Is Palestinian frustration playing into Netanyahu's strategy? With Palestinian frustration increasing over the hardships of the Israeli occupation, Israeli security experts keep warning of a violent breakout, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu keeps ignoring the warnings. By Akiva Eldar
Women dare to dance in Gaza Female dance troupes that perform at weddings are increasingly popular in Gaza as women try to earn income for themselves and their families. By Rasha Abou Jalal In Gaza City, reporting on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
65 years later, fight to get female judges on Egypt's State Council continues For decades, Egyptian women have been banned from serving as judges on the country's State Council, but a recent parliamentary initiative gives them a glimmer of hope. By George Mikhail
Congress races to craft Iran sanctions bills ahead of AIPAC conference Lawmakers hope to have bipartisan legislation ready when thousands of pro-Israel advocates descend on Capitol Hill next week. By Julian Pecquet
Is Assad shifting strategy on Israel? Contrary to Israel’s typical low profile on operations in Syrian skies, Israel’s Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman warned that if Damascus fires any more missiles against IDF jets, Israel will destroy its air defense system. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
The coming Iran-US confrontation in Iraq With the operation to seize Mosul from the Islamic State coming to an end, it appears that Iran and the United States are on the path to a showdown in Iraq. By Zakiyeh Yazdanshenas
Iran’s supreme leader calls for 'economy of resistance' in Nowruz message As is custom, Iran’s supreme leader and president have issued video messages on the occasion of the Iranian New Year, expressing a need for further focus on economic matters. By Rohollah Faghihi
Flynn affair exposes Turkey's 'sloppy' PR efforts Though the pro-government Turkish media continues to studiously ignore the affair, the US media is busy probing former national security adviser Michael Flynn's ties to a Turkish businessman who hired him to lobby for Ankara. By Amberin Zaman In London, reporting on geopolitics, minorities, human rights, culture
Who really benefits from Turkey-Russia joint fund? A Turkish construction company, which runs major operations in Russia and was the builder of Erdogan’s controversial palace, figures prominently in a deal to create a joint investment fund between the two countries. By Mustafa Sonmez In Istanbul, reporting on economics
What’s behind Hezbollah’s safe zone project in Syria's Qalamoun? A Hezbollah deal that is reportedly being discussed with the Syrian opposition for the repatriation of Syrian refugees into safe zones in Syria would face steep hurdles in negotiating with the Lebanese government. By Scott Preston
Turkey still determined to play role in final Raqqa assault Will a Turkish-sponsored army of 50 Arab tribes actually materialize in Syria, or is Turkey just rattling its saber regarding the Raqqa offensive? By Fehim Tastekin In Paris, reporting on Turkish politics
Killer's release highlights fragile Jordan-Israel 'cold peace' The release of Jordanian Ahmed Daqamseh, who served 20 years in prison for killing seven Israeli schoolgirls in 1997, has split the public despite the enduring strength of its animosity for Israel. By Osama Al Sharif
Inside Gaza’s 'recycled library' A group of students, in partnership with Al Nayzak Organization, helped establish a library in Gaza, made up of recycled items and used books, to encourage reading among Palestinians. By Ali Dolah
Will IS find popular base in Palestine? Israel is increasingly arresting Palestinians over accusations of belonging to the Islamic State, which raises questions about IS’ presence in the Palestinian territories. By Adnan Abu Amer
Are Turkey's big businesses breaking with AKP? A businesses' commercial to celebrate International Women’s Day may be a troubling sign for the AKP and the upcoming constitutional referendum. By Pinar Tremblay
Gaza receives first batch of construction trucks in 10 years The Egyptian authorities allowed for dozens of trucks carrying construction materials to enter the Gaza Strip through the Rafah crossing, as part of its openness policy toward the small enclave that has been besieged by Israel since 2007. By Ahmad Abu Amer