Interviews
Would Netanyahu’s departure change anything for Palestinians?
Netanyahu’s rivals share his rejection of Palestinian statehood. A new government could change how Israel manages the conflict, but analysts see little prospect of a fundamental shift towards ending it.
Sari Hanafi: Assad’s fall is only the beginning of Syria’s liberation
In an interview with Noon Post, the sociologist discusses Syria’s democratic prospects and warns of a drift towards authoritarianism. He argues that political freedom, social justice and respect for diversity must shape the country’s transition.
Palestinian citizens of Israel: A shrinking political space after 7 October
Restrictions on expression and protest, security crackdowns and attempts to bar Arab candidates from elections have narrowed the space for Palestinian political activity in Israel since 7 October, raising questions about the future of political participation and representation.
Shared suffering, separate struggles: Palestinians after 7 October
The war revived a shared sense of belonging among Palestinians in Gaza, the West Bank and inside Israel, while exposing longstanding divisions. Three Palestinian voices examine why shared suffering has not necessarily translated into collective action.
The Kurdish issue goes beyond the SDF: An interview with Abdulbaset Sieda
Abdulbaset Sieda discusses the Kurdish issue, transitional justice and Syria’s future, arguing that rebuilding the country requires an inclusive national project and renewed trust among Syrians.
“The Overthrow of Assad Restores Syria to Its Historical Course”: An Interview with Dr Bashir Nafi
Dr. Bashir Nafi believes that the major turning point of change in Syria, achieved in December 2024, opens a phase of freedom, prosperity, and renewal on every level — politically, culturally, economically, and socially — and that the new Syria...
Yemen deputy FM: No guarantees, no peace with Houthis
In an interview with Noon Post, Yemeni Deputy Foreign Minister Mustafa Noman said Marib represents an obstacle to the Houthis, while Hadramout’s demands require fair treatment, stressing that internal unity and strict guarantees are essential conditions for any sustainable peace...
Palestinian Energy Authority to NoonPost: “Israel is laying infrastructure for settlement expansion through gas”
The Israeli military order places the Palestinian gas sector under the occupation’s administration, linking settlements to energy networks, entrenching control over natural resources, and turning gas from an economic resource into a settlement and security tool that deepens Palestinian dependency...
“Red Sea security is tied to Yemen’s stability”: Interview with Ambassador Gabriel Munuera Viñals
In this special interview with Noon Post, Gabriel Munuera Viñals, the European Union’s ambassador to the Republic of Yemen, discusses the EU’s vision for Yemen’s future, his assessment of the political, economic and humanitarian situation, the impact of regional developments...
“Hebron is the laboratory of control Israel is extending across the West Bank”: Interview with Issa Amro
Hebron today reveals an advanced model of Israeli control, where the Ibrahimi Mosque, checkpoints and settlement activity have become tools of de facto annexation that are reshaping place, identity and Palestinian daily life.