The New Arab Staff

Mahmoud Abdelrahman

Abdelrahman

Mahmoud Abdelrahman is a writer from Egypt 

"There's still hope they won't force us out. I can't move—this is my life's home. If they want to evict me, they'd better kill me instead," said Fathi.

05 January, 2026

Despite international pledges, Gaza's reconstruction is stalling amid political disputes, resource constraints, and Israeli-blocked access to essential supplies

11 November, 2025

Egypt ended a decades-old rent control system, which now threatens mass displacement as millions of families face soaring rents, evictions, and a housing crisis

09 September, 2025