Johansson, SodaStream row bolstering Palestinian cause? Palestinian activists believe that Scarlett Johansson's resignation as an Oxfam ambassador amid a row over her endorsement of SodaStream is helping draw attention to Israeli settlements. Palestine
Kerry may address Israeli public on peace deal Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Foreign Minister Avigdor Liberman agree on most points of US Secretary of State John Kerry's ''terms of reference'' document. Palestine
Checkpoint hardship for sick Gazans seeking care in Israel Some sick patients in the Gaza Strip have reported that Israeli security officers offered to exchange travel permits for information. Palestine
Erdogan discusses Syria policy in visit to Iran Behind closed doors, Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan talked with Iranian leaders about common ground on Syria and a more effective dialogue between the Syrian government and the opposition. Syria
Crime, arms possession increase in Israeli Arab society In an interview with Al-Monitor, Knesset member Issawi Frej deplores the increase of weapons within Israeli Arab society and criticizes Israeli policy for not dealing with the phenomenon. Israel
Erdogan gets US message on Iran visit Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s visit to Tehran is not likely to upset Washington. Turkey
Gaza youth dream of jobs in Qatar Amid increasing unemployment rates in the Gaza Strip, youth have warmly welcomed an agreement between the Palestinian and Qatari governments to employ 20,000 additional Palestinians in Qatar. Qatar
Baghdad, Erbil continue their struggle for authority Disagreements between the Iraqi Kurdistan Regional Government and the central government in Baghdad will persist until the two sides reach agreement on interpretation of the constitution. Iraq
Israeli Knesset member calls US pressure 'pure anti-Semitism' In an interview with Al-Monitor, Knesset member Moti Yogev attacks US Secretary of State John Kerry for his role as mediator and warns President Shimon Peres is "delusional" for preaching in favor of a Palestinian state. Palestine
Why is Turkish writer Sevan Nisanyan in jail? The outspoken Armenian writer is the only Turkish citizen jailed for "construction infractions." Turkey
Yemeni film on 'Day of Dignity' nominated for Oscar The film "Karama Has No Walls" documents Yemen's March 18, 2011, "Day of Dignity," when military forces of former President Ali Abdullah Saleh opened fire on civilian protesters. Yemen
Four questions about a Sisi run for president of Egypt It is time to consider the reasons behind a potential presidential run by Field Marshal Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and what it means for Egypt. Egypt
Sisi benefits from early presidential elections The Egyptian authorities' decision to hold presidential elections before parliamentary elections will strengthen Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Sisi's chances of winning, if he runs, but he could still see a decline in popularity during the campaign. Egypt
Erdogan’s spies: New TV show about MIT becomes hit Alevis and Islamists react to the first TV series based on the MIT (Turkish National Intelligence Organizations). Turkey
Abbas backs NATO peacekeeping role after Israeli withdrawal While Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has been adamantly against interim agreements, he has said he would consider a maximum three-year Israeli presence in the Jordan Valley if a peace deal is reached. Palestine
US, Russia consult on stalled Syria aid Amid slow progress at the Syria peace talks in Geneva, the US has urged Russia to push Assad's government to accept a UN plan that would deliver humanitarian aid. Originals
