Egypt sees political, economic gains in Gaza reconstruction Cairo has launched an initiative to rebuild Gaza, coinciding with cease-fire efforts, through which Egypt seeks to extend its influence over the region and achieve political and economic gains. Egypt
United States ramps up Libyan engagement The Biden administration has just appointed its first special envoy for Libya and sent Assistant Secretary of State Joey Hood to visit the North African nation. North Africa
Iran health authorities say public will get vaccine jabs in September The new promise marks yet another delay of previously announced plans for an inclusive national vaccination rollout highly demanded by the Iranian public. By Al-Monitor Staff
Turkey eases COVID-19 measures as new cases plummet With recorded daily COVID-19 cases falling below 7,000, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan further eased social distancing measures across the nation June 1. By Diego Cupolo
Syria joins WHO’s leadership board Syrian opposition medical workers are criticizing the World Health Organization for admitting the Syrian regime to to its executive board. By Al-Monitor Staff
Netanyahu heads for opposition benches The next government is not composed yet, but outgoing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is already preparing his next campaign for the premiership from the opposition benches. Israel
As GCC turns 40, all eyes on post-oil era The GCC alliance hopes for greater future economic growth in the Gulf. Gulf
Iran urges countries to be 'cautious' after report of Venezuela-bound ships The US news outlet Politico reported that two Iranian naval vessels may be heading to Venezuela, a close ally of Iran also sanctioned by the United States. News Brief
TikTok becomes vital weapon in Palestinians' digital war As Twitter and Facebook suspended accounts supporting the Palestinian cause in the recent escalation, Palestinians turned to TikTok to mobilize international sympathy and fight the Israeli narrative. Palestine
Egypt signs military deal with Kenya amid escalating tensions with Ethiopia Egypt continues to strengthen its security relations with the countries of the Nile Basin, most recently with Kenya, with no end in sight of the crisis with Ethiopia over its Nile dam. Egypt
Improbable coalition of three rivals readies to topple Netanyahu Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ruled Israel for 12 consecutive years, so it took a coalition of strange political partners to finally oust him from his position. Israel
