Ibrahim Hamidi

London

Editor-in-Chief at Al Majalla (English)

Editor-in-Chief at Al Majalla (Arabic)

رئيس تحرير مجلة "المجلة" Editor-in-Chief of Al Majalla @AlmajallaEN @AlMajallaAR

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Articles

Iran has no place in Netanyahu’s ‘new Middle East’ vision

1 week ago | english.alarabiya.net | Ibrahim Hamidi

Iran remains a key obstacle to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s post-October 7 vision for a ‘new Middle East’. This helps explain the ferocity of Israel’s unprecedented attack on its long-time foe. To understand the current fighting between Iran and Israel, it helps to know how the world changed since the Middle East’s last big wars, and specifically, how it was changed since Hamas attacked Israel on October 7, 2023. Indeed, the ‘Rules of 7 October’ are a good starting point.
Syrian peace or conflict? The future of HTS-SDF relations after al-Assad

Jan 28, 2025 | ara.tv | Ibrahim Hamidi

The most complex issue in the new Syria is the future relationship between “Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham” (HTS), led by Ahmed al-Sharaa, and the “Syrian Democratic Forces” (SDF), led by Mazloum Abdi. This relationship involves military, ethnic, ideological, regional, and geopolitical considerations. It can be said that the resolution of this issue, along with negotiations over threats, will be one of the key factors shaping Syria’s future after Bashar al-Assad.
Syrian peace or conflict? The future of HTS-SDF relations after al-Assad

Jan 28, 2025 | english.alarabiya.net | Ibrahim Hamidi

The most complex issue in the new Syria is the future relationship between “Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham” (HTS), led by Ahmed al-Sharaa, and the “Syrian Democratic Forces” (SDF), led by Mazloum Abdi. This relationship involves military, ethnic, ideological, regional, and geopolitical considerations. It can be said that the resolution of this issue, along with negotiations over threats, will be one of the key factors shaping Syria’s future after Bashar al-Assad.
Six key reasons why al-Assad fell

Dec 9, 2024 | ara.tv | Ibrahim Hamidi

6 min read Bashar al-Assad has fallen. After 54 long and painful years, his family’s rule has finally come to an abrupt end. And after 14 years of steadfast opposition, Syrians can now turn a new page in their nation’s story. It took only 11 days for the Syrian president to see the writing on the wall and leave. And off he went.
Six key reasons why al-Assad fell

Dec 9, 2024 | english.alarabiya.net | Ibrahim Hamidi

6 min read Bashar al-Assad has fallen. After 54 long and painful years, his family’s rule has finally come to an abrupt end. And after 14 years of steadfast opposition, Syrians can now turn a new page in their nation’s story. It took only 11 days for the Syrian president to see the writing on the wall and leave. And off he went.
Lebanon: The Third Republic

Nov 30, 2024 | en.majalla.com | Ibrahim Hamidi |Paul Salem |Michael Horowitz |Al Majalla

The ceasefire agreement brokered by the United States and France between Israel and Hezbollah marks a critical turning point for Lebanon—one that promises a political, social, economic and geopolitical transformation. Will stakeholders be able to breathe new life into the Lebanese state, or will we see the birth of an entirely new one? Al Majalla explores this question from different angles and perspectives while also laying out potential scenarios. We also zoom in on the role of the Lebanese army.
As Lebanon’s battlefield closes, Syria’s reignites. Why is Turkey opening Aleppo front now

Nov 29, 2024 | english.alarabiya.net | Ibrahim Hamidi

Syrian opposition group Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) and armed factions supported by Turkey launched a surprise offensive in northwestern Syria, making significant advances toward Aleppo - the country’s second-largest city. This development marks the first frontline shift dividing Syria’s “three mini-states” in nearly five years and comes after an Israeli warning to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
Could the 1974 Golan pact be a model for Gaza and Lebanon?

Nov 18, 2024 | english.alarabiya.net | Ibrahim Hamidi

6 min read In the corridors of the Israeli government, plans are afoot for two demilitarized buffer zones, similar to those in effect in the Golan Heights. One would be in the north between Israel and southern Lebanon, and the other would be in the south between Israel and northern Gaza.
Why Israel’s war in Lebanon is different this time

Oct 15, 2024 | english.alarabiya.net | Ibrahim Hamidi

100% Font Size Share URL Copied 9 min read Comparisons can certainly be drawn between Israel’s current war on Lebanon and its past wars. However, this war’s objectives are markedly different. As are the domestic scenes in Lebanon and Israel, coupled with the evolving geopolitical landscape. For all the latest headlines follow our Google News channel online or via the app.
Filling the void: Syria’s al-Assad seeks to reprise a role in Lebanon

Oct 7, 2024 | english.alarabiya.net | Ibrahim Hamidi

Not long ago, a senior-level meeting was convened in Damascus. Supported by key Arab states, it explored the reassertion of Syrian influence in Lebanon. For almost three decades, from 1976 to 2005, troops from Beirut’s much larger eastern neighbor were stationed in Lebanon, only leaving after the assassination of popular Lebanese Prime Minister Rafic Hariri. How, attendees pondered, could Syria re-enter the fray? The “elephant in the room” was Hezbollah’s Secretary-General, Hassan Nasrallah.