US Embassy, Ain al-Asad base targeted in Iraq as militias up tension Following the US strike on militias' bases last week, the US Embassy and Ain al-Asad base were targeted by a drone and rockets. By Al-Monitor Staff
On the Middle East with Amberin Zaman The Gulf moment in the Middle East is here to stay, says Abdulkhaleq Abdulla
Pro-Iran militias increase attacks, rhetoric against foreign troops Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi has called on the United States and Iran "to avoid settling scores in Iraq." By Hassan Al-Saeed
Italians build Gaza’s largest sports park The Gaza Strip will have a huge recreational sports project, which includes one of the largest skateboard tracks in the Middle East. By Mervat Ouf
The bizarre case of 'blank votes' in Iran's elections In the face of an embarrassing record number of invalid votes cast in the latest elections, Iran's leadership continues to either look the other way or scramble for a justification. By Sarbas Nazari
Egypt-Turkey economic ties so far unaffected by political differences Despite the ongoing political differences between Egypt and Turkey, Cairo remains Ankara’s largest trading partner in the African continent. By Mohammad Hanafi
Israel demolishes facilities in Silwan, Jerusalem Israel has prioritized the evacuation and demolition of Palestinian homes in the town of Silwan in Jerusalem, in favor of settlement projects, but it measures the Palestinian and international reactions before moving forward with its plans, fearing a repetition of the Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood scenario. By Mai Abu Hasaneen
Israel, Hamas edge toward agreement on mechanism for Qatari aid money Talks on prisoner exchange and border restrictions complicated by Hamas resumption of incendiary balloon attacks. By Rina Bassist In Paris, reporting on Israeli politics and European affairs
Yoga for Gaza paramedics raises controversy A social club in Gaza has organized a one-time event to give a yoga session for paramedics who suffered psychological trauma during the latest Israel escalation. By Entsar Abu Jahal
Hamas launches military summer camps for Gaza youth Hamas’ military wing launched its military summer camps less than two months after Israel launched its aggression against the Gaza Strip. By Entsar Abu Jahal
Jerusalem bilingual school promotes coexistence A bicultural school in Jerusalem has put the political conflict aside and is building a better future for Arab and Jewish students. By Amany Mahmoud
US Treasury Department removes Iranians from designated individuals list A Treasury official told Reuters the move was unrelated to the talks on Iran's nuclear program. The Biden administration also removed some Iranian citizens from the list in June. By Al-Monitor Staff
Is UN last diplomatic stop in Nile dam dispute? Egypt makes case to Security Council that without an agreement, the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam threatens peace and security in the region. By Week in Review
Erdogan: Turkey will continue oil exploration in disputed eastern Mediterranean Turkey's president may be upping the ante against Greece, Cyprus and the European Union. By Al-Monitor Staff
Video shows Libyan coast guard firing on migrant boat in Mediterranean Sea The Libyan coast guard has acknowledged the warning shots had endangered the migrant families. By Al-Monitor Staff
Israeli army bombs Hamas site after balloons start fires The Israeli army said its warplanes struck a Hamas manufacturing site in the Gaza Strip. By Al-Monitor Staff