@middleeasteye Middle East EyeViolence and tensions continue to escalate in the Middle East, with reports of Israeli forces and settlers attacking Palestinians, and Palestinian militant groups responding with ambushes and protests. Israeli police and soldiers have been accused of beating and detaining Palestinians, including those with special needs, while settlers have been filmed harassing and attacking Palestinian families. The conflict has also sparked international concern, with criticism of Israel's treatment of Palestinians and calls for accountability.
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"John Mearsheimer challenges journalist who justifies the displacement of Palestinians If you were a Palestinian living in Gaza. you would have joined Hamas. In an interview with German journalist Jasmin Kosubek political scientist John Mearsheimer says that Palestinians will not accept being forcibly displaced from their land by Israeli forces. He argued that Palestinians are justified in resisting their occupiers and joining the resistance. Kosubek faced criticism for suggesting that Palestinians should accept an "unfair peace." Subscribe to our channel: http://ow.ly/AVlW30n1OWH Subscribe to"
YouTube Link 2024-11-24T20:33Z 3.5M followers, 891.2K engagements
"Trump says Iran government change best thing that could happen US President Donald Trump on Friday said that a change of government in Iran would be the best thing that could happen as he ordered a second aircraft carrier to head to the Middle East. Support stories that matter. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR0fZh5SBxxMNYdg0VzRFkg/join Catch previous episodes of MEE LIVE our biweekly news programme exploring the stories shaping our world through breaking coverage expert analysis and hard-hitting interviews. Originally airing Tuesdays & Thursdays at"
YouTube Link 2026-02-14T05:43Z 3.5M followers, 45.1K engagements
"Israeli forces assault and arrest two Palestinians during demolition operations in Silwan Footage captured by the Anadolu Agency shows Israeli forces assaulting and detaining two Palestinians during a demolition operation in Jerusalems Silwan neighbourhood on Tuesday. Support stories that matter. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR0fZh5SBxxMNYdg0VzRFkg/join Catch previous episodes of MEE LIVE our biweekly news programme exploring the stories shaping our world through breaking coverage expert analysis and hard-hitting interviews. Originally airing"
YouTube Link 2026-02-11T18:20Z 3.5M followers, 220.7K engagements
"Israeli drone attack on tents sheltering displaced Palestinians kills four people Four Palestinians were reportedly killed in an Israeli drone attack targeting a tent sheltering displaced people in al-Faluja located west of Jabalia in the northern Gaza Strip early on Sunday. Local media have reported that another four Palestinians were also killed in an air strike in Khan Younis. Despite the ceasefire that came into effect in October Israeli forces have killed at least [---] Palestinians according to Gazas health ministry. As of Saturday the death toll in the war-torn strip has reached 72051"
YouTube Link 2026-02-15T06:49Z 3.5M followers, 65.2K engagements
"Israeli foreign minister: Unlike Palestine Somaliland is not a virtual state During a press conference with Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Israels Foreign Minister Gideon Saar mocked Palestine by stating Unlike Palestine Somaliland is not a virtual state. Saar arrived in Somaliland on Tuesday morning for the first official visit since Israel recognised the sovereignty of the breakaway region from Somalia. Somalias foreign ministry condemned the Israeli visit to Somaliland saying it was a violation of Somalias sovereignty and territorial integrity. Support stories that"
YouTube Link 2026-01-07T07:18Z 3.5M followers, 62.7K engagements
"Israeli historian Yuvul Noah Harari on Gaza and the new world disorder Can you imagine Israel burning your children alive Spanish MEP Irene Montero confronted president of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen about her inaction against Israel. Montero accused von der Leyen of being the reason why Europe is standing alongside the US as its main partner in supporting the terrorist state of Israel. She also urged von der Leyen to protect the Global Sumud Flotilla arguing that the president of the European Commission is responsible for them risking their lives to get aid into Gaza. Catch"
YouTube Link 2025-09-13T16:38Z 3.5M followers, 385.2K engagements
"British journalist corrects framing of Israeli war at Columbia University British journalist Mona Chalabi corrected the framing of the Israel-Gaza war to the Israel-Palestine war when she received a Pulitzer Prize at Columbia University. In solidarity with the students of New York University facing suspension and arrest for supporting Palestine she posted a video recorded in October [----]. In her brief speech Chalabi emphasised the reluctance of many attending the ceremony to address the Palestine issue. She noted that although she wasn't scheduled to give a speech she found it necessary due"
YouTube Link 2024-04-20T14:17Z 3.5M followers, 9.5M engagements
"I got detained by ICE and learnt that America is turning against Israel Sami Hamdi UNAPOLOGETIC British journalist and commentator Sami Hamdi was detained by ICE for [--] days. He recounts here on UNAPOLOGETIC how he was arrested after being informed that his valid tourist visa had been suddenly revoked and how he was eventually allowed to leave after a federal judge was concerned that there had been serious breaches of his freedom of speech. Hamdi describes in detail how he was arrested what he witnessed in ICE facilities and processing centres how ICE routinely obstructs and evades the"
YouTube Link 2025-11-18T20:00Z 3.5M followers, 219.2K engagements
"Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on normalisation with Israel: Every day we get closer In an exclusive interview with Fox Newss Bret Baier aired on Wednesday Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said his country is getting closer every day to normalising ties with Israel. For months the United States has been leading efforts to strike a deal between Saudi Arabia and Israel that would establish formal ties. Saudi Arabia does not recognise Israel as a state although recently it opened its airspace for Israeli flights and facilitated the emergency landing of an Israeli flight in August."
YouTube Link 2023-09-21T14:30Z 3.5M followers, 330.1K engagements
"Trumps plan to force Iran to surrender is a fatal error David Hearst MEE Opinion David Hearst editor-in-chief of Middle East Eye says Donald Trumps plan to force Iran to surrender its ballistic missiles or face war with the United States could prove to be the costliest foreign policy mistake of his presidency. Hearst argues that Trump is wrong to believe that he can do to Iran what he did to Venezuela. Unlike Venezuela who had no regional cards to play when the US seized Maduro Iran abound in them he says pointing out the capabilities of Irans Revolutionary Guard Corps a force as large as the"
YouTube Link 2026-02-06T23:03Z 3.5M followers, 187.1K engagements
"Our problem is not with the Jewish people its with occupiers says Ahmed al-Naouq to Piers Morgan During an appearance on Piers Morgan Uncensored Palestinian journalist Ahmed al-Naouq pushed back against Morgans claim that Hamas wanted to kill as many Jewish people as they can on [--] October. Al-Naouq argued that neither Hamas nor the Palestinian people have an issue with Jewish people but rather with Israelis. This is not a religious war. This is a war between colonisation and the colonised occupiers and the occupied he said. Catch MEE LIVE our new biweekly live news programme where we take a"
YouTube Link 2025-06-04T22:30Z 3.5M followers, 7.9M engagements
"Palestinian man mourns at mothers grave after she died while he was detained in Israeli prison Mahmoud al-Tawil broke down in tears at his mothers grave in the occupied West Banks Ramallah who reportedly died while he was imprisoned by Israel for over two years. Support stories that matter. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR0fZh5SBxxMNYdg0VzRFkg/join Catch previous episodes of MEE LIVE our biweekly news programme exploring the stories shaping our world through breaking coverage expert analysis and hard-hitting interviews. Originally airing Tuesdays &"
YouTube Link 2026-02-14T06:57Z 3.5M followers, 267.8K engagements
"UAE to leave Yemen in 24-hours following Saudi strikes Relations between Saudi Arabia and the UAE appear to have reached a new low following Saudi strikes on a port in Yemen. Al-Mukalla port on the shores of the southern Arabian Peninsula was bombed by Saudi forces in the early hours of Tuesday morning with Riyadh saying it targeted weapons and vehicles originating in Fujairah a port city on the east coast of the UAE. In a statement the Saudi military announced that "the ships crew had disabled tracking devices aboard the vessels and unloaded a large amount of weapons and combat vehicles in"
YouTube Link 2025-12-30T19:54Z 3.5M followers, 141.2K engagements
"Canadas foreign minister says Israel's strike in Rafah horrific urges immediate ceasefire Addressing the parliament Canada's Foreign Minister Melanie Joly described the scenes from Rafah as "horrific" and "heartbreaking." She urged for an immediate ceasefire stating that "the killing of innocent civilians is completely unacceptable." Many world leaders and senior officials have expressed outrage following Israel's attack on a camp for displaced Palestinians in Rafah southern Gaza on Sunday. The death toll from the attack has now risen to [--] according to the Palestinian health ministry. The"
YouTube Link 2024-05-28T02:42Z 3.5M followers, 3.2M engagements
"Maduro speaks on US ties and oil investment a day before US strikes on Venezuela One day before the United States launched air strikes on Venezuela and detained President Nicolas Maduro he extended an olive branch to US President Donald Trump in an interview filmed on New Years Eve and aired on Venezuelan state television. During the interview recorded as Maduro drove through the capital Caracas with his wife in the car he said he had held only one conversation with Trump. He proposed serious talks with Washington on combating drug trafficking and that his government was prepared to offer US"
YouTube Link 2026-01-03T14:00Z 3.5M followers, 2.3M engagements
"Philadelphia DA says no law enforcement officer is above the law Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner warned that any federal law enforcement officers including ICE agents who commit crimes while operating in the city will face prosecution.Krasner said his office will arrest charge and seek convictions against any agents who break the law in Philadelphia stressing that state convictions cannot be undone by presidential pardons and that accountability applies equally to ICE the National Guard the military and all other law enforcement personnel. Support stories that matter. Join this"
YouTube Link 2026-01-10T21:09Z 3.5M followers, 3.8M engagements
"Hamas releases footage of ambush that killed two Israeli soldiers in Gaza Al-Qassam Brigades Hamas military wing released footage on Monday showing a fighter ambushing an Israeli armoured personnel carrier (APC) which reportedly took place on [--] July in Khan Younis Gaza. The Israeli army reported that two soldiers were killed in the attack while a third soldier was wounded. Catch MEE LIVE our new biweekly live news programme where we take a look at the news shaping our world through breaking coverage expert analysis and hard-hitting interviews. MEE LIVE: Tuesday & Thursday 12pm ET 5pm BST"
YouTube Link 2025-07-29T02:29Z 3.5M followers, 2.1M engagements
"You are rude: Maluma walks out of Israeli interview after host asks about Qatar human rights Yeah but its something I cant resolve. I just came here to enjoy life enjoy soccer. Colombian singer Maluma walked out of an Israeli interview in Qatar after the reporter asked him about the countrys human rights record. The singer recently teamed up with Nicki Minaj and Lebanese singer Myriam Fares to release the latest song for the Fifa soundtrack titled Tukoh Taka. Subscribe to our channel: http://ow.ly/AVlW30n1OWH Middle East Eye Website: https://middleeasteye.net Follow us on TikTok:"
YouTube Link 2022-11-19T15:38Z 3.5M followers, 1.8M engagements
"Trump says he is the best friend to Israel theyve ever had Ive been the best friend to Israel theyve ever had said US President Donald Trump at a press conference on Thursday. He criticised the Israeli President Isaac Herzog for not pardoning Netanyahu who is facing charges of fraud breach of trust and bribery in Israel. Trump also denied that Netanyahu is influencing US negotiations with Iran confirming that he prefers negotiations over direct confrontation. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR0fZh5SBxxMNYdg0VzRFkg/join Catch previous episodes of MEE LIVE our biweekly news programme exploring"
YouTube Link 2026-02-13T17:03Z 3.5M followers, 105.2K engagements
"Australia police assault Muslims during prayer at Herzog protest Australian police officers violently attacked Muslims as they prayed during a peaceful protest in Sydney against the visit of Israeli President Isaac Herzog with footage showing officers shoving dragging and throwing worshippers who were trying to finish their prayers. Police escalated the protest by provoking crowds pushing demonstrators and deploying pepper spray in an attempt to forcibly disperse widespread opposition to the visit of genocidal Israeli president Isaac Herzog. Critics say the scenes mark a dark stain on"
YouTube Link 2026-02-10T00:36Z 3.5M followers, 180.8K engagements
"sh Sarkar slams Tony Blair over involvement in Gaza Riviera scheme In a BBC interview British journalist Ash Sarkar criticised the decision to invite former Prime Minister Tony Blair to White House meetings on postwar Gaza remarking that it was because Satan was unavailable. Last month the Financial Times reported that Blairs thinktank was involved in President Trumps so-called Riviera of the Middle East Gaza project. The controversial plan aimed to attract private investors and included a pitch deck depicting Gaza transformed into a luxury resort a move critics described as a way of"
YouTube Link 2025-08-31T16:34Z 3.5M followers, 90.2K engagements
"Moment Reverend Sue Parfitt is told that the ban on Palestine Action had been ruled unlawful Footage shows the moment Reverend Sue Parfitt is told by Novara Medias Steven Methven that the High Court had ruled the ban on Palestine Action unlawful. Parfitt has been arrested multiple times for protesting the groups proscription and she is among more than [----] people detained since July [----] for resisting the ban. Support stories that matter. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR0fZh5SBxxMNYdg0VzRFkg/join Catch previous episodes of MEE LIVE our biweekly"
YouTube Link 2026-02-15T23:26Z 3.5M followers, 33.7K engagements
"Did Epstein try to broker an IsraelRussia deal over Syria Why doesnt Russia just push aside Assad put in place another pro-Russian dictator whos gonna keep the Iranians out Drop Site journalist Murtaza Hussain explains how Jeffrey Epstein and former Israeli prime minister Ehud Barak discussed using backchannel diplomacy with Moscow in [----] to shape Syrias future in Israels favour at the height of the war. Watch it full on Real Talk ➡: https://youtu.be/VUsdGBBw_hU ----------- Support stories that matter. Join this channel to get access to perks:"
YouTube Link 2026-02-13T14:30Z 3.5M followers, 13.8K engagements
"Trump says Miriam Adelson offered him $250m to run for third term US President Donald Trump said Israeli-American billionaire Miriam Adelson said she would give him $250 million to run for a third term at the White Houses Hanukkah reception on Tuesday Support stories that matter. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR0fZh5SBxxMNYdg0VzRFkg/join Catch previous episodes of MEE LIVE our biweekly news programme exploring the stories shaping our world through breaking coverage expert analysis and hard-hitting interviews. Originally airing Tuesdays & Thursdays"
YouTube Link 2025-12-18T07:09Z 3.5M followers, 196.9K engagements
"Putin says he's not even discussing possibility of Khameneis assassination When asked about the possibility of Israel or the United States killing Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Russian President Vladimir Putin said he does not even wish to discuss such a possibility. Putin made the remarks during a meeting with the heads of the worlds leading news agencies. Catch MEE LIVE our new biweekly live news programme where we take a look at the news shaping our world through breaking coverage expert analysis and hard-hitting interviews. MEE LIVE: Tuesday & Thursday 12pm ET 5pm BST Join"
YouTube Link 2025-06-19T22:22Z 3.5M followers, 3M engagements
"We have to fight with our cinema says director of Chronicles from the Siege at Berlinale Chronicles from the Siege directed by Syrian-Palestinian filmmaker Abdallah Al-Khatib was one of the only Syrian-Palestinian films in this years Berlinale programme. Al-Khatib is also known for directing the acclaimed documentary Little Palestine. The film depicts the impact of the Israeli siege on the lives of a group of ordinary people forcing each of them to confront impossible choices in their pursuit of survival in a war zone. Al-Khatib told Middle East Eye that he wanted to be at the Berlinale"
YouTube Link 2026-02-16T23:53Z 3.5M followers, [----] engagements
"Profile Who was Hassan Nasrallah Under Hassan Nasrallahs leadership Hezbollah expanded its influence and reach in the region but its entanglement in Lebanon's crises and a shifting regional landscape is posing new challenges to the group. #Lebanon #Hezbollah #HassanNasrallah Subscribe to our channel: http://ow.ly/AVlW30n1OWH Middle East Eye Website: https://middleeasteye.net Like us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/MiddleEastEye Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MiddleEastEye Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/MiddleEastEye middle east eye mee mee news news middle east eye"
YouTube Link 2022-01-26T18:10Z 3.5M followers, 1.4M engagements
"Palestinian journalist recounts rape and torture in Israeli prison Warning: Distressing content. Palestinian journalist Sami al-Saai has described being tortured and raped while detained in Israels Megiddo prison. Al-Saai was detained by Israeli forces on [--] February [----]. He also described the torture and sexual abuse endured by other prisoners at the hands of Israeli soldiers and prison guards particularly detainees from Gaza. At least [----] Palestinians are currently reported to be held in Israeli prisons though the actual figure is believed to be higher as Israel withholds information on"
YouTube Link 2025-12-15T21:47Z 3.5M followers, 316.2K engagements
"Israeli tanks shoot at UN peacekeepers in a watchtower in South Lebanon We were thrown upward and then tried to find an escape route. An Indonesian peacekeeper stationed inside the UNIFIL watchtower in Naqoura South Lebanon provided a first-hand account of the moment an Israeli Merkava tank launched a projectile targeting the UN peacekeepers who were in intensive care for three days following the attack. Subscribe to our channel: http://ow.ly/AVlW30n1OWH Subscribe to MEE Telegram channel to stay up to date: https://t.me/MiddleEastEye_TG Middle East Eye Website: https://middleeasteye.net"
YouTube Link 2024-10-25T19:26Z 3.5M followers, 462.4K engagements
"China opposes Israeli annexation of Palestinian territory Gaza and the West bank are inalienable parts of Palestines territory said Chinas foreign minister on Thursday. He affirmed Chinas support for the two-state solution and its opposition to the annexation of the West Bank. Support stories that matter. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR0fZh5SBxxMNYdg0VzRFkg/join Catch previous episodes of MEE LIVE our biweekly news programme exploring the stories shaping our world through breaking coverage expert analysis and hard-hitting interviews. Originally"
YouTube Link 2026-02-12T16:45Z 3.5M followers, 13.6K engagements
"Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell refuses answering US congressional committee questions On Monday Ghislaine Maxwell a longtime associate of convicted sex crime offender Jeffrey Epstein declined to answer questions during a deposition before the US House oversight and government reform committee. Maxwell who has been serving a 20-year prison sentence since [----] after being convicted of helping Epstein sexually abuse underage girls invoked her Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination. Her lawyer said the decision was linked to a pending habeas petition challenging the fairness of her"
YouTube Link 2026-02-10T16:30Z 3.5M followers, 235.6K engagements
"UAE-linked contacts shipped sacred cloth pieces from Mecca to Epstein Newly released files reveal that sacred cloth pieces from the Kaaba in Mecca were shipped by UAE-linked contacts to convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein in [----]. The emails detail the shipment of three pieces associated with the Kiswa arranged by Emirati businesswoman Aziza al-Ahmadi and a man named Abdullah al-Maari. Support stories that matter. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR0fZh5SBxxMNYdg0VzRFkg/join Catch previous episodes of MEE LIVE our biweekly news programme exploring"
YouTube Link 2026-02-05T03:14Z 3.5M followers, 832.3K engagements
"UK audience react after seeing The Voice of Hind Rajab "I wept." MEE spoke to audience members after they left the UK premiere of the Voice of Hind Rajab. The film directed by Kaouther Ben Hania and executive produced by Brad Pitt and Joaquin Phoenix tells the harrowing true story of five-year-old Hind Rajab - killed by Israeli gunfire in Gaza in [----] after her familys car was attacked. Her final pleas for help and her death became symbols of Gazas suffering. Following its Venice premiere - where it won the Silver Lion and earned a 23-minute standing ovation. Support stories that matter. Join"
YouTube Link 2025-10-17T19:45Z 3.5M followers, 452.2K engagements
"Israeli strategic adviser Ramy Piro suggests eliminating the residents of Gaza Speaking on Channel [--] on Tuesday strategic adviser Ramy Piro said: The solution for Gaza is to get all the Gazans out of Gaza either by emigration or by eliminating the residents. Fellow panellist lawyer Tamar Arbel agreed. Support stories that matter. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR0fZh5SBxxMNYdg0VzRFkg/join Catch previous episodes of MEE LIVE our biweekly news programme exploring the stories shaping our world through breaking coverage expert analysis and hard-hitting"
YouTube Link 2026-02-12T19:26Z 3.5M followers, 156.7K engagements
"Trump says US will need a second aircraft carrier in the Middle East if Iran deal is not reached Speaking to reporters on Friday US President Donald Trump confirmed that a second aircraft carrier group will be heading to the Middle East soon escalating military pressure on Iran amid negotiations over its nuclear programme. In case we dont make a deal well need it Trump said. Support stories that matter. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR0fZh5SBxxMNYdg0VzRFkg/join Catch previous episodes of MEE LIVE our biweekly news programme exploring the stories"
YouTube Link 2026-02-13T23:37Z 3.5M followers, 93.8K engagements
"EU chief von der Leyens announcements of actions against Israel met with applause European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has pledged to suspend bilateral support to Israel and to propose sanctions on extremist Israeli ministers such as Itamar Ben Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich. The announcement of a partial suspension of the EU-Israel Association Agreement on trade-related matters was met with sustained applause. Von der Leyen who made the comments during her State of the Union Address of the 2024-2029 Commission in Strasbourg further announced the creation of a Palestine Donor Group"
YouTube Link 2025-09-10T15:52Z 3.5M followers, 611.4K engagements
"Activist films soldiers stop bus carrying Palestinians with Israeli citizenship in Jerusalem A video filmed by Russian-Israeli journalist and activist Andrey Khrzhanovskiy in Jerusalem shows Israeli soldiers stopping a bus carrying Palestinians with Israeli citizenship for an ID check. They returned only my ID because Im the only non-Palestinian on the bus even though everyone has an Israeli ID. Those are Palestinians with Israeli passports full Israeli citizens. But yeah tell me again how Israel is not an apartheid state says Khrzhanovskiy as he got off the bus. Several rights groups"
YouTube Link 2025-11-05T16:52Z 3.5M followers, 1.8M engagements
"Turkey: Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque holds first Tarawih prayer after [--] years Thousands of Muslim worshippers gathered in the iconic Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque in Istanbul on Friday night to perform the first Tarawih prayer after [--] years. #Istanbul #HagiaSophia Subscribe to our channel: http://ow.ly/AVlW30n1OWH Middle East Eye Website: https://middleeasteye.net Like us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/MiddleEastEye Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MiddleEastEye Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/MiddleEastEye middle east eye mee mee news news middle east eye news middle"
YouTube Link 2022-04-02T12:39Z 3.5M followers, 107.1K engagements
"Saudi Arabias crown prince Mohammed bin Salman named prime minister Saudi Arabias crown prince Mohammed bin Salman has been named prime minister by royal decree. The post of prime minister is traditionally held by the Saudi king and Mohammed bin Salmans new appointment formalises the power he has wielded in recent years. The decision is likely to protect the crown prince ahead of a lawsuit in the US in connection to his alleged role in the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. His new post could possibly grant him sovereign immunity protecting him from arrests and lawsuits outside of the"
YouTube Link 2022-09-28T12:54Z 3.5M followers, 739.5K engagements
"Athletic Bilbao Club pays tribute to Palestine at San Mams In a moving display of solidarity Athletic Bilbao Club invited a group of Palestinian refugees living in the Basque Country onto the pitch before their LaLiga clash against Mallorca on Saturday at San Mams. As the players and guests lined up the stadium erupted in a standing ovation with thousands of fans waving Palestinian flags and applauding warmly. This historic gesture makes Athletic Bilbao Club the first LaLiga team to officially honour Palestine. The clubs president spoke of footballs unique power to unite communities"
YouTube Link 2025-10-05T20:28Z 3.5M followers, 56.1K engagements
"Pro-Palestinian demonstrator hit by car in the Netherlands A pro-Palestinian protester in Rotterdam the Netherlands was hit by a car after the driver drove through a human blockade set up by demonstrators. Protesters gathered in the Dutch harbour city on Wednesday evening to demonstrate against the arrival of a cargo ship owned by Danish shipping company Maersk reportedly carrying components for fighter jets used by Israel. Local media reported that the protester sustained minor injuries. Catch MEE LIVE our new biweekly live news programme where we take a look at the news shaping our world"
YouTube Link 2025-05-23T15:52Z 3.5M followers, 3M engagements
"US sergeant says he is under investigation for sharing anti-Israel social media posts "Since when does not supporting a foreign nation get a US soldier investigated for being a threat to national security" US Army Sergeant Jonathan Estridge a 20-year military veteran says he is under investigation for sharing anti-Israel posts on social media. It comes amid a broader nationwide crackdown on Gaza-related protests and growing concerns over free speech since President Donald Trumps return to the White House in January. Catch previous episodes of MEE LIVE our biweekly news programme exploring the"
YouTube Link 2025-08-24T11:59Z 3.5M followers, 14.2M engagements
"Israel guilty of 'mass sexual assaults' of Palestinian women say legal experts "Israeli soldiers threatened men in prisons by saying 'we will rape your daughter we will rape your wife'." In an interview with MEE two legal experts describe the spike in sexual assault cases against Palestinian women since [--] October including sexual harassment at military checkpoints and rape in Israeli prisons. Despite Israeli soldiers reportedly using the stigma of sexual assault to silence Palestinians from speaking out they note that it's had the opposite effect: as more women suffer more feel emboldened to"
YouTube Link 2024-12-03T13:35Z 3.5M followers, 581.4K engagements
"The birth of Israel and the death of Zionism Ilan Papp The Big Picture Can Zionism survive the current war in Gaza Israeli historian Ilan Papp believes it cant. In fact he argues that the liberation of Palestine is an inevitability. Papp is the author of [--] books on the Israel-Palestine conflict and most recently published two books: Lobbying for Zionism on Both Sides of the Atlantic and A Very Short History of the Israel-Palestine Conflict. This week on The Big Picture Podcast we sit down with Ilan Papp to talk about where the Zionist project originates why it embraced settler colonialism"
YouTube Link 2024-11-01T14:00Z 3.5M followers, 495.7K engagements
"Morocco allocates $330m in aid as floods devastate farms and homes in northern provinces Farmers in Moroccos northern province of Kenitra are assessing heavy losses after weeks of flooding submerged fields and destroyed crops forcing families to move their livestock to higher ground. We dont have any farming any more We have nothing left said Ibrahim Barnous a farmer from Oulad Amer. The government has designated Larache Kenitra Sidi Kacem and Sidi Slimane as disaster zones and earmarked 3bn dirhams ($330m) to relocate displaced households and compensate affected farmers. Support stories that"
YouTube Link 2026-02-13T14:15Z 3.5M followers, [----] engagements
"Israeli drones systematically destroying solar panels in northern Gaza Israeli drones are systematically targeting and destroying solar energy panels across northern Gaza wiping out the area's last remaining source of power. Support stories that matter. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR0fZh5SBxxMNYdg0VzRFkg/join Catch previous episodes of MEE LIVE our biweekly news programme exploring the stories shaping our world through breaking coverage expert analysis and hard-hitting interviews. Originally airing Tuesdays & Thursdays at 12pm ET 5pm BST Got a"
YouTube Link 2026-02-14T11:16Z 3.5M followers, 255.5K engagements
"UN delegates walk out during Netanyahus speech at UN meeting Scores of diplomats walked out of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's speech at the UN General Assembly on Friday to protest the ongoing genocide in Gaza and Israel's repeated attacks against several countries across the Middle East. As soon as Netanyahu took the stage several diplomats could be seen walking out in haste as Netanyahu entered the great hall to speak from the podium replicating an act of protest carried out last year. Support stories that matter. Join this channel to get access to perks:"
YouTube Link 2025-09-26T14:16Z 3.5M followers, 4.3M engagements
"FBI document says Epstein trained as Israeli spy A [----] FBI document from the Epstein files alleges that convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein was trained as a spy by former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak. An informant who delivered the intelligence on [--] October [----] alleged that Barak regarded Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as a criminal and heard a lot of conversations about Epstein before they became convinced that Epstein was a co-opted Mossad Agent. Support stories that matter. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR0fZh5SBxxMNYdg0VzRFkg/join"
YouTube Link 2026-02-08T05:09Z 3.5M followers, 399.5K engagements
"Footage shows execution press mechanism in Sednaya prison Footage from Bashar al-Assads Sednaya prison shows the Iron Execution Press which was reportedly used by the Syrian regime to crush inmates after their execution. The military prison near Damascus nicknamed the human slaughterhouse fell into the hands of the rebels on Saturday as Bashar al-Assads rule came to an end. Fighters managed to free hundreds of inmates including women and young children. Subscribe to our channel: http://ow.ly/AVlW30n1OWH Subscribe to MEE Telegram channel to stay up to date: https://t.me/MiddleEastEye_TG Middle"
YouTube Link 2024-12-09T01:37Z 3.5M followers, 326.6K engagements
"Who is Irans Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei For [--] years Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has withstood internal dissent economic turmoil and war - but the joint strikes by Israel and the United States posed the most serious threat to his rule. So who is Ali Khamenei one of the most powerful and polarising figures in the Middle East Catch MEE LIVE our new biweekly live news programme where we take a look at the news shaping our world through breaking coverage expert analysis and hard-hitting interviews. MEE LIVE: Tuesday & Thursday 12pm ET 5pm BST Join the conversation at"
YouTube Link 2025-07-04T16:25Z 3.5M followers, 40.7K engagements
"Israeli soldiers film themselves mocking destruction of Palestinian house A video uploaded to TikTok on Monday that has since been taken offline showed an Israeli soldier mockingly knocking on the door of a Palestinian house before revealing the house behind it was destroyed. In recent months Israeli soldiers have shared videos on various social media platforms where they make light of the destruction being caused by the Israeli army in the Gaza Strip as nearly two million Palestinians in Gaza have been made homeless by the war. Subscribe to our channel: http://ow.ly/AVlW30n1OWH Subscribe to"
YouTube Link 2024-01-24T14:30Z 3.5M followers, 457.6K engagements
"Israeli undercover agents aggressively detain Palestinian youth In newly released footage Israeli undercover agents were seen violently detaining Palestinian youth using force during the arrests. The operatives known as mustaribeen often disguise themselves as Palestinians to infiltrate into Palestinian society. Mustaribeen have a long history of operating inside Palestinian towns and protests acting as spies arrest operatives provocateurs and in some cases assassins. Their presence continues to spread fear and violence making life even more dangerous for children and families living under"
YouTube Link 2026-02-16T02:58Z 3.5M followers, 243K engagements
"Mamdani rebukes attacks on his faith: "I will not hide in the shadows" In a 6-minute address the Democratic nominee for New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani has rebuked the series of attacks made against his Muslim identity. The video which was posted on Youtube highlighted the ongoing struggles with Islamophobia the one million Muslims in New York City face. Support stories that matter. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR0fZh5SBxxMNYdg0VzRFkg/join Catch previous episodes of MEE LIVE our biweekly news programme exploring the stories shaping our world"
YouTube Link 2025-10-25T20:35Z 3.5M followers, 2M engagements
"Israeli forces abuse and detain Palestinians during a raid in Sair Footage posted on social media shows Israeli forces abusing and detaining a group of Palestinian men in the town of Sair in the occupied West Bank. Support stories that matter. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR0fZh5SBxxMNYdg0VzRFkg/join Catch previous episodes of MEE LIVE our biweekly news programme exploring the stories shaping our world through breaking coverage expert analysis and hard-hitting interviews. Originally airing Tuesdays & Thursdays at 12pm ET 5pm BST Got a story tip or"
YouTube Link 2026-02-13T20:57Z 3.5M followers, 53.9K engagements
"'Our AI kills Palestinians': Palantir CEO Alex Karp on Gaza war Catch MEE LIVE our new biweekly live news programme where we take a look at the news shaping our world through breaking coverage expert analysis and hard-hitting interviews. MEE LIVE: Tuesday & Thursday 12pm ET 5pm BST Join the conversation at MEELive@middleeasteye.org Support stories that matter. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR0fZh5SBxxMNYdg0VzRFkg/join Subscribe to our channel: http://ow.ly/AVlW30n1OWH Subscribe to MEE Telegram channel to stay up to date:"
YouTube Link 2025-05-04T13:02Z 3.5M followers, 693.8K engagements
"Who is Ahmed Manasra MEE Explains Support stories that matter. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR0fZh5SBxxMNYdg0VzRFkg/join Subscribe to our channel: http://ow.ly/AVlW30n1OWH Subscribe to MEE Telegram channel to stay up to date: https://t.me/MiddleEastEye_TG Middle East Eye Website: https://middleeasteye.net Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@middleeasteye Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/MiddleEastEye Like us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/MiddleEastEye Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MiddleEastEye middle east eye"
YouTube Link 2025-04-10T19:13Z 3.5M followers, 1.3M engagements
"Uber driver confronts ICE agent at Minneapolis airport You guys leave the border and go harass people based on the colour of their skin An Uber driver at Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport confronted Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents over a random ID check. The Uber driver referenced the recent killing of Renee Nicole Good by ICE agents an incident that has sparked global outrage and widespread protest across the US. Support stories that matter. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR0fZh5SBxxMNYdg0VzRFkg/join Catch previous episodes of MEE LIVE"
YouTube Link 2026-01-08T17:22Z 3.5M followers, 8.9M engagements
"Footage shows Israeli viewpoint overlooking Gaza with coin-operated telescope Footage circulating online shows a viewpoint in Israel overlooking Gaza where a coin-operated telescope allows visitors to observe the territory while it is under Israeli bombardment. In the video the man filming describes the setup as disturbing stating that families including children visit the site and use the telescope to view Gaza. He adds that the telescope requires a small fee equivalent to about $1.60 to operate. Support stories that matter. Join this channel to get access to perks:"
YouTube Link 2025-12-30T22:21Z 3.5M followers, 1M engagements
"Lindsey Graham tells Saudi Arabia to knock it off amid rift with UAE US Republican Senator Lindsey Graham told Saudi Arabias Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to knock it off in his feud with the UAE during the Munich Security Conference on Friday. Graham appeared to be particularly upset with criticism that Saudi thinkers and analysts have levelled against the UAE over its close partnership with Israel saying that the leader of the UAE Mohamed bin Zayed is not a Zionist. Support stories that matter. Join this channel to get access to perks:"
YouTube Link 2026-02-14T01:59Z 3.5M followers, 248.4K engagements
"Applause breaks out as Mamdani mentions Palestinians in New York during inaugural speech During his inaugural speech New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani spoke about the diverse communities that contribute to the citys identity. The crowd erupted in applause when he mentioned Palestinians in Bay Ridge. They will be Palestinian New Yorkers in Bay Ridge who will no longer have to contend with a politics that speaks of universalism and then makes them the exception Mamdani said. Support stories that matter. Join this channel to get access to perks:"
YouTube Link 2026-01-02T03:30Z 3.5M followers, 1.5M engagements
"Israeli tourists harass Japanese pro-Palestine protester in Tokyo Israeli tourists confronted a Japanese woman waving a Palestinian flag in Tokyo on Sunday shouting Palestine doesnt exist at her. Subscribe to our channel: http://ow.ly/AVlW30n1OWH Subscribe to MEE Telegram channel to stay up to date: https://t.me/MiddleEastEye_TG Middle East Eye Website: https://middleeasteye.net Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@middleeasteye Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/MiddleEastEye Like us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/MiddleEastEye Follow us on Twitter:"
YouTube Link 2024-08-05T14:31Z 3.5M followers, 449.5K engagements
"Displaced Palestinian drummer entertains displaced children by playing on a homemade drum set In Gazas Khan Younis displaced drummer Hussam Qassem entertains children with music played on a homemade drum set built from buckets bicycle parts and other salvaged items. While he spends much of his day securing water and food for his family his performances provide children with rare relief from the psychological strain of nearly two years of conflict. Support stories that matter. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR0fZh5SBxxMNYdg0VzRFkg/join Catch previous"
YouTube Link 2026-02-12T15:10Z 3.5M followers, 22.8K engagements
"Palestinian searches for his twin brother amid rubble after Israeli strike Kamal Nasawi a Palestinian man from Gaza searches for his brother Khalil amid the rubble of the Sheikh Radwan police station in Gaza which was flattened by an Israeli strike while officers and detainees were still inside. The attack reduced the building to piles of rubble trapping victims beneath the debris. Support stories that matter. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR0fZh5SBxxMNYdg0VzRFkg/join Catch previous episodes of MEE LIVE our biweekly news programme exploring the"
YouTube Link 2026-01-31T18:17Z 3.5M followers, 500.3K engagements
"Epstein tells ex-Israeli PM Ehud Barak to speak with Palantir founder Peter Thiel in released audio In an audio recording that surfaced as part of the latest release of Epstein files by the US Department of Justice convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein tells former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak to look into Peter Thiel co-founder of data and AI company Palantir Technologies. In the recording Epstein suggests to Barak to have Thiel put him on the board of Palantir. Peter Thiel is one of the best Ive never met him hes going to come here next week. So I wanted to talk to him and talk to you"
YouTube Link 2026-02-02T16:31Z 3.5M followers, 748.7K engagements
"Anti-Zionist rabbi: Sacrificing red cows to hasten the messiah is crazy UNAPOLOGETIC Rabbi Elhanan Beck has lived outside of Israel since he was three years old this is despite the fact that his family lineage in what he calls Palestine goes back seven generations. Beck stands with what he says are the vast majority of Orthodox Jews who strongly oppose Israel. Their reason: the Jewish religious principle that Jews need to live in exile until the peaceful arrival of the messiah and because of the oppression and brutality that Israel is built upon. In this in-depth interview Rabbi Elhanan"
YouTube Link 2024-04-19T15:20Z 3.5M followers, 507.2K engagements
"Botenga calls out European Parliament for silence over Israel West Bank annexation measures Speaking at the European Parliament on Tuesday Belgian lawmaker Marc Botenga called out the Parliament for its silence over Israels move to extend civil control over the occupied West Bank a step critics say creates de facto annexation. For years Europe has been telling the Palestinians: Don't worry we support a two-state solution you will have your state. But today with Israel making this completely impossible and cancelling out any prospect of such a state this issue is not even on our Parliament's"
YouTube Link 2026-02-12T15:04Z 3.5M followers, 117.9K engagements
"Journalist Mehdi Hasan verbally attacked by rightwing panellist on CNN I hope your beeper doesnt go off. Journalist Mehdi Hasan voiced his shock after rightwing panellist Ryan James Girdusky told him he hoped Hasan's "beeper didn't go off" during a debate on CNN NewsNight on Monday referring to Israel detonating pagers commonly used by Hezbollah members in Lebanon in September. At least [--] people were killed and thousands injured by the pager blasts which occurred across two consecutive days. Girdusky was later removed from the show during a break and CNN apologised to its viewers for the"
YouTube Link 2024-10-29T13:41Z 3.5M followers, 1.2M engagements
"Sydney protesters pepper-sprayed by police during demonstration against Israeli president's visit A 71-year-old woman says she was pepper-sprayed by police in Sydney alongside a man who was attempting to prevent her from being injured by pushing. Footage shared by activists shows the pair recovering from the incident recounting the violent tactics employed by New South Wales police following protests against the visit of Israeli President Isaac Herzog. Support stories that matter. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR0fZh5SBxxMNYdg0VzRFkg/join Catch"
YouTube Link 2026-02-10T13:08Z 3.5M followers, 242.1K engagements
"Video shows Israeli soldiers trying on Palestinian childrens clothes Video footage shows Israeli soldiers tampering with the clothes of Palestinian children in an abandoned home in the Jabalia refugee camp. Many Palestinians were forcibly displaced from the camp situated in northern Gaza during a deadly Israeli military operation which began last week and killed at least [---] Palestinians. Subscribe to our channel: http://ow.ly/AVlW30n1OWH Subscribe to MEE Telegram channel to stay up to date: https://t.me/MiddleEastEye_TG Middle East Eye Website: https://middleeasteye.net Follow us on TikTok:"
YouTube Link 2024-10-14T17:47Z 3.5M followers, 1.2M engagements
"Israeli soldier pushes Palestinian cyclist off bicycle during Qalqilya raid Video circulating from the occupied West Bank city of Qalqilya today shows an Israeli soldier pushing a young Palestinian man off his bicycle an act that occurred despite the cyclist posing no visible threat. The Israeli troops were carrying out raids at the time part of an ongoing military campaign across the territory. During the raids Israeli troops reportedly blocked streets searched neighbourhoods and used force actions residents say often lead to detentions restrictions on movement and clashes with civilians."
YouTube Link 2026-02-08T23:18Z 3.5M followers, 290.4K engagements
"Hillary Clinton says China influencing young peoples opinions on Israel via TikTok algorithms Speaking at an event in New York last Wednesday former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton says young people who have been protesting in support of Palestine on university campuses get their news from TikTok which is governed by an algorithm until at least up till now still largely manipulated by the Chinese Community Party. Clinton goes on to accuse young people of not knowing enough about the history of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict saying its more generational than anything else and it cuts"
YouTube Link 2025-11-03T15:06Z 3.5M followers, 97.7K engagements
"Chinese political scientist confronts Israeli commander about civilian deaths in Gaza Your government has no legitimacy or the right to decide or defend what is fact. Yan Xuetong a Chinese political scientist confronted former Israeli military commander and Ministry of Foreign Affairs staff member Elad Shoshan about his countrys targeting and killing of children and women in Gaza. The exchange took place at the 12th Beijing Xiangshan Forum on Wednesday. Xuetong the dean of the Institute of International Relations at Tsinghua University told Shoshan his statements are propaganda that no one"
YouTube Link 2025-09-18T14:59Z 3.5M followers, 3.6M engagements
"The Voice of Hind Rajab premieres at the BFI London Film Festival The UK premiere of The Voice of Hind Rajab took place at Londons BFI on Thursday. The powerful new film directed by Kaouther Ben Hania and with executive producers including Brad Pitt and Joaquin Phoenix tells the true story of five-year-old Hind Rajab who was shot at by [---] Israeli bullets and killed in Gaza in [----]. Her death and her final pleas for help shocked the world. Following its Venice Film Festival premiere where it earned the prestigious Silver Lion prize and received a 23-minute standing ovation the film arrives in"
YouTube Link 2025-10-17T19:08Z 3.5M followers, 286.6K engagements
"Gary Lineker appears to make BBC reference during award acceptance speech Gary Lineker appeared to take a subtle jab at the BBC while accepting his National Television Award (NTA) for Best Presenter in London on Wednesday. The former BBC Match of the Day presenter said that his win demonstrates that perhaps its OK sometimes for us to use our platform to speak up on behalf of those who have no voice. Lineker departed from Match of the Day shortly after he was accused of antisemitism for sharing a pro-Palestine social media post about the history of Zionism which included a small drawing of a"
YouTube Link 2025-09-11T16:32Z 3.5M followers, 344.2K engagements
"Israeli settler leader says not far off that Palestinians will leave Gaza Israeli settler leader Daniella Weiss said that the day is not far off when Palestinians will leave Gaza as tens of fellow settlers marched towards the border fence with Gaza vowing the establishment of settlements in the strip. Support stories that matter. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR0fZh5SBxxMNYdg0VzRFkg/join Catch previous episodes of MEE LIVE our biweekly news programme exploring the stories shaping our world through breaking coverage expert analysis and hard-hitting"
YouTube Link 2026-02-06T03:59Z 3.5M followers, 47.4K engagements
"We deserve to live: Ramadan festivities make a shy comeback to war-torn Gaza After more than two years of war and genocide at the hands of the Israeli army the spirit of Ramadan is back modestly to the streets of the Gaza Strip. Despite the losses and despite the wounds they are going through people have refused to give up on life and they are participating in this month celebrating this month with spirituality says one resident. Along the streets of Al-Zawiya market in Gaza City Ramadan decorations food and drinks have sprawled up ahead of the start of the holy Muslim month. The joy of Gaza"
YouTube Link 2026-02-16T14:14Z 3.5M followers, 15.1K engagements
"Protester racially abused and violently assaulted by police at Sydney rally against Isaac Herzog They called me a brown cunt and then punched me. A protester has spoken publicly after being racially abused and violently assaulted by police during a rally in Sydney opposing the visit of Israels president. The victim Ali explains how police called him a 'brown cunt' physically abused him and detained him violently. Footage from the Sydney protest against the visit of Israeli President Isaac Herzog shows NSW police officers repeatedly assaulting peaceful protesters with scenes of punching"
YouTube Link 2026-02-13T07:53Z 3.5M followers, 81.3K engagements
"Terrorism advisor criticises UK government linking Palestine Action with Iran In an interview with Channel [--] the UK governments independent reviewer of terrorism legislation Jonathan Hall KC criticised the governments previous suggestions in press briefings that Palestine Action may be linked to Iran. I dont understand that Its a sort of nudge nudge wink wink. Well its wrong. Theres a challenge at the moment to the banning of Palestine action in the High Court. The High Court has power to look at secret evidence. So if there is secret evidence the High court will be able to look at that and"
YouTube Link 2026-02-11T13:49Z 3.5M followers, 36K engagements
"Saudi foreign minister says country will take responsibility once UAE pulls out of Yemen Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan said on Monday his country will take responsibility if the UAE pulls out of Yemen.Speaking at a joint press conference with his Polish counterpart in Warsaw bin Farhan also stressed the importance of Saudi Arabias relationship with the UAE for regional stability. Support stories that matter. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR0fZh5SBxxMNYdg0VzRFkg/join Catch previous episodes of MEE LIVE our biweekly news programme"
YouTube Link 2026-01-27T16:15Z 3.5M followers, 1.2M engagements
"Trump says Israel and Iran don't know 'what the fuck theyre doing' US President Donald Trump criticised Israel on Tuesday saying he was not happy with its actions following the ceasefire announcement. Speaking to reporters before leaving for the Nato summit in The Hague Trump said: There was one rocket that I guess was fired overboard after the time limit and now Israel is going out to strike Iran because of one rocket that didnt land anywhere. These guys have got to calm down. Referring to the ceasefire he declared earlier Trump said: I didnt like the fact that Israel unloaded right after we"
YouTube Link 2025-06-24T12:10Z 3.5M followers, 305.2K engagements
"Palestine Action supporters celebrate UK courts decision that groups proscription was unlawful Palestine Action supporters celebrated outside the Royal Courts of Justice on Friday after it was announced that the court ruled the groups proscription was unlawful. The ruling found that the decision to proscribe the group was discriminatory. However the ban will remain in force while the government appeals against the decision. Support stories that matter. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR0fZh5SBxxMNYdg0VzRFkg/join Catch previous episodes of MEE LIVE"
YouTube Link 2026-02-13T15:27Z 3.5M followers, 18.3K engagements
"Israeli President Herzog asks Australian protesters to protest against Iran In a video address Israeli President Isaac Herzog asked demonstrators in Australia protesting against his visit to the country why they arent protesting against the Iranian government. He said the Iranian government brutally killed thousands of Iranian citizens. Meanwhile in a recent report the Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research (MPIDR) in Germany estimates that at least [------] Palestinians have been killed in Gaza since October [----]. Support stories that matter. Join this channel to get access to perks:"
YouTube Link 2026-02-13T15:28Z 3.5M followers, 70.4K engagements
"Gaza holds first football tournament in over two years on football field surrounded by rubble On a five-a-side pitch surrounded by rubble and destroyed buildings Jabalia Youth played Al-Sadaqa in Gazas first organised football tournament in over two years. Youssef Jendiya one of the Jabalia Youth players said: but you come to the pitch without a lot of your teammates who were martyred injured or travelled abroad for treatment so the joy is a little incomplete. Yarmouk Stadium once a 9000-seat venue in Gaza was levelled during the war and used as a detention site. Its former pitch is now"
YouTube Link 2026-02-11T16:20Z 3.5M followers, 15K engagements
"Bob Vylan repeats "death to the IDF" chant at Manchester concert During his concert at Manchester Academy British musician Bob Vylan again chanted death death to the IDF which drew massive cheers from the audience. Bobby Vylan previously led the crowd at the Glastonbury Festival in June with the same chants a performance that was lives treamed by the BBC and triggered a criminal investigation by Avon and Somerset Police and widespread media debate with some music festival organisers dropping the duo from lineups and calls from MPs and Jewish representatives to cancel shows. In interviews"
YouTube Link 2026-02-08T20:20Z 3.5M followers, 236.2K engagements
"Death and displacement of Palestinians continue months into Gaza ceasefire We are still living under the same threats and circumstances only with less noise said a father from Gaza commenting about the slow genocide that Palestinians in the enclave are enduring. The UN described the current status in Gaza as a "ceasefire that kills children" highlighting its precarity. The genocide doesn't only kill through direct warfare but by manufactured medical negligence. Middle East Eye's Maha Hussaini reports from Gaza that for many medical patients the pause in fighting has brought no pause in"
YouTube Link 2026-01-16T19:16Z 3.5M followers, 34.9K engagements
"Released files reveal David Sterns close relationship with Epstein Middle East Eye political correspondent Imran Mulla explains to Mathilda Mallinson the story behind the shadowy figure who linked Jeffrey Epstein with Andrew Mountbatten and Britains royal circles. Support stories that matter. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR0fZh5SBxxMNYdg0VzRFkg/join Catch previous episodes of MEE LIVE our biweekly news programme exploring the stories shaping our world through breaking coverage expert analysis and hard-hitting interviews. Originally airing Tuesdays"
YouTube Link 2026-02-11T01:06Z 3.5M followers, 512.1K engagements
"Child in Gaza crafts Ramadan lanterns from soda cans amid import ban In the lead-up to Ramadan Mohammad Sabry Al-Fouj a child in Gaza has drawn attention for crafting traditional Ramadan lanterns from empty soda cans a creative response to the ban on importing decorative lanterns into the besieged territory. With access to imported goods limited families have turned to everyday materials to keep cultural and religious traditions alive. Mohammads carefully cut and shaped lanterns have become a symbol of resilience and hope for Muslims preparing to observe the holy month. Support stories that"
YouTube Link 2026-02-14T19:26Z 3.5M followers, 28.6K engagements
"Not just Sudan - How the UAE have wrecked Libya Yemen and Egypt Andreas Krieg UNAPOLOGETIC In this episode of UNAPOLOGETIC we speak to Dr Andreas Krieg a leading Gulf security expert about how the UAE has pursued an aggressive statecraft strategy since [----]. Andreas unpacks how Abu Dhabi has shaped the region through covert interventions proxy forces and political engineering. From Egypt to Libya Yemen to Sudan we examine how the UAE has empowered secessionist authoritarian and anti-democratic actors to build a regional order aligned with its own interests and often at the expense of social"
YouTube Link 2025-11-21T19:34Z 3.5M followers, 200.8K engagements
"Massie says Epstein files withheld over Israeli and US intelligence ties The Epstein files are being withheld because Jeffrey Epstein had close ties to Israeli intelligence and US intelligence according to Congressman Thomas Massie. He also says the files are being blocked because they implicate powerful billionaires and political donors who he claims are friends of US President Donald Trump. Massie says there has been an effort in trying to stop this and I do believe theyll try to stop it somewhere else and thats going to backfire on them too. Massie has been a frequent critic of Trump in"
YouTube Link 2026-02-16T01:07Z 3.5M followers, 1.5M engagements
"A 10-year-old Palestinian girl breaks down while talking to MEE "I don't know what to do." A 10-year-old Palestinian girl breaks down while talking to MEE after Israeli air strikes destroyed her neighbour's house killing [--] children and [--] women. Subscribe to our channel: http://ow.ly/AVlW30n1OWH Middle East Eye Website: https://middleeasteye.net Like us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/MiddleEastEye Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MiddleEastEye Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/MiddleEastEye middle east eye mee mee news news middle east eye news Sheikh Jarrah Jarrah"
YouTube Link 2021-05-15T15:29Z 3.5M followers, 4M engagements
"Israel drops new type of bomb in Gaza suspected to be a thermobaric bomb Palestinians in Gaza say Israel has dropped a new kind of bomb describing it as a mini nuke. Military analysts believe it was likely a thermobaric or vacuum weapon a high-intensity explosive that uses oxygen from the air to create a massive fireball and shockwave. The blast can flatten buildings and cause devastation similar to a small nuclear detonation but without radiation. Israel has not commented on the reports and the exact type of munition used remains unconfirmed. Support stories that matter. Join this channel to"
YouTube Link 2025-11-09T20:36Z 3.5M followers, 604.1K engagements
"Pai in Northern Thailand on edge: Are Israeli tourists pushing local limits From hospital rampages to unpaid bills recent incidents involving Israeli tourists in northern Thailand have flared local tensions. Catch MEE LIVE our new biweekly live news programme where we take a look at the news shaping our world through breaking coverage expert analysis and hard-hitting interviews. MEE LIVE: Tuesday & Thursday 12pm ET 5pm BST Join the conversation at MEELive@middleeasteye.org Support stories that matter. Join this channel to get access to perks:"
YouTube Link 2025-04-24T19:45Z 3.5M followers, 574.6K engagements
"Thousands participate in pro-government rallies across Iran Thousands took to Irans streets on Monday to participate in pro-government rallies across several cities after Iranian leaders urged supporters to turn out presenting the marches as a show of unity against what they describe as a foreign-driven destabilisation campaign. The protests follow more than two weeks of nationwide protests against soaring prices in the country that later developed into calls for the fall of the Iranian government. Iranian authorities have accused the protesters of being terrorists backed by the United States"
YouTube Link 2026-01-12T15:50Z 3.5M followers, 327K engagements
"Who is UAE billionaire in the Epstein files MEE Live US Attorney General Pam Bondi defended the justice department (or DOJ)s handling of the Epstein Files during a congressional hearing on Wednesday. It descended into a shouting match. At the heart of the dispute was the DOJs extensive and often erroneous redactions in the [--] million Epstein Files released last month and their decision to withhold three million more. On Monday three US lawmakers were given access to unredacted files for the first time. They left with searing criticisms about what had been redacted. Specifically the identities"
YouTube Link 2026-02-12T17:00Z 3.5M followers, 327.2K engagements
"Palestinian child clings to father in fear of Israeli soldiers A Palestinian child clings tightly to his fathers leg as Israeli soldiers interrogate the man in al-Mughayirr north of Ramallah occupied West Bank. On Thursday Israeli forces stormed the village reportedly closing off the last entrance while also detaining Palestinians. Wafa news agency reported that Israeli soldiers raided several houses in the village. Support stories that matter. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR0fZh5SBxxMNYdg0VzRFkg/join Catch previous episodes of MEE LIVE our"
YouTube Link 2025-11-07T09:02Z 3.5M followers, 6.8M engagements
"US representative accuses Pam Bondi of lying under oath when asked about Trump and Epstein During a heated House Judiciary Committee hearing on Wednesday US Congressman Ted Lieu accused Attorney General Pam Bondi of lying under oath. The accusation followed the presentation of an archival video featuring President Donald Trump and child sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein socialising at a party. Support stories that matter. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR0fZh5SBxxMNYdg0VzRFkg/join Catch previous episodes of MEE LIVE our biweekly news programme"
YouTube Link 2026-02-12T01:46Z 3.5M followers, 3.4M engagements
"Israeli soldiers brutally arrest Palestinian man in the West Bank Footage shows the violent arrest of a young Palestinian man by Israeli soldiers in the village of Nabi Salih northwest of Ramallah in the occupied West Bank. Support stories that matter. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR0fZh5SBxxMNYdg0VzRFkg/join Catch previous episodes of MEE LIVE our biweekly news programme exploring the stories shaping our world through breaking coverage expert analysis and hard-hitting interviews. Originally airing Tuesdays & Thursdays at 12pm ET 5pm BST Got a"
YouTube Link 2026-02-07T11:11Z 3.5M followers, 92.9K engagements
"Voice of Hind Rajab sweeps Venice film festival Hind Rajab the five-year-old Palestinian girl killed by Israeli soldiers has become a global symbol of Israel's war on Gaza. When Tunisian filmmaker Kaouther Ben Hania heard the recordings of Hind pleading for help she knew she had to do something about it. She produced "The Voice of Hind Rajab" a film narrating Hind's last moments through recordings of her phone calls with paramedics - two of whom were also killed by Israeli forces while trying to rescue her. Earning an unprecedented 24-minute standing ovation the film took the Venice Film"
YouTube Link 2025-09-04T19:24Z 3.5M followers, 163.3K engagements
"The forgotten history of Arab Jews Avi Shlaim The Big Picture S2EP5 For thousands of years Jewish communities lived and thrived in the Arab world and were integral to shaping its history culture and economy. But when Israel was established more than [------] Arab-Jews fled their homes and their history has largely been forgotten. So what happened in the 1950s that forced the vast majority of them to leave This week on The Big Picture podcast we sit down with Israeli historian and Oxford fellow Avi Shlaim who himself was born in Iraq and left as a child. Professor Shlaim documented his own"
YouTube Link 2023-08-03T16:57Z 3.5M followers, 539.3K engagements
"Israeli soldier dedicates explosion in Gaza to army 'brothers' Footage has emerged showing Israeli soldiers during the Gaza ceasefire dedicating an explosion to their fallen comrades and to their heroic brothers who continue fighting until victory. According to a statement from the Palestinian Health Ministry [---] Palestinians have been killed by Israeli fire since the ceasefire began on [--] October Support stories that matter. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR0fZh5SBxxMNYdg0VzRFkg/join Catch previous episodes of MEE LIVE our biweekly news programme"
YouTube Link 2025-11-30T11:44Z 3.5M followers, 128.1K engagements
"Pep Guardiola says he condemns all conflicts where innocent people are killed During a press conference on Friday Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola defended his comments from earlier this week about speaking up for victims of global conflicts and violence. "What I said basically is how many conflicts there are right now around the globe or around the world. How many A lot right I condemn all of them" he said. "When innocent people are killed I condemn all of them." Guardiola has shown his support for Palestinian people on multiple occasions in the past. And he reportedly missed media"
YouTube Link 2026-02-06T18:23Z 3.5M followers, 40.8K engagements
"Netanyahu says prison rape video severely damaged Israels image This is perhaps the most severe media failure that the State of Israel has experienced since its establishment." Prime Minister Netanyahu said the leaked video of a rape attack on a Palestinian detainee at Sde Teiman prison caused immense damage to the image of the State of Israel the IDF and its soldiers. The leaked footage showed soldiers assaulting and raping a blindfolded Palestinian prisoner using riot shields to obscure the attack. The indictment reports [--] minutes of kicking stomping hitting with clubs dragging and"
YouTube Link 2025-11-03T03:50Z 3.5M followers, 422.9K engagements
"Trump says Iran supreme leader should be very worried US President Donald Trump says that Irans Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei should be very worried as Washington builds up its military forces in the region. They were thinking about starting a new site in a different part of the country Trump told NBC. We found out about it I said you do that were going to do very bad things to you. The US has significantly expanded its naval presence in the Middle East after Trump repeatedly threatened to intervene unless Iran agreed to a nuclear deal and ended its violent suppression of protesters"
YouTube Link 2026-02-05T16:13Z 3.5M followers, 104.7K engagements
"Muslim student denied diploma on stage over alleged rule breach Recent Philadelphia High School for Girls graduate Hafsah Abdur-Rahman claims she was unfairly denied her diploma on stage during the graduation ceremony on [--] June. The incident occurred after Abdur-Rahman's celebratory dance elicited laughter from the audience apparently in violation of a strict no-cheering rule set by the principal. Abdur-Rahman expressed deep humiliation and distress over the event asserting that her principal Lisa Mesi "stole that moment from me". The 17-year-old student shared that the dance was not only a"
YouTube Link 2023-06-18T11:57Z 3.5M followers, 3.1M engagements
"Ultra Orthodox Jewish protester in Israel blames Zionism for animosity towards Jews Only because they came with Israeli flags Jews have become hated in the world because of Zionism. Ultra-orthodox Jewish Haredis protested against enlisting the army in Israel and claimed that Zionism is to blame for the animosity against Jews around the world. The Israeli army began drafting members of the Haredim community earlier this year following a unanimous ruling that ultra-Orthodox men can no longer be exempt from enlisting in the army ending a 76-year exemption from military service. Subscribe to our"
YouTube Link 2024-11-21T15:34Z 3.5M followers, 2.5M engagements
"Epstein survivors take on Pam Bondi MEE Live When the US Department of Justice released millions of files deputy US attorney Todd Blance indicated it wouldnt lead to additional criminal charges. In light of survivor testimonies what does that say And what does it say that amid millions of redactions in the files survivors said they found their names and personal information while those of their attackers were hidden At a congressional hearing on Wednesday US lawmakers joined survivors accusing the DOJ of hiding potential perpetrators and their accusations point to the highest levels of global"
YouTube Link 2026-02-12T17:15Z 3.5M followers, 37.3K engagements
"Hundreds protest Israeli presidents visit outside Australias Parliament House Hundreds of protesters gathered outside Australias Parliament House in Canberra on Wednesday to protest Israeli President Isaac Herzogs visit to the city. His presence sparked nationwide protests with activists highlighting Israels genocide in the Gaza Strip and calling for investigations into Herzogs role in the war Support stories that matter. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR0fZh5SBxxMNYdg0VzRFkg/join Catch previous episodes of MEE LIVE our biweekly news programme"
YouTube Link 2026-02-11T08:04Z 3.5M followers, 47.8K engagements
"Palestinian deported by ICE from the US to Tel Aviv on a private jet Maher Awad a Palestinian who had been living in the US and was in the process of obtaining his green card was arrested and deported by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) along with seven other Palestinians to Tel Aviv where he was taken by Israeli police and later released near the town of Nilin in the occupied West Bank. Awad and the other Palestinians were reportedly deported aboard a private jet owned by Israeli-American real estate developer and Donald Trumps personal friend Michael Dezer. Awads wife was"
YouTube Link 2026-02-11T22:26Z 3.5M followers, 61.8K engagements
"Bassem Youssef used satire to prove Jeffrey Epstein was an Israeli spy not Russian Comedian Bassem Youssef has used satire to prove Jeffrey Epstein was an Israeli spy not Russian citing publicly documented facts that contradict questionable claims portraying him as a Russian asset. Youssef made the remarks in an exchange while Epsteins former lawyer Alan Dershowitz was present on the panel. During the segment Youssef listed Epsteins publicly reported political legal and personal associations including his close relationship with former Israeli prime minister Ehud Barak hosting Barak at his"
YouTube Link 2026-02-13T04:57Z 3.5M followers, 1.7M engagements
"Saudi Arabian cleric who criticised government in video has left the country A Saudi Arabian cleric says he has left the country for a safe location after concerns were raised regarding his whereabouts according to a Twitter page attributed to him. Emad al-Moubayed had tweeted a video criticising recent reforms in the Kingdom and advised those in power to "fear God". Many Islamic clerics are against the changes that have been happening in the kingdom in recent years but Saudi Arabia has been using cybercrime laws to muffle political dissent and silence critics. Subscribe to our channel:"
YouTube Link 2023-03-07T18:25Z 3.5M followers, 74.9K engagements
"Israel Genocide Tracker shares shocking footage of Rafah destruction by Israeli forces The Israel Genocide Tracker account on X released footage shared by Israeli soldiers who were ordered to continue flattening what remains of the city of Rafahincluding schools hospitals and entire neighbourhoodsafter forcibly removing its Palestinian population. The footage reveals the immense scale of destruction and raises serious concerns about the humanitarian impact on the residents of Rafah. Catch MEE LIVE our new biweekly live news programme where we take a look at the news shaping our world through"
YouTube Link 2025-05-24T19:26Z 3.5M followers, 1.1M engagements
"Moroccan forces train with Israeli forces Footage has emerged showing joint military exercises between Moroccan forces and Israels Golani and Marom brigades. The training involves the use of handheld robotic vehicles and simulated tunnel operations designed to resemble those found in Gaza. The collaboration marks a controversially deepening of military ties between Morocco and Israel following the normalisation agreement signed in [----]. The Golani Brigade which took part in the drills was also the unit held responsible for the killing of [--] medics UN staff and rescue workers in Gazas Rafah in"
YouTube Link 2025-05-25T07:14Z 3.5M followers, 243.4K engagements
"Displaced Palestinian child carries sister as they try to flee Israeli bombardment A barefoot Palestinian boy from northern Gaza was seen crying and calling out for his mother as he carried his baby sister in his arms walking south in search of safety amid ongoing Israeli bombardment. With no adults in sight the childs arduous journey under harsh humanitarian conditions reveals the suffering of thousands of displaced families forced to flee their homes in the war. The image reflects the devastating impact of the war on Gazas children who make up a large share of the dead wounded and"
YouTube Link 2025-09-19T17:23Z 3.5M followers, 1.4M engagements
"Bear cub who consumed excessive amounts of hallucinogenic honey rescued in Turkeys Duzce province A disoriented brown bear cub in Turkeys Duzce province was rescued after it was believed to have consumed an excessive amount of mad honey a type of honey that can have hallucinogenic effects. The cub is doing well and will likely be released into the wild soon. Subscribe to our channel: http://ow.ly/AVlW30n1OWH Middle East Eye Website: https://middleeasteye.net Like us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/MiddleEastEye Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MiddleEastEye Follow us on Instagram:"
YouTube Link 2022-08-12T12:00Z 3.5M followers, 190.2K engagements
"Why is the UAE fuelling Sudan's civil war Sudans ambassador UNAPOLOGETICReel [--] 2nd draft We are the second-largest gold producer in Africa. Most of that gold is smuggled to the UAE. In this episode of UNAPOLOGETIC Sudans ambassador to the UK Babiker al-Siddig Mohamed al-Amin speaks about the Sudanese governments case against the UAE at the International Court of Justice. The conversation explores Sudans accusations of genocide the origins of the RSF alleged atrocities foreign interference and the path forward for a democratic Sudan. We also address difficult questions about the Sudanese Armed"
YouTube Link 2025-05-14T13:01Z 3.5M followers, 142K engagements
"By standing up to UAE Saudi is reshaping the Middle East David Hearst MEE Opinion David Hearst editor-in-chief of Middle East Eye explains why by standing up to Abu Dhabi Riyadh is reshaping the Middle East. Abu Dhabis policy of strengthening the Southern Transitional Council (STC) in Yemen to the point where it could declare itself an independent state that recognised Israel was close to becoming a reality. All the STC needed was to take control of two sparsely populated but geographically vast provinces in the east of the country: al-Mahra and Hadhramaut which together account for nearly"
YouTube Link 2026-01-08T22:52Z 3.5M followers, 286.5K engagements
"Australian Greens MP says police violence against Palestine protesters was monumental failure What we saw last night was a monumental failure said Sue Higginson in a press conference on the violent arrests of protesters in Sydney on Monday. The Australian Greens MP condemned police actions as videos show violent arrests and use of pepper spray against protesters demonstrating against the visit of Israeli President Isaac Herzog. Support stories that matter. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR0fZh5SBxxMNYdg0VzRFkg/join Catch previous episodes of MEE"
YouTube Link 2026-02-10T13:35Z 3.5M followers, 532.6K engagements
"Mustafa Barghouti questions panel at MSC over Israels accountability for ceasefire violations Mustafa Barghouti secretary-general of the Palestinian National Initiative questioned a panel at the Munich Security Conference on Friday on who will hold Israel accountable for the daily ceasefire violations that it is committing in Gaza. Barghouti also challenged the panel which included the US Ambassador to the UN the Saudi foreign minister and the EUs High Representative for Foreign Affairs. He questioned the legitimacy of Donald Trumps new political body known as the Board of Peace pointing out"
YouTube Link 2026-02-15T05:22Z 3.5M followers, 103.1K engagements
"Mukalla strike shows Saudi Arabia has run out of patience with UAE Andreas Krieg MEE Opinion Dr Andreas Krieg an associate professor at Kings College London argues that Saudi Arabias recent strike in Mukalla Yemen serves as a strategic message rather than merely a tactical move. He says that this latest action signals that Saudi Arabias patience with the UAE is dwindling as Riyadh sees Abu Dhabis behaviour in Yemen as a threat to its security and regional interests. It was the clearest sign yet that Saudi red lines in Yemen have been crossed and that the kingdoms patience after a decade of"
YouTube Link 2026-01-02T08:32Z 3.5M followers, 109K engagements
"Syrian rebels enter Khalid Ibn al-Walid Mosque Syria's opposition have entered the famous Khalid Ibn al-Walid Mosque in Homs city. The mosque was named after the military commander who led the Muslim conquest of Syria in the 7th century. Subscribe to our channel: http://ow.ly/AVlW30n1OWH Subscribe to MEE Telegram channel to stay up to date: https://t.me/MiddleEastEye_TG Middle East Eye Website: https://middleeasteye.net Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@middleeasteye Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/MiddleEastEye Like us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/MiddleEastEye"
YouTube Link 2024-12-08T06:14Z 3.5M followers, 1.4M engagements
"Tucker Carlson speaks to Palestinian Archbishop about treatment of Christians in West Bank Imagine like a hundred thousand Christians in Bethlehem [--] years ago or so today we have less than [-----]. Journalist Tucker Carlson interviewed the Archbishop of Jerusalem to discuss the treatment of Palestinian Christians in Israel and the West Bank. They spoke of the declining Christian population increasing Israeli restrictions on Christian gatherings and the lack of support from American Christian organisations. Support stories that matter. Join this channel to get access to perks:"
YouTube Link 2026-02-05T16:20Z 3.5M followers, 534.1K engagements
"South African-Israeli soldier publishes social media video making fun of fighting in Gaza Lee Taljaard a South African serving in the Israeli military published a video to his Instagram account in which he is seen the city of Khan Younis saying everything is going well before pretending to be frightened when a timed Israeli explosion destroys a building behind him while another man laughs. Israeli soldiers have regularly caused outrage by sharing videos that mock Palestinians on their social media accounts while serving in Gaza. South African law forbids its citizens from fighting for foreign"
YouTube Link 2024-03-20T12:10Z 3.5M followers, 3.2M engagements
"Jennifer Lawrence: Whats happening is no less than a genocide At the San Sebastian Film Festival Oscar winning actor Jennifer Lawrence addressed the war on Gaza saying "whats happening is no less than a genocide". She voiced deep concern for her children and future generations warning that political dishonesty lack of empathy and the erosion of integrity in US politics are being normalised for young people.Lawrence urged the public to direct their anger toward elected officials rather than artists speaking out calling on people to hold political leaders responsible and use the power of their"
YouTube Link 2025-09-26T20:29Z 3.5M followers, 6.9M engagements
"Epstein told victims I have the government I have the banks lawmaker says US Representative Teresa Leger Fernandez spoke at a press conference alongside survivors of Jeffrey Epstein to discuss Virginias Law a new piece of legislation designed to help victims of sexual abuse seek justice. Fernandez highlighted a chilling account from one survivor quoting Epstein as telling his victims I have the government. I have the banks. The statement illustrated how powerful institutions and influential individuals had long shielded abusers. Fernandez emphasised the importance of legal reforms to ensure"
YouTube Link 2026-02-14T21:47Z 3.5M followers, 672.2K engagements
"After the Epstein files questions linger over justice and accountability When the US Department of Justice released millions of Epstein Files the deputy US attorney indicated it wouldnt lead to new criminal charges. The heavily redacted files name men in sleazy sexist correspondence but - as you'll repeatedly read in media coverage - do not indicate wrongdoing. Some men have lost titles and jobs. A few are being investigated - but only for white collar crimes. So is this all just a matter of gossip and scandal MEE's Mathilda Mallinson speaks to survivors' advocate Janey Starling. Support"
YouTube Link 2026-02-13T00:48Z 3.5M followers, 22.5K engagements
"Israeli settlers verbally abuse and spit at Christian nuns in Jerusalem A group of Israeli settlers verbally abused and spat at Christian nuns on Via Dolorosa in Jerusalem a route of religious significance which is believed to have been the path that Jesus walked on the way to his crucifixion. The incident follows Israel revoking Easter travel permits for Palestinian Christians earlier this week and reports by Jerusalems Christian community that it is increasingly facing attacks by settlers and ultranationalists. Subscribe to our channel: http://ow.ly/AVlW30n1OWH Middle East Eye Website:"
YouTube Link 2023-04-14T18:00Z 3.5M followers, 12.1M engagements
"Yemeni religious leader Abdullah al-Bani assassinated after Friday Eid prayers Sheikh Abdullah al-Bani a Yemeni preacher was killed in the Beihan district of Shabwa Governorate in Yemen on Friday after gunmen intercepted his car while he was returning home after performing the Eid prayer sermon and fired a barrage of bullets at him that led to his immediate death. Sheikh al-Bani was a member of Yemens Islah Party Yemens largest Islamic party and its leaders have been targeted in assassinations in previous years. Subscribe to our channel: http://ow.ly/AVlW30n1OWH Middle East Eye Website:"
YouTube Link 2023-04-24T15:33Z 3.5M followers, 181.8K engagements
"Trump calls UAE President Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan a great warrior During his visit to the United Arab Emirates capital Abu Dhabi on the third and final leg of a Gulf tour that began in Saudi Arabia US president Donald Trump said that he and UAE president Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan have been good friends for a long time. Trump also said to Al Nahyan you are considered a truly great warrior a very strong man a brilliant man and a man of vision. Catch MEE LIVE our new biweekly live news programme where we take a look at the news shaping our world through breaking coverage"
YouTube Link 2025-05-16T23:16Z 3.5M followers, 104.4K engagements
"Protesters celebrate UK High Court ruling on Palestine Action Ban Protesters gathered outside the Royal Courts of Justice on Friday to celebrate the High Court's ruling that the government ban on Palestine Action was "unlawful" and violated rights to free speech. The verdict followed a months-long legal process in which the government's proscription of the group as a terrorist organisation raised alarm among civil society organisations across the UK. Support stories that matter. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR0fZh5SBxxMNYdg0VzRFkg/join Catch"
YouTube Link 2026-02-13T13:54Z 3.5M followers, 14.1K engagements
"CCTV footage shows moment rocket hits Tel Aviv CCTV footage from Tel Aviv shows the moment a rocket fired by Hezbollah hit the Israeli city on Monday evening. The attack came amid ongoing negotiations for a ceasefire in Lebanon where US envoy Amos Hochstein is set to meet Lebanese politician Nabih Berri today to develop talks further. Subscribe to our channel: http://ow.ly/AVlW30n1OWH Subscribe to MEE Telegram channel to stay up to date: https://t.me/MiddleEastEye_TG Middle East Eye Website: https://middleeasteye.net Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@middleeasteye Follow us on"
YouTube Link 2024-11-19T11:22Z 3.5M followers, 1.6M engagements
"Saudi Arabian court sentences former imam of Mecca's Great Mosque to [--] years in prison The former imam of the Grand Mosque of Mecca has been sentenced to ten years in prison by Saudi authorities according to rights groups overturning a previous acquittal from the Specialised Criminal Court. Sheikh Saleh al-Taleb was first arrested in August [----] no official explanation was given for his detention. Subscribe to our channel: http://ow.ly/AVlW30n1OWH Middle East Eye Website: https://middleeasteye.net Like us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/MiddleEastEye Follow us on Twitter:"
YouTube Link 2022-08-24T15:22Z 3.5M followers, 502.9K engagements
"Israelite Samaritan Nader Sadaqa among Palestinian prisoners freed in Hamas-Israe deal Nader Sadaqa an Israelite Samaritan was among nearly [----] Palestinian detainees released by Israel in a deal brokered by Hamas.In his youth Sadaqa joined the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) and later rose to a leadership role as a commander in its armed wing. He was arrested by Israeli authorities and sentenced to six life terms for his involvement in resistance operations against Israeli forces. Despite his religious identity as a Samaritan a faith closely aligned and rooted in Judaism"
YouTube Link 2025-10-13T22:27Z 3.5M followers, 344.3K engagements
"What does the Saudi-Emirati cold war mean for Israel Trump and Iran Andreas Krieg UNAPOLOGETIC Andreas Krieg - a leading Gulf security expert - joined the UNAPOLOGETIC episode once again. This time Andreas tried to unpack for us just how impactful the Saudi-UAE cold war is why it is occurring and what and where are the fault lines of their differences. And what this cold war means for the USA Israel Iran and other actors in the region. UNAPOLOGETIC is hosted by Ashfaaq Carim Chapters 00:00 Intro 02:00 Iran Pressure Politics 11:00 Trump And Iran 21:00 Israel Chaos Strategy 30:00 Emirati Iran"
YouTube Link 2026-01-23T15:15Z 3.5M followers, 148K engagements
"Thousands of Shia Muslims commemorate Ashura in NYC on Sunday Thousands of Shia Muslims commemorate Ashura in New York City on Sunday. Ashura is a day of commemoration in Islam and holds great significance for Muslims across the world. It falls on the 10th of Muharram the first month in the Islamic calendar. For Shia Muslims Ashura is a solemn day: it is a day of mourning commemorating the anniversary of the killing of Imam Hussein the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad during the Battle of Karbala in October [---] CE. Subscribe to our channel: http://ow.ly/AVlW30n1OWH Subscribe to MEE Telegram"
YouTube Link 2024-07-16T02:46Z 3.5M followers, 458.7K engagements
"Palestinian children forced to demolish family home in Silwan after Israeli order Palestinian children were forced to participate in the demolition of their family home in the Wad Qadum neighborhood of Silwan in occupied East Jerusalem after Israeli authorities issued a demolition order against the property. Mahmoud Al-Golani a child from the family took part in the process as the family dismantled their home under the threat of a financial penalty of [------] shekels if they failed to comply. The house was demolished on the grounds that it lacked an Israeli-issued building permit which"
YouTube Link 2026-01-30T18:11Z 3.5M followers, 504.1K engagements
"Hair salon owner in Melbourne kicks out Israeli customer A hair salon owner in Melbourne who kicked out a customer for being Israeli was confronted by a far-right Australian-Israeli Rebel News correspondent Avi Yemini. She told Yemini to leave after admitting she had refused to give service to an Israeli customer because they are a baby killer. Catch previous episodes of MEE LIVE our biweekly news programme exploring the stories shaping our world through breaking coverage expert analysis and hard-hitting interviews. Originally airing Tuesdays & Thursdays at 12pm ET 5pm BST Got a story tip or"
YouTube Link 2025-08-23T11:48Z 3.5M followers, 6.8M engagements
"UAEs top diplomat arrives in Israel two years after normalisation Together we are changing the face of the Middle East. The United Arab Emirates top diplomat Abdullah bin Zayed al-Nahyan arrived in Israel for a joint conference with Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid marking two years since official ties were established between the countries. Subscribe to our channel: http://ow.ly/AVlW30n1OWH Middle East Eye Website: https://middleeasteye.net Like us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/MiddleEastEye Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MiddleEastEye Follow us on Instagram:"
YouTube Link 2022-09-16T17:02Z 3.5M followers, 45.2K engagements
"Noah Schnapp apologises for 'Zionism is sexy' controversy On January [--] Noah Schnapp addressed the controversy he caused when he was seen laughing with friends holding stickers saying Zionism is sexy and Hamas is ISIS. Heres what he had to say. #noahschnapp #strangerthings #strangerthingsseason5 #zionismissexy #zionism Subscribe to our channel: http://ow.ly/AVlW30n1OWH Subscribe to MEE Telegram channel to stay up to date: https://t.me/MiddleEastEye_TG Middle East Eye Website: https://middleeasteye.net Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@middleeasteye Follow us on Instagram:"
YouTube Link 2024-01-17T16:41Z 3.5M followers, 453.3K engagements
"International law is dead. The class struggle is alive Norman Finkelstein The Big Picture In a fiery and deeply personal return to The Big Picture Podcast professor Norman Finkelstein explains why Israel and its allies in the West have destroyed the international order and how the election of a Muslim socialist in New York threatens their grip on power. Finkelstein is a political scientist and one of the worlds foremost scholars on Israel-Palestine as well as a critic of culture and empire. He is the author of 'The Holocaust Industry' and most recently Ill Burn That Bridge When I Get To It."
YouTube Link 2025-06-27T19:22Z 3.5M followers, 462.7K engagements
"Ehud Barak says he urged Putin repeatedly to help bring another million Russians to Israel In an audio recording that surfaced as part of the latest release of Epstein files by the US Department of Justice former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak tells Jeffrey Epstein and Larry Summers he repeatedly told Russian President Vladimir Putin that he wanted a million Russians to convert to Judaism and become Israeli. I used to tell Putin I always say What we need is just one more million. It changed Israel in a dramatic dramatic mannerthe million Russians said Barak. US authorities released on"
YouTube Link 2026-02-04T06:26Z 3.5M followers, 370.5K engagements
"Palestine Action prisoner released on bail speaks about Elbit Systems action Palestine Action activist Zoe Rogers who has been released on bail after spending [--] months in prison for participating in a direct action on an Elbit Systems factory gave an interview to The Observer describing the violence she faced at the hands of the security guards. She said that there was one security guard in particular who wielded a sledgehammer using it to hit another actionist at the scene. Rogers later said she did not regret the action which was targeted for supplying drones and other technology to the"
YouTube Link 2026-02-13T16:04Z 3.5M followers, 256.8K engagements
"The mother of 6-year-old Hind has a message for the world and human rights organisations The question of Hinds a 6-year-old Palestinian girl in Gaza whereabouts have flooded the internet for the past two weeks ever since her phone call with the Palestinian Red Crescent was released. On this call Hind was pleading that someone come and rescue her from Israeli forces that were surrounding her and other family members in their car. The result of her rescue and this phone call was never concluded until Hinds body was finally found in a destroyed car [--] days later alongside a Red Crescent"
YouTube Link 2024-02-10T20:44Z 3.5M followers, 81.8K engagements
"Pro-Palestine protester argues with Israeli teen protester My parents' home is now taken by a random Jewish family. Do you think this is fair A pro-Palestine protester argued with an Israeli teen protester in Toronto. The pro-Palestine protester said that her parents home in Palestine was taken by a random Jewish family to which the Israeli teen responded Maybe I just dont know. At least [-----] Palestinians have been killed and more than [------] wounded in Israeli attacks on Gaza since [--] October according to the Palestinian Health Ministry. Subscribe to our channel: http://ow.ly/AVlW30n1OWH"
YouTube Link 2024-11-22T00:23Z 3.5M followers, 3.5M engagements
"Ultra-Orthodox Israeli clash with police at anti-conscription protest Ultra-Orthodox protesters clashed with police in Bnei Brak on Sunday as they rallied against attempts by the Israeli government to conscript members of their community into the army. While military service is mandatory in Israel the ultra-Orthodox community has generally been exempt. Under a ruling established in [----] men who devote themselves full-time to studying Jewish texts are given a de facto pass from mandatory military service. But as Netanyahus government has waged wars across multiple fronts in the past two years"
YouTube Link 2026-02-16T15:10Z 3.5M followers, 41.9K engagements
"Von der Leyen criticises Trump over Greenland tariffs at Davos It is time to seize this opportunity and build a new independent Europe. European Commission president Ursula Von der Leyen questioned US President Donald Trumps trustworthiness at the Davos World Economic Forum. She spoke after Trump announced new tariffs on European allies over Greenland saying a July trade deal must be honoured and called the move a mistake. Von der Leyen stressed the strategic importance of Greenland and the Arctic saying Arctic security can only be achieved together. She warned that unilateral action between"
YouTube Link 2026-01-21T07:03Z 3.5M followers, 41.4K engagements
"Israeli film director Alon Schwarz explains why he made a film on the Tantura massacre in Palestine It's not only the story of the Nakba (the Catastrophe). But it's a story about how people choose to forget or to not remember things that are inconvenient. MEE spoke with Israeli film director Alon Schwarz about his film Tantura based on the Tantura massacre of [----] when the Israeli army carried out a large-scale massacre against the Palestinian inhabitants of the small fishing village of Tantura. Subscribe to our channel: http://ow.ly/AVlW30n1OWH Middle East Eye Website:"
YouTube Link 2022-11-14T19:00Z 3.5M followers, 105.3K engagements
"How Palantir Google & Amazon armed Israel's genocide in Gaza Antony Loewenstein The Big Picture What does the war look like in the age of AI This week on the Big Picture Podcast were joined by author and investigative journalist Antony Loewenstein. We spoke to Loewenstein early in [----] about his best-selling book The Palestine Laboratory - which chronicled how Israel tests high tech weapons in Gaza before exporting them to the world. Since then The Palestine Laboratory has been turned into a documentary with Al Jazeera where Loewenstein travels to Mexico Greece India and South Africa to"
YouTube Link 2025-07-03T17:06Z 3.5M followers, 106K engagements
"'The UAE is behind a new regional order that includes the Israelis' Speaking with Al Jazeera on the tensions between Saudi Arabia and the UAE following the bombing of an alleged weapons shipment in Yemen Dr Andreas Krieg has described the formation of an "Axis of Secessionists". According to Krieg the Axis highlights a push by the UAE to create a new regional order that "includes the Israelis but excludes other Arab states the Gulf and Turkey". Support stories that matter. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR0fZh5SBxxMNYdg0VzRFkg/join Catch previous"
YouTube Link 2026-01-01T19:09Z 3.5M followers, 807.7K engagements
"New report finds Israeli weapons evaporate thousands of Palestinians in Gaza A new investigation by Al Jazeera revealed that Israel used internationally prohibited thermal and thermobaric weapons leaving thousands of Palestinian bodies evaporated. Civil defence teams in Gaza documented over [----] cases of Palestinians who just vanished since the beginning of Israels genocidal war the Al Jazeera Arabic programme The Rest of the Story reported. Support stories that matter. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR0fZh5SBxxMNYdg0VzRFkg/join Catch previous"
YouTube Link 2026-02-12T05:36Z 3.5M followers, 258.9K engagements
"The story of the Muslim Brotherhood and why they cant be banned Anas Altikriti UNAPOLOGETIC In this episode of UNAPOLOGETIC political strategist and CEO and founder of the Cordoba Foundation Anas Altikriti speaks to us about the history of the Muslim Brotherhood and why Trump is looking to now proscribe the organisation in Egypt Lebanon and Jordan. We examine how the Brotherhood evolved why authoritarian governments frame it as a threat and how Western policymakers adopted those narratives. Altikriti discusses Britains review of the organisation the limits of proscription laws and why banning"
YouTube Link 2025-12-03T11:30Z 3.5M followers, 20.2K engagements
"Dr. Cornel West - "Get off the crack pipe sister Harris" Dr Cornel West says that Kamala Harris's views on America and "idolatrous" and that her ideas are not just "provincial" but "paythological" Subscribe to our channel: http://ow.ly/AVlW30n1OWH Subscribe to MEE Telegram channel to stay up to date: https://t.me/MiddleEastEye_TG Middle East Eye Website: https://middleeasteye.net Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@middleeasteye Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/MiddleEastEye Like us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/MiddleEastEye Follow us on Twitter:"
YouTube Link 2024-09-06T14:00Z 3.5M followers, 31.1K engagements
"Professor Avi Shlaim answers question about whether Zionism is a racist ideology Most certainly Zionism is a racist ideology and it is largely responsible for the Nakba." During the UK premiere event of the film Tantura hosted by the International Centre of Justice for Palestinians (ICJP) in May British-Israeli historian Avi Shlaim answered a question by Dr Azzam Tamimi about whether he considers Zionism to be a racist ideology and responsible for the Nakba. Subscribe to our channel: http://ow.ly/AVlW30n1OWH Middle East Eye Website: https://middleeasteye.net Follow us on TikTok:"
YouTube Link 2023-06-20T15:27Z 3.5M followers, 253.7K engagements
"Carrie Prejean Boller challenges definition of antisemitism at Religious Liberty Commission hearing Are all Catholics antisemites according to you Carrie Prejean Boller questioned if someone is required to be a Zionist to not be considered antisemitic at the Religious Liberty Commission hearing organised by the White House on Monday. Speaking to a panel of self-identified Zionists she questioned the definition of antisemitism asking if condemning the killing of Palestinian citizens and refusing to support the political state of Israel is considered antisemitic. The former Miss USA contender"
YouTube Link 2026-02-10T17:09Z 3.5M followers, 388K engagements
"Austrian police raid house of man who leaked Israeli ambassador video making genocidal comments In a new ITV documentary Breaking Ranks: Inside Israels War former Israeli soldiers describe how Gaza civilians were killed often without warning in an environment where "anything that moves" became a target. In the hour-long film soldiers reveal how young and unarmed Palestinians were used as human shields in what they called the "mosquito protocol." Testimonies describe indiscriminate fire flattened neighbourhoods and orders that left many questioning their own roles in the violence. In the two"
YouTube Link 2025-11-12T17:54Z 3.5M followers, 1.2M engagements
"Israeli forces open fire on residential buildings in Gazas al-Zaytoun neighbourhood Palestinian photojournalist Saed Hasaballah shared a video reporting that Israeli forces opened fire on residential buildings in Gazas al-Zaytoun neighbourhood on Wednesday. In the video posted by Hasaballah a child is seen covering her head as the loud bursts of gunfire intensify. Support stories that matter. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR0fZh5SBxxMNYdg0VzRFkg/join Catch previous episodes of MEE LIVE our biweekly news programme exploring the stories shaping our"
YouTube Link 2026-02-12T06:50Z 3.5M followers, 61.2K engagements
"Guards raid cells and abuse Palestinian prisoners as Israels Ben Gvir visits Ofer Prison Footage captured by Israeli media shows prison guards raiding cells and abusing Palestinian prisoners as Israels minister of national security visits Ofer prison. In a report last month B'Tselem described Israels prison system as a network of torture camps which it said must be understood in the context of Israels coordinated onslaught on Palestinians as a collective since October [----]. Prisoners had been subjected to frequent institutionalised organised violence and abuse including sexual violence and"
YouTube Link 2026-02-13T22:04Z 3.5M followers, 71.6K engagements
"Professor Avi Shlaim on being born into an Arab Jewish community Before Israel was created in [----] a third of Baghdads residents were Jewish. In the following years war propaganda and foreign conspiracy would push the majority of them to leave. Watch our interview with Israeli historian Avi Shlaim on The Big Picture podcast: https://youtu.be/lfDhaWlqXf8 Middle East Eye Website: https://middleeasteye.net Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@middleeasteye Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/MiddleEastEye Like us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/MiddleEastEye Follow us on"
YouTube Link 2023-08-03T19:27Z 3.5M followers, 788.1K engagements
"American intellectual Noam Chomsky says Israels treatment of Palestinians is worse than apartheid Ive never called it apartheid because its worse than apartheid. American intellectual Noam Chomsky said on Saturday during an interview with Richard Medhurst that he believes Israels treatment of Palestinians is worse than apartheid when asked about his thoughts on anti-government protests in Israel Subscribe to our channel: http://ow.ly/AVlW30n1OWH Middle East Eye Website: https://middleeasteye.net Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@middleeasteye Follow us on Instagram:"
YouTube Link 2023-03-06T18:00Z 3.5M followers, 343.3K engagements
"Floods damage displacement camp in Syria's Idlib A displacement camp in Syria's Idlib countryside was damaged on Thursday after floods hit the area. According to a report published on Sunday by state news agency Sana the minister of emergency and disaster management Raed al-Saleh said that floods triggered by heavy rain destroyed about [---] tents and partially damaged about [----]. Sana added that families who left the flooded area were moved to temporary shelters. Support stories that matter. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR0fZh5SBxxMNYdg0VzRFkg/join"
YouTube Link 2026-02-13T08:06Z 3.5M followers, 10.2K engagements
"Australians march to Melbournes parliament to protest at Israeli President Herzogs visit Australians marched to Melbournes Parliament House to protest at Israeli President Isaac Herzogs four-day visit which was intended to show support for the Jewish community after Decembers Bondi Beach mass shooting. Demonstrators accused Herzog of war crimes urged the Australian government to arrest him and clashed with police outside the event. Graffiti reading Death to Herzog was reported at Melbourne University ahead of his arrival. Last year the UNs Independent International Commission of Inquiry found"
YouTube Link 2026-02-13T08:09Z 3.5M followers, 42.8K engagements
"Released Palestinian prisoner in terrible condition after month-long detention Israeli forces have released Badr Dahlan a 29-year-old Palestinian prisoner from Gaza after a month of detention. Dahlan appeared to be in very poor condition in a state of shock and disorientation and unable to speak clearly due to the torture he was subjected to. Subscribe to our channel: http://ow.ly/AVlW30n1OWH Subscribe to MEE Telegram channel to stay up to date: https://t.me/MiddleEastEye_TG Middle East Eye Website: https://middleeasteye.net Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@middleeasteye Follow us"
YouTube Link 2024-06-21T09:11Z 3.5M followers, 618.7K engagements
"Video shows Gaza girl struggling to pull fathers wheelchair to transport gas cylinder Video from a displacement camp in Gaza shows a young girl pulling her fathers wheelchair as he carries a gas cylinder a moment that reveals the heavy responsibilities that Palestinian children face amid overcrowded camps and limited resources. Support stories that matter. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR0fZh5SBxxMNYdg0VzRFkg/join Catch previous episodes of MEE LIVE our biweekly news programme exploring the stories shaping our world through breaking coverage expert"
YouTube Link 2026-02-15T20:55Z 3.5M followers, 128.8K engagements
"How Israels West Bank forbidden entry signs enforce system of control A sign warning Israeli citizens not to enter certain Palestinian areas is posted at entrances across the occupied West Bank. While framed as a safety measure it also reinforces a system in which Palestinian communities are cut off from one another and kept under Israeli military control. The West Bank is divided into three zones Areas A B and C. Area A contains major Palestinian population centres but is made up of disconnected enclaves. Area B is under Palestinian civil administration with Israeli security authority. Area"
YouTube Link 2026-02-05T16:27Z 3.5M followers, 256.8K engagements
"Released Israeli hostage Yocheved Lifshitz: They treated us well #israel #palestine #gaza Yocheved Lifshitz [--] one of the two Israeli hostages released by Hamas on Monday said she and other hostages were "treated well". She described how there were women to help with feminine hygiene and that they were given the same food as their captors. While answering questions by members of the press Lifshitz also said she and others went through hell and that she was beaten when Palestinian fighters attacked her kibbutz on [--] October. Subscribe to our channel: http://ow.ly/AVlW30n1OWH Subscribe to MEE"
YouTube Link 2023-10-24T13:02Z 3.5M followers, 1M engagements
"Footage captures moment Israeli drone targets man riding bike in Gaza Two Palestinians were killed in an Israeli drone attack that targeted a man riding an electric bike in central Gaza on Tuesday. According to local sources another person was critically injured in the attack. Despite the US-brokered ceasefire Israeli forces killed five Palestinians in attacks across Gaza on Tuesday. Support stories that matter. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR0fZh5SBxxMNYdg0VzRFkg/join Catch previous episodes of MEE LIVE our biweekly news programme exploring the"
YouTube Link 2026-02-11T04:42Z 3.5M followers, 1.3M engagements
"Comedian Bobby Lee on Israel visit: "I wish I hadn't gone" WATCH: American comedian Bobby Lee talks about regretting visiting Israel after he was forced to promote the country during a free trip in [----]. Subscribe to our channel: http://ow.ly/AVlW30n1OWH Middle East Eye Website: https://middleeasteye.net Like us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/MiddleEastEye Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MiddleEastEye Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/MiddleEastEye middle east eye mee mee news news middle east eye news middle east eye mee mee news news middle east eye news"
YouTube Link 2022-07-10T16:23Z 3.5M followers, 670.1K engagements
"The story of the orthodox Jews that oppose Israel Rabbi Elhanan Beck UNAPOLOGETIC Rabbi Elhanan Beck has lived outside of Israel since he was three years old this is despite the fact that his family lineage in what he calls Palestine goes back seven generations. Beck stands with what he says are the vast majority of Orthodox Jews who strongly oppose Israel. Their reason: The Jewish religious principle that Jews need to live in exile until the peaceful arrival of the messiah and because of the oppression and brutality that Israel is built upon. In this in-depth interview Rabbi Elhanan speaks"
YouTube Link 2024-04-17T15:36Z 3.5M followers, 659.9K engagements
"Palestinians in Gaza reunite with loved ones freed from Israeli prisons In touching moments captured on video freed Palestinian prisoners are reunited with loved ones after their release from Israeli prisons as part of a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas. I was told that they died. I found out ten days ago that they are still alive. And today my joy is so immense. My sons are returning cries Alia Ismail Al-Bahtiti waiting impatiently for her two sons to be released [--] days after they were taken by Israeli forces while trying to get flour. The prisoners release comes as Hamas and Israel"
YouTube Link 2025-10-13T15:48Z 3.5M followers, 678.6K engagements
"Who are the Israeli soldiers accused of killing Hind Rajab The Hind Rajab Foundation has filed a new complaint at the International Criminal Court naming [--] Israeli soldiers and commanders who they accuse of killing six-year-old Hind Rajab her family and two paramedics in Gaza. The filing follows an Al Jazeera documentary that identified the unit accused - a tank company known as the Vampire Empire. Those named include Colonel Beni Aharon Lieutenant Colonel Daniel Ella Major Sean Glass and Itay Cukierkopf. The case presents digital satellite and forensic evidence alleging war crimes and"
YouTube Link 2025-10-24T17:16Z 3.5M followers, 1M engagements
"Israeli forces assault Palestinians during arrest in Turmus Ayya Footage shows Israeli forces assaulting two young Palestinian men during a brutal arrest in the town of Turmus Ayya in the occupied West Bank. Support stories that matter. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR0fZh5SBxxMNYdg0VzRFkg/join Catch previous episodes of MEE LIVE our biweekly news programme exploring the stories shaping our world through breaking coverage expert analysis and hard-hitting interviews. Originally airing Tuesdays & Thursdays at 12pm ET 5pm BST Got a story tip or"
YouTube Link 2026-02-12T23:34Z 3.5M followers, 72.9K engagements
"US Senator Chris Murphy criticises US strategy in Gaza At the Munich Security Conference Chris Murphy cast doubt on the durability of the Gaza ceasefire noting continued violence and warning that Israel could launch another major ground operation. He argued the administration has focused more on public announcements than on using US leverage to press for humanitarian access reconstruction and a credible path toward Palestinian participation in governance saying the real test will be whether Washington can translate its influence into lasting progress on the ground. Support stories that"
YouTube Link 2026-02-15T21:11Z 3.5M followers, 93.6K engagements
"Iranian foreign minister says maintaining missile capabilities non-negotiable in talks with US The missile issue Is non-negotiable said Irans Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in an interview with Al Jazeera in Doha on Saturday. He said that Iran never left the negotiating table emphasising the countrys readiness to achieve a diplomatic solution to escalating tensions with the US. Support stories that matter. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR0fZh5SBxxMNYdg0VzRFkg/join Catch previous episodes of MEE LIVE our biweekly news programme exploring the"
YouTube Link 2026-02-09T15:38Z 3.5M followers, 15.4K engagements
"Rabbi says Jews not dependent on Israel "The Jewish people are without a country for the past [----] years. We are not dependent on modern Israel for our Jewish identity." A rabbi has called out the modern state of Israel saying that the Jewish identity is not dependent on an Israeli state. Catch MEE LIVE our new biweekly live news programme where we take a look at the news shaping our world through breaking coverage expert analysis and hard-hitting interviews. MEE LIVE: Tuesday & Thursday 12pm ET 5pm BST Join the conversation at MEELive@middleeasteye.org Support stories that matter. Join this"
YouTube Link 2025-04-28T07:10Z 3.5M followers, 2.5M engagements
"Qatar: Regional efforts underway to de-escalate Iran tensions Qatar's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Majed Al-Ansari said on Tuesday that there is regional collaboration and ongoing efforts aimed at ensuring de-escalation concerning Iran. On Saturday Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani met with top Iranian security official Ali Larijani in Tehran and reviewed efforts to de-escalate tensions in the region. Ansari also said that the Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has been in ongoing contact with the Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. Iran's Supreme"
YouTube Link 2026-02-03T16:28Z 3.5M followers, 24K engagements
"Pregnant Palestinian woman says Israeli soldiers threatened to rape her He threatened that they would to rape me. WATCH: The testimony of a pregnant Palestinian woman in Gaza who said that Israeli soldiers threatened to rape her after arresting and strip-searching her and that they punched her in her stomach and instructed the sniper to point to her head. He punched me in my stomach and it still hurts. Subscribe to our channel: http://ow.ly/AVlW30n1OWH Subscribe to MEE Telegram channel to stay up to date: https://t.me/MiddleEastEye_TG Middle East Eye Website: https://middleeasteye.net Follow"
YouTube Link 2023-12-10T06:51Z 3.5M followers, 390.9K engagements
"Mamdani makes references to Islam and Prophet Muhammad in discussion of US immigration policy New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaking at his first annual interfaith breakfast on Friday referenced Islam and Prophet Muhammad while discussing US immigration policy. Support stories that matter. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR0fZh5SBxxMNYdg0VzRFkg/join Catch previous episodes of MEE LIVE our biweekly news programme exploring the stories shaping our world through breaking coverage expert analysis and hard-hitting interviews. Originally airing"
YouTube Link 2026-02-07T01:47Z 3.5M followers, 1.1M engagements
"South Africa's ANC secretary-general questions western accountability in Iraq Afghanistan The secretary-general of South Africas African National Congress (ANC) Fikile Mbalula has raised serious concerns about the double standards of western nations' policies particularly regarding the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. His comments were made amid discussions of a possible visit by Russia's President Vladimir Putin who is under investigation by the International Criminal Court for alleged war crimes. Mbalula criticised the western countries for their role in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars stating"
YouTube Link 2023-05-27T12:04Z 3.5M followers, 4.7M engagements
"Immigration judge rejects Trump administration effort to deport pro-Palestine student Rumeysa Ozturk A US immigration court has dismissed deportation proceedings against Rumeysa Ozturk a Turkish PhD student at Tufts University. Ozturk was detained by ICE in Massachusetts last year in relation to her pro-Palestinian activism. Her lawyers said the Department of Homeland Security did not meet the legal threshold to establish that she was subject to removal leading the court to end the case. On [--] March masked federal agents stopped and restrained her after the State Department revoked her"
YouTube Link 2026-02-11T14:14Z 3.5M followers, 107.8K engagements
"Footage captures moment missile strikes building in southern Israel Footage circulating on social media shows the moment a missile struck a building in Beer Sheva on Tuesday. The Israeli military earlier warned that missiles were being launched from Iran. Catch MEE LIVE our new biweekly live news programme where we take a look at the news shaping our world through breaking coverage expert analysis and hard-hitting interviews. MEE LIVE: Tuesday & Thursday 12pm ET 5pm BST Join the conversation at MEELive@middleeasteye.org Support stories that matter. Join this channel to get access to perks:"
YouTube Link 2025-06-24T04:10Z 3.5M followers, 2.3M engagements
"Israel kills Palestinian civilians as Gaza ceasefire repeatedly ignored Israeli strikes killed Palestinian civilians across the Gaza Strip as Israel once again violated a ceasefire meant to protect lives in the besieged territory. Families gathered in hospitals and funeral processions to mourn the killed after attacks hit civilian areas including homes and streets where people were sleeping. Gazas civil defence agency said at least [--] people were killed in the latest strikes adding to a growing death toll since the truce began. Rights groups say Israel has repeatedly disregarded ceasefire"
YouTube Link 2026-02-16T07:18Z 3.5M followers, 14.7K engagements
"Mass protest in Caracas after US kidnapping of Maduro A mass democracy protest took place in Caracas one day after US forces raided the Venezuelan capital bombed the country and kidnapped elected President Nicols Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores. Large crowds marched through the city joined by armed pro government groups known as colectivos on motorbikes as demonstrators carried images of Maduro and chanted against US intervention. Speakers and protesters condemned the United States for violating Venezuelas sovereignty over it's ambitions for oil and attempting to impose control over the"
YouTube Link 2026-01-05T05:49Z 3.5M followers, 47.7K engagements
"Gaza child pleads to see his father after losing family to Israels genocide "We just want to see our father." Qusai a child from Gaza lost his mother to Israels genocide and his brother during floods that swept through displacement camps where families were forced to live in tents. His father remains stranded in Egypt unable to return because of Israeli restrictions leaving the child to grieve alone. "We have not seen our father" Qusai says. He adds that his father never had the chance to see his mother before she was killed nor his brother before he died. Support stories that matter. Join"
YouTube Link 2026-01-19T02:13Z 3.5M followers, 481.4K engagements
"Muslim Bondi Beach hero Ahmed Al Ahmed survives gunshot wounds 7News Australia reports Channel 7News Australia have reported on the man who heroically disarmed one of the Bondi Beach shooters and confirmed he is as Ahmed Al Ahmed a 43-year-old married father of two and owner of a fruit shop in Sutherland. Witnesses say he was walking past the scene with no prior experience handling firearms when he jumped into action to confront the gunman. Al Ahmed sustained two gunshot wounds one to his arm and one to his hand but doctors say he is expected to recover. Relatives praised his bravery calling"
YouTube Link 2025-12-14T19:02Z 3.5M followers, 672.7K engagements
"Who is Bashar al-Assad and how did he rule Syria After [--] years in power Syrian rebels toppled former President Bashar al-Assad ending his family's 54-year brutal authoritarian rule in one of the biggest turning points in Middle East history. But Bashar al-Assad was never meant to be president of Syria. That role was intended for his older more charismatic brother Bassel al-Assad. So how exactly did the doctor turned dictator rise to power and how did he rule Syria Subscribe to our channel: http://ow.ly/AVlW30n1OWH Subscribe to MEE Telegram channel to stay up to date:"
YouTube Link 2024-12-14T10:41Z 3.5M followers, 244.1K engagements
"Trump says Nobel winner Maria Corina Machado called to say he 'deserved' peace prize US President Trump said Venezuelan democracy campaigner Maria Corina Machado called to say she'd dedicated her Nobel Peace Prize to him because he'd "deserved" it. Trump had received a flurry of nominations from high-profile figures including Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. In the lead-up to the announcement American and Israeli commentators argued the President should be given the prize for his announcement of a ceasefire deal in Gaza. Others speculated as to whether the prize may have been a"
YouTube Link 2025-10-11T12:09Z 3.5M followers, 803.9K engagements
"Syrian Swimmer returns home after [--] years to find her house destroyed UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador and former Syrian swimmer Yusra Mardini returned home to Syria to find most of her neighbourhood in Daraya destroyed including the building where she once lived. Located in the suburbs of Damascus Daraya was repeatedly targeted by Russian and former Syrian government air strikes during [--] years of conflict. While crossing the Aegean Sea from Turkey to Greece in [----] Yusra along with her sister and two others saved the lives of everyone in their dinghy by swimming beside the boat for several hours"
YouTube Link 2025-03-14T17:51Z 3.5M followers, 8.5M engagements
"Hundreds of Israelis march towards Gaza calling for permanent settlement Hundreds of Israelis marched towards the Gaza boundary on Thursday approaching the strip to demand renewed settlement framing permanent presence as a security necessity. Organised by the Nahala Movement the march included families and children with participants carrying Israeli flags and saplings symbolising future settlement. Groups moved toward sites including the ruins of Nisanit a former settlement evacuated in [----]. The Israeli army blocked attempts to cross into Gaza and organisers said the demonstration was meant"
YouTube Link 2026-02-06T14:09Z 3.5M followers, 143.6K engagements
"Zohran Mamdani roasts Bill Ackman over tax raise comments In an appearance on the Flagrant Podcast New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani roasted billionaire hedge fund manager Bill Ackman over his claims that a plan by Mamdani to raise taxes on the citys wealthiest would push New Yorkers to leave. Hes spending more money against me than I would even tax him. Every day hes like a million dollars hes like a million. Im like habibi I dont even want that much says Mamdani. Ackman a staunch supporter of Israel who frequently criticises Mamdani over his support for Palestinians has spent more"
YouTube Link 2025-10-24T15:48Z 3.5M followers, 1.7M engagements
"Yemen tensions test Saudi red lines on UAE ambitions seen in Riyadh as source of regional disorder Since the UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council dismantled in Yemen Saudi Arabia has taken an unprecedented stance in public condemnation of the Emirates role in fueling regional destabilisation. A week after the STC was forced to leave Yemen as its leader Aidrous al Zubaidi fled to Abu Dhabi Saudi state and popular media are criticising UAE President Mohammed Bin Zayed's foreign policy highlighting the most serious rift between the two Gulf countries in decades. Alekhbariya Saudi's main TV"
YouTube Link 2026-01-20T13:42Z 3.5M followers, [----] engagements
"Red carpet protest at Sydney Airport against 'child killer' Israeli president 'Do you know what time the child killer arrives' A man has staged a protest inside Sydney Airport by laying out a mock red carpet displaying toys representing Palestinian children killed in Gaza and displaying a controversial image of Israeli president Isaac Herzog signing bombs sent to kill civilians in Gaza. The protest came amid widespread opposition to Herzogs visit with activists community leaders and rights groups urging the Australian government not to host a war criminal responsible for mass civilian"
YouTube Link 2026-02-09T07:23Z 3.5M followers, 206.7K engagements
"The Arab Spring: A social media revolution Grainy and shaky phone footage of protests and police brutality is perhaps one of few unifying and defining aspects of the Arab uprisings in [----] which were dubbed by some as the social media revolution. But what was the true extent of the role of technology in those protests#ArabSpring #Egypt #Tunisia Subscribe to our channel: http://ow.ly/AVlW30n1OWH Middle East Eye Website: https://middleeasteye.net Like us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/MiddleEastEye Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MiddleEastEye Follow us on Instagram:"
YouTube Link 2021-02-10T20:01Z 3.5M followers, 62.6K engagements
""Go F*** yourself": Elon Musk to advertisers Elon Musk at the NYT DealBook Summit on Wednesday dismissed advertisers that are trying to 'blackmail' him by leaving X by telling them to 'Go F--- Yourself.' At the conference following his return from a trip to Israel where he met Netanyahu he apologised for his antisemitic tweet. Subscribe to our channel: http://ow.ly/AVlW30n1OWH Subscribe to MEE Telegram channel to stay up to date: https://t.me/MiddleEastEye_TG Middle East Eye Website: https://middleeasteye.net Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@middleeasteye Follow us on Instagram:"
YouTube Link 2023-12-01T06:42Z 3.5M followers, 160.9K engagements
"Palestinian envoy plays audio recording of Hind Rajab before Israeli forces killed her During a session at the United Nations Security Council on Tuesday Palestinian envoy Riyad Mansour played an audio recording of a call made by 6-year-old Hind Rajab to the Palestinian Red Crescent Society before she was killed by Israeli forces. Support stories that matter. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR0fZh5SBxxMNYdg0VzRFkg/join Subscribe to our channel: http://ow.ly/AVlW30n1OWH Subscribe to MEE Telegram channel to stay up to date:"
YouTube Link 2025-02-26T04:17Z 3.5M followers, 675.8K engagements
"Lebanese protest against Central Bank as currency drops to new low Lebanese protesters blocked roads and burned tires near the central bank in Beirut and chanted slogans against central bank governor Riad Salameh as the weakened local currency plummeted to a new low against the dollar. Lebanon's economic crisis which began in [----] has cost the lira around [--] percent of its value. The decline has been particularly steep this week plunging to nearly [-----] Lebanese lira per dollar. The economic crisis has been dubbed by the World Bank as one of the worst in recent global history. Subscribe to"
YouTube Link 2023-01-26T12:43Z 3.5M followers, [----] engagements
"Blind man in wheelchair arrested at Palestine Action protest in London At a recent protest in Parliament Square London a blind man in a wheelchair was arrested by the Metropolitan Police for expressing support for Palestine Action a group recently banned under UK anti-terrorism laws. The demonstration organised by Defend Our Juries sought to oppose the governments decision to proscribe the organisation. Despite the largely peaceful nature of the protest which included hundreds sitting and displaying supportive messages police arrested over [---] people for showing solidarity. Catch previous"
YouTube Link 2025-08-09T20:27Z 3.5M followers, 704.3K engagements
"Lebanese coins repurposed as jewellery amidst economic crisis We don't want to throw it away we don't want to forget it." A fashion store in Lebanon's Tripoli is repurposing Lebanese pound coins to make accessories as the coins have become worthless amid the country's financial meltdown the worst economic crisis since the Lebanese civil war in 1975-1990. Subscribe to our channel: http://ow.ly/AVlW30n1OWH Middle East Eye Website: https://middleeasteye.net Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@middleeasteye Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/MiddleEastEye Like us on Facebook:"
YouTube Link 2022-10-06T16:31Z 3.5M followers, 140.9K engagements
"Ex-CIA agent says Jeffrey Epstein was accused of being an access agent for the Israelis Why upset the balance over one dead paedophile Isn't it easier just to cover it up During an appearance on the Piers Morgan Uncensored show former CIA agent John Kiriakou said sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein is a textbook example of an access agent. The problem here is that the accusation is that he was an access agent for the Israelis and thats something that the intelligence community really doesnt like to talk about he added. The comments came a day after the FBI and Justice Department said that Epstein"
YouTube Link 2025-07-09T17:17Z 3.5M followers, 353K engagements
"Turkish right-wing politician tells Syrian man he can stay in Turkey because hes Turkmen Turkish right-wing politician Umit Ozdag told a Syrian man he would be allowed to stay in Turkey because hes ethnically Turkmen. Ozdag is the leader of the Victory Party and is known for his harsh anti-refugee rhetoric calling for all Syrians to be expelled from Turkey. Subscribe to our channel: http://ow.ly/AVlW30n1OWH Middle East Eye Website: https://middleeasteye.net Like us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/MiddleEastEye Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MiddleEastEye Follow us on Instagram:"
YouTube Link 2022-07-29T14:00Z 3.5M followers, 196.4K engagements
"Jared Kushner says no reconstruction funds will go to areas under Hamas control Jared Kushner son-in-law of US President Donald Trump told reporters on Tuesday that no funds will be allocated for the reconstruction of areas in Gaza that are controlled by Hamas. Kushner said that they are considering starting the reconstruction process in areas under the control of the Israeli military. Support stories that matter. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR0fZh5SBxxMNYdg0VzRFkg/join Catch previous episodes of MEE LIVE our biweekly news programme exploring the"
YouTube Link 2025-10-22T07:53Z 3.5M followers, 109.7K engagements
"Israel kills at least [--] Palestinians in new Gaza ceasefire violation Israeli forces killed at least [--] Palestinians including five children in a new wave of attacks across Gaza on Thursday in violation of the ceasefire. Footage shows Israeli forces bombing tents of displaced Palestinians in the northwest of Gaza City. Israeli forces also attacked multiple locations across Gaza including Khan Younis Jabalia Deir al-Balah and the Zeitoun neighbourhood of Gaza City. Support stories that matter. Join this channel to get access to perks:"
YouTube Link 2026-01-09T03:29Z 3.5M followers, 211.1K engagements
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