Hamas Isolated After Coup in Egypt The fall of the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt, the change of leadership in Qatar and the loss of Iranian support have left Hamas isolated. Palestine
Does Rouhani Hold 'Key' to Release Mousavi and Karroubi? Iranian President-elect Hassan Rouhani said during his campaign that it may become possible to allow the release of those under house arrest and imprisoned after the 2009 presidential election. Iran
Saudi Arabia Pleased With Morsi’s Fall Saudi Arabia has a vested interest in the Muslim Brotherhood’s failure in Egypt and the message it sends to sympathetic audiences in the region. Saudi Arabia
Rachel Corrie Remembered By Family of Bulldozed Home The family whose home Rachel Corrie tried to defend a decade ago continues to commemorate her tragic death. Palestine
EU Loses Patience With Israel US Secretary of State John Kerry's statements of "progress" in the peace process are keeping the European Union from taking a more proactive role. Palestine
Egypt’s Military Ousts Morsi, Names Judge as Interim President The Egyptian military deposes President Mohammed Morsi and names Adly Mansour, head of the Supreme Constitutional Court, as interim president, causing Tahrir Square demonstrators to rejoice. Egypt
Atalay Claims Jewish Diaspora Was Behind Gezi Park Protests The Turkish Jewish community is concerned by Deputy Prime Minister Besir Atalay's claim that the Jewish Diaspora instigated Gezi Park protests. Israel
Egypt's Brotherhood Must Be Assured Part in Politics The opposition must be clear in condemning attacks on the Muslim Brotherhood, and in reassuring the Brotherhood that it will continue to be part of the country's political fabric in the future. Egypt
US Navigates Egypt’s Turmoil With Eye on Military Role US influence is at the margins of yet another turn of events. Egypt
Egyptians Form Human Shields To Protect Female Protesters Protesters form groups to protect Egyptian women at demonstrations; 91 cases of sexual assault reported at Tahrir Square Egypt
Israeli Social Justice Movement Enters Local Politics Women, young people and leaders of the social protest movement are expected to increase their power in the Israeli municipal elections in October. Israel
Hamas Lies Low on Egypt Crisis Hamas has instructed its leadership to maintain a low profile on Egypt's unrest to avoid being dragged into the crisis. Palestine
Shiite Leaders in Iraq, Iran React to Egypt Killings The killing of Egyptian Shiite preacher Hassan Shehata has led many Shiite leaders in Iraq and Iran to call for adherents to tone down sectarian rhetoric. Egypt
Rise of Local Salafist Jihadists Worries Jordan's Government For decades, the Muslim Brotherhood has been the Jordanian government's main political rival. But a new player has emerged to fret the Hashemite regime: homegrown Salafist jihadists. Jordan
Untimely Test for Saudi Regime Clashes in Saudi Arabia between Shiite youths and the authorities expose the vulnerability of the kingdom, amid explosive unrest in the region. Saudi Arabia
My Turn as Witness to Gezi Protests Before US Congress A US congressional hearing on Turkey revealed some of Washington’s questions and concerns about the “Turkish model.” Turkey
