Israel should back Mahmoud Abbas to deter ISIS While the United States and Europe try to strengthen moderate Arab countries as a counterbalance to global jihad extremists in Iraq and elsewhere, Israel continues to diminish moderate Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas. Palestine
Jordan shaken by threats from ISIS, Iraq, Syria The kingdom faces a security crisis over conflicts involving neighboring Iraq and Syria, a jihadist enclave on its border, waves of refugees, and returning terrorist fighters from both countries. Iraq
Fars News objects to Arab media coverage of Iraq Fars News has criticized Arab-language media coverage of Iraq, revealing some of Iran's concerns about the crisis. Iraq
Region's crises an opportunity for authentic Arab spring The current crises and disturbing trends in the Middle East are almost impossible to prioritize but require not losing hope. Yemen
Palestinians blame PA for Israeli crackdown in West Bank The Israeli military response in the West Bank following the kidnapping of three teenagers has raised serious fears of a popular revolt in the occupied territories. Palestine
Saudi Arabia sees allies among Iraq's Sunni tribes The kingdom is distinguishing between Sunni tribes opposed to Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki, and terrorist groups such as the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS). Gulf
Does Turkey still support a unified Iraq? Ankara was quiet after the Iraqi Kurdish forces seized Kirkuk, once considered a Turkish red line. Iraq
AIPAC weighs in on US military aid to Egypt The House Appropriations Committee defeated an amendment to cut US military aid to Egypt, with an assist from the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC). Egypt
Palestinian officials fear 'regional crisis' with Israel over kidnappings The kidnappers of three Israeli teenagers have successfully hidden their tracks, frustrating Israeli and Palestinian efforts to find them. Palestine
Chechen extremists threaten Jordan King Abdullah’s unusual visit to the Chechen Republic is a sign of the threat Chechen militants pose to Jordan and the region. Jordan
Lapid's response tepid to report about rising Israeli poverty The recommendations of the Elalouf Committee to Reduce Poverty are too ambitious to be fulfilled, and at the same time ignore the core structural problems that brought Israel to this situation. Israel
Israel sees Jordan as buffer against regional 'madness' Most Israeli security officials wonder how much longer Jordan can cope with the threats on its other borders. Gulf
Israel's Generation Y 'brainwashed' by social networks Founders of an Internet site dedicated to Israelis in their 20s say that today's young people are reluctant to grow up, concentrating on self-fulfillment rather than on responsibility. Israel
Hifter accuses Turkey of supporting terror in Libya Retired Libyan rebel Gen. Khalifa Belqasim Hifter's accusation is another sign of Turkey's deepening isolation in Arab politics. Qatar
Sisi warns Kerry of jihadist threat in Syria Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi is already taking a more assertive role in Syria and Arab affairs. Saudi Arabia
Bombings in Lebanon point to ISIS Recent security incidents, including the June 23 car bombing in Beirut's suburbs, are likely signs that ISIS plans even more attacks in Lebanon. Lebanon
