli Foreign Ministry’s directive barring diplomats and embassies from issuing statements of condolence.
1976 - Origins of Land Day

3 weeks ago | arabnews.jp | Daoud Kuttab

The continuing struggle by Palestinian citizens of Israel to reclaim their land AMMAN: Land Day, observed annually on March 30, commemorates a pivotal moment in Palestinian history when, in 1976, six unarmed Palestinian citizens of Israel were killed by Israeli forces during protests against government expropriation of Arab-owned land in the Galilee.
Defending the cradle of Christianity: The plight of Christians in Jerusalem and Palestine

3 weeks ago | arabnews.jp | Daoud Kuttab

In the heart of Jerusalem, a distressing trend endangers the rich mosaic of faith traditions that have coexisted there for centuries. Christians, one of the oldest religious communities in the region, face increasing hostility, a concern that has been voiced strongly by local and international political and church leaders.