The New Arab Weekly

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The New Arab Weekly delves into the week's biggest stories coming from the Middle East and North Africa. With a panel of journalists, experts, and expert journalists from The New Arab in London, we break down the latest events and developments and tell you what happened and what does it all mean. Bringing you insider perspectives and clear analysis, The New Arab Weekly is your one stop podcast to understand regional shifts and changes. New episodes released every Friday. Email the team: podcast@newarab.com

  1. 3d ago

    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 and the Palestinians. Picks of the Week Libya's maritime deal: Why Haftar is turning towards Turkey Fatima Hassan: The Lebanese Muay Thai champion who won two world titles and wants women to be seen How long will Turkey keep its troops in Syria and Iraq? Featured on this episode are Matthew Hoare and Oliver Mizzi. Hosted and produced by Hugo Goodridge. Filmed and edited by Leif Phelps. If you have any questions for the panel, or any stories that you'd like us to cover, you can email the team podcast@newarab.com.

  2. Oct 23

    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 2030.  Picks of the Week Waiting for an Israel that doesn’t exist 'I won't accept it': Syria's camp closures leave displaced families facing uncertain returns The end of UNIFIL: What next for south Lebanon? Featured on this episode are Amr Salahi and Issy Maple. Hosted and produced by Hugo Goodridge. Filmed and edited by Sohaib el-Nahla. If you have any questions for the panel, or any stories that you'd like us to cover, you can email the team podcast@newarab.com.

  3. Oct 16

    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 Week As Trump mulls new strikes on Iran, what options does he have? The US is withdrawing from Iraq. Who could fill the void? Israel's 2026 election: What will it mean for the Middle East? Featured on this episode are Jon Cole and Louay Faour.Hosted and produced by Hugo Goodridge.Filmed and edited by Sohaib el-Nahla.If you have any questions for the panel, or any stories that you'd like us to cover, you can email the team podcast@newarab.com.

  4. Oct 9

    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 Week Why Morocco's first female PM alone can't fix a flawed democracy Meloni’s burqa ban won’t fix Italy’s struggling schools 2077: The Palestinian play looking beyond occupation to imagine a future of technological control Featured on this episode are Oliver Mizzi and Isabel Maple.Hosted and produced by Hugo Goodridge.Filmed and edited by Sohaib el-Nahla.If you have any questions for the panel, or any stories that you'd like us to cover, you can email the team podcast@newarab.com.

  5. Oct 2

    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's Clickbait Clinic navigating health advice in the TikTok era Who is sabotaging Syria's recovering gas network? How AI is becoming a new battleground in Israel's election Featured on this episode are Lwai Faour and Assiah Hamad. Hosted and produced by Hugo Goodridge. Filmed and edited by Sohaib el-Nahla. If you have any questions for the panel, or any stories that you'd like us to cover, you can email the team podcast@newarab.com.

  6. Sep 25

    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 voter apathy and a projected low turnout. Picks of the Week Yemen, grime and the search for home: Yemeni-British artist Intibint on finding her voice A crisis on two fronts: Saudi Arabia's mounting security dilemma 'Scorched earth': How Israel is remaking south Lebanon Featured on this episode are Jon Cole and Matthew Hoare. Hosted and produced by Hugo Goodridge. Filmed and edited by Sohaib el-Nahla. If you have any questions for the panel, or any stories that you'd like us to cover, you can email the team podcast@newarab.com.

  7. Sep 18

    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. Picks of the Week 'They wanted to break us': The silent mental health crisis facing Syria's ex-prisoners 25 years after 9/11: Did Osama bin Laden really win? Achilles Shield: What Greece and Israel's defence deal means for the Middle East Featured on this episode are Nadda Osman and Amr Salahi. Hosted and produced by Hugo Goodridge. Filmed and edited by Sohaib el-Nahla. If you have any questions for the panel, or any stories that you'd like us to cover, you can email the team podcast@newarab.com

  8. Sep 11

    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 geography As US influence wanes, China expands Middle East security role      Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. And don't forget to review.

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The New Arab Weekly delves into the week's biggest stories coming from the Middle East and North Africa. With a panel of journalists, experts, and expert journalists from The New Arab in London, we break down the latest events and developments and tell you what happened and what does it all mean. Bringing you insider perspectives and clear analysis, The New Arab Weekly is your one stop podcast to understand regional shifts and changes. New episodes released every Friday. Email the team: podcast@newarab.com

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  • Creator
    The New Arab
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    31
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © The New Arab
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