Israeli foreign minister condemns Russian attack on Ukraine Jerusalem has been careful not to criticize Moscow publicly over Ukraine, but Foreign Minister Yair Lapid adopted a much harsher tone at a press conference today. Israel
Gaza technicians link animal bones to distant past Native technicians are behind some big archaeological discoveries in the Gaza Strip. Culture
Northwest Syria's Arabian horses at risk of being forgotten Owners of purebred Arabian horses in northwest Syria are unable to register the animals without access to the World Arabian Horse Organization. Syria
Uproar as draft decree places PLO as organ of Palestinian state What is more important for Palestinians today: the PLO or the State of Palestine? Palestine
In Turkey, high inflation drives home sales The demand on Turkey’s housing market, stoked by a rush to protect savings from soaring inflation, is likely to increase despite skyrocketing prices unless inflation shows signs of easing. Turkey
Analysis The Takeaway: Iran nuclear talks so far unaffected by US-Russia showdown Israel and Turkey weigh responses on Ukraine; Egyptians respond to film about gay love story; Sheikh Jarrah tensions escalate again; Yazidis react to al-Qurayshi killing; and more … all in less than 1,200 words! By Andrew Parasiliti , Elizabeth Hagedorn , Joe Snell
Israeli diamond exchange opens office in Dubai The Israeli and Emirati diamond sectors pledged to do business together following the signing of the Abraham Accords. By Al-Monitor Staff
China continues inroads in Middle East with plane sale to UAE The Emirates announced an initial purchase of 12 L-15 light fighter jets from China. United Arab Emirates
US sanctions smuggling network backing Yemen's Houthis The latest Houthi-related sanctions come as the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia push the Biden administration to designate the Iran-supported group as a terrorist organization. Yemen
Explainer: the Phil Mickelson-Saudi Arabia golf controversy Golfer Phil Mickelson called Saudis “scary” in a recently surfaced interview. The fallout exposed a riff in the golf community over a Saudi-funded league that aims to compete with the PGA Tour, which has been criticized for its treatment of players. Gulf
US approves plan to build Kuwait’s new defense ministry HQ The $1 billion project is part of Washington's attempt to outmaneuver China's growing influence in the Gulf. Gulf
