Bennett walks back comment over Jews praying at Temple Mount The office of Prime Minister Naftali Bennett said he had misspoken when saying that Jews and Muslim both have freedom to worship on Temple Mount. By Rina Bassist In Paris, reporting on Israeli politics and European affairs
Gazans embrace outdoor photography, events Gaza's special events have moved outside as constraints make venue owners and photographers get more creative. By Mervat Ouf
Syrian jihadi groups crack down on rivals in Idlib Hayat Tahrir al-Sham is tightening the noose on the jihadi Jundallah group and asking it to join it or leave Idlib, in what observers described as an attempt on the part of HTS to get rid of non-Syrian fighters. By Sultan al-Kanj
New Druze political party, military faction take shape in Suwayda Suwayda has a new political party and an associated military arm after decades of Druze exclusion from the Syrian political scene. By Mohammed Hardan
Egypt plans another Pharaonic parade, this time in Luxor After the success of the Pharaohs' Golden Parade, Egypt is preparing for the grand reopening of the Great Processional Way in Luxor. By Salwa Samir In Giza, reporting on politics
Jenin becomes flashpoint for Israel-Palestinian confrontations Armed clashes with Israeli forces have resurfaced in the West Bank city of Jenin, where they have become an almost daily occurrence. By Ahmad Melhem In Ramallah, reporting on politics
Egyptian water minister touts strong ties during Congo visit The Democratic Republic of the Congo is currently chairing the African Union, which is mediating on the dispute over Ethiopia's dam on the Nile River. By Al-Monitor Staff
Iraq arrests killer of respected analyst Hisham al-Hashimi was gunned down outside his Baghdad apartment in July 2020. By Al-Monitor Staff
Syrian man in Netherlands convicted of war crimes for soldier's execution A court sentenced Ahmad al Khedr to 20 years in prison for his role in the 2012 execution of a regime soldier, which was captured on film. By Al-Monitor Staff
Netanyahu reportedly urged Trump to attack Iran The New Yorker has revealed former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's role in former US President Donald Trump's push to strike Iran during his final days in office. By Al-Monitor Staff
France to host Lebanon aid conference as political crisis deepens French President Emmanuel Macron will host the Aug. 4 conference, which comes a year after the devastating blast at Beirut's port. By Al-Monitor Staff
Turkey opens Democracy Museum to commemorate coup attempt The goal of the museum is to educate the public about the role of the Gulenist movement in the attempted coup, according to Turkish state media. By Al-Monitor Staff
Tunisia receives medical aid from regional states as virus cases rise Morocco, Egypt, the UAE and others have sent virus-related aid to Tunisia recently. By Al-Monitor Staff
Whither the Iran nuclear deal? Ask Raisi Rouhani has transfered JCPOA file to Iran’s new hard-line president, who just might close the deal. By Week in Review
Sadr withdraws from Iraqi elections Populist cleric Muqtada al-Sadr has withdrawn from Iraq's October elections, removing his support for the government. By Hassan Al-Saeed