Author: Steven Sahiounie

Steven Sahiounie, journalist and political commentator Israeli airstrikes on Syria have become routine and deadly. On Monday, Israeli airstrikes on Damascus at 2:20 am local time killed four Syrian soldiers and wounded four others. Damascus residents were awoken from sleep to sounds and flashes of bright lights from the attacks.  Regardless of the numerous attacks,

Steven Sahiounie, journalist and political commentator Fierce and deadly clashes between rival factions in Ein el-Hilweh Palestinian refugee camp in southern Lebanon have killed two children and 10 others, while at least 56 have been wounded according to sources at Al Hamshari Hospital. The extremist groups Jund al Sham and Shabab al Muslim have been facing off against Fatah fighters in the largest Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon, near the city of Sidon, close to the Israeli border. The UN agency for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA, has reported that more than 2,000 people were forced to flee in search of safety…

Steven Sahiounie, journalist and political commentator Wildfires broke out on July 25 in Latakia province in northwest Syria and are still burning amid new fires being started. The fires spread quickly by a sudden unusual wind which whipped up. The whole country, and the adjacent Mediterranean region, is in a heat-wave which sets the stage for such a devastating fire burning crops, forests and homes. However, this was not a chance wildfire, but was an act of terrorism. General Jalal Dawoud, Head of the Fire Department in Latakia, says the fire was man-made. This was determined because the origin of…

Steven Sahiounie, journalist and political commentator Despite massive street protests since January, and international pressure on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to throw out the bill, the judicial reform measure is now law. It passed on a vote of 64-0 amid an opposition boycott. The bill removes the “Reasonability Clause” from being used by the Supreme Court to strike down improper government appointments and executive decisions. The government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is the most extreme right-wing religious government in Israeli history. Israelis are fearful that the religious extremists in the Netanyahu ruling alliance will railroad bills through the Knesset…

By: Ahmed Abdu-Almalik Al-Ansi, Yemeni journalist and translator. The Nutica vessel has arrived at the submersible Port of Al-Hudaydah today, July 17, 2023, in preparation for the start of the discharge of the latter cargo of oil in order to avoid any leakage or water contamination of the Red Sea. During the ship’s arrival, a press conference was held in the presence of Transport Minister Abdulwahab Al-Durra, Deputy Foreign Minister Hussein Al-Izzi, Chairman of Yemen News Agency Saba Nasruddin Amer, the first agent of Al-Hudaydah governorate Ahmed Al-Bishri, the Headman of the Red Sea Ports Foundation, Captain Mohamed Isaac, the…

Steven Sahiounie, journalist and political commentator Saudi Crown Prince, Mohammed bin Salman (MBS), gathered Saudi journalists in Riyadh in December to say that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) had been an ally for decades, but had stabbed Saudi Arabia in the back, and threatened a response. According to Gulf experts, the disagreement between MBS and Mohammed bin Zayed (MBZ) is because of the competition between the two over geopolitical and economical leadership in the region. The rivalry stems from the question as to who will be in control of the global oil market. MBS favors lower oil production, in line…

Steven Sahiounie, journalist and political commentator Ariel Sharon, deceased former Israeli Prime Minister, said he was not concerned about Arab countries, or the Palestinians destroying Israel. He said his only fear was that the relationship between Israel and America would change, and the lack of US support for Israel would be the end of the country. US President Joe Biden has denounced the proposed Israeli bill which, according to Biden, threatens stripping Israel from their coveted status as a democracy. Thousands of Israeli citizens are protesting judicial reforms proposed by the extremist government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Street protests…

By:Steven Sahiounie, journalist and political commentator Lebanon remains in a state of financial, political, and social collapse. Lebanon is flying on autopilot without any President. In the south of Lebanon on the border with Israel there is increasing tension as Israel has attempted to steal more Lebanese land. Steven Sahiounie of MidEastDiscourse interviewed Professor Hussein Gharbieh, Lebanese International Relations and Middle East Lecturer to talk about the latest developments and situation in Lebanon. 1. the Lebanese economy is on the edge of collapse.  However, the IMF has offered Lebanon $3 billion but this deal is not acceptable to all parties. In…

Steven Sahiounie, journalist and political commentator The days of a sole American superpower are over. Other powerful actors have emerged in the east, as the western domination has waned through multiple failed wars which were unjustifiable. The Russian-Iranian relationship was further strengthened while fighting Radical Islamic terrorists in Syria, which were supported by the US and NATO. Steven Sahiounie of MidEastDiscourse interviewed Dr. Javad Masoumi, Iranian geo-political researcher and analyst. #1. Steven Sahiounie (SS): Ukraine appears set to join NATO. In your view, what does that signify? Dr. Javad Masoumi (JS): The world is becoming multipolar, and new international relations…

By: Ahmed Abdu-Almalik Al-Ansi, Yemeni journalist and translator Angry protests in the southern governorates condemning the collapse of the currency and the deterioration of living conditions. The southern governorates witnessed angry public protests and blocked roads against the collapse of the currency, deteriorating living conditions and the disruption of public services. Local sources said angry demonstrations took place in Aden, Hadramawt and Abyan governorates to protest against the catastrophic deterioration of the local currency in front of foreign exchange, the lack of services, and primarily electricity. Demonstrators had burned tyres and blocked streets in rejection of the policy of starvation…