US rejects Russian proposal at UN on new Gulf security mechanism The US ambassador to the UN said the endeavor would not work until Iran meets its international obligations. By Adam Lucente In New York City, reporting on regional news, militancy, climate change
Turkish forces withdraw from largest base in northeast Syria Ankara has begun pulling back forces and equipment from an observation post long surrounded by regime forces in Syria’s northeast Idlib province. By Diego Cupolo
On the Middle East with Amberin Zaman US democracy promotion in the Middle East ‘largely discredited,’ says Steven Cook of Council on Foreign Relations
Jamal Khashoggi’s fiancee sues Mohammed bin Salman in US court More than two dozen Saudis are named in the lawsuit seeking accountability for Jamal Khashoggi's "ruthless torture and murder." By Al-Monitor Staff
Iran hard-liners renew calls for Rouhani’s head Extremists among the opponents of Iranian President Hassan Rouhani are calling for his impeachment and even execution after he suggested rapprochement with the United States could happen. By Al-Monitor Staff
Alliance with ultra-Orthodox could bring Netanyahu down Israelis are furious with the ultra-Orthodox, who have opened their education institutions despite high rates of coronavirus infection. By Mazal Mualem In Tel Aviv, reporting on politics
UAE delegation arrives in Israel The first official delegation has arrived from the United Arab Emirates to Israel to sign four cooperation agreements, including a visa-exemption treaty. By Rina Bassist In Paris, reporting on Israeli politics and European affairs
Syrian extremist group in Idlib breaks with jihadist ideologue When Hayat Tahrir al-Sham was first established, it taught its members the approach of prominent jihadist ideologue Abu Mohammad al-Maqdisi, but it has now severed ties with him and recanted his ideology. By Sultan al-Kanj
Egypt's pro-state media reignites Clinton email controversy as US vote nears With the US presidential election just weeks away, Egyptian media outlets loyal to the government have dragged the controversy over former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's emails back into the headlines. By Shahira Amin
Israel’s Bennett in dilemma over his growing popularity Current polls give the Yamina party and its leader Naftali Bennett excellent results, just three seats short of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Athens reaches out to Syria via Greek Orthodox community Syria’s Greek Orthodox Christians hope the resumption of ties between Syria and Greece will help them recover from the war. By Sean Mathews
Egypt female candidate angers feminists by glorifying the patriarchy A female candidate running in Egypt’s upcoming legislative elections has been glorifying men and the patriarchal system, raising the ire of feminists across the nation who have worked for years to change society’s view that women are inferior. By Amr Emam
US to remove Sudan from state sponsors of terror list President Donald Trump announced the plan to de-list Sudan on Monday. By Jared Szuba In Washington, DC, reporting on defense, national security, military
Palestinian negotiator Saeb Erekat in Israeli hospital with COVID-19 The veteran Palestinian official's condition worsened on Monday, and he was placed on a ventilator. By Al-Monitor Staff
Armenian-Americans send aid via Qatar Airways during war with Azerbaijan The Los Angeles-based Armenia Fund sent aid via the Gulf airline. Armenia and Azerbaijan are fighting over the Nagorno-Karabakh region. By Al-Monitor Staff
Tunisia allows regions to impose nightly curfews amid COVID-19 spike The North African country has reported more than 40,000 infections since March. By Al-Monitor Staff