Shatha Abdulsamad

May 19, 2024 | al-shabaka.org | Omar Shaban |Fathi Nimer |Shatha Abdulsamad |Abir Kopty

IntroductionIsrael’s assault on Gaza has raged on for over seven months, with no end yet in sight. Undoubtedly, the genocide has had a global impact—from Houthi mobilization in the Red Sea, to rising tensions between Israel and Iran, to mass student mobilization across the US and Europe. Still, while the world’s attention may be on Palestine more so than in generations past, it comes at a shattering cost.

Apr 21, 2024 | al-shabaka.org | Abir Kopty |Laila Al-Arian |Shatha Abdulsamad |Fadi Quran

Topics See our analysis on civil society and how it shapes culture, politics, and policies Read our insights on the shifting political landscape and what it means for Palestine Learn more about the policies and practices shaping the Palestinian economy Strengthen your understanding of the unique conditions for Palestinian refugees across the Middle East Analysis In-depth analysis on existing or potential policies that impact possibilities for Palestinian liberation.

Mar 12, 2024 | al-shabaka.org | Tariq Kenney-Shawa |Shatha Abdulsamad |Abir Kopty |Laila Al-Arian

IntroductionDuring campaigns of genocide and ethnic cleansing, disinformation is a potent weapon—a tool to dehumanize victims, justify mass violence, and most importantly, sow seeds of doubt designed to muzzle calls for intervention. When information is weaponized, confusion and doubt no longer emerge from the “fog of war” as a symptom, but are purposefully cultivated with the explicit intention of creating it.

Feb 8, 2024 | al-shabaka.org | Shatha Abdulsamad

She recalled walking in humiliation with hundreds of thousands of Palestinians – men, women and children – past Israeli soldiers. Along the way, she saw dozens of people’s bodies rotting on the road after they were killed by Israeli shelling. Hundreds of people were also detained at each Israeli checkpoint. The treacherous journey took days. “As we were walking, there were people being killed by Israeli warplanes,” Abdel Raheem said.

Jan 30, 2024 | middleeasteye.net | Fayha’ Shalash |Rayhan Uddin |Shatha Abdulsamad

Israel will not withdraw from the Gaza Strip before "eliminating Hamas", Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Friday, amid reports of truce negotiations. Speaking from an illegal Israeli settlement in the occupied West Bank, Netanyahu said: "We will not compromise on anything less than total victory.""That means eliminating Hamas, returning all of our hostages and ensuring that Gaza will no longer pose a threat to Israel," he added.