Yemen war leaves harsh impact on education The ongoing war in Yemen has led to the destruction of schools across the country, leaving millions of children without education. By Mohammed Yahya Gahlan
Arab Israelis lament community violence as lawmakers point at police Arab Israeli lawmakers say that the high crime rates in their communities can largely be blamed on police negligence, but their constituents quietly acknowledge the reality is more complicated. By Shlomi Eldar
Turkey funds job training for Syrian youth The Turkish government and the local council in Marea, a town in the northern countryside of Aleppo, have opened a training center to help young people find work. By Khaled al-Khateb
Why Netanyahu keeps Oslo Accords alive Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu implemented successfully his plan of preserving the Oslo interim agreement, while distancing any possibility for a two-state solution. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
The sin of Likud's young leader: meeting with Abbas The dismissal of the deputy head of Likud’s Young Guard over his meeting with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas indicates how much the party has radicalized in recent years. By Mazal Mualem In Tel Aviv, reporting on politics
Turkey’s options limited as world awaits Idlib operation The international community sounds ever more frantic begging the Syrian regime to stop its deadly advance on Idlib, the rebel-held province that will likely produce millions more refugees as it is retaken by the government's forces. By Amberin Zaman In London, reporting on geopolitics, minorities, human rights, culture
Iranian baby bottoms smacked as sanctions, hoarding create diaper crisis Diaper prices have doubled as the product joins the growing list of goods experiencing sudden price jumps in Iran as the nation struggles with sanctions and currency issues. By Al-Monitor Staff
Turkey and Germany huddle over looming Idlib operation German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas’s visit to Ankara will, above all, serve as a platform for the two countries to discuss major military action expected in the last Syrian rebel stronghold of Idlib. By Nimet Kirac
Doubts surround Turkey’s efforts to revive its EU membership bid A Western diplomat says Ankara is unlikely to enact democratic reforms that would ease President Erdogan’s grip on power. By Semih Idiz
Shiite split heats up as Iraqi lawmakers fail to elect speaker Two Iraqi Shiite coalitions — one favored by the United States and the other by Iran — are competing hard to gain a majority in the parliament to form the next government. By Hamdi Malik
Israeli court drops mask on support of occupation A ruling by the Jerusalem District Court legalizes the theft of Palestinian lands for the purpose of constructing homes in a Jewish settlement. By Akiva Eldar
Will Jordanians, Palestinians accept a confederation? Any deal that doesn’t include an end to the Israeli control of areas it occupied in 1967 will not succeed, including the creation of a Jordanian-Palestinian confederation. By Daoud Kuttab In Amman, reporting on Palestinian politics
Turkish military’s tradition of secularism facing tough test A recent controversy over who should lead prayers at mosques and prayer halls in military facilities shows the Turkish military is still a long way from striking a true balance between religious freedom and freedom from religion. By Metin Gurcan
Egypt announces massive budget to develop Sinai The Egyptian government announced a plan to develop the Sinai Peninsula, with the aim to eliminate terrorism that is widespread in this volatile area. By Menna A. Farouk
Egypt to invest in restoration of war-torn countries Egyptian Prime Minister Mustafa Madbouly recently issued a decree to form an action group aimed at investing a great deal of effort in the reconstruction of five Arab countries. By Ahmed Aleem
Egypt’s festivals fear future amid new funding regulations As Egypt's cultural season starts in September, many festival organizers worry that they will be unable to go on after recent additional bureaucratic measures and cuts in state aid. By Menna A. Farouk