Palestinians in Hebron’s Old City build fence to prevent settlers’ attacks In the southern West Bank Old City of Hebron, Palestinians built an iron fence in a number of alleys and squares to protect themselves from the stones and trash constantly thrown by settlers to drive them to leave for other Palestinian towns. By Taghreed Ali
Former Palestinian foreign minister unveils 25-point election program Shortly after Nasser al-Qudwa was dismissed from Fatah due to his insistence on running in the legislative elections separately from the movement, he announced a new group dubbed the Palestinian Democratic Assembly and its extensive electoral program. By Daoud Kuttab In Amman, reporting on Palestinian politics
How are Gulf states allocating COVID-related spending? Gulf states’ borrowings have risen steadily since 2014, raising questions over the allocation of resources as the oil-rich region faces the challenge to build resilient non-oil economies. By Sebastian Castelier In Dubai, reporting on regional business
Palestinian Authority ups COVID-19 vaccination drive The PA has begun administering doses obtained through the World Health Organization and plans to receive more soon.
Turkish markets rattled after surprise firing of central bank head Turkey’s lira and main stock index slid about 9% Monday as markets reacted to the surprise removal of the nation’s central bank chief amid broader political turmoil. By Diego Cupolo
Nawal el-Saadawi, renowned Egyptian writer, dies at 89 As a prominent Egyptian feminist, doctor and novelist who wrote more than 50 books on taboo social issues in a deeply conservative country, Saadawi fiercely campaigned for the end to the practice of female genital mutilation. By Al-Monitor Staff
Intel: Saudi Arabia announces peace initiative to end Yemen war Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan offered major concessions demanded by the Houthis in a bid to end the Yemen conflict. By Al-Monitor Staff
Several dead in northwest Syria fighting Civilians were killed in both government and rebel territory on Sunday. By Al-Monitor Staff
Biden calls Turkish exit from women’s treaty 'disheartening step backward' The Biden administration has rebuked Turkey's "unwarranted" withdrawal from the landmark Istanbul Convention. By Al-Monitor Staff
On Israel with Ben Caspit Tuesday’s election crucial moment for Israel’s democracy, says Haaretz's Chaim Levinson Ben Caspit
Israel’s Technion launches three nanosatellites The Israel Institute of Technology in Haifa and Israel Aerospace Industries sent three nanosatellites into space this morning. By Rina Bassist In Paris, reporting on Israeli politics and European affairs
Iran's supreme leader says US promises on nuclear deal 'not reliable' Iran’s supreme leader said the United States must first remove sanctions before Iran takes any steps in the nuclear deal. By Al-Monitor Staff
Netanyahu's fate rests on Arab votes In the chaos of Israel's latest round of elections, the Arab vote could well decide who wins. By Mazal Mualem In Tel Aviv, reporting on politics
Saudi Arabia-led coalition ramps up airstrikes in Yemen after Houthi attacks The United Nations said a grain port was bombed in Salif and six workers were wounded. By Al-Monitor Staff
Blinken to hold bilateral talks with Turkish foreign minister at NATO meeting in Brussels This will be the first face-to-face meeting between the two since US President Joe Biden took office. By Amberin Zaman In London, reporting on geopolitics, minorities, human rights, culture