The New Arab Staff

Issam Ahmed

Ahmed

Issam Ahmed is a Ramallah-based independent journalist focusing on security and human rights issues. 

In-depth: The Kisiya family has been fighting for 12 years to stop Israeli settlers from seizing their land in Bethlehem's Makhrour valley.

12 September, 2024

In-depth: The Gaza war is serving as a cover for Israel to accelerate expansionist policies in the West Bank, with the ultimate aim of annexing the territory.

29 August, 2024

"For us, water is a matter of life or death. With the protection of the Israeli army, settlers deny us access to water sources," Mahyoub Foqaha told TNA.

19 July, 2024

Israeli settlers have forced the last two Palestinian families out of the West Bank village of ‘Ein Samia, marking the end of Palestinian presence.

13 June, 2024

In-depth: Jenin camp, which cemented its status as a centre for armed resistance during the First and Second Intifadas, is home to a new generation of fighters.

07 June, 2024

"We're quietly being pushed to leave through the heightened measures of apartheid," said Alaa Jaber, a 28-year-old Palestinian living in Hebron.

29 May, 2024

"This is our life as Palestinians: we get up every day not knowing if we'll make it alive or be the next martyr. We live a life with no security, no hope..."

23 May, 2024

In-depth: Nur Shams camp has found itself on the frontline of a war in the West Bank as new armed resistance groups form to challenge Israel's occupation.

09 May, 2024

Since October 7, the Israeli army has launched a massive campaign of arrests, while keeping many Palestinians in detention without having committed an offence.

02 May, 2024

"Destruction is everywhere for no reason. [The Israeli troops] just wanted to destroy the camp," said Hassan Al-Gebaly, 78, to The New Arab.

23 April, 2024