Zuhdi Shubeitah
العربية

Archive

49 articles in 2023 · 534 of 534 available in English (full Arabic archive)

  1. Public Affairs & PoliticsTranslated from ArabicIs the United States Too Big and Dangerous for Anyone to Boycott?The article reviews Mohammed Hassanein Heikal’s observations about American power—its global reach, pragmatic interests, and diplomatic attitudes—drawing on examples from post-1950s history and commentary by US figures.
  2. Public Affairs & PoliticsTranslated from ArabicThe Arab League and the Palestinian Cause: Between Arab Fragmentation and Absence of WillThe article examines the League of Arab States’ response to the Palestinian cause, arguing that Arab fragmentation and a lack of political will have weakened regional reactions to Israeli actions in the Gaza Strip, normalization efforts, and summit outcomes.
  3. Public Affairs & PoliticsTranslated from ArabicHe Embraced Martyrdom on Its Soil, Calling Its Name 'Allah' as He Was KilledThe article condemns the Israeli offensive in the Gaza Strip, describes civilian deaths and attacks on hospitals, criticizes Western support for Israel, and calls for prosecutions at the International Criminal Court.
  4. Public Affairs & PoliticsTranslated from ArabicAmerican Indifference to Palestinian RightsThe article examines perceived gaps between US rhetoric on human rights and its policies toward Palestinians, citing cases like Rachel Corrie and Shireen Abu Akleh, the Gaza Strip blockade, cuts to UNRWA funding, and US positions on ceasefires.
  5. Public Affairs & PoliticsTranslated from ArabicThe White House Has Feathers on Its HeadThe article criticizes the US administration’s support for Israel during its offensive in the Gaza Strip, argues that many Arab states have been complicit through silence, and contrasts American public protests with government policy.
  6. Public Affairs & PoliticsTranslated from ArabicContinued Gaza Invasion Sinks Israel in a QuagmireThis article summarizes Thomas Friedman’s New York Times column warning that Israel’s ongoing ground invasion of Gaza could trap it in a long-term quagmire. Friedman outlines alternatives including a ceasefire and withdrawal, or reduced objectives and a buffer zone.
  7. Public Affairs & PoliticsTranslated from ArabicAnti-Zionism Equals Anti-Semitism… (U.S. Congress Resolution)The article examines the U.S. House of Representatives’ 28 November 2023 resolution equating Anti-Zionism with Anti-Semitism and reviews U.S. laws and policies affecting the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) and Palestinians.
  8. The Global EconomyTranslated from ArabicIsrael and the United States: Muawiya’s HairThe article examines how state alliances shift when strategic interests change, illustrating this with US decisions regarding Taiwan, Iran’s Shah, Philippine leader Ferdinand Marcos, and Sudan’s Jaafar Nimeiry.
  9. Public Affairs & PoliticsTranslated from ArabicThe Goldstone Report: Between Resolve and Secrets, and Turning to International Courts for PalestineThe article examines the 2009 Goldstone Report on the 2008–09 Israeli assault on Gaza, its findings on possible war crimes by Israeli forces and Palestinian armed groups, and argues for pursuing investigations and cases before UN bodies and national and international courts.
  10. Public Affairs & PoliticsTranslated from ArabicThe Goldstone Report: Between Resolve and SecretsThe article examines Israeli political and military denial of Palestinian historical claims, references to the Nakba, statements by Israeli leaders and the depiction of Palestinian territories, and links these issues to ongoing violence in the Gaza Strip and West Bank and international responses.
  11. Public Affairs & PoliticsTranslated from ArabicDo Not Be Deceived by the People's Chant for the HomelandThe article criticizes the silence of many Arab and Islamic regimes over the Israeli campaign in the Gaza Strip and reviews the 1975 UN resolution labeling Zionism as racism and its 1991 revocation.
  12. Public Affairs & PoliticsTranslated from ArabicThe Whip of Classification, Blacklists and Sanctions in the US Administration: Where To?Examines how White House classification lists, blacklists and sanctions are used against states, groups and individuals, and presents critiques from Noam Chomsky and Robert Fisk, with reference to the Gaza Strip and recent Israeli actions.
  13. Public Affairs & PoliticsTranslated from ArabicThe resilient Palestinian Gaza Strip cannot be a cake for the wickedThe article examines the large-scale destruction in the Gaza Strip, allegations of Israeli and Western participation, criticism of the United Nations’ muted response, and the failure of many Arab states to demand a ceasefire and accountability.
  14. Oversight & AccountabilityTranslated from ArabicOrphan Care Department in the Social Care Directorate — Ministry of Social Development (2021)This article examines findings from the State Audit and Administrative Control Bureau (SAACB) 2022 report about the Orphan Care Department at the Ministry of Social Development for 2021, highlighting administrative, data, service, and oversight shortcomings.
  15. Oversight & AccountabilityTranslated from ArabicGovernment Compensation and Agricultural Assistance for Affected Farmers, 2015–2021The article examines government compensations and agricultural assistance to affected farmers from 2015 to 2021, drawing on the State Audit and Administrative Control Bureau (SAACB) 2022 report that documents weak payouts, failures of the Fund for Risk Mitigation and Agricultural Insurances, and gaps in coordination and documentation by the Ministry
  16. Oversight & AccountabilityTranslated from ArabicManagement of Aid in Some Palestinian Governorates for 2020 and 2021Examines SAACB findings that cash and in-kind domestic and foreign aid distributed in several Palestinian governorates in 2020–2021 showed violations, weak controls, and lack of documentation, as reported in the Bureau’s 2022 annual report.
  17. Oversight & AccountabilityTranslated from ArabicPrivate Rentals in the Civil Sector in Palestine for 2022This article examines the State Audit and Administrative Control Bureau (SAACB) findings on private rentals covered by the general budget in 2022, highlighting an outdated legal framework, weak central oversight, unpaid follow-up on some reports, and examples of ministries continuing to rent despite owning or building headquarters.
  18. Oversight & AccountabilityTranslated from ArabicFollow-up on Recommendations of the 1440 AH / 2019 Hajj Season ReportThis article reviews the State Audit and Administrative Control Bureau (SAACB)'s follow-up on its 2019 Hajj report, noting that the Ministry of Awqaf and Religious Affairs implemented 4 of 17 recommendations while many others remained unimplemented or only partially implemented.
  19. Oversight & AccountabilityTranslated from ArabicThe Civil Defense Force in 2020This article examines the Palestinian Civil Defense Force’s operations in 2020, focusing on staff screening and secondment, distribution of fire stations, response times, and financial management issues noted by the State Audit and Administrative Control Bureau (SAACB).
  20. Oversight & AccountabilityTranslated from ArabicProcurement of Mobile Phone Services for the Ministries and Institutions of the State of PalestineThe article examines a SAACB report finding that procurement of mobile phone services for Palestinian ministries and institutions showed monopolistic practices, unequal line distribution, contract renewals without public tender, and other procurement weaknesses.
  21. Oversight & AccountabilityTranslated from ArabicAl-Istiqlal University’s Work in 2021The article reviews the State Audit and Administrative Control Bureau (SAACB) report on Al-Istiqlal University for 2021, detailing governance, financial, administrative and reporting deficiencies identified by the audit and the university’s response.
  22. Oversight & AccountabilityTranslated from ArabicPurchasing, Storing and Dispensing Medicines in the Military Medical Services for 2020This article examines a report by the State Audit and Administrative Control Bureau (SAACB) detailing procurement, storage, inventory and dispensing shortcomings in the Military Medical Services during 2020, including large stockouts and weak controls.
  23. Oversight & AccountabilityTranslated from ArabicVehicle Customs Revenues at the Ministry of Finance (1-1-2020 to 25-4-2022)Examines a fraud case in the Vehicle Customs Department at the Ministry of Finance discovered in 2022, audited by the State Audit and Administrative Control Bureau (SAACB), including findings on weak internal controls, manipulated bank slips, partial recovery of funds, and recommended reforms.
  24. Oversight & AccountabilityTranslated from ArabicRevenues of the Ministry of National Economy in Palestine (2019–2021)This article examines the State Audit and Administrative Control Bureau (SAACB) audit of the Ministry of National Economy’s 2019–2021 accounts, which found manipulated bank deposit slips, weak internal controls and reconciliation failures. The ministry adopted the Bureau’s recommendations and referred the matter to the Anti-Corruption Commission.
  25. Oversight & AccountabilityTranslated from ArabicPublic Employees Working Outside the Civil Service in Palestine (2019–2021)Examines the State Audit and Administrative Control Bureau (SAACB)'s 2022 findings on Palestinian public employees working outside the civil service between 2019 and October 2021, discrepancies in disclosures, company registrations, and responses from centers of responsibility.