Analysis Who is Ronen Levy, Shin Bet’s shadow man and Israel’s new foreign ministry chief? Ronen Levy, previously known only as "Maoz," is emerging from his career as a shadowing intelligence figure and conduit to Arab leaders, to become director general of Israel's Foreign Ministry. By Mazal Mualem In Tel Aviv, reporting on politics
Pressure on Biden mounts with Namazi hunger strike in Iran As Siamak Namazi, a US citizen, starts a week-long hunger strike to protest his seven-year detention, Iran said his release is possible if the United States shows the "political will" to reach a deal. Iran
Turkey's intel chief visits Libya following trip by CIA head Turkey’s intelligence chief Hakan Fidan paid a visit to Libya only days after his American counterpart, William Burns, traveled to the conflict-torn country. Turkey
Saudi Arabia launches investment fund for sports, entertainment events Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s aggressive modernization plans have been criticized for being overly ambitious. Gulf
Gas-rich Iran apologizes to citizens over chaotic shortages Despite sitting on the world's second-largest gas reserves, Iran has in recent days witnessed the chaotic management of its household gas heating, which is adding further to a host of unaddressed public grievances. Iran
Al-Monitor/Premise poll: Majority in Egypt, Turkey and Tunisia on edge over food access In an exclusive poll in five countries across the Middle East and North Africa, 68% majority of the population worried about their ability to access food. By Al-Monitor Staff
Turkey, Iran to step up cooperation on Ankara-Damascus thaw While the top Turkish and Iranian diplomats appear to be on the same page over the ongoing Damascus-Ankara rapprochement, both foreign ministers also raised contentious issues during the Iranian foreign minister’s visit to Turkey. Turkey