Does PA want to share Russian support with Hamas? It seems Russia is taking its time before translating its support to the Palestinians into real policymaking on the ground. Palestine
Netanyahu, Rivlin differ on anti-Semitism in Europe Separate interviews given by President Reuven Rivlin and by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to CNN about European anti-Semitism highlight the differences between them over Israel’s attitude toward the rise of the far right in Europe. Israel
Expect drama as attorney general weighs Netanyahu indictment The Israeli police's recommendation to indict Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife for taking bribes in the so-called Case 4000 could lead to several dramatic possibilities for the people of Israel. Israel
Israeli mayor swears to keep his city Jewish The election of an inciting mayor in the city of Afula, who promotes an anti-Arab agenda, emphasizes the racist ramifications of the Nationality Law. Israel
Photos of Beirut's abandoned buildings tell city's story Gregory Buchakjian photographed abandoned buildings in Beirut to document the political and economic crises that have shaped the city and the rest of Lebanon. He is currently presenting what he discovered in an exhibition, book, and film. Lebanon
UN Syria envoy's last Astana meeting ends with mixed results While the UN envoy to Syria lamented the 11th meeting of the Astana talks as a "failed possibility" to make progress, other participants felt differently about the results. Jordan
US sanctions unlikely to crack Iran’s support for Syria Iran’s Revolutionary Guards have perfected low-budget warfare; Putin draws his own red line with Israel and Iran; Erdogan’s zero-sum approach to Syrian Kurds. Israel