Is Hamas PlanningTo Kidnap More Israelis? Hamas seems to be seriously planning to kidnap another Israeli soldier or settler after the success of the Gilad Shalit prisoner exchange, writes Adnan Abu Amer. Palestine
Likud Official Calls for Referendum On Agreement With Palestinians Likud Knesset member Ofir Akunis reaffirms to Mazal Mualem his party's willingness to promote a referendum bill on a future agreement with the Palestinians. Palestine
Israel and Iran Move Toward 'Nuclear Opacity' With no breakthrough in negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program, the Middle East could see power plays between Israel and Iran as undeclared nuclear powers. Israel
Eight Questions on 'Purging' Of Egypt's Judiciary Bassem Sabry discusses the recent controversy surrounding the judiciary in Egypt and debates the Muslim Brotherhood's motives. Egypt
Palestinian Al-Quds University Fights for Israeli Recognition The Israeli government says that the geographic division of Al-Quds University is at the heart of Israel's refusal to recognize it as an Israeli institution, writes Tali Heruti-Sover. Palestine
Israel Redefines, Divides East Jerusalem Palestinians Israel's policies toward east Jerusalem Palestinians are another form of "divide and conquer," writes Geoffrey Aronson. Palestine
Maliki Falls Short of Majority In Early Election Returns The provincial elections in Iraq failed to give Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki a majority in the government, while other smaller parties secured seats, Ali Abel Sadah reports. Iraq
Hezbollah Low-Key as New PM Forms Government Hezbollah has been oddly quiet regarding the appointment of Tammam Salam as Lebanon’s prime minister, writes Scarlett Haddad. Lebanon
Why Did Israel Forget About a Prisoner in Egypt? After 12 years in Egyptian prison, Israeli Ouda Tarabin embarks on a hunger strike as a last resort to awaken public opinion, writes Shlomi Eldar. Egypt
PKK Arming Again in Iran The Kurdish movement is already declaring that it will again have an armed presence in Iran, complicating Turkey’s peace initiative, writes Kadri Gursel. Turkey
Iraqis Turn to Civil Disobedience In Anbar, Ninevah Provinces Opposition leaders have called for civil disobedience in reaction to Iraq's prime minister calling protesters "insurgents," writes Omar al-Shaher. Iraq
Lebanese Government Formation at Impasse According to sources in the March 14 coalition, the slow process of forming Prime Minister Tammam Salam’s new government may damage both him and the coalition, Elie Hajj reports. Lebanon
Iraqi Political Blocs Ponder Provincial Election Results As Iraq’s major political blocs count their gains and losses in the recently held provincial elections, Mustafa al-Kadhimi looks forward to what the future holds for politics in Iraq. Iraq
Israeli Army Demolishes Popular Palestinian Restaurant Israel’s demolition of Palestinian structures in Area C has claimed a popular, picturesque restaurant, Jihan Abdalla reports. Palestine
Israeli Racism Codified by Law A renewed Israeli law that has postponed, for the 13th time, the reunion of Israeli-Palestinian families reflects an undemocratic and even racist trend, writes Daoud Kuttab. Palestine
Palestinian Rappers Spark Debate With New Album Janne Louise Andersen talks to the band about the controversy over a song about honor crimes, their new sound and a decade of "hip hop Arabi.” Palestine
