Gazans' unpaid salaries cause rise in social tensions The continuing Gaza government employee salary crisis is causing increased social issues for those affected, with debts accumulating fast and heads of households suffering socially. Palestine
Egypt’s antiquities under constant threat Archaeologists complain of a devastating and ongoing security failure as violations of Egypt’s most famous sites continue. Egypt
Radicalized Western mothers lead children into Islamic State Many Western women have joined the Islamic State, often bringing their children along with them to Syria, where they train and go to school. Syria
West Bank boycotts six Israeli companies The Palestinian boycott of Israeli products sold in the West Bank might help strengthen the Palestinian economy, and draw the world’s attention to the Israeli occupation. Palestine
Palestinian Christians resist Israeli conscription Efforts by the Israel Defense Forces to recruit Christian Palestinian youths have raised the ire of Palestinians, who accuse the Orthodox Patriarchate of cooperating with Israel. Palestine
Egypt to face mandatory maritime inspections As Egypt has failed to undergo voluntary trial inspections of its maritime works, ports and ships, the International Maritime Organization's upcoming official inspections could negatively affect shipping in the Suez Canal. Egypt
Can US reassure Arabs, Israel on Iran deal? The United States can provide more weapons and intelligence to Persian Gulf states to deter Iranian aggression but cannot prop them up against internal threats. Gulf
Erdogan focuses on trade during Iran visit Despite a red-carpet welcome to Tehran, where meetings between the Turkish president and Iranian officials focused on economic ties, the uproar around Recep Tayyip Erdogan's incendiary remarks about Iran continued unabated. Turkey
Lebanon's first sexologist Sandrine Atallah is working to raise awareness of sexuality and sexual health in a country that often shies away from such topics. Lebanon
Iran official: framework deal welcomed Senior officials in Iran told Al-Monitor that Iran and the United States ensured the framework deal was one that served their own interests first and foremost. Iran
Will Iranian nuclear deal impact Lebanon? Although historically a change in regional dynamics has aided the political stalemate in Lebanon, it remains unclear whether this latest breakthrough will help the country elect a president. Saudi Arabia
Hamas treads carefully with support for Yemen war Hamas’ stance on the war in Yemen may redraw the map of its political alliances in the region, repositioning itself toward the so-called Sunni axis. Saudi Arabia
New Joint List MK: Israel discriminates against Arabs In an interview with Al-Monitor, newly elected Knesset member Yousef Jabareen says that the State of Israel discriminates against its Arab citizens in regard to religious and educational services, land allocation and development budgets. Israel
Israeli settlements continue as Palestinians prep ICC submission Even as Palestinians commemorate the 39th Nakba Day, Israel is still expanding its settlements in a bid to undermine the two-state solution. Palestine
Differences emerge in US, Iran interpretations of nuclear deal The statements issued by Iran and the United States after the Lausanne agreement have important discrepancies on key issues that need to be resolved before the June 30 deadline. Iran
Syrian radio station examines role of women in war With a series of special programming, Radio Souriat has focused its listeners on UN Resolution 1325, which advocates for empowering women. Syria
