Sebastian Shehadi

Sebastian Shehadi

Shehadi

Sebastian Shehadi is a freelance journalist and a contributing writer at the New Statesman.

We speak to Palestinian-American filmmaker Cherien Dabis about 'All That's Left of You,' her intimate film on family, memory & the enduring impact of the Nakba

23 January, 2026

In her New York exhibition 'Colors That Survived', Ms. Rachel presented the haunting yet hopeful artwork of children growing up under Israeli siege in Gaza

16 January, 2026

The four Arab films that have made Oscars history in 2026 mark a breakthrough moment for Palestinian and Arab cinema after years of marginalisation

13 January, 2026

We speak to Shareefa Energy to discuss her role in co-producing 'To Kill a War Machine,' a film that tracks 5 years of grassroots action against Elbit Systems

11 September, 2025

The New Arab Meets: Lebanese-Australian journalist Tan Safi on board the Handala in an attempt to once again alleviate the suffering of Palestinians in Gaza

25 July, 2025

Just hours before Israeli forces intercepted the Madleen, activist Suayb Ordu spoke with The New Arab about the crew's mission to deliver aid to Gaza

09 June, 2025

The New Arab Meets: Munir Atalla from Watermelon Pictures, the fast-growing film label championing Palestinian cinema, both old and new

05 June, 2025

The New Arab Meets: Brendan O'Hara, one of Scotland’s longest-serving politicians, to discuss the UK's hypocrisy and censorship on the Gaza genocide

16 May, 2025

TV Review: Louis Theroux’s 'The Settlers' is one of the most eye-opening pieces of journalism to come from the BBC since Israel's genocide in Gaza began

02 May, 2025

Film: As US repression of the student movement for Palestine continues 'The Encampments' reveals life in last year's historic student protests across the states

11 April, 2025