The Mideast’s victimhood: How Gaza dominates the Arab world and ignores other crises - opinion

The Arab media’s overwhelming focus on Gaza, portrayed as the ultimate test of Arab commitment to justice and freedom. ignores crises in Yemen, Sudan, Syria, and more.

Demonstrators carry flags as they take part in a protest against the hunger crisis in Gaza, in Sidon, Lebanon July 25, 2025

Demonstrators carry flags as they take part in a protest against the hunger crisis in Gaza, in Sidon, Lebanon July 25, 2025

(photo credit: REUTERS/AZIZ TAHER)

BySALEM ALKETBI

AUGUST 26, 2025 05:27