The New Arab Weekly is a podcast from The New Arab in London that breaks down the biggest stories from the Middle East and North Africa. Each episode asks what happened and why it matters. New episodes are released every Friday.
Episodes
Midterm Blues: Democrats win big, Israeli parties wrangle, Houthis continue pushing
This week on The New Arab Weekly podcast we look at the results of the recent midterm elections in the US and the rise of pro-Palestine candidates, the wrangling to form a government in Israel following their elections, and the failures of the Saudi-backed Yemeni government to repulse the advances of Houthi forces. Picks of the WeekBack to war? What another US-Iran conflict could look likeHow Isra
Israeli Election Special: Winners, losers, and indecision
Israel has been to the polls. For the first time since the October 7th attacks and the start of the genocide in Gaza, Israelis have been voting for a new parliament, and ultimately a new prime minister. This week on The New Arab Weekly podcast, we discuss the results from the election, who were the winners and losers, what do the results mean for the country, and what will it mean for Palestine an
Settler terrorist attacks in the West Bank, rumours of Iran-US bridging deal, and Egypt's Sisi pushes for Yemen intervention
This week on The New Arab Weekly podcast, we discuss the recent settler terrorist attacks that have targeted Palestinians harvesting the annual olive crop, journalists, and EU diplomats, the rumours of a potential bridging deal between the US and Iran, and the comments made by Egypt's President Sisi that his country should aid Saudi Arabia in Yemen, and that he won't be standing again in 2
Houthis strike Saudi Arabia, Abbas cancels Palestine elections, and trouble brewing in the Horn of Africa
This week on The New Arab Weekly podcast, we discuss the Houthis advances in Yemen and their attacks on Saudi Arabia, the decision by PA President Mahmoud Abbas to cancel the elections in Palestine, and the rising tension in the Horn of Africa between Ethiopia and its neighbours. Picks of the WeekAs Trump mulls new strikes on Iran, what options does he have?The US is withdrawing from Iraq. Who cou
Labour's Palestine U-turn, Houthis advance in Yemen, and three years since October 7th
This week on The New Arab Weekly podcast, we talk about the UK Labour Party's U-turn on Palestine at its annual conference, the Houthis continue attacks in Yemen and Saudi Arabia as government forces launch a counterattack, and Israel, the region, and the world remembers the October 7th attacks and the start of the genocide in Gaza. Picks of the WeekWhy Morocco's first female PM alone can&
Iran and Israel speak at UN, Netanyahu makes secret trip to the UAE, and the US finally leaves Iraq
This week on The New Arab Weekly podast, we discuss the appearances of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the UN General Assembly, the secret trip by Netanyahu to the UAE and his meeting with President Mohamed bin Zayed, and the last day of the US mission in Iraq. Picks of the Week'The danger is acting on half-truths': Dr Nighat Arif on BBC
UNGA talks Palestinian genocide , Hormuz talks as sanctions bite, and Moroccans head to the polls
This week on The New Arab Weekly podast, we discuss the start of the United Nations General Assembly, comments by a number of world leaders about the genocide and ethnic cleansing in Palestine, and the notable absences. Also, we give you the lowdown on the sidelines talks that happened in New York about the Strait of Hormuz. And the legislative elections in Morocco coming face-to-face with the vot
Houthis advance in Yemen, Hormuz remains in limbo, and Ed Sheeran faces Macklemore backlash
This week on The New Arab Weekly podcast, we look at the Houthi's advance across Yemen and the threat they are posing to shipping in the Bab el-Mandab, the Gulf meeting on the Strait of Hormuz that never happened, Trump's suggestion that he's ready to talk with Iran, and the backlash being faced by Ed Sheeran after Macklemore was removed from his tour, following his vocal support for Palestine.Pic
Reform Party conference chaos, UK bans trade with illegal Israeli settlements, Israeli capture of Ali al-Taher ridge
This week on The New Arab Weekly podcast, we discuss chaos at the Reform party conference, the UK banning trade with illegal Israeli settlments and Israel capturing the al-Taher ridge. Picks of the Week: Israel and Turkey’s uneasy contest to shape Syria’s futureHow Israeli settler violence is altering Palestinian geographyAs US influence wanes, China expands Middle East security role Subscribe
Trump threatens to re-start war on Iran, Greece & Israel sign major deal, West Bank town under siege
This week on The New Arab Weekly podcast, we discuss Trump’s threats to re-start the war on Iran as well as Tehran’s response, a new major defence deal signed between Greece and Israel, and a 20-day long siege on a West Bank town.Picks of the Week:Bleeding without dignity: The nightmare of menstruation in Gaza: https://www.newarab.com/features/blee...That diamond ring on your finger could be enabl
Trump sanctions Iran, Iraq's militias delay handover, Palestinian factions meet to discuss elections
This week on The New Arab Weekly podcast, we discuss the 'economic asphixiation' that Donald Trump is imposing on Iran, and the country's ability to cope with sanctions, the militas in Iraq who are refusing to handover their weapons to the state, and this weeks meetings held in Egypt between the Palestinian factions as they wrangle relationships ahead of the upcoming elections. Picks o
Settlers besiege Palestinian village, MOU expires as Trump gets desperate, Israel fires warning missiles at Syria
This week on The New Arab Weekly, we look at the cast of Qusra, the West Bank village that was besieged by Israeli settlers, the expiration of the Memorandum of Understanding between Iran and the US, and the Israeli airstrike that targeted an airbase in Syria, which had recently been visited by Turkish military officials.Picks of the WeekBeyond Syria: Russia's role in the Middle East enters a
The Mecca Defence Pact, Netanyahu Gaza rejects withdrawal, Houthis escalate in Yemen
This week on The New Arab Weekly podcast we explore the recently signed Mecca Defence Pact between Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan, Netanyahu's rejection of the 15 point peace plan and the idea of an Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, and the Houthi's escalation in Yemen and the prospects for a Saudi re-entry into the war.Picks of the WeekArab and Muslim Americans bask in joy over Abdul El-S
ICJ delivers reports on Palestine, Huthis attack Israel, Netanyahu addresses US Congress
This week on The New Arab Weekly podcast, we discuss the recent findings from an investigation by the International Court of Justice into Israel’s occupation of the Occupied Palestinian Territories and apartheid regime, the Houthi drone attack that hit Tel Aviv and the Israeli response on the Yemeni port of Hodeida, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech to the US Congress.&nb
Al-Mawasi massacre, Israeli Knesset two-state resolution, and migration forum in Libya
This week on The New Arab Weekly podcast, we look at the recent massacre in Al-Mawasi, the Ashura celebrations around the region, another highly problematic headline about Gaza from the BBC, the recent resolution on a two-state solution in the Israeli Knesset, this week’s EU and US sanctions on illegal settlers, and the recent Trans-Mediterranean Migration Forum in Libya.This week we’re joined by
Labour landslide and independent wins, reformist wins in Iran, and Gaza City evacuation order issued by Israel
This week on The New Arab Weekly podcast we talk about the Labour landslide at lasts week’s UK election, the independent candidates who stood on a Gaza ticket, the Iranian elections that saw a reformist win the presidency, and the Israeli order for Gaza City to be evacuated in the week that the war passed the nine month mark since the start of the Israeli invasion.This week, we’re joined by The Ne
UK elections, UN meet with Taliban, and violent mobs attack Syrians in Turkey
This week on The New Arab Weekly podcast we talk the UK election, how the main parties have tackled issues surrounding the ongoing war in Gaza, the recent UN meeting with the Taliban and the notable absence of women, and the violent mobs in Turkey that have target Syrian communities and the Syrians who have targeted Turkish forces in northern Syria. This week, we’re joined by The New Arab’s r
Israel rules on Haredi exemption, Egypt heat causes blackouts, and AIPAC money pushes out Jamaal Bowmen
This week on The New Arab Weekly podcast, we discuss Netanyahu's recent comments that the intensity of the war in Gaza would decrease and the recent ruling by the Israeli High Court, which said that Haredi Jews would no longer be exempt from military service. Also Egypt's fuel shortages and the intense heatwave that has lead to blackouts across the country, as well as deaths. Finally, we talk abou
Israel's war cabinet dissolved, Hezbollah ramps up threats, and Hajj pilgrims die in heat
This week on The New Arab Weekly podcast, we discuss the dissolution of Israel's war cabinet with and the ceasefire deal negotiations to end the war in Gaza, the clashes between Israel and Lebanon and the rising fears that Israel is about to launch an offensive against Hezbollah in Lebanon, and the recent heatwave that has hit Hajj pilgrims that has killed over a thousand people.Joining
New massacre in Rafah, ICJ calls for ceasefire, and Egypt and Israel exchange fire
This week on The New Arab Weekly podcast, we discuss the recent massacre in Rafah and Israel's ongoing assault of the south Gaza, the fresh call by the International Court of Justice for a ceasefire, the unclear red lines of the US, and the recent deadly clashes on the Egypt-Gaza border between Israeli and Egyptian forces. Joining us, we have The New Arab's Investigations Editor And
Iran's Raisi killed, ICC arrest warrants, Jenin raided by Israel
This week on The New Arab Weekly podcast, we look at the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and what it means for Iran, the news that the International Criminal Court is seeking arrest warrants for Hamas and Israeli leaders, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and finally, the recent deadly Israeli assault on the West Bank town of Jenin and the news that Ireland, Norway, and Spain w
Fighting in Sudan, Gallant calls for 'day after plan' in Gaza, and Kuwaiti turmoil
This week on The New Arab Weekly podcast, we look at the fighting between the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and Sudanese government forces in Darfur, a spat between Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about the 'day after' plan in Gaza, and the upheaval created in Kuwait with the news that both parliament and the constitution had been suspended.Joining us,
Al Jazeera banned, the Rafah Crossing attacked, and the US delays arms to Israel
This week on The New Arab Weekly podcast, we look at the recent closure of Al Jazeera offices in Israel, the advance of Israeli tanks to the Rafah border crossing, and the US decision to withhold a shipment of bombs to Israel.We're joined by The New Arab's journalist and reporter Nick McAlpin (@NickGMcAlpin) and senior journalist and editor Nadda Osman (@naddaxosman). Our picks of the week:Wh
ICC arrest warrants, a Rafah assault, and homosexuality in Iraq
This week on The New Arab Weekly podcast, we look at the prospect of arrest warrants being handed down to Israeli leaders by the International Criminal Court (ICC), a potential Israeli assault on Rafah and attempts to secure a deal to end the fighting in Gaza, and a new law in Iraq that has criminalised homosexuality. We're joined by The New Arab's International Correspondents Editor Yaz
Israel's retaliation, Columbia protests, and mass graves in Gaza
This week on The New Arab Weekly, we look at the recent retaliatory strike on Iran by Israel, the growing protest movement on US university campuses, and the mass graves that were discovered at the Al-Shifa Hospital and the Nasser Medical Complex. We're joined by The New Arab's Senior Editor Nadda Osman (@naddaxosman) and the Associate News and Features Editor Zainab Mehdi (@zaiamehdi).'Undo
Iran attacks Israel, West Bank settler violence, and Gulf flooding
This week on The New Arab Weekly we look at the recent Iranian missile and drone attack on Israel, the recent rampage of violence by West Bank settlers, and the heavy rains in across the Gulf that caused deadly flooding in Oman and the UAE. We were joined by The New Arab's Head of News Paul McLoughlin (@PaullMcLoughlin) and journalist and reporter Rosabel Crean (@CreanRosabel).Our picks
Hezbollah fighting talk, Haniyeh's family killed, and Bahrain releases prisoners
This week on The New Arab Weekly we look at the recent increase in Israeli attacks against Hezbollah in Lebanon, and the war of words, the killing of Hamas chief' Ismail Haniyeh's children and grandchildren, the withdrawal from Khan Younis, the death of Walid Daqqa, and the release of prisoners in Bahrain. We're joined by The New Arab's Analysis Editor Charlie Hoyle (@CharlieCHoyle) and
Turkish elections, Iran embassy strike, aid workers attacked in Gaza
This we on The New Arab Weekly we look at the recent legislative elections in Turkey, which proved difficult for Erdogan, the Israeli airstrike on the Iranian embassy in Damascus, and the killing of seven aid workers in Gaza. We were joined by The New Arab's Opinion's Editor, Nadine Talaat (@nadine_talaat) and journalist and reporter Oliver Mizzi (@OllyMizzi99). Our picks for this week:W
IS-K attack Moscow and the UNSC ceasefire resolution
This week on The New Arab Weekly, we look at the deadly Islamic State – Khorasan Province attack in Moscow, the Gaza ceasefire resolution that was passed at the United Nations Security Council, and the release of a report by the UN Special Rapporteur on the Occupied Palestinian Territories, Francesca Albanese, who accused Israel of committing genocide in Gaza. We're joined by The Ne
Schumer calls for new Israeli elections
This week on The New Arab Weekly podcast, we look at the recent comments made by US Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, the Israeli attacks on the Al-Shifa Hosptial in Gaza, and the ceasefire deal put forward by Hamas.We were joined by Deputy Features Editor Benjamin Ashraf (@ashrafzeneca) and journalist Anam Alam (@itsanamalam).If you have any burning questions that you'd like the tea
Gaza aid, Rafah assault, and the UK redefines 'extremism'
Welcome to the first episode of The New Arab Weekly. Each week, we take a look at some of the biggest stories of the week and examine what happened and why is it important. This week we look at the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, the looming prospect for an invasion of Rafah, and the recently announced definition of extremism, as laid out by the UK government. We're joined this we
Announcement
This week, we’ll be launching The New Arab Weekly, a brand new podcast, that will bring you a collection of biggest stories of the week. With help from the editorial and reporting teams at The New Arab in London, we’ll break down the stories for you and answer the questions: what happened and why does it matter?The first episode will be released on Friday March 15th, and will be finding its w
