Builders of the Middle East

@buildersofmideast

1M+ followers | 500M+ views 🌎 Giving a voice to real people around the Middle East and its most conflicted areas.
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We brought together the most influential Iranian voices to deliver one truth the regime can’t hide. The Iranian regime calls us “traitors” and “enemies” to cover up their own crimes. They k!ll children and blind our people, then call us the “threat.” We aren’t a threat to Iran. We are a threat to the Islamic regime in Iran. SHARE THIS. Be the voice for the millions they are trying to silence. @matthewnouriel @noorzpahlavi 
@freejamshidsharmahd @mahlaghajaberi @farnoushhamidian @mandanadayani @natalie.sanandaji @hoomantv @shallyzomorodi #WeAreTheFutureOfIran #WomanLifeFreedom #Iran #IranProtests #IranRevolution
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4 months ago
This regime does not represent the people it rules. It survives through fear, repression, and the k!lling of its own citizens. Every day the international community hesitates is another day lives are stolen and people pay the price. Who will finally hold this regime accountable? Don’t look away. Share this.
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2 months ago
🚨 UPDATE | Important developments Dr. Alireza Golchini, the surgeon from Qazvin who was detained for treating wounded protesters, has been released as of January 31, 2026, according to reports. This is welcome news. But the fight is far from over. Many doctors, nurses, and healthcare workers are still jailed simply for doing their duty and saving lives, including: • Farhad Nadali • Ameneh Soleimani • Saber Dehghan • And many others whose names remain hidden. Doctors are healers, not criminals. Punishing them puts every life at risk. Stay loud. Keep demanding justice. No one should be jailed for compassion.
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3 months ago
Back home, her belief has made her a target. Fatema Al-Harbi is a hijabi Muslim woman who works to build real connections between Israelis and Palestinians, Jews, Christians, and Muslims. She chooses dialogue over division because she believes the future of the Middle East belongs to the people brave enough to form their own opinions. Follow @buildersofmideast for more.
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10 hours ago
If someone told you Israeli soldiers would be on Emirati soil protecting Arab civilians with Iron Dome, you’d say they were crazy. But that’s exactly what’s happening right now.
 Saudi fighter jets bombed Iran. The UAE struck an Iranian oil refinery alongside the Israeli Air Force. But this barely made a headline. It only came out weeks later in a single Reuters report that most people scrolled right past. Because “Arabs vs. Israel” is the story that gets clicks. But the real Middle East is moving forward. Follow @buildersofmideast for more.
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3 days ago
Could this be the last year of Eurovision? With all the controversy surrounding it, you might think that could be the case. But time and time again, audiences return for the power ballads, flamboyant costumes, and campy extravagance. We’ve collected some of the most controversial moments in the competition’s history to show that controversy has always played a major role. So, will you be watching Saturday’s final? Let us know in the comments, and follow @buildersofmideast for more.
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3 days ago
Gaza needs a king. After seeing standard solutions in the Middle East fail time and time again, Arsen Revazov believes a monarchy is the way forward. Modelled on the monarchical systems of the Gulf, Arsen has put forward his vision for the Kingdom of Gaza. Some call it delusional. Others call it revolutionary. But what do you think? Follow @buildersofmideast for more.
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Asael lost his mom, three brothers, and his leg in a terrorist attack. Ibrahim was paralyzed after an accident at 13. They bonded at the Israel ParaSports Center, a place where Arab and Jewish athletes train and compete side by side. Ten years later, they’re best friends and teammates on the national team. Follow @buildersofmideast for more.
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After the first year of studying for his PHD in Italy, Benjamin Birely @holylandspeaks was forced to flee. Being an Israeli at the university made him a target and what began with students giving him the cold shoulder quickly escalated into a campaign of incitement and threats. After a defamatory video was circulated calling him a “soldier out of uniform” and posts call him a “PhD in Genocide”, things went from bad to worse. Ultimately, he had no choice but to leave. Now, Benjamin reflects on the fact that if that same activism were directed toward coexistence and dialogue, and those genuinely striving for peace, the outcome could look very different. Let us know what you think and follow @buildersofmideast for more.
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6 days ago
Borna and his family were targeted by the regime in Iran after he played a chess game against an Israeli opponent at 14 years old. He was banned from ever competing for Iran again and eventually had to seek asylum in the UK. If he ever goes back, he faces execution without trial. That’s the price of one chess game against an Israeli. Follow @buildersofmideast for more.
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7 days ago
Imagine if missiles were flying overhead, but you had nowhere to take shelter. Well, that’s exactly what life is like for 150,000 Bedouin citizens living in the Negev desert. The villages they live in are not recognised by the state, meaning they are denied government-issued shelters. But AJEEC-NISPED, an Arab-Jewish organisation, is trying to change that. The organisation brings hundreds of volunteers together to place temporary shelters in Negev villages, giving them a chance to improve their quality of life. Because when there is war, safety should never depend on where you live or who you are. Follow @buildersofmideast for more.
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8 days ago
Elections have been held in Gaza for the first time in 20 years. Palestinians in the West Bank also cast their ballots and despite the war creating immense challenges for the population, half a million Palestinians made their voices heard. Samer Sinijlawi believes it was exactly those challenges that motivated the push for fair and free elections. It may even represent a glimmer of hope for a population that has suffered for far too long. Do you think a change in leadership is on the horizon? Follow @buildersofmideast for more.
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