Images of Gaza war shift perception of Israel Decisions by media networks to censor their reporters in Gaza will not prevent the truth of Israeli actions from emerging. Palestine
Saudis see Houthi gains in Yemen as advance for Iran Many Saudis are interpreting the Houthis’ sudden advance toward the Yemeni capital, Sanaa, as a message from Iran that it will not tolerate a Sunni Islamist advance on Baghdad. Saudi Arabia
Jabhat al-Nusra, IS compete for foreign fighters Concerned that the Islamic State has an advantage in recruiting foreign jihadists with its declared Islamic caliphate, al-Qaeda’s official branch in Syria, Jabhat al-Nusra, has declared an Islamic emirate. Syria
Elderly Israelis: 'I survived Hitler, Hamas doesn't scare me' Many elderly residents of the rocket-afflicted areas around Gaza react with calm and resilience to the sound of the sirens and even refuse to hurry into shelters. Israel
Jordan shifts to neutral on Syria Jordan's decision to stop training Syrian rebels on its soil indicates a shift to neutrality as the kingdom prioritizes its security interests. Jordan
Why Islamic State's caliphate is trouble for Egypt If the Islamic State's caliphate survives, it will attract Egyptian Islamists and others wishing to rebel against Sisi's vision of a nationalist Egyptian state. Egypt
Diplomats work to extend Iran nuclear talks Diplomats from Iran and the P5+1 have begun to negotiate the terms of an extension for an Iran nuclear deal possibly lasting four months. Iran
The delusion of Hamas' military wing Unlike Hamas’ political wing, its military wing is convinced that a group of suicide bombers can "overpower Israel." Palestine
Islamic State uses Turkish Consulate in Mosul as headquarters The Turkish consul general and 48 other employees are still being held hostage in Mosul by the Islamic State, while the group uses the consulate building as its headquarters. Iraq
What is Hezbollah learning from Hamas? Any action taken by Hamas against Israel is likely being carefully studied by Hezbollah for future conflict purposes. Palestine
Israel's tourism industry declines while tech sector surges While hotels, factories and small businesses in Israel are suffering in the current round of fighting, the Israeli "startup nation" is still flourishing. Israel
Lawmakers: Kerry floats new sanctions on Iran The secretary of state has told lawmakers that passing triggered sanctions could help get a nuclear deal. Iran
No escape for civilians in Gaza Al-Monitor reports from the scene of several bombings as Israel's bombardment of Gaza's civilian areas continues. Palestine
Erdogan may win presidency but no promise of expanded powers Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan could win the election for the president in the first round of voting scheduled Aug. 10, but his plan to turn Turkey into a presidential system is not guaranteed. Turkey
Islamic State gains victory for Chechen jihadists The close and strengthening ties between the Islamic State and the Caucasus Emirate mean growing security headaches for Russia and the United States, and provide a compelling reason to coordinate their responses. Iraq
Gazans in West Bank fear for their loved ones Roughly 15,000 Gazans live in Ramallah and are gripped with fear each time Israel strikes civilian targets in the Gaza Strip. Palestine
