Is US reconsidering its support for Saudi Arabia in Yemen war? The recent missile attacks on US vessels off Yemen’s coast as well as the limited US response suggest that Washington may be disengaging from the war in Yemen and putting pressure on Saudi Arabia to follow suit. Saudi Arabia
Will foreign pressure save or destroy Israel? After the executive director of Israeli human rights group B'Tselem spoke out against settlements before the UN Security Council, the resulting criticism took issue only with his call for international intervention to advance peace. Palestine
Egyptians divided as tuk-tuk driver's rant goes viral A tuk-tuk driver has gone into hiding after a video spread of him expressing concern about Egypt's surging food prices and disappearing vital commodities. Egypt
Cairo-Addis Ababa dispute over Oromo could derail dam talks Ethiopia has accused Cairo of supporting anti-government protests by Oromo, which some fear could have negative repercussions on Renaissance Dam negotiations. Egypt
Has JASTA pushed Saudi Arabia and Israel closer? Riyadh has become convinced more than ever that the closer it gets to Tel Aviv, which it believes has influence in US decision-making circles, the stronger and safer it will become in the face of JASTA. Saudi Arabia
Why one Palestinian actor came back to the Israeli stage Actor George Ibrahim appeared at the Acre Fringe Theater Festival almost 30 years after leaving the Israeli art scene and establishing the Al-Kasaba Ramallah Theater. Palestine
Syria rejects Russian proposal for Kurdish federation Russia's attempt to broker a Kurdish solution was warmly received by Kurds but got the cold shoulder from Damascus. Syria
How Turkey is becoming a snitching paradise The aftermath of the July 15 coup attempt has seen a surge of informants in Turkey, compounding an already terrible climate of fear. Turkey
Will warming ties with Iran impact Morocco’s relationship with Saudi Arabia? Morocco announced the appointment of an ambassador to Tehran, ending a seven-year break in diplomatic ties. But concerns are emerging about the reaction of Saudi Arabia, an ally to the kingdom and enemy of Iran. Saudi Arabia
Displaced women care for their own as Mosul battle rages As the Mosul operation sends more patients, limited medical staff — themselves displaced — are struggling to provide treatment and health care to a growing number of displaced families. Iraq
Will the Palestinian Authority succeed in pursuing activists beyond its borders? Palestinian activists living abroad report being targeted for airing their criticisms on social media. Palestine
Iran's Rouhani breaks his silence on US presidential race For the first time, Iran’s moderate president has spoken about the US presidential election — but even his criticism is dismissed by his hard-line opponents. United States
Gaza's boxers dream of hitting it big Amateur boxers in Gaza dream of turning professional and taking part in international championships, yet the lack of equipment, sponsorship and rings, as well as the closure of the Rafah crossing, have prevented them from realizing their dreams. Palestine
Israel wary of Russian comeback to the region Russia has extended its presence in the region to such an extent that any IDF jet crossing the Israeli border in the north immediately appears on Russian military radar screens. Israel
Iran’s new challenge: The Islamic State in Persia? Though Iran has announced that it has killed the Islamic State’s "emir" in the country, it continues to face serious security threats from a variety of militants. Saudi Arabia
Are Egyptian-Saudi disputes just a passing crisis or a decisive storm? Egyptian-Saudi squabbles over Syria and Yemen have gone viral, and some worry that this will have a lasting negative effect on the relationship between Cairo and Riyadh. Saudi Arabia
