Ahmad al-Sharaa (Julani)

April 16, 2026

When BBC ‘due impartiality’ becomes absurd

One of the topics we repeatedly have had cause to address over the years is the BBC’s use of langu...

January 30, 2026

Weekend long read

1) The ITIC reports on ‘Hamas Criticism of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad Revealed in Seized Docume...

January 23, 2026

Weekend long read

1) At the INSS, Raz Zimmt analyses the situation in Iran. “Alongside growing criticism of the supr...

January 5, 2026

BBC’s Bowen visits Syria: ‘the problem is Israel’

On December 8th 2025 the BBC News website published a long report by the corporation’s internation...

January 2, 2026

Weekend long read

1) At the JISS, Dr Emmanual Navon explains ‘Why Somaliland Exposes the UN’s Double Standard’. ...

September 5, 2025

Weekend long read

1) At the INSS, Tammy Caner analyses ‘Trends and Challenges in Humanitarian Assistance to the Gaza...

September 1, 2025

Photo caption in BBC Syria report promotes disinformation

On August 28th the BBC News website published a report by Mallory Moench titled “Israeli strikes k...

August 22, 2025

Weekend long read

1) Writing at the Jerusalem Post, Jonathan Spyer analyses the situation in Syria. “So, in just eig...

August 1, 2025

Weekend long read

1) At the INSS, Raz Zimmt analyses ‘The Iran–Israel War and the Stability of the Islamic Regimeâ...

July 25, 2025

Weekend long read

1) At the Atlantic Council, Fatima Abo Alasrar discusses ‘Iran, China, Russia, and the collapse of...