Why did Iranian TV censor interview with Zarif? After a highly anticipated interview with Iran's foreign minister was canceled, many accused state television of siding with conservatives in the country. Iran
What's Saudi's new Islamic coalition really up to? Not a lot is known about Saudi Arabia's newly announced Islamic Military Alliance, leaving observers to ponder its prospects. Saudi Arabia
How Turkey’s foreign affairs 'strongman' left his mark Sources say Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s close circle is keen to develop the relationship with Israel in terms of the energy dimension in the wake of the crisis with Russia. Israel
Did Erdogan give up Gaza in return for Israeli gas? Erdogan’s ambition for a presidential system keeps him from dropping the Gaza precondition for the settlement of sour relations with Israel, but this does not stop the two sides from cooperating on natural gas. Palestine
If it ain't broke, don't fix it: Why Turkey and Iran's 376 years of peace will continue Despite increasing tensions over Syria, Iraq and Yemen, Iran and Turkey are unlikely to allow verbal confrontations to turn physical. Yemen
Liberman: Arab MK 'must be thrown out of Knesset' Despite heading a small opposition party, former Foreign Minister Avigdor Liberman continues to attack the government and shows no intention of joining the coalition. Israel
Who kidnapped Hannibal Gadhafi, and why? The mysterious kidnapping of Hannibal Gadhafi in Lebanon has raised numerous scenarios about the motives behind the operation. Egypt
How to revive the Arab Peace Initiative Representatives from Israeli and Palestinian civil societies, together with neighboring and Western peace activists, gathered in Antalya to contemplate ways of promoting the Arab Peace Initiative. Palestine
Israel commits $25 million to new anti-BDS task force, but what exactly will they do? A new office designed to combat the BDS campaign targeting Israel is to open in January. Palestine
Palestinians counter Israel's wrecking balls with fundraisers Israel has been destroying the houses of the Palestinians who carried out armed attacks against Israelis to deter others from doing the same, but the families' friends and neighbors are reacting with even greater determination to rebuild. Palestine
Gaza youth group spotlights Palestinian talent A restaurant in Gaza is hosting a cultural center that allows young Palestinians to express their talent and use it to further the Palestinian cause. Palestine
Will Fatah and Hamas ever find common ground? Recent reshufflings of ministerial positions by Hamas in Gaza and President Mahmoud Abbas in Ramallah threaten to widen the already deep rift between Hamas and Fatah. Palestine
How will Nasrallah retaliate for death of Hezbollah leader in Syria? Hezbollah’s Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah vowed to respond to Samir Kuntar’s assassination in Syria. Israel
Will PA security turn on Israel? Despite recommendations from military quarters that Israel strengthen the Palestinian Authority and work with it to quell the ongoing violence, Israeli officials fear attacks from the Palestinian security forces themselves. Palestine
Are new provinces the key to a peaceful Iraq? Turkmen politician Torhan al-Mufti spoke to Al-Monitor about Turkmen demands and political participation as well as the possible establishment of new provinces in Iraq. Iraq
Ethiopian-Israelis fed up with false promises Ethiopian-Israeli activists argue that the numerous governmental plans to integrate the community into Israeli society do not address the specific needs of the community members and often only channel funding elsewhere. Israel
