Will Iran postpone FM's visit to Beirut? In light of developments across the Middle East, there are signs that Iran might postpone an upcoming visit by Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif to Beirut. Lebanon
Israeli 'price tag' extremists determined to set the territories ablaze Both Israeli and Palestinian extremists try to inflame a new cycle of confrontations: marginalized settler youth on one side, established Palestinian terror organizations on the other. Palestine
The rise and fall of Israeli PR king Rani Rahav Public relations powerhouse Rani Rahav has represented most of Israel's rich and famous, until becoming himself the product he sells: a symbol of a society who cares little for the poor and cherishes fast money. Israel
Turkey's power struggle affects Kurdish issue The current political crisis in Turkey could slow negotiations with the Kurdistan Workers Party. Iraq
Obama administration uses Anbar crisis to push Maliki on Iraqi oil law A US official says Washington is pressing the Iraqi government to broker a long-stalled oil law and end a controversial de-Baathification law to help defuse the crisis in the Anbar region. Iraq
ISIS foreign fighters spur backlash in Iraq, Syria Many Sunni Iraqis and Syrians are fighting back against the foreign fighters and extreme practices of the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS). Iraq
Israeli settler campaign mocks Kerry In an interview with Al-Monitor, OneVoice CEO Laura Talinovsky condemns the defamation campaign led by the My Israel group against US Secretary of State John Kerry. Palestine
Benghazi: both video and al-Qaeda-inspired jihadists behind attack According to an in-depth analysis of social media, the anti-Islam video merely served as a catalyst for al-Qaeda-inspired jihadists who long sought to target US interests in Libya. Egypt
Poverty and Syrian war fuel violence, despair in Tripoli The Lebanese army has been deployed to Tripoli in an effort to halt violence between militias in the Bab al-Tebbaneh and Jabal Mohsen neighborhoods. Lebanon
Liberman looks to expands Israel-Africa ties Israel has a pending request to join the African Union as a non-African observer member. Israel
Israel awaits Netanyahu verdict on Kerry framework Israel waits to see Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's position on a document of principles. Palestine
Egypt conducts global search for stolen antiquities Following successful diplomatic efforts to recover 90 smuggled artifacts from Israel last November, Egyptian authorities continue their efforts to crack down on the antiquities trade and repatriate stolen items. Egypt
Anbar Council calls for end to military siege by Iraqi government forces Local leaders in Anbar seek a local solution to the current crisis. Iraq
In Egypt's Tora prison, imprisoned activists despair over future Activists detained in Tora prison face an uncertain future as Egypt's interim government pushes forward with a political road map. Egypt
Iran's science minister spurs dormant student movement Conservative members of Iran's parliament have issued a warning to Iran's science minister for hiring individuals deemed close to the 2009 Green Movement. Iran
Saudi strategy includes alliance with Pakistan Saudi Arabia considers Pakistan a pivotal ally, both to contain Iran and to further Riyadh’s leadership bid in the Arab world. Saudi Arabia
