Turkey’s muddled approach to Palestine Ankara sees a recently ratified security cooperation deal between Turkey and the Palestinian Authority as groundwork for a possible maritime boundary agreement between Turkey and Palestine. Experts see such prospects as far-fetched. Turkey
Israel’s Lapid enthusiastic to take on foreign affairs portfolio Entering his new office, newly appointed Foreign Minister Yair Lapid told Israeli diplomats that he is there by choice and not by default, and that he is eager to start working with them. Israel
Iran's Reformists asked to put forward presidential candidate Former presidential candidate Mehdi Karroubi has called on Reformists to pick a candidate. Iran
Israeli government receives congratulations from White House, Congress, UAE The United Arab Emirates also welcomed Israel’s new cabinet, but Hamas said it will continue to “resist” Israel no matter who is in power. News Brief
Iran's presidential hopefuls promise big on economy, but can they deliver? While candidates for the election this Friday have a long list of promises to fix the economy, inefficiencies in Iran's political structure limit the president's ability to make lasting change. Iran
Yemen’s Houthis claim drone attack on Saudi airport Saudi authorities also said the kingdom's air defenses intercepted an explosive-rigged drone targeting the southwestern city of Khamis Mushait. Yemen
Rise in Iraqi cancer cases may be linked to wars, environment The causes of the spike may be linked to Iraq's wars or environmental pollution, but the evidence is sketchy. Iraq
Israeli inauguration as stormy as forecast The swearing-in featured Likud and Religious Zionism lawmakers cursing and insulting the new government in a taste of what the opposition has in store for new Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and his shaky coalition. Israel
Egypt, Sudan increase pressure on Ethiopia over Nile dam crisis Egypt has written to the UN Security Council denouncing Ethiopia’s plan to move ahead with the second filling of its controversial dam on the Blue Nile, as international diplomacy builds to resume negotiations to solve the decadelong dispute between the Nile Basin countries. Egypt
Israeli bombs ignite pesticide stores, spew dangerous chemicals in Gaza Israeli warplanes bombed the largest warehouse of agricultural material in the Gaza Strip, burning tons of dangerous pesticides and setting off an unfolding environmental disaster. Palestine
Participation in Israeli coalition government opens new chapter for Arab parties Muslim Ra’am under Mansour Abbas made history June 13, becoming the first Arab party ever to be part of the coalition and government. Israel
Residents of Alexandria district face eviction by Egyptian state Egyptian security forces are trying to expel residents of a vital area in Alexandria, claiming that their homes were randomly and illegally built. Egypt
Netanyahu era ends as Naftali Bennett sworn-in as Israel’s new PM Yamina party leader Naftali Bennett was sworn-in late Sunday as Israel’s 13th prime minister, ending 12 years of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rule, and introducing a large new government composed of parties from the right, the center and the left. Israel
Israel's travel ban threatens cancer patients in Gaza Though Israel is allowing some cancer patients to travel for treatment abroad, the many more whose permits have been denied say the move is for show. Palestine
Egyptian Museum of Antiquities gets makeover to compete for tourists The Egyptian Museum of Antiquities in downtown Cairo's Tahrir Square is undergoing a facelift that tourism officials and curators hope will allow it to compete with the Grand Egyptian Museum, soon to open its doors to visitors. Culture
How these Palestinians thwarted settlers in northern West Bank The Palestnian residents of Beita in the northern West Bank have held off settlers who tried for the fourth time to establish an outpost on the top of a strategic mount near their town. Palestine
