Analysis Palestinian president fires West Bank governors as PA's unpopularity grows The Palestinian Authority is unpopular in the West Bank and elections have not been held in nearly two decades, while Islamist rival Hamas’ support is rising in the occupied Palestinian territory. By Adam Lucente In New York City, reporting on regional news, militancy, climate change
Analysis The missing peace between Syria and Turkey Erdogan, Assad and the West all seem to be accepting a low-level grey zone conflict in Syria. By Week in Review , Andrew Parasiliti
'No guarantees’ as US prisoners in Iran await return home A group of Americans held in Iran are closer than ever to returning home after more than two years of on-off negotiations, but it's not a done deal. Iran
Confusion around US-Iran prisoner swap as Tehran puts out its own narrative Iran's official explanation of the prisoner swap agreement carried discrepancies with the one confirmed by the American side, most notably on how Tehran could potentially access and spend $6 billion in funds once unfrozen. Iran
Families of Israel’s missing Yemeni babies continue search for truth The families of Yemeni babies and toddlers who disappeared 70 years ago are still fighting for justice. Israel