The National News Logo
  • My Profile
  • Saved articles
  • Newsletters
  • Sign out
UserSign in
  • Register
  • Sign in

News
UAE
Gulf
MENA
US
UK
Europe
Asia
Business
Aviation
Economy
Energy
Money
Property
Banking
Markets
Opinion
Comment
Editorial
Obituaries
Cartoon
Feedback
Future
Science
Space
Technology
Climate
Environment
Road to Net Zero
Health
Culture
Art & Design
Books
Film & TV
Music & On-stage
Pop Culture
Lifestyle
Travel
Fashion & Beauty
Food
Motoring
Luxury
Home & Garden
Wellbeing
Things to do
Sport
Football
Cricket
F1
Tennis
Combat Sports
Cycling
TN Magazine
Special reports
Weekend
Newsletters

Podcasts Newsletters Follow us App Video
TN MagazineSpecial reportsWeekendNewsletters
News
UAE
Gulf
MENA
US
UK
Europe
Asia
Business
Aviation
Economy
Energy
Money
Property
Banking
Markets
Opinion
Comment
Editorial
Obituaries
Cartoon
Feedback
Future
Science
Space
Technology
Climate
Environment
Road to Net Zero
Health
Culture
Art & Design
Books
Film & TV
Music & On-stage
Pop Culture
Lifestyle
Travel
Fashion & Beauty
Food
Motoring
Luxury
Home & Garden
Wellbeing
Things to do
Sport
Football
Cricket
F1
Tennis
Combat Sports
Cycling
News
UAE
Gulf
MENA
US
UK
Europe
Asia
Business
Aviation
Economy
Energy
Money
Property
Banking
Markets
Opinion
Comment
Editorial
Obituaries
Cartoon
Feedback
Future
Science
Space
Technology
Climate
Environment
Road to Net Zero
Health
Culture
Art & Design
Books
Film & TV
Music & On-stage
Pop Culture
Lifestyle
Travel
Fashion & Beauty
Food
Motoring
Luxury
Home & Garden
Wellbeing
Things to do
Sport
Football
Cricket
F1
Tennis
Combat Sports
Cycling

Jihan Abdalla

Jihan Abdalla

Senior US Correspondent
Location
Washington
Jihan is a Washington-based correspondent and multimedia journalist who has extensively reported from Israel/Palestine, the United Nations headquarters and Mexico City. Before joining The National, she worked for Al Jazeera, Reuters and the Associated Press among others. Jihan is fluent in English, Arabic, French and Spanish.
Follow on X

Articles

A man waves the flag of Lebanon in the southern Lebanese city of Sidon on Wednesday, as displaced people make their way back to their homes in the south of Lebanon after a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah took effect. AFP
Israel and Lebanon agree to ceasefire deal to end conflict with Hezbollah, Biden announces

Deal to take effect at 4am local time on Wednesday after Israel's Security Cabinet approves plan 10-1

USNovember 26, 2024
Replicas of landmines prohibited under the Mine Ban Treaty at the office of Human Rights Watch in Washington on November 20. AFP
US to give landmines to Ukraine after approving missile strikes against Russia

Biden belatedly loosens restrictions on Ukraine as he tries to give Kyiv edge before Trump is sworn in

USNovember 20, 2024
US President Joe Biden boards Air Force One before leaving Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. AFP
Biden celebrates 82nd birthday but won't be America's oldest President for long

The US President only has two months left in office before Donald Trump takes over

USNovember 20, 2024
US President Joe Biden with Ukrainian President Voldymyr Zelenskyy on a visit to Kyiv in February last year. Reuters
Biden allowing Ukraine to use long-range missiles against Russia is major shift, but it has limits

US President has only two months left in office and wants to put Kyiv in the best possible position before his term ends

USNovember 18, 2024
US Army conducting live fire tests of the Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) at the White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico. AFP
Biden to lift ban on Ukraine striking inside Russia with long-range missiles

It is unclear if Donald Trump, who takes office in two months, would reverse the decision

USNovember 17, 2024
The Trump campaign's overtures to the Arab-American community gained him some support in key swing states. AP
Arab Americans who backed Trump disappointed by pro-Israel nominations

President-elect has nominated loyalists and pro-Israel candidates to key positions in charge of foreign policy

USNovember 14, 2024
US President Joe Biden shakes hands with president-elect Donald Trump during a meeting in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington. AFP
Play
Trump meets Biden during triumphant visit to White House

Two leaders hold 'substantive' two-hour talk ahead of what President promises will be peaceful transfer of power

USNovember 13, 2024
US President Joe Biden is hoping to make progress on ceasefire talks for Gaza and Lebanon before Donald Trump takes office in January. EPA
Biden meets Israel's Herzog as US Gaza aid deadline expires

Israeli head of state thanked US President for standing with his country in its 'darkest hour'

USNovember 12, 2024
US Election gif 9
Play
Arab Americans disappointed but vindicated after Trump win

Community members in places like Michigan have for months been calling on Kamala Harris to move away from Joe Biden's policy on the Middle East

USNovember 06, 2024
Arab Americans gather in a restaurant for a presidential election watch party in Dearborn, Michigan. Reuters
Arab Americans in Dearborn gather for tense election result watch parties

Michigan is one of seven swing state and a must-win, particularly for Kamala Harris

USNovember 06, 2024
(COMBO) This combination of pictures created on November 04, 2024 shows US Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris (L) speaks during a campaign rally on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on November 4, 2024, and former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump (R) speaks during a campaign rally at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, Michigan on November 5, 2024. (Photo by ANGELA WEISS and KAMIL KRZACZYNSKI / AFP)
Play
US election: Americans head to the polls after gruelling campaign season

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump offer vastly differing visions for the future

USNovember 05, 2024
A voter prepares to cast her ballot in Dearborn, Michigan. Getty Images / AFP
Play
Dearborn's grieving Arab-American community votes for US president

Community has largely soured on Kamala Harris but cannot stomach voting for Donald Trump, instead rallying around third-party candidate Jill Stein

USNovember 04, 2024
Amer Zahr ran and won for school board in Dearborn Michigan. Ahmed Issawy 06-11-2024
Play
'Between someone that kills you, or insults you': Arab Americans face tough choice this election

In Dearborn, Michigan, many have rallied around third-party candidate Jill Stein

USNovember 03, 2024
Donald Trump visits The Great Commoner, a cafe in Dearborn, Michigan. AP
Play
Trump increases engagement with Arab Americans in Michigan in final days of campaign

Swing state could determine outcome of battle for the White House

USNovember 02, 2024
Kamala Harris gives a speech during a campaign rally in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Reuters
Play
Closing argument: Kamala Harris makes appeal to ordinary Americans at site of January 6 insurrection

More than 50,000 gather to witness Vice President Harris speak on White House Ellipse

USOctober 29, 2024
More Articles

The National News Logo
IPSO regulated

News
UAE
Gulf
MENA
US
UK
Europe
Asia
Business
Aviation
Economy
Energy
Money
Property
Banking
Markets
Opinion
Comment
Editorial
Obituaries
Cartoon
Feedback
Future
Science
Space
Technology
Climate
Environment
Road to Net Zero
Health
Culture
Art & Design
Books
Film & TV
Music & On-stage
Pop Culture
Lifestyle
Travel
Fashion & Beauty
Food
Motoring
Luxury
Home & Garden
Wellbeing
Things to do
Sport
Football
Cricket
Olympics
F1
Tennis
Combat Sports
Cycling
Weekend
Living in the UAE
TN Magazine
Podcasts Newsletters Read E-Paper Print Subscriptions Video App
About UsContact UsWork With UsAdvertise With UsTerms & ConditionsPrivacy PolicyCookie PolicySitemapArchiveRegistration FAQsRosalynn Carter Fellowship
IPSO regulated
Follow us
Get news alerts from
The National logo
You can manage notifications at any time by clicking the notifications icon.