Will Hamas, Dahlan join forces in upcoming local elections? Hamas has accepted to participate in the local elections that the Palestinian government announced to be held in October, but some observers believe the current division might obstruct said elections. Palestine
Who sent mystery drone into Israeli airspace? Israel's air force is investigating a triple failure to bring down a drone that flew over the Golan Heights and is still unidentified. Israel
Rouhani’s bet on nuke deal may cost him at the polls One year out from their country's next presidential election, Iranians are wondering whether incumbent Hassan Rouhani will pay a price for striking a nuclear deal with the United States — and whether the US presidential battle will play a role. United States
Palestinians concerned about new Israeli NGO law Palestinians working with B’Tselem and other human rights organizations are worried that the new Knesset law will restrict their work. Palestine
Will Israel create safe zone in southern Syria? According to Syrian opposition figures, Israel is increasingly interested in creating a safe zone in southern Syria, and actions on the ground suggest that such a project may be underway. Israel
Erdogan's crackdown on enemies just getting started after failed coup Is the Turkish military "infested" with Gulenists? Iran expects shift in Turkey’s Syria policies after standing by Erdogan; Turkish documents detail Islamic State operations. Syria
New ad campaign seeks to empower Egyptian women A campaign by the National Council for Women hopes to achieve a fundamental change in Egyptian society. Egypt
Iraq's ancient city of Babylon eyes World Heritage list After the al-Ahwar marshes were added this year, Iraqis are looking to add the ancient city of Babylon to the World Heritage list in 2017, in a process that requires much effort given the current challenges the historical site faces. Iraq
Will Sadrists target US troops in Iraq? As the United States announced it would send an extra 560 troops to Iraq to participate in the battle to liberate Mosul from Islamic State control, Iraqi Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr's militias threatened to target them. Iraq
US election 2016: Trump seals the deal Here's what happened on the campaign trail the week of July 18. United States
How this youth group plans to put Upper Egypt on cultural map In hopes of shining a spotlight on Egyptian culture, a group of Egyptian artists has started a new center for children to provide cultural programs and activities unfamiliar to Upper Egypt. Egypt
Nameless graves leave grim reminders of refugee plight on Turkey's coasts Nameless refugee graves on the Turkish and Greek coasts remain as grim reminders of the deadly refugee flow across the Aegean Sea, which has been largely stemmed since the Turkey-EU deal in March. Syria
The triumph of Jerusalem's Gay Pride Parade The large participation of politicians and of figures from the Orthodox-Zionist stream at the Jerusalem Gay Pride Parade was a victory for liberalism over incitement against the LGBTQ community. Israel
Stalled death sentences spur debate in Iraq Following the recent terrorist attacks in Baghdad, Iraqi authorities are under pressure to expedite the execution of terrorism convicts. Iraq
FaceTime beats WhatsApp in Turkey’s failed coup Turkey's coup failed because FaceTime and Facebook Live democrats beat the WhatsApp junta. Turkey
Turkey's failed coup reveals 'army within an army' The detention of about one-third of the upper ranks of Turkey's military following the July 15 coup attempt shows the army had not been a real army for a long time, and it could take decades to rebuild its status. Turkey
