Turkey going full speed ahead with ambitious drone projects The Turkish defense industry continues intensive work to develop long-range armed drones and cruise missiles, seeking to gain preemptive strike capability to eliminate threats at their source. By Metin Gurcan
Iran denies involvement in Saudi attacks Iranian analysts believe the United States and Iran are not headed toward conflict after the attacks on Saudi Arabian oil facilities. By Al-Monitor Staff
Likud campaigns against Bedouin voters A petition submitted by the Likud to the Central Elections Committee thwarted an attempt by Zazim NGO to use volunteers to bring Bedouin voters from their unrecognized villages to the nearest polling stations. By Shlomi Eldar
Jordan resorts to diplomacy to foil Netanyahu's annexation plan Jordan will not stand idly by as Benjamin Netanyahu threatens to annex the Jordan Valley. By Osama Al Sharif
Tunisia ousts old political class as newcomers head for runoff in presidential poll Independent candidates Kais Saied and Nabil Karoui have emerged from the first round of Tunisia's presidential race. By Simon Speakman Cordall
Palestinians lose trust in PA Even though Palestinians have lost trust in the Palestinian Authority, analysts believe they will not go as far as demanding its collapse as there is no alternative. By Entsar Abu Jahal
Hamas breaks silence on its leader detained by Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia arrested Hamas leader Mohammed al-Khodari, his son and a number of Palestinians, ushering in increased tension in relations between the two sides. By Mohammad Habosh
PA isn't paying Gaza’s civil servants as it doesn't possess enough information The Palestinian government instructed ministries to collect data on their public servants so they can be paid properly. By Ahmad Melhem In Ramallah, reporting on politics
Saudi oil facility attack challenges Washington's regional commitment While the recent attacks on two Saudi oil facilities will impact global oil prices, it is the US commitment in the region that is under attack. By Karen Young In Washington, DC, reporting on regional energy
Beirut photo festival offers analogue experience in digital age The Beirut Image Festival, in its first year, is providing a forum for young photographers raised on the digital imagery of social media to get a taste of the art of photography by exhibiting their works in venues alongside veteran photographers. By Sam Brennan
Iran sends a powerful signal to counter Iraqi nationalist trend Iraqi populist Muqtada al-Sadr’s trip to Iran presents opportunity for the United States. By Week in Review
GCC countries miss chance to grant women full citizenship rights The tensions polarizing the Gulf region could have triggered long-awaited citizenship reforms, but the right to automatically pass on nationality remains a male preserve. By Sebastian Castelier In Dubai, reporting on regional business
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As Israel’s anti-Iran strategy shifts into higher gear, worries of fresh conflict grow Israel's escalated campaign to contain Iran and its Hezbollah allies has provoked fear that a new conflict may erupt among neighbors. By Amberin Zaman In London, reporting on geopolitics, minorities, human rights, culture