Qatar to begin distributing money to Gazan families again Qatar and Israel reached an agreement in August to resume the payments to the Palestinian enclave, which ended after the latest war in May. By Al-Monitor Staff
Iraq to repatriate citizens stranded at Belarus border The Iraqi announcement came as the European Union said it would step up sanctions on the Belarusian government and some airlines. By Al-Monitor Staff
Kuwait's aging ruler hands some duties to crown prince No reason was given for 84-year-old Sheikh Nawaf Al Ahmad Al Sabah temporarily relinquishing his duties. By Al-Monitor Staff
Ahead of Vienna meeting, Israel’s Lapid multiplies efforts against Iran Preparing for the United States resuming talks on Iran Nov. 29, Foreign Minister Yair Lapid and his team are active in Brussels, Paris and Washington to advance Israeli positions. By Rina Bassist In Paris, reporting on Israeli politics and European affairs
On Israel with Ben Caspit International media expert Peter Lerner: Ignoring BDS is an ineffective strategy for Israel Ben Caspit
Erdogan woos Armenia with regional cooperation proposal A transport corridor for Azerbaijan via Armenian territory — a plan that has stoked Turkey’s strategic ambitions in the region — remains on paper a year on, but that’s not the only obstacle to normalization between the three neighbors. By Fehim Tastekin In Paris, reporting on Turkish politics
Israel seeks release of couple arrested for espionage in Istanbul In an incident that threatens to further strain Turkey-Israel relations, Jerusalem is working to secure the release of an Israeli couple arrested in Istanbul Friday after reportedly taking photos of a presidential residence. By Diego Cupolo
Saudi Arabia grants citizenship to prominent doctors, scholars The official Saudi Press Agency said the kingdom will grant citizenship to “experts and exceptional global talents." By Al-Monitor Staff
Iraqi airstrikes hit terror targets The Islamic State maintains a presence in the Salah ad-Din area of northern Iraq. By Al-Monitor Staff
Bennett in bind over prayer space by Western Wall Prime Minister Naftali Bennett knows that in the current political constellation, he has little choice but to advance the outline for a Jewish prayer space by the Western Wall. By Mazal Mualem In Tel Aviv, reporting on politics
Japanese grand piano, gifted to Arafat in 1997, plays on in Gaza The Yamaha grand piano that Japan gave to the late Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat in 1997 returns to make music again after being exposed to three devastating wars. By Hadeel Al Gherbawi In Gaza City, reporting on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Arab-Israeli hospital project raises controversy Arab-Israeli parties from the opposition and the coalition disagree over a bill designed to establish a new hospital in the city of Sakhnin. By Afif Abu Much In Baqa al-Gharbiyye, reporting on business and tech
Attack on Syrian prison holding Iraqi Islamic State captives raises concerns Local forces backed by coalition air support reportedly prevented an attack on a prison housing thousands of Islamic State operatives in northeastern Syria under Kurdish-led administration. By Shelly Kittleson
Military tightens grip on Sudan The Sudanese military is increasing its repression of demonstrations calling for a civil state. By Mohamed Saied
Expensive private schools become many Syrian students' only option As public schools struggle to accommodate an increasing number of students, thousands of students in the Aleppo area are being pushed into private schools. By Khaled al-Khateb
IRGC Syria commander removed 'upon request from Assad' The future of Iran’s presence in Syria seems to be dividing the Syrian leadership. By Ali Hashem In Doha, reporting on Iran, regional politics, conflict