What are Israeli settlements and why are they so controversial? Our guide will give you an overview of the history, motivations and impact of the settler movement.

This Mother’s Day, we’re reflecting on the challenges of being a mother in Gaza – and celebrating the wonderful work that our partner, the Near East Council of Churches (NECC), does through their well-baby clinics.

The Egyptian pound has lost almost 50% of its value since March. Inflation is at 20%. What’s are the reasons for Egypt’s economic slump and how is it affecting Egypt’s citizens?

Discover how the Assyrian Church of the East celebrate Epiphany - including the Night Prayer and the tradition of the 'Best Man of Christ'.

What does Israel’s new government look like and what might this mean for the future? Here we look at the composition of the new government of Israel, and things to watch out for in the coming period.

What does Israel’s new government look like and what might this mean for the future? Here we look at the context and outcome of Israel’s general election.

The first cholera outbreak since 1993 is now spreading across Lebanon and Syria. Our partner MERATH is working to combat the spread and have given us an update on what has been happening.

The war in Ukraine is leading to a shortage of wheat world wide. The UN has warned that the Middle East and North Africa region is likely to be particularly severely affected. So what is causing the wheat crisis and what are the implications for the Middle East?

This month the blockade of Gaza reaches a grim milestone of 15 years. The impact of the blockade on Gaza’s population has been devastating. We offer this short piece to help you understand the background to, reasons for, and repercussions of, the blockade on Gaza.