Can Netanyahu split Blue and White? Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu might attempt to encourage seven Knesset members from Blue and White to quit their party and join forces with him to secure a majority coalition. Israel
Hamas says it does not oppose a state along the 1967 borders Hamas politburo Chief Ismail Haniyeh said Hamas does not oppose the creation of a Palestinian state along the 1967 borders in a gradual manner, but insisted on not recognizing Israel. Palestine
How to read Hamas’ visit to Iran Hamas leaders seem pleased with the outcomes of a senior delegation's historic visit to Iran, though details are still scanty. Palestine
Why US companies seek role in Egyptian oil sector The Egyptian oil and natural gas market is witnessing a significant expansion of US companies and although some observers are concerned about this expansion, most agree that this reflects the stability and neutrality of the Egyptian market and is in its favor in the near and long terms. Qatar
Berber language heard but not seen in Siwa Oasis The Siwi language, used by Berbers in the Siwa Oasis, is considered endangered by UNESCO, but political obstacles prevent efforts to document and promote it. Egypt
Has Egypt failed to secure Sinai? Successive terrorist operations in just 24 hours clearly reveal the plan of terrorist groups to intensify terrorist attacks in the northern Sinai Peninsula. Egypt
Kurdish cities in Syria witness bloody week The Kurdish region in northern Syria has witnessed several explosions in the past month, with one of them targeting a church. Syria
Israeli Labor challenged on left by new party Before he sets off to convince Likud voters to join his Labor-Gesher coalition, leader Amir Peretz will have to keep his own voters from turning to a brand-new leftist group. Israel
UK, Iran treading troubled waters after seizing tankers The British navy is now escorting vessels through the Strait of Hormuz for safety reasons, as it remains to be seen if Iran and the United Kingdom can settle their maritime dispute. United States
Congress struggles to sanction Saudis for Khashoggi murder Faced with opposition from the White House and Senate Republican leadership, Congress is struggling to pass Saudi sanctions legislation. Saudi Arabia
Turkish muscle flexing in Mediterranean rekindles Cyprus peace efforts Turkey's aggressive behavior in the Eastern Mediterranean over drilling for gas has focused the minds of Greek and Turkish Cypriot leaders on getting back to the negotiating table. Turkey
IDF takes out Hezbollah targets on Syrian border Over the past few months, the IDF has increased its operations against Hezbollah, which is taking over abandoned military outposts in the Syrian Golan Heights. Israel
Behind the scenes: The birth of the Meretz–Barak alliance In an exclusive interview with Al-Monitor, Meretz Knesset member Issawi Freij, architect of the surprising agreement to merge the electoral lists of Meretz and Ehud Barak's Democratic Israel for the upcoming elections, explains what happened behind the scenes and plans for the future. Israel
Tunisian president's death leaves conflicted legacy, unclear future The ultimate measure of late President Beji Caid Essebsi's rule may be the seamless transfer of power to a new Tunisian president. Tunisia
UAE faces growing resentment in southern Yemen The United Arab Emirates is cutting back its forces in Yemen for a variety of reasons, though not exiting entirely, leaving Saudi Arabia to fill in at some strategic sites such as Aden and Perim Island to secure the Bab el-Mandeb Strait’s lucrative shipping lanes. Saudi Arabia
Punishment for dissent begins with lengthy pretrial detention in Turkey As the Turkish judiciary takes a summer recess, nearly 60,000 people remain behind bars as the trial process for political and terrorism-related charges drags on. Turkey
