Survivors of Rabia massacre still search for justice A year has passed since more than 1,000 pro-Morsi protesters were killed in Cairo, and anger festers among families of victims who demand justice. Egypt
Gaza residents return to destroyed homes Al-Monitor’s Asmaa al-Ghoul visits the Gaza Strip border areas that were heavily bombed by Israeli forces, and finds families searching through the ruins of their homes. Originals
Homeless Gazans struggle to find shelter Thousands of Gazans have been left homeless following Israeli attacks, with many dispersed across the Strip living in tents, garages, basements and parks. Palestine
'Dirty deal' finances settlements, instead of Israel's south In an interview with Al-Monitor, Knesset member Stav Shafir blames coalition members in the concocting of a ''dirty deal'' where money will go to settlements instead of the southern localities. Israel
Last Jewish merchant on Istanbul’s Istiklal Avenue faces eviction The last remaining Jewish merchant on Istanbul's historic Istiklal Avenue is facing eviction, made legal by a new landlord-tenant law, by a Catholic church. Turkey
Palestinian unity scores concessions from Israel in Cairo Key Palestinian political forces are becoming increasingly aware that only through unified action can the cost of Israel's occupation be raised. Palestine
Gaza demilitarization won't solve Israeli-Palestinian conflict Disarmament of the Gaza Strip is too simplistic of a solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict as this has proven unobtainable for almost four decades and will not reinforce the fundamentals of a cease-fire. Palestine
P5+1 hopes new Iran nuclear team responds to Almaty offer Political directors will meet in Brussels on July 16 in anticipation of resuming nuclear talks upon the election of new Iranian President Hassan Rouhani. These leaders hope the new Iran nuclear team will respond substantively to a confidence building proposal presented to Iran in Almaty, Kazakhstan in February. Iran
US sees opportunity in Iran election for progress in nuclear talks The US hopes that progress in addressing international concerns over Iran's nuclear program will take place under the newly elected more moderate Iranian President Hassan Rouahni who has taken a "positive tone." Iran
EU's Ashton hopes Iran nuclear talks resume soon After meeting with political directors from the P5+1 countries, lead international negotiator, EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton, expressed an eagerness to resume nuclear talks with Iran after the election of the Islamic Republic's Hassan Rouhani to be President. Iran
Rafsanjani's children targeted by Iran judiciary The children of Ayatollah Hashemi Rafsanjani have been targeted by Iranian prosecutors as a means to curb his political ambitions. Iran
Jihadists coordinate on Tunisian-Algerian border Tunisia and Algeria are coordinating to confront the terror threat emanating along their border, as jihadists gain strength from the Libyan crisis. Algeria
Turkey's political theater signals potential new parties There is unrest inside all Turkish political parties, trying to determine their path forward and signaling potential new party formations. Turkey
Iraqi Kurds accuse local Arabs of supporting IS Iraqi Kurds say many local Arabs aided the Islamic State in their recent offensives against Kurdish forces. Iraq
Russia, Egypt draw closer After President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi's visit to Russia, Russian and Egyptian trade and security cooperation are stronger than ever. Egypt
Time for Obama to justify his Nobel Peace Prize Once November’s elections for Congress are over, the Obama administration will begin its final governing quarter, which would be the last term for the president to pressure Israel and the Palestinians back into negotiations, and earn his Nobel Prize. Palestine
