Iran’s foreign minister reports to parliament on nuclear talks Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has reported to the Iranian Parliament on the latest developments in the nuclear talks. Iran
Israel strives to face Hamas terror tactics Unlike Israel, which has warned Palestinian civilians to leave fighting zones, Hamas spent enormous resources building terror tunnels but neglected to build any shelters to defend the Gaza population. Palestine
Israel warms to Abbas as Gaza mediator The reconciliation between the PLO and Hamas may give Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas the standing to negotiate with both Hamas and Israel. Palestine
Egypt's Sisi holds Hamas' fate in his hands Hamas has made a desperate bid for Qatar's support, but even Qatar's money won't save it if Egypt doesn't open the crossings into Gaza. Palestine
Hamas' ambush tactics revealed in training booklet A guide circulated among al-Qassam fighters outlines how to make the best use of their limited, tactical options in confronting the Israeli ground operation. Palestine
Gaza crisis overshadows soured US-Turkey relations The Gaza crisis may have overshadowed the stumble in Turkish-US relations, but cannot long conceal the deep divisions in this troubled alliance. Israel
Erdogan's Hitler comments take their toll Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan's comments comparing Israel's operation in Gaza as going beyond Hitler's barbarism come during a tense chapter in Turkey's relations with Israel. Palestine
Netanyahu's renewed legitimacy The international legitimacy enjoyed now by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will last for a short while only, unless he renews the diplomatic negotiations with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas. Palestine
Will foreign investment in Turkey return to pre-crisis levels? Foreign direct investment is rising in Turkey and expected to reach $16 billion by the end of the year and eventually the pre-2008 crisis level of $20 billion. Turkey
Fleeing civilians become targets in Shajaiya Chaos and fear reign in Gaza's Shajaiya neighborhood, where civilians hurried back to search for their families during a cease-fire that was cut short. Palestine
Iran judiciary investigates Ahmadinejad-era hiring practices In Iran’s latest corruption case, the administration of former President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad stands accused of overseeing the hiring of hundreds of thousands of unqualified ministerial staff members. Iran
Gloves come off between Syrian regime, Islamic State A deadly assault by the Islamic State on a regime-held gas field in Homs province marks a new chapter in Syria's civil war as government forces and Islamic State face off. Iraq
Saudi Arabia denies visas to Egyptian pilgrims As Saudi authorities denied Umrah visas to more than 50,000 Egyptians, Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism says the crisis with Saudi Arabia is being solved. Saudi Arabia
Operation Protective Edge continues cycle of violence The high price paid by Gaza residents over the IDF operation will not erode their support of Hamas and only a diplomatic solution will dissuade them from pinning their hopes on violent resistance. Palestine
Relations with Turkey sink lower after Erdogan's Israel comments The surge of anti-Semitic and anti-Israeli demonstrations in Turkey, inspired by critical remarks from Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan, forces Israel to set aside attempts at reconciliation. Israel
Gaza tunnels take IDF by surprise For years, Hamas has constructed an ''underground Gaza'' designed to fire rockets at Israel, send infiltrators and protect Hamas' leadership, while investing nothing in the welfare of "upper Gaza." Palestine
