Luca Pacchiani, an Arab affairs reporter, delves into the shifting political alliances in Gaza and discusses the Palestinian Authority's emerging role. He also highlights the plight of minority communities in Syria, especially amid the HTS regime. Meanwhile, Gavriel Fiske shares exciting archaeological discoveries that may rewrite the history of alphabetic writing, linking it to earlier origins in the Levant. Together, they provide a unique blend of contemporary political analysis and historical insights.