Analysis Ukraine war stirs fears Russia could weaponize Syria aid As Russia wages war in Ukraine, concerns are mounting that Moscow will use its UN Security Council veto powers to dismantle what remains of cross-border aid operations into Syria. By Elizabeth Hagedorn In Washington, DC, reporting on diplomacy, regional politics, human rights
Returning Egyptians share nightmares of fleeing war in Ukraine Egyptian students who fled the Russian war in Ukraine recount the details of their repatriation. Egypt
Did Palestinians, Jews of Europe ever communicate in Yiddish? The history of Yiddish-speaking Palestinians is not very clear. Palestine
Citizenship law deepens rift between Israel's Arab parties The Joint List was hoping to use the vote on the controversial citizenship Law to embarrass its rival Muslim coalition party Ra’am. Israel
Hamas fears setback in warming of Israel-Turkey ties Hamas worries that an Israel-Turkey rapprochement could affect the movement’s presence and activities in Turkey. Palestine
Hamas keeps quiet on Russian war in Ukraine Hamas is keen on keeping mum about Russia’s war on Ukraine, following lessons learned from the Arab Spring. Palestine
Iran missile attack on Erbil goes beyond retaliation for IRGC deaths The attack early Sunday could also be related to both the now stalled Iran nuclear talks and Iraqi government formation. Iraq
Saudi cooperation with China continues with finalization of long-planned refinery deal Saudi oil giant Aramco has made a few agreements with Chinese companies in recent years. Saudi Arabia
Another repatriation flight brings Egyptians stuck in Ukraine home Thousands of Egyptian students were in Ukraine at the start of the Russian invasion. The conflict has forced many to flee to other eastern European states. Egypt