Palestinian political analyst Khalil Sayegh discusses the spread of misinformation about Gaza, challenges of grassroots peace efforts, personal experiences growing up in Gaza, the impact of social media, the role of Arab countries, and the difficulty of unifying narratives in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

A recent flurry of Islamic experimentation with artificial intelligence has been met with mixed results. A new Mezze from the CSIS Middle East Program.

Tel Aviv-based journalist and analyst, Neri Zilber, discusses the war in Gaza, Israeli perspectives on what comes next, and the impact on the region. The podcast also explores US actions in defense of Israel, the potential for a political settlement, Israeli concerns and US military comparisons, the perspectives of Arab leaders on President Biden's handling of the situation, and the involvement of regional Arab states in Gaza.

Jon Alterman, director of the Middle East Program at CSIS, discusses the latest developments in the Israel-Hamas war. Topics include the coordinated attacks by Hamas, impact on US foreign policy, President Biden's efforts to recalibrate the US-Israel relationship, and the role of the United States in the conflict.

Lebanese journalist Dalal Mawad discusses her book, All She Lost, which tells the stories of women affected by the Beirut Port explosion. Topics include the emotional complexities of attachment and detachment towards Lebanon, disparities in women's freedoms and rights in Iran and Lebanon, and the role of women in social movements in the Middle East.

Sahrawi refugees in southern Algeria combat food insecurity by engaging in fish farming, successfully harvesting tons of tilapia from a desert fish farm

Economist Khalid Ikram discusses Egypt's economic crisis, including the military's role in the economy and potential solutions. They compare Egypt's situation to other governments in the region and explore the impact of the crisis on the country's relationships with Western states and China.

Exploring the absence of water data in the Middle East and North Africa region and its consequences on water management. The politicization of water and challenges in data collection, including the suppression of water data by governments and violent actors, hindering effective water management. The use of satellite imagery and local-level assessments to understand water resources and the necessity of comprehensive data for political settlements and sustainable strategies.

Tarek Megerisi, senior policy fellow at the European Council on Foreign Relations, discusses the ongoing conflict in Libya, the interests of international actors in the country, the recent flooding in Darna, and the challenges faced by governments in the Middle East during natural disasters.

Exploring Tunisia's severe food insecurity and scarcity of basic products amid the country's growing food crisis.