Despite internal conflicts, Israel’s Arab party not splitting The Arab Joint List fears the wrath of its constituency, so it has no intention to split back into the four parties composing it. By Afif Abu Much In Baqa al-Gharbiyye, reporting on business and tech
YouTube, Tiktok help low-income families survive in Egypt Low-income Egyptian families have discovered a way to make money via video-steaming platforms like YouTube and Tiktok. By Azza Guergues
Turkey says it will continue attacks on PKK after Iraqi border guards killed A Turkish drone strike targeting the Kurdistan Workers Party left two Iraqi border guards and their driver dead on Tuesday. By Al-Monitor Staff
Palestinians express anger at UAE following US-brokered accord with Israel Palestinians say UAE decision to normalize relations with Israel is a crime. By Daoud Kuttab In Amman, reporting on Palestinian politics
Intel: FBI to join investigation into Beirut blast The FBI will lend its expertise to the investigators probing the explosion that killed at least 172 people in Beirut last week, US Undersecretary for Political Affairs David Hale said today in the Lebanese capital. By Elizabeth Hagedorn In Washington, reporting on diplomacy, regional politics, human rights
Turkey grows increasingly isolated in eastern Mediterranean dispute with Greece Recep Tayyip Erdogan's assertive stance in the eastern Mediterranean maritime dispute is being challenged by a bloc comprising Greece, Cyprus, Egypt, Israel and France. By Amberin Zaman In London, reporting on geopolitics, minorities, human rights, culture
Netanyahu hails historic peace with UAE, says more Arab countries will follow Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announces full, historic peace with the United Arab Emirates, and says he is not giving up on implementing Israel sovereignty on West Bank lands. By Rina Bassist In Paris, reporting on Israeli politics and European affairs
Intel: Iran’s navy boards oil tanker near Strait of Hormuz, US says A Liberian-flagged ship was seized by Iranian forces in international waters near the Strait of Hormuz, according to a US-led maritime security coalition.
Israel, UAE announce US-brokered deal to normalize relations Under the deal, Israel has agreed to suspend plans to annex the West Bank. By Al-Monitor Staff
Economic policy reversal fraught with political risks for Erdogan Ankara’s bid to warm the pandemic-hit economy has backfired, forcing a policy reversal that threatens to aggravate popular grievances and heighten political risks for Erdogan. By Mustafa Sonmez In Istanbul, reporting on economics
Lebanon's parliament approves army's broad state of emergency powers Under the state of emergency, civilians can be tried in military court for "breach of security." By Al-Monitor Staff
Eight children die in less than one week at Syria's al-Hol camp This rate is far above normal in the camp for Islamic State-affiliated families, where there are recent reports of escapes and COVID-19 cases. By Al-Monitor Staff
Egypt takes action against 'dangerous' materials after Beirut explosion Egyptian authorities have begun measures to transfer dangerous materials stored at airports near populous areas to prevent a catastrophe similar to the devastating Beirut port explosion. By Menna A. Farouk
Iranian official reveals claims of corruption at highest levels Accusations of corruption have led to speculation that a former Iranian official under Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's administration may seek the presidency. By Al-Monitor Staff
Israel cuts off fuel to Gaza as balloon attacks continue Israel’s defense minister has closed off fuel imports to Gaza, adding to the list of goods prohibited from crossing into the Strip in response to the explosive-laden balloons from Gaza. By Rina Bassist In Paris, reporting on Israeli politics and European affairs
Turkey’s 'healthy tourism' efforts tested as foreign tourists trickle in Some 40,000 Russian holidaymakers have thrown a life jacket to Turkey’s main touristic hub of Antalya, while other coastal areas count on locals to keep afloat. By Nazlan Ertan In Izmir, reporting on culture