Politics Neighborhood - Europe Hussain Al-Deek The hateful legacy of conservative governments: Where will the hatred of immigrants and Muslims lead Britain? Politics Palestine Mohammad Wazen Ten days of house arrest for soldiers who raped a Palestinian prisoner: How Israel and its society normalize rape Politics Palestine Raseef22 Why can't the United States abandon its support for Israel? Life Iraq Baneen Elias Freely available weapons and a growing influence of non-state forces threaten Iraq's legal profession Life Europe - Neighborhood Chloe Lovatt Why don’t British Muslims trust the news? Politics The 22 Kareem Sakka Eleven years on: Why Raseef22? Neighborhood - Lebanon - Palestine Opinion Has open war with Israel become inevitable? The 22 Opinion "The Goat Life”: The film that angered the Saudis Opinion Egypt Mahmoud Layali Arabs in the Paris Olympics: The art of crafting legends and a longing for safe battles Politics Neighborhood - Palestine Ma'ath Saad Farouk Kamala Harris: What do we know about her support for Israel and her potential policies? Opinion Lebanon Fatima Shuqair We weren't meant to carry all this devastation within ourselves Politics Palestine Mohammad Naeem “Modern Noah’s Ark”: What do we know about Israel’s secret bunker in the Jerusalem Mountains? Life Palestine Mohamad Mousa “I felt poison seeping into me”: Israel mutilates the fetuses of Gazan women Opinion Egypt Mahitab AbdelFattah Why I don't wear a bikini Palestine - Neighborhood Politics Will Netanyahu succeed in dragging Iran and the US into a regional war? Opinion Lebanon Cendrella Azar Beirut, the threat of Israeli war, and the memory of August 4 Politics Saudi Arabia - Qatar - United Arab Emirates Ahmad Sabry BeIN vs. SSC: Can Saudi Arabia dethrone Qatar from its monopolistic reign over sports broadcasting? Life Iraq Abrar Almeer Taha “Just like Barbie”: How beauty centers in Iraq impose beauty standards on women’s bodies Politics Tunisia Fadia Daif Kais Saied is paving his way towards a second term in Carthage Palace Politics Palestine Raseef22 After Ismail Haniyeh's assassination in Tehran... Here are the top candidates for Hamas' new political leadership Opinion Egypt Nada Osama Women are “wicked and spiteful” and men are “intelligent and great”: Why do double standards persist? Website by By continuing your navigation, you accept that we use cookies to better your experience with us through measuring the use of our website, and suggesting services as well as editorial and advertising offers adapted to your interests. Accept Refuse
Politics Palestine Mohammad Wazen Ten days of house arrest for soldiers who raped a Palestinian prisoner: How Israel and its society normalize rape Politics Palestine Raseef22 Why can't the United States abandon its support for Israel? Life Iraq Baneen Elias Freely available weapons and a growing influence of non-state forces threaten Iraq's legal profession Life Europe - Neighborhood Chloe Lovatt Why don’t British Muslims trust the news? Politics The 22 Kareem Sakka Eleven years on: Why Raseef22? Neighborhood - Lebanon - Palestine Opinion Has open war with Israel become inevitable? The 22 Opinion "The Goat Life”: The film that angered the Saudis Opinion Egypt Mahmoud Layali Arabs in the Paris Olympics: The art of crafting legends and a longing for safe battles Politics Neighborhood - Palestine Ma'ath Saad Farouk Kamala Harris: What do we know about her support for Israel and her potential policies? Opinion Lebanon Fatima Shuqair We weren't meant to carry all this devastation within ourselves Politics Palestine Mohammad Naeem “Modern Noah’s Ark”: What do we know about Israel’s secret bunker in the Jerusalem Mountains? Life Palestine Mohamad Mousa “I felt poison seeping into me”: Israel mutilates the fetuses of Gazan women Opinion Egypt Mahitab AbdelFattah Why I don't wear a bikini Palestine - Neighborhood Politics Will Netanyahu succeed in dragging Iran and the US into a regional war? Opinion Lebanon Cendrella Azar Beirut, the threat of Israeli war, and the memory of August 4 Politics Saudi Arabia - Qatar - United Arab Emirates Ahmad Sabry BeIN vs. SSC: Can Saudi Arabia dethrone Qatar from its monopolistic reign over sports broadcasting? Life Iraq Abrar Almeer Taha “Just like Barbie”: How beauty centers in Iraq impose beauty standards on women’s bodies Politics Tunisia Fadia Daif Kais Saied is paving his way towards a second term in Carthage Palace Politics Palestine Raseef22 After Ismail Haniyeh's assassination in Tehran... Here are the top candidates for Hamas' new political leadership Opinion Egypt Nada Osama Women are “wicked and spiteful” and men are “intelligent and great”: Why do double standards persist? Website by By continuing your navigation, you accept that we use cookies to better your experience with us through measuring the use of our website, and suggesting services as well as editorial and advertising offers adapted to your interests. Accept Refuse
Politics Palestine Raseef22 Why can't the United States abandon its support for Israel? Life Iraq Baneen Elias Freely available weapons and a growing influence of non-state forces threaten Iraq's legal profession Life Europe - Neighborhood Chloe Lovatt Why don’t British Muslims trust the news? Politics The 22 Kareem Sakka Eleven years on: Why Raseef22? Neighborhood - Lebanon - Palestine Opinion Has open war with Israel become inevitable? The 22 Opinion "The Goat Life”: The film that angered the Saudis Opinion Egypt Mahmoud Layali Arabs in the Paris Olympics: The art of crafting legends and a longing for safe battles Politics Neighborhood - Palestine Ma'ath Saad Farouk Kamala Harris: What do we know about her support for Israel and her potential policies? Opinion Lebanon Fatima Shuqair We weren't meant to carry all this devastation within ourselves Politics Palestine Mohammad Naeem “Modern Noah’s Ark”: What do we know about Israel’s secret bunker in the Jerusalem Mountains? Life Palestine Mohamad Mousa “I felt poison seeping into me”: Israel mutilates the fetuses of Gazan women Opinion Egypt Mahitab AbdelFattah Why I don't wear a bikini Palestine - Neighborhood Politics Will Netanyahu succeed in dragging Iran and the US into a regional war? Opinion Lebanon Cendrella Azar Beirut, the threat of Israeli war, and the memory of August 4 Politics Saudi Arabia - Qatar - United Arab Emirates Ahmad Sabry BeIN vs. SSC: Can Saudi Arabia dethrone Qatar from its monopolistic reign over sports broadcasting? Life Iraq Abrar Almeer Taha “Just like Barbie”: How beauty centers in Iraq impose beauty standards on women’s bodies Politics Tunisia Fadia Daif Kais Saied is paving his way towards a second term in Carthage Palace Politics Palestine Raseef22 After Ismail Haniyeh's assassination in Tehran... Here are the top candidates for Hamas' new political leadership Opinion Egypt Nada Osama Women are “wicked and spiteful” and men are “intelligent and great”: Why do double standards persist? Website by By continuing your navigation, you accept that we use cookies to better your experience with us through measuring the use of our website, and suggesting services as well as editorial and advertising offers adapted to your interests. Accept Refuse
Life Iraq Baneen Elias Freely available weapons and a growing influence of non-state forces threaten Iraq's legal profession Life Europe - Neighborhood Chloe Lovatt Why don’t British Muslims trust the news? Politics The 22 Kareem Sakka Eleven years on: Why Raseef22? Neighborhood - Lebanon - Palestine Opinion Has open war with Israel become inevitable? The 22 Opinion "The Goat Life”: The film that angered the Saudis Opinion Egypt Mahmoud Layali Arabs in the Paris Olympics: The art of crafting legends and a longing for safe battles Politics Neighborhood - Palestine Ma'ath Saad Farouk Kamala Harris: What do we know about her support for Israel and her potential policies? Opinion Lebanon Fatima Shuqair We weren't meant to carry all this devastation within ourselves Politics Palestine Mohammad Naeem “Modern Noah’s Ark”: What do we know about Israel’s secret bunker in the Jerusalem Mountains? Life Palestine Mohamad Mousa “I felt poison seeping into me”: Israel mutilates the fetuses of Gazan women Opinion Egypt Mahitab AbdelFattah Why I don't wear a bikini Palestine - Neighborhood Politics Will Netanyahu succeed in dragging Iran and the US into a regional war? Opinion Lebanon Cendrella Azar Beirut, the threat of Israeli war, and the memory of August 4 Politics Saudi Arabia - Qatar - United Arab Emirates Ahmad Sabry BeIN vs. SSC: Can Saudi Arabia dethrone Qatar from its monopolistic reign over sports broadcasting? Life Iraq Abrar Almeer Taha “Just like Barbie”: How beauty centers in Iraq impose beauty standards on women’s bodies Politics Tunisia Fadia Daif Kais Saied is paving his way towards a second term in Carthage Palace Politics Palestine Raseef22 After Ismail Haniyeh's assassination in Tehran... Here are the top candidates for Hamas' new political leadership Opinion Egypt Nada Osama Women are “wicked and spiteful” and men are “intelligent and great”: Why do double standards persist? Website by By continuing your navigation, you accept that we use cookies to better your experience with us through measuring the use of our website, and suggesting services as well as editorial and advertising offers adapted to your interests. Accept Refuse
Life Europe - Neighborhood Chloe Lovatt Why don’t British Muslims trust the news? Politics The 22 Kareem Sakka Eleven years on: Why Raseef22? Neighborhood - Lebanon - Palestine Opinion Has open war with Israel become inevitable? The 22 Opinion "The Goat Life”: The film that angered the Saudis Opinion Egypt Mahmoud Layali Arabs in the Paris Olympics: The art of crafting legends and a longing for safe battles Politics Neighborhood - Palestine Ma'ath Saad Farouk Kamala Harris: What do we know about her support for Israel and her potential policies? Opinion Lebanon Fatima Shuqair We weren't meant to carry all this devastation within ourselves Politics Palestine Mohammad Naeem “Modern Noah’s Ark”: What do we know about Israel’s secret bunker in the Jerusalem Mountains? Life Palestine Mohamad Mousa “I felt poison seeping into me”: Israel mutilates the fetuses of Gazan women Opinion Egypt Mahitab AbdelFattah Why I don't wear a bikini Palestine - Neighborhood Politics Will Netanyahu succeed in dragging Iran and the US into a regional war? Opinion Lebanon Cendrella Azar Beirut, the threat of Israeli war, and the memory of August 4 Politics Saudi Arabia - Qatar - United Arab Emirates Ahmad Sabry BeIN vs. SSC: Can Saudi Arabia dethrone Qatar from its monopolistic reign over sports broadcasting? Life Iraq Abrar Almeer Taha “Just like Barbie”: How beauty centers in Iraq impose beauty standards on women’s bodies Politics Tunisia Fadia Daif Kais Saied is paving his way towards a second term in Carthage Palace Politics Palestine Raseef22 After Ismail Haniyeh's assassination in Tehran... Here are the top candidates for Hamas' new political leadership Opinion Egypt Nada Osama Women are “wicked and spiteful” and men are “intelligent and great”: Why do double standards persist? Website by By continuing your navigation, you accept that we use cookies to better your experience with us through measuring the use of our website, and suggesting services as well as editorial and advertising offers adapted to your interests. Accept Refuse
Politics The 22 Kareem Sakka Eleven years on: Why Raseef22? Neighborhood - Lebanon - Palestine Opinion Has open war with Israel become inevitable? The 22 Opinion "The Goat Life”: The film that angered the Saudis Opinion Egypt Mahmoud Layali Arabs in the Paris Olympics: The art of crafting legends and a longing for safe battles Politics Neighborhood - Palestine Ma'ath Saad Farouk Kamala Harris: What do we know about her support for Israel and her potential policies? Opinion Lebanon Fatima Shuqair We weren't meant to carry all this devastation within ourselves Politics Palestine Mohammad Naeem “Modern Noah’s Ark”: What do we know about Israel’s secret bunker in the Jerusalem Mountains? Life Palestine Mohamad Mousa “I felt poison seeping into me”: Israel mutilates the fetuses of Gazan women Opinion Egypt Mahitab AbdelFattah Why I don't wear a bikini Palestine - Neighborhood Politics Will Netanyahu succeed in dragging Iran and the US into a regional war? Opinion Lebanon Cendrella Azar Beirut, the threat of Israeli war, and the memory of August 4 Politics Saudi Arabia - Qatar - United Arab Emirates Ahmad Sabry BeIN vs. SSC: Can Saudi Arabia dethrone Qatar from its monopolistic reign over sports broadcasting? Life Iraq Abrar Almeer Taha “Just like Barbie”: How beauty centers in Iraq impose beauty standards on women’s bodies Politics Tunisia Fadia Daif Kais Saied is paving his way towards a second term in Carthage Palace Politics Palestine Raseef22 After Ismail Haniyeh's assassination in Tehran... Here are the top candidates for Hamas' new political leadership Opinion Egypt Nada Osama Women are “wicked and spiteful” and men are “intelligent and great”: Why do double standards persist? Website by By continuing your navigation, you accept that we use cookies to better your experience with us through measuring the use of our website, and suggesting services as well as editorial and advertising offers adapted to your interests. Accept Refuse
Opinion Egypt Mahmoud Layali Arabs in the Paris Olympics: The art of crafting legends and a longing for safe battles Politics Neighborhood - Palestine Ma'ath Saad Farouk Kamala Harris: What do we know about her support for Israel and her potential policies? Opinion Lebanon Fatima Shuqair We weren't meant to carry all this devastation within ourselves Politics Palestine Mohammad Naeem “Modern Noah’s Ark”: What do we know about Israel’s secret bunker in the Jerusalem Mountains? Life Palestine Mohamad Mousa “I felt poison seeping into me”: Israel mutilates the fetuses of Gazan women Opinion Egypt Mahitab AbdelFattah Why I don't wear a bikini Palestine - Neighborhood Politics Will Netanyahu succeed in dragging Iran and the US into a regional war? Opinion Lebanon Cendrella Azar Beirut, the threat of Israeli war, and the memory of August 4 Politics Saudi Arabia - Qatar - United Arab Emirates Ahmad Sabry BeIN vs. SSC: Can Saudi Arabia dethrone Qatar from its monopolistic reign over sports broadcasting? Life Iraq Abrar Almeer Taha “Just like Barbie”: How beauty centers in Iraq impose beauty standards on women’s bodies Politics Tunisia Fadia Daif Kais Saied is paving his way towards a second term in Carthage Palace Politics Palestine Raseef22 After Ismail Haniyeh's assassination in Tehran... Here are the top candidates for Hamas' new political leadership Opinion Egypt Nada Osama Women are “wicked and spiteful” and men are “intelligent and great”: Why do double standards persist? Website by By continuing your navigation, you accept that we use cookies to better your experience with us through measuring the use of our website, and suggesting services as well as editorial and advertising offers adapted to your interests. Accept Refuse
Politics Neighborhood - Palestine Ma'ath Saad Farouk Kamala Harris: What do we know about her support for Israel and her potential policies? Opinion Lebanon Fatima Shuqair We weren't meant to carry all this devastation within ourselves Politics Palestine Mohammad Naeem “Modern Noah’s Ark”: What do we know about Israel’s secret bunker in the Jerusalem Mountains? Life Palestine Mohamad Mousa “I felt poison seeping into me”: Israel mutilates the fetuses of Gazan women Opinion Egypt Mahitab AbdelFattah Why I don't wear a bikini Palestine - Neighborhood Politics Will Netanyahu succeed in dragging Iran and the US into a regional war? Opinion Lebanon Cendrella Azar Beirut, the threat of Israeli war, and the memory of August 4 Politics Saudi Arabia - Qatar - United Arab Emirates Ahmad Sabry BeIN vs. SSC: Can Saudi Arabia dethrone Qatar from its monopolistic reign over sports broadcasting? Life Iraq Abrar Almeer Taha “Just like Barbie”: How beauty centers in Iraq impose beauty standards on women’s bodies Politics Tunisia Fadia Daif Kais Saied is paving his way towards a second term in Carthage Palace Politics Palestine Raseef22 After Ismail Haniyeh's assassination in Tehran... Here are the top candidates for Hamas' new political leadership Opinion Egypt Nada Osama Women are “wicked and spiteful” and men are “intelligent and great”: Why do double standards persist? Website by By continuing your navigation, you accept that we use cookies to better your experience with us through measuring the use of our website, and suggesting services as well as editorial and advertising offers adapted to your interests. Accept Refuse
Opinion Lebanon Fatima Shuqair We weren't meant to carry all this devastation within ourselves Politics Palestine Mohammad Naeem “Modern Noah’s Ark”: What do we know about Israel’s secret bunker in the Jerusalem Mountains? Life Palestine Mohamad Mousa “I felt poison seeping into me”: Israel mutilates the fetuses of Gazan women Opinion Egypt Mahitab AbdelFattah Why I don't wear a bikini Palestine - Neighborhood Politics Will Netanyahu succeed in dragging Iran and the US into a regional war? Opinion Lebanon Cendrella Azar Beirut, the threat of Israeli war, and the memory of August 4 Politics Saudi Arabia - Qatar - United Arab Emirates Ahmad Sabry BeIN vs. SSC: Can Saudi Arabia dethrone Qatar from its monopolistic reign over sports broadcasting? Life Iraq Abrar Almeer Taha “Just like Barbie”: How beauty centers in Iraq impose beauty standards on women’s bodies Politics Tunisia Fadia Daif Kais Saied is paving his way towards a second term in Carthage Palace Politics Palestine Raseef22 After Ismail Haniyeh's assassination in Tehran... Here are the top candidates for Hamas' new political leadership Opinion Egypt Nada Osama Women are “wicked and spiteful” and men are “intelligent and great”: Why do double standards persist? Website by By continuing your navigation, you accept that we use cookies to better your experience with us through measuring the use of our website, and suggesting services as well as editorial and advertising offers adapted to your interests. Accept Refuse
Politics Palestine Mohammad Naeem “Modern Noah’s Ark”: What do we know about Israel’s secret bunker in the Jerusalem Mountains? Life Palestine Mohamad Mousa “I felt poison seeping into me”: Israel mutilates the fetuses of Gazan women Opinion Egypt Mahitab AbdelFattah Why I don't wear a bikini Palestine - Neighborhood Politics Will Netanyahu succeed in dragging Iran and the US into a regional war? Opinion Lebanon Cendrella Azar Beirut, the threat of Israeli war, and the memory of August 4 Politics Saudi Arabia - Qatar - United Arab Emirates Ahmad Sabry BeIN vs. SSC: Can Saudi Arabia dethrone Qatar from its monopolistic reign over sports broadcasting? Life Iraq Abrar Almeer Taha “Just like Barbie”: How beauty centers in Iraq impose beauty standards on women’s bodies Politics Tunisia Fadia Daif Kais Saied is paving his way towards a second term in Carthage Palace Politics Palestine Raseef22 After Ismail Haniyeh's assassination in Tehran... Here are the top candidates for Hamas' new political leadership Opinion Egypt Nada Osama Women are “wicked and spiteful” and men are “intelligent and great”: Why do double standards persist? Website by By continuing your navigation, you accept that we use cookies to better your experience with us through measuring the use of our website, and suggesting services as well as editorial and advertising offers adapted to your interests. Accept Refuse
Life Palestine Mohamad Mousa “I felt poison seeping into me”: Israel mutilates the fetuses of Gazan women Opinion Egypt Mahitab AbdelFattah Why I don't wear a bikini Palestine - Neighborhood Politics Will Netanyahu succeed in dragging Iran and the US into a regional war? Opinion Lebanon Cendrella Azar Beirut, the threat of Israeli war, and the memory of August 4 Politics Saudi Arabia - Qatar - United Arab Emirates Ahmad Sabry BeIN vs. SSC: Can Saudi Arabia dethrone Qatar from its monopolistic reign over sports broadcasting? Life Iraq Abrar Almeer Taha “Just like Barbie”: How beauty centers in Iraq impose beauty standards on women’s bodies Politics Tunisia Fadia Daif Kais Saied is paving his way towards a second term in Carthage Palace Politics Palestine Raseef22 After Ismail Haniyeh's assassination in Tehran... Here are the top candidates for Hamas' new political leadership Opinion Egypt Nada Osama Women are “wicked and spiteful” and men are “intelligent and great”: Why do double standards persist? Website by By continuing your navigation, you accept that we use cookies to better your experience with us through measuring the use of our website, and suggesting services as well as editorial and advertising offers adapted to your interests. Accept Refuse
Opinion Egypt Mahitab AbdelFattah Why I don't wear a bikini Palestine - Neighborhood Politics Will Netanyahu succeed in dragging Iran and the US into a regional war? Opinion Lebanon Cendrella Azar Beirut, the threat of Israeli war, and the memory of August 4 Politics Saudi Arabia - Qatar - United Arab Emirates Ahmad Sabry BeIN vs. SSC: Can Saudi Arabia dethrone Qatar from its monopolistic reign over sports broadcasting? Life Iraq Abrar Almeer Taha “Just like Barbie”: How beauty centers in Iraq impose beauty standards on women’s bodies Politics Tunisia Fadia Daif Kais Saied is paving his way towards a second term in Carthage Palace Politics Palestine Raseef22 After Ismail Haniyeh's assassination in Tehran... Here are the top candidates for Hamas' new political leadership Opinion Egypt Nada Osama Women are “wicked and spiteful” and men are “intelligent and great”: Why do double standards persist? Website by By continuing your navigation, you accept that we use cookies to better your experience with us through measuring the use of our website, and suggesting services as well as editorial and advertising offers adapted to your interests. Accept Refuse
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Opinion Lebanon Cendrella Azar Beirut, the threat of Israeli war, and the memory of August 4 Politics Saudi Arabia - Qatar - United Arab Emirates Ahmad Sabry BeIN vs. SSC: Can Saudi Arabia dethrone Qatar from its monopolistic reign over sports broadcasting? Life Iraq Abrar Almeer Taha “Just like Barbie”: How beauty centers in Iraq impose beauty standards on women’s bodies Politics Tunisia Fadia Daif Kais Saied is paving his way towards a second term in Carthage Palace Politics Palestine Raseef22 After Ismail Haniyeh's assassination in Tehran... Here are the top candidates for Hamas' new political leadership Opinion Egypt Nada Osama Women are “wicked and spiteful” and men are “intelligent and great”: Why do double standards persist? Website by By continuing your navigation, you accept that we use cookies to better your experience with us through measuring the use of our website, and suggesting services as well as editorial and advertising offers adapted to your interests. Accept Refuse
Politics Saudi Arabia - Qatar - United Arab Emirates Ahmad Sabry BeIN vs. SSC: Can Saudi Arabia dethrone Qatar from its monopolistic reign over sports broadcasting? Life Iraq Abrar Almeer Taha “Just like Barbie”: How beauty centers in Iraq impose beauty standards on women’s bodies Politics Tunisia Fadia Daif Kais Saied is paving his way towards a second term in Carthage Palace Politics Palestine Raseef22 After Ismail Haniyeh's assassination in Tehran... Here are the top candidates for Hamas' new political leadership Opinion Egypt Nada Osama Women are “wicked and spiteful” and men are “intelligent and great”: Why do double standards persist? Website by By continuing your navigation, you accept that we use cookies to better your experience with us through measuring the use of our website, and suggesting services as well as editorial and advertising offers adapted to your interests. Accept Refuse
Life Iraq Abrar Almeer Taha “Just like Barbie”: How beauty centers in Iraq impose beauty standards on women’s bodies Politics Tunisia Fadia Daif Kais Saied is paving his way towards a second term in Carthage Palace Politics Palestine Raseef22 After Ismail Haniyeh's assassination in Tehran... Here are the top candidates for Hamas' new political leadership Opinion Egypt Nada Osama Women are “wicked and spiteful” and men are “intelligent and great”: Why do double standards persist? Website by By continuing your navigation, you accept that we use cookies to better your experience with us through measuring the use of our website, and suggesting services as well as editorial and advertising offers adapted to your interests. Accept Refuse
Politics Tunisia Fadia Daif Kais Saied is paving his way towards a second term in Carthage Palace Politics Palestine Raseef22 After Ismail Haniyeh's assassination in Tehran... Here are the top candidates for Hamas' new political leadership Opinion Egypt Nada Osama Women are “wicked and spiteful” and men are “intelligent and great”: Why do double standards persist? Website by By continuing your navigation, you accept that we use cookies to better your experience with us through measuring the use of our website, and suggesting services as well as editorial and advertising offers adapted to your interests. Accept Refuse
Politics Palestine Raseef22 After Ismail Haniyeh's assassination in Tehran... Here are the top candidates for Hamas' new political leadership Opinion Egypt Nada Osama Women are “wicked and spiteful” and men are “intelligent and great”: Why do double standards persist?
Opinion Egypt Nada Osama Women are “wicked and spiteful” and men are “intelligent and great”: Why do double standards persist?
