Gaza bomb squad handles ordnance with scant equipment The Gaza Strip's bomb squad is working with severely limited resources to neutralize the deadly ordnance left behind after the latest Israel-Gaza fighting. By Entsar Abu Jahal
Does Kurdish jihadist group threaten Hayat Tahrir al-Sham in north Syria? Ansar al-Islam is a Kurdish Salafist and jihadist group operating in the Kurdistan mountains in northern Iraq all the way to Latakia in Syria, fighting against the Syrian government. By Sultan al-Kanj
Islamic State revives religious police in northeast Syria The Islamic State's religious police are back at work in the areas under the control of the Syrian Democratic Forces in northeast Syria. By Mohammed Hardan
Routine renewal of immigration regulation tears at Israeli coalition A temporary Israeli immigration measure's yearly renewal has put the members of the new government in an uncomfortable position. By Mazal Mualem In Tel Aviv, reporting on politics
Short Palestinian film on Sheikh Jarrah goes viral Young Palestinian director Omar Rammal is still reaping positive reactions to his short film, "The Place," which he produced and posted on social media during recent events in the Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood in Jerusalem. By Aziza Nofal
Israeli Bedouin lawmaker emerges as weak link in new government Even though his party is part of Israel’s new coalition, Ra’am Knesset member Saeed Alkharumi is already making waves over his top concern: house demolitions in unrecognized Bedouin villages. By Afif Abu Much In Baqa al-Gharbiyye, reporting on business and tech
Israel’s Bennett says world powers must 'wake up' after Iranian elections Israel’s new Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and new Foreign Minister Yair Lapid both say that the results of Iran’s presidential elections reflect the country’s true menacing and dangerous intentions. By Rina Bassist In Paris, reporting on Israeli politics and European affairs
Uzbek jihadis destroy antiquities in Idlib Museum Hayat Tahrir al-Sham tries to manage the even more radical groups under its rule. By Khaled al-Khateb
Hamas leader says Marwan Barghouti a priority for next prisoner swap with Israel Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh promises the wife of prominent Fatah leader Marwan Barghouti that her husband will be a priority for the next swap deal with Israel. By Rasha Abou Jalal In Gaza City, reporting on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Israel raids exchange companies for allegedly transferring funds to Hamas Israel continues to pursue exchange companies operating in the Palestinian territories under the rationale that they have been transferring funds to Hamas. By Ahmad Melhem In Ramallah, reporting on politics
Iran's Iraq policy unlikely to change under Raisi Despite his hardline credentials, Iran's foreign policy is likely to remain unified under the new president. By Al-Monitor Staff
Fact-checkers face obstacles to bring news to Gazans during wartime During the recent Israeli military attack on Gaza, misleading and fake news quickly spread, leading fact-checking platforms to work on debunking rumors and ensure fair access to information. By Mervat Ouf
Gaza antiquities among casualties of Israel-Hamas war Once again, the recent Israeli airstrikes on Gaza heavily damaged Palestinian antiquities and cultural heritage sites in violation of international law. By Hadeel Al Gherbawi In Gaza City, reporting on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Egyptian police search citizens in Cairo ahead of June 30 anniversary The Egyptian security forces are deployed in Cairo’s streets and main squares, amid calls for protests by Egyptian whistleblower and former army contractor Mohamed Ali. By A correspondent in Egypt
Egypt plans to resettle millions in Sinai amid anti-terrorism operations Egypt announced a plan to attract 3 million Egyptians with the aim of resettling them in the Sinai Peninsula, as part of a more comprehensive plan to reconstruct Sinai and fight terrorism. By A correspondent in Egypt
New environment minister has ambitious plans for Israel New Environmental Protection Minister Tamar Zandberg has announced some lofty goals, including raising the target for renewable energy to 40% by 2030. By Danny Zaken In Ma'ale HaHamisha, reporting on Israel