Bitte Hammargren
@bitteham.bsky.social
Middle East & Turkey Analyst. Writer & journo. Senior Associate at the Swedish Institute of Int’l Affairs, UI.se. Ex FOI.se Analyst and ex SvD.se Correspondent. Likes and RTs not always endorsements. Mostly in Swedish or English here. bittehammargren.com
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BREAKING NEWS - Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa lands in the U.S., where he is expected to make the first-ever visit by a Syrian leader to the White House.
November 8, 2025 at 10:46 PM
BREAKING NEWS - Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa lands in the U.S., where he is expected to make the first-ever visit by a Syrian leader to the White House.
Terrible.
ICE grabs father by the neck—send him into violent seizure while his arms lock up around his toddler.
"He's having seizure and they're trying to rip the baby out of his hands!"
Agents then handcuff him—before putting in ambulance with his child.
Mother is detained by agents as target of arrest.
"He's having seizure and they're trying to rip the baby out of his hands!"
Agents then handcuff him—before putting in ambulance with his child.
Mother is detained by agents as target of arrest.
November 7, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Terrible.
Ahmad al-Sharaa is the latest example of people who were once labeled terrorist only
to be rehabilitated. The former Nusra Front and HTS leader in Syria, who was once affiliated to al-Qaida, will soon be hosted by President Trump in the White House.
www.al-monitor.com/originals/20...
to be rehabilitated. The former Nusra Front and HTS leader in Syria, who was once affiliated to al-Qaida, will soon be hosted by President Trump in the White House.
www.al-monitor.com/originals/20...
UN Security Council votes to lift sanctions on Syria's Sharaa
The move comes days before Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa is due to visit the White House.
www.al-monitor.com
November 7, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Ahmad al-Sharaa is the latest example of people who were once labeled terrorist only
to be rehabilitated. The former Nusra Front and HTS leader in Syria, who was once affiliated to al-Qaida, will soon be hosted by President Trump in the White House.
www.al-monitor.com/originals/20...
to be rehabilitated. The former Nusra Front and HTS leader in Syria, who was once affiliated to al-Qaida, will soon be hosted by President Trump in the White House.
www.al-monitor.com/originals/20...
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FYI, Mamdani’s wife is an artist
I got curious, so I took a look for some of Rama Duwaji's artwork
November 5, 2025 at 2:18 PM
FYI, Mamdani’s wife is an artist
Zohran Mamdani after his stunning victory in New York. “I am young, despite my best efforts to grow older,” he said, in one of several laugh lines. “I am Muslim. I am a democratic socialist. And most damning of all, I refuse to apologize for any of this.”
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/11...
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/11...
N.Y.C. Mayor Live Updates: ‘This City Belongs to You,’ Mamdani Says as He Celebrates Victory
www.nytimes.com
November 5, 2025 at 7:52 AM
Zohran Mamdani after his stunning victory in New York. “I am young, despite my best efforts to grow older,” he said, in one of several laugh lines. “I am Muslim. I am a democratic socialist. And most damning of all, I refuse to apologize for any of this.”
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/11...
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/11...
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One of the two Satmar Hasidic sects today endorsed Zohran Mamdani for mayor, as he continues to roll up a comfortable majority among NYC Jewish voters.
Why Satmar Hasidic leaders endorsed Zohran Mamdani as mayor, stunning many Jewish voters
The Satmar Hasidic community’s endorsement of Zohran Mamdani for NYC mayor shows the broad coalition built by the democratic socialist and Muslim.
forward.com
November 2, 2025 at 7:24 PM
One of the two Satmar Hasidic sects today endorsed Zohran Mamdani for mayor, as he continues to roll up a comfortable majority among NYC Jewish voters.
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Något mycket stort håller på att förändras i hur vi som samhälle ser på barn. I dag inleder
@aftonbladetkultur.bsky.social en artikelserie om frågan, och jag skriver första texten:
www.aftonbladet.se/kultur/a/Eyd...
@aftonbladetkultur.bsky.social en artikelserie om frågan, och jag skriver första texten:
www.aftonbladet.se/kultur/a/Eyd...
När 13-åringar slängs i fängelse har vi gett upp
www.aftonbladet.se
November 2, 2025 at 7:31 AM
Något mycket stort håller på att förändras i hur vi som samhälle ser på barn. I dag inleder
@aftonbladetkultur.bsky.social en artikelserie om frågan, och jag skriver första texten:
www.aftonbladet.se/kultur/a/Eyd...
@aftonbladetkultur.bsky.social en artikelserie om frågan, och jag skriver första texten:
www.aftonbladet.se/kultur/a/Eyd...
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Lindsey Graham, who is widely regarded to be the Arab states whisperer of Congress for the Trump administration, tells an Israeli newspaper that annexation would mean the end of US support and that two-states is the only way to preserve Israel's standing in the world.
Annexing West Bank would cost Israel US support - Graham | The Jerusalem Post
“Being pro-Israel means telling hard truths,” Graham said. “The only path that keeps Israel Jewish and democratic is a two-state framework, when the conditions are real."
www.jpost.com
November 1, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Lindsey Graham, who is widely regarded to be the Arab states whisperer of Congress for the Trump administration, tells an Israeli newspaper that annexation would mean the end of US support and that two-states is the only way to preserve Israel's standing in the world.
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Idag inleds rättegången mot fyra Aktivklubb Sverige-aktivister för de våldsamma rasistiska överfallen i augusti i Stockholm.
En av flera framträdande aktivister i AKS som rättfärdigat våldet har en drivande roll i Västsverige:
”Ingen ickevit på svensk mark är oskyldig:)”
En av flera framträdande aktivister i AKS som rättfärdigat våldet har en drivande roll i Västsverige:
”Ingen ickevit på svensk mark är oskyldig:)”
October 30, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Idag inleds rättegången mot fyra Aktivklubb Sverige-aktivister för de våldsamma rasistiska överfallen i augusti i Stockholm.
En av flera framträdande aktivister i AKS som rättfärdigat våldet har en drivande roll i Västsverige:
”Ingen ickevit på svensk mark är oskyldig:)”
En av flera framträdande aktivister i AKS som rättfärdigat våldet har en drivande roll i Västsverige:
”Ingen ickevit på svensk mark är oskyldig:)”
'U.S. Protectorate': Why Steve Bannon's Scathing Comment Has Got Under Netanyahu's Skin - Israel News www.haaretz.com/israel-news/...
'U.S. protectorate': Why Steve Bannon's scathing comment got under Netanyahu's skin
Steve Bannon Is Ramping Up His Claim That Israel Under Netanyahu Is Not an Ally of the U.S., but Effectively a Vassal State, and It Resonates With the MAGA Base. It's a Big Problem for an Israeli Prim...
www.haaretz.com
October 24, 2025 at 4:13 PM
'U.S. Protectorate': Why Steve Bannon's Scathing Comment Has Got Under Netanyahu's Skin - Israel News www.haaretz.com/israel-news/...
Today’s long read on post-Assad #Syria: Firing Squads and Forced Death Leaps: A Tipping Point in Syria www.nytimes.com/2025/10/22/w...
Firing Squads and Forced Death Leaps: A Tipping Point in Syria
www.nytimes.com
October 22, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Today’s long read on post-Assad #Syria: Firing Squads and Forced Death Leaps: A Tipping Point in Syria www.nytimes.com/2025/10/22/w...
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59% of Americans - including 80% of Democrats and 41% of Republicans - think the U.S. should recognize Palestinian statehood. This comes as both the Democratic and Republican parties oppose unilateral recognition.
Reuters/Ipsos poll
Reuters/Ipsos poll
October 22, 2025 at 3:07 PM
59% of Americans - including 80% of Democrats and 41% of Republicans - think the U.S. should recognize Palestinian statehood. This comes as both the Democratic and Republican parties oppose unilateral recognition.
Reuters/Ipsos poll
Reuters/Ipsos poll
Aftonbladet bad Alexander Atarodi och mig sia om Gazas framtid. Alla aspekter (t ex de juridiska) kan inte tas upp i en artikel. Men vi konstaterar båda att Hamas kommer att finnas kvar i någon form. Vilken beror bland annat på hur det går med den svåra Fas 2. www.aftonbladet.se/nyheter/a/5E...
Experter om framtiden: Kan bli ett Hamas 2.0
Hamas kommer att fortsätta vara en realitet i Gaza, tror experter som Aftonbladet talat med. Men inte i samma form som i dag. I stället talar man om ett Hamas 2
www.aftonbladet.se
October 22, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Aftonbladet bad Alexander Atarodi och mig sia om Gazas framtid. Alla aspekter (t ex de juridiska) kan inte tas upp i en artikel. Men vi konstaterar båda att Hamas kommer att finnas kvar i någon form. Vilken beror bland annat på hur det går med den svåra Fas 2. www.aftonbladet.se/nyheter/a/5E...
More than 40 Democratic Senators asked President Trump to "reinforce" his opposition to Israel annexing parts of the occupied West Bank. Weeks ago Trump told Arab and Muslim leaders that he will not allow Israel to do so. But It is not part of his 20-point plan for Gaza www.axios.com/2025/10/21/t...
Scoop: Democrats press Trump on preventing Israel from annexing West Bank
Democrats stressed Israel's annexation plans could "place at risk" the Abraham Accords, a key Trump achievement.
www.axios.com
October 21, 2025 at 8:47 PM
More than 40 Democratic Senators asked President Trump to "reinforce" his opposition to Israel annexing parts of the occupied West Bank. Weeks ago Trump told Arab and Muslim leaders that he will not allow Israel to do so. But It is not part of his 20-point plan for Gaza www.axios.com/2025/10/21/t...
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Imorgon klubbas nya public service-lagen, som bl a innebär nedskärningar på sikt – och genast stryker kravet på jämställdhets- och mångfaldsperspektiv: www.dagensmedia.se/ljud-och-ror...
Riksdagen väntas klubba ny public service-lag – oppositionen får nej till 17 reservationer
Tidöpartierna är eniga om framtiden för public service. På onsdag väntas riksdagsmajoriteten besluta om en ny public service-lag och avslå oppositionens 17 reservationer.
www.dagensmedia.se
October 21, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Imorgon klubbas nya public service-lagen, som bl a innebär nedskärningar på sikt – och genast stryker kravet på jämställdhets- och mångfaldsperspektiv: www.dagensmedia.se/ljud-och-ror...
Grattis Mjällby och hela Listerlandet! ♥️⚽️
October 20, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Grattis Mjällby och hela Listerlandet! ♥️⚽️
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Trump posts AI video showing him literally dumping shit on America
October 19, 2025 at 2:36 AM
Trump posts AI video showing him literally dumping shit on America
Ikväll när jag klev av ett tåg på väg hem från en konsert, sprang en medresenär ikapp mig. Hon ville tacka för mina kommentarer om Mellanöstern i tv och radio. Och så gav hon mig en spontan kram. Sådana reaktioner väger ändå tio gånger tyngre än alla överlöpningar från trollen.
October 18, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Ikväll när jag klev av ett tåg på väg hem från en konsert, sprang en medresenär ikapp mig. Hon ville tacka för mina kommentarer om Mellanöstern i tv och radio. Och så gav hon mig en spontan kram. Sådana reaktioner väger ändå tio gånger tyngre än alla överlöpningar från trollen.
Bedrövligt. Någon måste väl upplåta sina lokaler i Malmö för en judisk filmfestival. www.svt.se/nyheter/loka...
Judisk filmfestival stoppas i Malmö – biografer säger nej av säkerhetsskäl
Det skulle bli en festival för nyproducerad judisk film. Men arrangörerna har inte fått någon lokal i Malmö. – Det är ingen biograf som vill ställa upp, säger Ola Tedin, initiativtagare till JIFF, Jud...
www.svt.se
October 17, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Bedrövligt. Någon måste väl upplåta sina lokaler i Malmö för en judisk filmfestival. www.svt.se/nyheter/loka...
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Syrian Kurdish forces reach agreement with Damascus to merge with national army, commander says apnews.com/article/syri...
Syrian Kurdish forces reach agreement with Damascus to merge with national army, commander says
The Syrian government and the main Kurdish-led force in the country's northeast have agreed in principle to merge the U.S.-backed force into the national army.
apnews.com
October 17, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Syrian Kurdish forces reach agreement with Damascus to merge with national army, commander says apnews.com/article/syri...
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Israel extends detention of Dr Hussam Abu Safiya by six months - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israel-extends-detention-dr-hussam-abu-safiya-six-months
Israel extends detention of Dr Hussam Abu Safiya by six months
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<div class="field field-field-text"><p>An Israeli military court has approved the detention of Gaza doctor Hussam Abu Safiya by six months.</p>
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October 16, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Israel extends detention of Dr Hussam Abu Safiya by six months - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israel-extends-detention-dr-hussam-abu-safiya-six-months
Hög tid för partiledare och politiker som värnar om ett offentligt samtal utan hat och hot att lämna X. Citerar NYT:s stjärnreporter Maggie Haberman: ”Sociala medier /…/ kan fortfarande vara en plats för nyheter, men annars är det mest giftigt. Plattformarna är konstruerade för att du ska bli arg."
October 16, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Hög tid för partiledare och politiker som värnar om ett offentligt samtal utan hat och hot att lämna X. Citerar NYT:s stjärnreporter Maggie Haberman: ”Sociala medier /…/ kan fortfarande vara en plats för nyheter, men annars är det mest giftigt. Plattformarna är konstruerade för att du ska bli arg."