Iranian leaders stress unity in support of Gaza on Quds Day At rallies to mark Quds Day, Iran’s leaders called for Muslim solidarity with the Palestinian people and accused the West of hypocritically supporting human rights while ignoring genocide in Gaza. Iran
Erdogan may become president but next prime minister unclear Uncertainty over who will succeed Recep Tayyip Erdogan has caused disquiet in the AKP's ranks. Turkey
Does Iraq's president hold any real power? Iraqis are watching to see if new President Fouad Massoum will take the initiative and restore the privileges of the president’s position. Iraq
Israel's actions in Gaza trample hopes of Arab Peace Initiative Prince Turki Al Faisal writes that Israeli brutality in Gaza and mistakes by Hamas' leadership have destroyed an opportunity to end the conflict between Israel and Palestine. Saudi Arabia
Tweets from Gaza show Israel other side of war In an interview with Al-Monitor, Israeli social media analyst Orit Perlov discusses how social media provides a look at Gazans' experience of the war and what they really think of Hamas and the Palestinian leadership. Palestine
Can Iraq's new president save country from fragmenting? The election of Fouad Massoum as president of Iraq may mean that Kurdish independence is now on the back burner. He is a close friend of Iraqi President Jalal Talibani, whose presidential tenure began in 2005. Iraq
Maliki furious over Jordan-hosted Sunni opposition conference The Iraqi opposition conference held in Jordan put the kingdom in an awkward position with Iraq's prime minister, but some in Iraq called for considering its resolutions because they reflect actual Sunni demands. Iraq
Jordan places burdensome restrictions on media Jordan has blocked a number of independent news websites, raising concerns over its commitment to a free media environment. Jordan
Foreign investments slip as Lebanon remains in crisis In addition to stability and electing a president, a series of reforms is necessary to stop the regression of Lebanon’s economy. Lebanon
Security forces move on radical Islamists in Tripoli The arrest of Hussam Abdullah al-Sabbagh, wanted for committing terrorist attacks, has triggered demonstrations by Salafists in Tripoli. Lebanon
Aleppo’s rebels struggle to hold on as regime, IS advance Rebels in Aleppo say they are preparing a counterattack to recover the vital Sheikh Najjar Industrial City, which was captured by regime forces early this month. Iraq
Who will be Iran's next supreme leader? Statements by a member of the Assembly of Experts, the body that chooses the supreme leader, have raised the question of who would be qualified to take over for Ayatollah Khamenei. Iran
Washington Post reporter, three others said detained in Iran The Washington Post says it has received credible reports that its Iran correspondent Jason Rezaian, his wife Yaganeh Salehi and two unnamed US photojournalists have been detained in Iran. Iran
Al Jazeera's Israel problem Al Jazeera's interviews with Israeli spokespeople are nothing more than a fig leaf, as its coverage of the conflict is far from neutral. Qatar
Killed in Gaza, American 'lone soldiers' honored by Israelis Thousands of Israelis came to the funerals of Sean Carmeli, Jordan Bensemhoun and Max Steinberg to show solidarity with the fallen soldiers who had immigrated to Israel alone. Israel
40 years after division, future of Cyprus still unclear Despite some positive moves, the future is not yet rosy for Cyprus. Turkey
