Hashem Ahelbarra

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What’s the impact of Sudan’s war on its people and the region?

Oct 30, 2024 | aljazeera.com | Hashem Ahelbarra

Inside StoryThe UN says sexual violence is ‘staggering’ and Sudan’s displacement crisis is the worst in the world. War in Sudan has raged since April 2023, with catastrophic consequences for its people. Fourteen million people have fled their homes in what the United Nations says is the world’s worst displacement crisis. Three million of them left for neighbouring countries like Chad, widening the war’s impact across the region. Sexual violence is routinely being used as a tactic of war.
What’s the focus for Harris, Trump in the last few days of the US campaign?

Oct 28, 2024 | aljazeera.com | Hashem Ahelbarra

7daysdays2hrshours47minsminutes27secssecondsStarts in 7 days 2 hours 47 minutesVideo Duration 28 minutes 00 seconds 28:00Inside StoryOpinion polls suggest the US presidential election is tight. The United States presidential election campaign has entered its last week, with opinion polls suggesting it’s neck and neck. So, what’s the focus for Kamala Harris and Donald Trump in these final days? And how big a say could US support for Israel’s war on Gaza have on the result?
Will the US pressure Israel to allow foreign journalists into Gaza?

Oct 22, 2024 | aljazeera.com | Hashem Ahelbarra

Inside StoryDozens of US House Democrats urge US President Joe Biden to push Israel for independent media access to Gaza. Israel has severely restricted international journalists from entering Gaza as its military has carried out its assault on the Palestinian territory for more than a year. Politicians in the United States are questioning the decision to block access to foreign media outlets.
Can BRICS offer a counterbalance to the existing world order?

Oct 21, 2024 | aljazeera.com | Hashem Ahelbarra

Inside StoryPartnership representing more 40 percent of the world’s population doubles in strength. The 16th summit of the BRICS nations (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) will have five new members, doubling the group’s numbers to 10. Leaders from several other countries are also attending. Some of them, like Turkey and Malaysia, have already applied to join the growing partnership.
Will Israel attack Iran’s nuclear sites?

Oct 11, 2024 | aljazeera.com | Hashem Ahelbarra

Inside StoryIsrael is weighing up its response to Iran’s ballistic missile attacks. Israel is expected to retaliate after Iran’s ballistic missile attacks earlier this month – and both sides have issued threats and warnings. Israel has made it clear its response will be significant and Iran has promised to attack again. The Israeli war cabinet has met to discuss its next move. But what are the options? And how far will it go?
Why is the US leading calls for political change in Lebanon?

Oct 5, 2024 | aljazeera.com | Hashem Ahelbarra

Inside StoryDemands come as Israel launches air attacks and ground offensive against its neighbour. Lebanon is again under attack as Israel wages war against the country’s dominant political and military force – Hezbollah. Although its primary target is the armed group, Israel’s attacks have been indiscriminate, killing civilians and medical workers just as it has done in Gaza. But the conflict is also bringing pressure to change Lebanon’s fragmented political system.
Is Hezbollah still able to fight Israel after its leadership has weakened?

Oct 3, 2024 | aljazeera.com | Hashem Ahelbarra

Inside StoryArmed group says fighters have inflicted damage to Israeli troops in southern Lebanon. Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah is dead, along with several other senior leaders. But the Lebanese armed group says it will continue the fight. And despite the setbacks, the Iran-aligned group has demonstrated its capabilities to Israeli troops. The Israeli military has confirmed the killing of several soldiers since a ground operation in Lebanon began on Tuesday.
Is the killing of Hassan Nasrallah a game changer?

Sep 28, 2024 | aljazeera.com | Hashem Ahelbarra

Video Duration 28 minutes 15 seconds 28:15Inside StoryAssassination of Hezbollah head is the culmination of a series of major Israeli attacks on the group’s leaders. He led Hezbollah for more than three decades and made it into a military and political force to be reckoned with in the longrunning conflict in the Middle East. Hassan Nasrallah’s killing in a massive Israeli air attack in a southern suburb of Beirut is sure to open a new page in the war.
What will bring an end to Sudan’s conflict?

Sep 27, 2024 | aljazeera.com | Hashem Ahelbarra

Inside StorySudan’s army made some gains in the capital Khartoum this week. Sudan’s army now controls three important bridges in and out of the capital. But heavy fighting continues in central Khartoum. The war has created one of the world’s biggest humanitarian crises. Sudan’s army chief says the paramilitary forces it has been fighting must withdraw from the territory it controls before there is peace. But is there a lack of will from both sides?
Will Israel ever be held to account for its actions in Gaza?

Sep 26, 2024 | aljazeera.com | Hashem Ahelbarra

Video Duration 27 minutes 29 seconds 27:29Inside StoryPalestinian authorities demand answers after Israel sent a truck containing 88 decomposed bodies to Gaza. Since October 7, Israeli forces have returned hundreds of bodies to Gaza, many decomposed and unidentifiable. But on Wednesday, Palestinian authorities refused to accept a container with at least 88 corpses – until Israel provides full data with the victims’ names, time of death and the location they were taken from.