Catherine Shakdam: The Journalist Who Became a Controversial Figure

Her personal journey includes significant shifts in her religious identity and perspective. Born into a secular Jewish family in France, she later converted to Sunni Islam and then Shia Islam after marrying a man from Yemen. This period of her life saw her write extensively on Shia Islam, with several books and numerous articles to her name. This personal experience provided her with a unique perspective that she used in her work, particularly in her journalistic and analytical roles.