Ali Harb

Ali Harb

Ali Harb is a writer based in Washington, DC. He reports on US foreign policy, Arab-American issues, civil rights and politics.


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‘Health crime’: Aoun slams Israel over spraying chemicals in south Lebanon

Lebanese president says latest ‘aggression’ represents an environmental crime and a violation of country’s sovereignty.

Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun sits at the presidential palace.

How Israel destroyed Gaza’s health system ‘deliberately and methodically’

Despite ‘ceasefire’, the health sector in Gaza continues to suffer from shortages, destruction and lack of equipment.

Man carries young girl

Democrats scored election win in Texas. How significant is it for Trump?

US president dismisses Taylor Rehmet’s Texas State Senate victory as a ‘local’ race.

taylor rehmet

How Western officials, media coverage pushed to discredit Gaza death toll

Rights advocates say casting doubt over Gaza death toll dehumanised Palestinians as Israel acknowledges 70,000 killed.

Palestinians stand outside destroyed building

US witnessed many ICE-related deaths in 2026. Here are their stories

Shootings of Alex Pretti and Renee Nicole Good are two of at least nine deaths related to immigration enforcement in US.

A wreath surrounds an image of Alex Pretti at a makeshift memorial near the site where he was fatally shot.

Trump says US Justice Department ‘looking at’ Ilhan Omar’s wealth

Somali American congresswoman accuses US president of deflecting from his own ‘failures’ with ‘conspiracy theories’.

Ilhan Omar

Minneapolis updates: Governor wants federal agents out after Pretti killing

Videos show the victim holding a phone in his hand, not a handgun, as he ⁠tries to help other US protesters.

People protest against ICE in downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota, January 25, 2026. [Adam Gray/AP Photo]

Azeez Al-Shaair’s anti-genocide note: Muslims tackle NFL fine with charity

Houston Texans’ linebacker faces $11,593 penalty for displaying nose tape message that says, ‘Stop the Genocide’.

Azeez Al-Shaair #0 of the Houston Texans looks on prior to an NFC Divisional Playoff game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium

US-Iran tensions: Trump has no path to an easy ‘win’ despite Tehran’s woes

Despite Iran’s vulnerable position, any US strikes could risk triggering a protracted conflict, analysts say.

coffins wrapped with Iranian flag

US sanctions Khamenei aide, other Iranian officials over protest crackdown

New penalties come as Trump welcomes purported Iranian decision to halt execution of antigovernment demonstrators.

Ali Larijani, The speaker of Iran''s parliament