Aseel Mafarjeh

Aseel Mafarjeh

Aseel Mafarjeh

Aseel Mafarjeh is a West Bank-focused journalist, focusing on stories that speak of the challenges and creativity of youth in Palestine. 

Desperate for jobs, many West Bank Palestinians are risking dangerous crossings into Israel after being banned from work due to the ongoing war

27 October, 2024

"The recent events at the Allenby Bridge will lead to the imposition of strict security restrictions," noted economic expert Shady Hamad to The New Arab.

12 September, 2024

In-depth: In Masafer Yatta, youth-led groups have made it their mission to archive Israeli settler violence meant to displace them, but they pay a hefty price.

22 August, 2024

Analysis: Yahya Sinwar’s appointment as leader centres Hamas' political and military decision-making in the Gaza Strip while strengthening ties with Iran.

08 August, 2024

"Haniyeh was one politician who worked hard towards a ceasefire. Eliminating him is akin to eliminating the prospects of a ceasefire."

05 August, 2024

"I couldn't care less," Assi told The New Arab about the ICJ ruling last Friday. "The whole world knows this, and they're still debating it?"

24 July, 2024