EU Countries to Label Products From Israeli Settlements The European Union has taken a step closer to boycotting products made in the settlements, writes Akiva Eldar. Israel
Palestinians Doubt Erdogan Will Visit Gaza Palestinian Ambassador to Ankara Nabil Maarouf doubts whether Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan will visit the West Bank or Gaza any time soon, writes Tulin Daloglu. Palestine
The Gap Between the US And Israel on a Nuclear Iran President Obama may not be bluffing in promising to deal with an Iranian nuclear "weapon," he just may not be hearing Israeli wishes to limit Iranian nuclear production "capability," writes Ben Caspit. Israel
Economic Peace Before a Political Solution in Israel, Palestine Following dismayed reactions to Secretary of State John Kerry’s Israel/West Bank visit, both sides debate prioritizing economic peace, writes Adnan Abu Amer. Palestine
Rocket Attack Could Shake Israel-Egypt Security Ties The rockets fired lately on the southern city of Eilat might force Israel to choose between the security of its citizens and keeping the peace accord with Egypt, writes Alon Ben David. Egypt
Russia and Turkey Remain Apart on Syria Russia and Turkey differ on Syria but nevertheless make sure it is business as usual in Turkish-Russian ties, writes Semih Idiz. Turkey
Voter Turnout Uncertain For Iraqi Provincial Elections It is unclear what the turnout in the upcoming Iraqi provincial elections will be, with some predicting high voter turnout and others widespread apathy, writes Bushra Al Mudhafar. Iraq
Erdogan Hopes ‘Wise People’ Will Quiet Critics The Wise People Delegation appointed by Prime Minister Erdogan has emerged as a governmental buffer against the small but vocal opposition to peace with the Kurdish movement, writes Ilnur Cevik. Turkey
Do the US and Arab StatesSee Eye to Eye on Palestine? The United States has failed to change its approach to the Middle East conflict, but Arab states are consolidating alliances with the divided Palestinian political establishment, writes Ahmad Azem. Palestine
Syria's Fragmented Opposition The lack of unifying leadership among Syria's opposition has limited its effectiveness, writes Jean-Loup Samaan. Syria
Turkey's Syria Stalemate Continues Turkey’s announcement that “joint efforts will continue with Russia" over Syria masks unresolved differences in approach, writes Cengiz Çandar. Syria
Iranian Candidates and Coalitions Prepare for Elections Iranian presidential candidates are increasingly representing economic rather than political interests amid signs of the beginnings of coalition politics, writes Kourosh Avaei. Iran
Israeli Defense Budget Under Attack Israeli ministers Yair Lapid and Naftali Bennett, champions of the social justice movement, face a challenge responding to the defense establishment campaign against budget cutbacks, writes Mazal Mualem. Israel
Jerusalem Palestinians Face Neglect, Displacement A recent $1 billion Arab League pledge is not expected to go far in a city that is severely neglected and devoid of political representation, reports Jihan Abdalla. Palestine
My Village Was Attacked By US Drones in Yemen Farea al-Muslimi writes about how Yemenis deal with the threat of US drone attacks and the US drone strike on the Yemeni village of Wessab on April 17. Yemen
Inside the Israeli Settlement Enterprise The illegal outpost Adei Ad in the West Bank illustrates the methods used by settlers, backed by the state, to take over Palestinian lands, writes Akiva Eldar. Palestine
