Hamas warns Gazans have 'nothing to lose' The deadlock remains in Cairo, as Israel refuses to budge on Hamas’ demand to lift the siege and the Palestinian group, warning it will return to the battlefield if no progress is made. Palestine
Barrel bombs pummel Anbar Analysts say the Iraqi government is pursuing a scorched-earth policy, using barrel bombs to regain control of cities it lost to terrorist organizations. Iraq
Brahimi on Syria: 'We need to get out of this vicious circle' UN Syria envoy Lakhdar Brahimi has said that there is "no military solution" to the Syrian conflict. Syria
Pro-Erdogan LGBT individuals get organized in Turkey Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s presidential campaign got support from unlikely quarters when Islamic-leaning LGBT individuals raised the rainbow flag at a rally in Istanbul. Turkey
An inside look at IDF's 'faith-driven' warriors The IDF and Israeli society as a whole must cope with religious-Zionist commanders, who perceive fighting terrorism in Gaza as a divine decree, thus reshaping the military ethos. Israel
Rouhani says 'to hell' with nuclear critics President Hassan Rouhani has lashed out at critics of the nuclear negotiations, calling them "timid and cowardly." Iran
Meet the female peshmerga forces fighting IS Kurdish female peshmerga fighters are joining the battle against the Islamic State to thwart any possible attack against Kurdish areas. Iraq
From Ataturk’s republic to Erdogan’s 'new Turkey' Recep Tayyip Erdogan's victory at the presidential polls heralds the inauguration of a "new Turkey." Turkey
Livni and Lapid should back Palestinian unity government Against the backdrop of the Gaza war, Finance Minister Yair Lapid and Justice Minister Tzipi Livni must propose that Cabinet accept the Palestinian unity government and grant it responsibility for Gaza crossing points. Palestine
Jordan takes wait-and-see approach on Islamic State Public pressure is mounting on the Jordanian government to act decisively against jihadists, fearing the kingdom could become the next target of the Islamic State. Iraq
Arsal: The battle that begins a long war The Arsal agreement reached between the Lebanese military and government parties and the militants indicates that the two parties are betting on different factors. Lebanon
Challenges face Gazans seeking treatment in West Bank Some of Gaza’s injured are receiving medical attention in the West Bank, but Israeli restrictions are making it difficult to get more of the wounded across. Palestine
Gaza war bill estimated at $5 billion The Gaza Strip will have to undergo a third reconstruction in fewer than seven years, which will test the ability of the Palestinian factions to cooperate and respond effectively. Palestine
Little protection for gays in Jordan Although Jordan is one of the few Arab states to have decriminalized homosexuality, discrimination and harassment remain common in the conservative kingdom. Jordan
How did 'Teflon Tayyip' win? Recep Tayyip Erdogan owes his outright victory in the presidential polls to the strong bonds of identification he has forged with his electorate. Turkey
Erdogan’s victory unlikely to bring stability for Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan's presidential election victory is unlikely to bring a period of political calm and stability to Turkey in the foreseeable future. Turkey
