Netanyahu wants an emergency government of Jews only Although the coronavirus doesn’t distinguish between Jews and Arabs, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been doing so while calling on Blue and White leaders to join him in an "emergency government." By Afif Abu Much In Baqa al-Gharbiyye, reporting on business and tech
Israelis in panic over COVID-19, but not the 'occupation virus' Despite attempts to spin events otherwise, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has hijacked the coronavirus in an attempt to hold on to power and perpetuate the occupation. By Akiva Eldar
Northeast Syrian airwaves home to radio tower of Babel Multicultural northeastern Syria boasts a plethora of multilingual radio stations. By Rana al-Ahmde
Palestinian COVID-19 state of emergency raises other fears The Palestinian Authority declared a state of emergency in response to COVID-19, but critics believe it's a cover for the body to make political arrests. By Ahmad Melhem In Ramallah, reporting on politics
Leftist Egyptian party looks to bolster ties with Assad Western powers demand “accountability for the atrocities committed by the Assad regime” in a statement, as Egypt's National Progressive Unionist Party is boosting its efforts to return Syria to its full standing in the Arab world. By George Mikhail
For Tunisia, recovery means modernizing economy Tunisia’s new government faces the formidable task of reversing the economy's downward spiral of the post-revolutionary years with an eye toward becoming a gateway to Africa. By Elizia Volkmann
Morocco shows support for Egypt in conflict with Ethiopia over Nile Dam Although Moroccan King Mohammed VI's visit to Egypt had been postponed more than five times without clear reasons, a silent alliance between Egypt and Morocco may have been formed. By Ahmed Fouad
3,000-year-old talking mummy creates dispute in Egypt Egyptians are arguing among themselves on a new study that has recreated the voice of a 3,000-year-old mummified Egyptian priest. By David Awad
Hamas in Moscow to mend ties with Syrian regime Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh's visit to Moscow is seen as a potential move to repair relations the Syrian regime. By Ahmad Abu Amer
Oman’s foreign policy after Sultan Qaboos As Sultan Haitham’s reign begins, Omanis hold fast to the Gulf state’s long-standing commitment to dialogue and regional diplomacy. By Sebastian Castelier In Dubai, reporting on regional business
Israel's embattled Netanyahu calls for unity government amid coronavirus outbreak Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday called for the formation of an emergency unity government as the country works to contain the spread of COVID-19. By Al-Monitor Staff
US prepares biting Syria sanctions as Assad pummels Idlib The United States is preparing to slap stringent sanctions on the Bashar al-Assad government as it pummels Idlib, raising questions about Syria’s long-term reconstruction. By Bryant Harris In Washington, reporting on Congress
Coronavirus fears hover over Israel’s Knesset swearing-in The Knesset's traditional swearing-in ceremony is being scaled down, as Israel closes schools through the Passover holiday. By Mazal Mualem In Tel Aviv, reporting on politics
Is Netanyahu really the coronavirus savior? Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is staging himself in the role of savior rescuing the people of Israel from the coronavirus, but how much of all this is true? By Ksenia Svetlova
Turkey detains Kurdish human rights lawyers on terror claims Police detained nine human rights lawyers in the mainly Kurdish provinces of Urfa and Diyarbakir on March 12 in what rights groups say is part of an ongoing pressure campaign aimed at covering up abuse in police custody. By Amberin Zaman In London, reporting on geopolitics, minorities, human rights, culture