Bibi looks to score political points from current wave of terror Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has addressed the public directly after the stabbing in Tel Aviv, telling Israelis that they aren't facing a new intifada and that Israel's most experienced security chiefs are capable of containing the violence. By Mazal Mualem In Tel Aviv, reporting on politics
Syria's increasingly congested skies In addition to warplanes over Syria, cruise missiles are now carving out airspace. By Metin Gurcan
Grew up Kurdish, forced to be Turkish, now called Armenian When loose-talking Turkish officials toss around the word "Armenian" like it's a slur, they incite further hatred toward minorities. By Pinar Tremblay
Russian market huge disappointment for Turkey Turkey’s hopes of replacing European countries as a major food exporter to Russia have been dashed. By Mehmet Cetingulec
Could Saudi-Iraqi ties be key to defeating Islamic State? As both Iraq and Saudi Arabia are threatened by the same enemy — that is, extremist groups — the two countries ought to build positive relations for the good of the region. By Mustafa al-Kadhimi
Hamas turns blind eye to Fatah’s military activities in Gaza Fatah-affiliated militias are operating in Gaza to Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas’ displeasure and with no restrictions from Hamas, which says it welcomes every contribution to an armed resistance against Israel. By Rasha Abou Jalal In Gaza City, reporting on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Syrian Kurdish leader: Moscow wants to work with us A senior leader in the PYD is in Washington seeking more military support and expressing ambivalence about Russia’s latest intervention. By Barbara Slavin
Iran key player in global war on drugs It is time for the world to engage with Tehran to assist its war on drugs, and to acknowledge Iran as an important player in combating the global illegal drug trade. By Amir-Pasha Tabrizian
Were missing Iranians arrested in Saudi Arabia? Some Iranian officials are speculating that the Iranians still missing after the hajj disaster may have been arrested as Iran continues to watch the Saudi investigation with distrust. By Arash Karami
Israel must not impose views on US Jewish community Israel must take into account that the US Jewish community has "made peace" with the Democratic leadership in the Obama administration and in Congress. By Uri Savir
A different kind of intifada The sustainability and longevity of the current protests in Palestine seem dependent upon the continuation of violence and whether or not people manage to stay hopeful. By Daoud Kuttab In Amman, reporting on Palestinian politics
Descendants of Iraqi Jews preserve memories An unidentified bride and groom in a photo displayed at an Iraqi Jewish exhibit has been identified by the couple's son, explaining how their wedding photo ended up in Saddam Hussein’s cellar in Baghdad. By Shlomi Eldar
Coming days may see turning point in West Bank violence As long as the major Palestinian organizations resist taking the lead in the current wave of violence and Israel restrains itself, it is still possible to avoid another new intifada. By Shlomi Eldar
Israelis do not want a leader with vision Israelis no longer want a leader with a vision, but rather a “strong leader” who will threaten the Palestinians with harsh actions and retaliation. By Akiva Eldar
Could climate change send Egypt 'sinking into the sea'? Although officials show interest in the issue of climate change and its impact on Egypt’s water and food security, the government has yet to take practical measures to address potential repercussions. By Ayah Aman In Cairo, reporting on politics and culture
Facts mingle with political fantasy in Ankara's Gulenist indictments An indictment alleging an attempted coup against Turkey's ruling Justice and Development Party government follows the party's narrative of a sinister parallel state and its imperialist collaborators. By Mustafa Akyol