Former Iraq VP: Terrorism, political conflict behind Anbar crisis In an exclusive interview with Al-Monitor, former Iraqi Vice President Adil Abdul-Mahdi speaks about the Anbar crisis, Iranian influence in Iraq and his expectations for the upcoming elections. Saudi Arabia
Barzani offers to help in fight against terrorism The president of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, Massoud Barzani, is pessimistic about the outcome of the Geneva II conference. Iraq
As power cuts continue, Gaza turns to solar energy Amid an electricity crisis that has led to increasingly long daily power cuts, some residents in the Gaza Strip are turning to solar energy systems. Palestine
Special Tribunal offers hope for justice in Lebanon The Special Tribunal for Lebanon has the potential to set Lebanon on a course to becoming a more just country or an even more contentious one. Lebanon
Bennett calls diplomatic process harmful to Israeli economy Israeli business leaders have called on the prime minister to end the conflict with the Palestinians so Israel can prosper, while Economy and Trade Minister Naftali Bennett claims that this will destroy the Israeli economy. Palestine
Anbar war opens front on Facebook, Twitter As the battles in Anbar continue and sectarian tensions rise in Iraq, citizens from both sides have set up Facebook pages to gather supporters and present their views. Iraq
Palestinian 'incitement': Israel’s usual last resort Incitement in the Palestinian Authority has not been measured to date by any valid research tool, and yet Israeli officials keep raising this claim whenever they run out of propaganda ammunition to justify their occupation and settlement activities. Palestine
Iran reacts to UN retraction Iran questions whether the Geneva II conference will be successful without Iranian participation. Syria
Nonsectarian citizens isolated in Iraq Amid increased sectarian tensions, those Iraqis who choose not to side with one sectarian group have found themselves targeted by many, including their own communities. Iraq
Singer from 'The Square' in shadows of Egypt's crackdown Ramy Essam’s tunes were popular during the protests against President Hosni Mubarak, but his present stance has drawn threats of detention from the current regime. Egypt
Syria-bound trucks put spotlight on Turkey Turkish opposition politicians and many in the public are questioning why trucks associated with Turkish intelligence may have been carrying arms to radical groups in Syria. Syria
When America has the will, Israel finds the way The Israeli defense minister’s apology for what he said about US Secretary of State John Kerry proves that when America pressures Israel, its gets what it wants; but will it demand a compromise with the Palestinians and accept the price of this pressure? Palestine
Egyptians vote yes, for many reasons Egyptians said "yes" to the new constitution for many, widely different, reasons. Egypt
Despite being illegal, sidewalk vendors thriving in Iraq Because of their popularity, street vendors are thriving in Iraq in spite of government attempts to control them. Iraq
Israel recognizes Assad's staying power Israel shifts its strategic posture, recognizing that Syrian President Bashar al-Assad is staying on and that a jihadist alternative would be even worse. Palestine
Egypt confronts pro-Brotherhood fatwas in media To confront the proliferation of fatwas in the media, Dar al-Ifta has established an observational body for monitoring and responding to them. Egypt
