False saints and real demons: The story of the Middle East - opinion
For more than 70 years, the narrative of the Arab-Israeli conflict has been cemented as the ultimate symbol of historical grievance – a renewable pretext for a multitude of domestic failures.
A woman holds a placard in front of police officers outside Downing Street, as people attend a pro-Palestinian protest, featuring the banging of pots and pans to honour the Palestinians shot while queuing for food in Gaza, in London, Britain, July 25, 2025.(photo credit: ISABEL INFANTES/REUTERS)BySALEM ALKETBI
