Al-Monitor Staff Al-Monitor Staff Iran | May 24, 2023 Iran suspect in cyberattack targeting Israeli shipping, financial firms Iran has increased its cyberattacks against Israel in the past year, according to several observers. Israel | May 22, 2023 Israel raises interest rates to highest level since 2006 The Israeli economy was also affected by the government’s controversial judicial reform plans earlier in the year, though the situation may normalize following the reform’s pause. Lebanon | May 22, 2023 Lebanon’s Hezbollah stages war games, unveils drone weapon against Israel The exercises elicited condemnation from local parties in Lebanon. Turkey | May 18, 2023 Turkey Election: Foreign allies prematurely rush to congratulate Erdogan In a split from standard diplomatic practices, the Turkish President’s foreign allies openly voiced their support of Erdogan ahead of a critical runoff poll. Palestine | May 17, 2023 Israeli-Palestinian violence erupts in West Bank on eve of Flag March The clashes in the Palestinian city follow a cease-fire between the Israeli military and Gaza-based armed groups and come ahead of the controversial Jerusalem Flag March. Gulf | May 15, 2023 Lebanon: Death of citizen in UAE custody sparks controversy The death of a Lebanese businessman in the custody of UAE authorities risks further straining relations between the two countries. Libya | May 12, 2023 Russia’s Tatneft makes new oil discovery in Libya Russia and the controversial military contractor Wagner Group have longstanding interests in Libya’s oil, but instability has hurt the ability of Russian oil companies to operate in the North African country. Turkey | May 11, 2023 Turkey's Kilicdaroglu accuses Russia of creating 'deepfakes' against opposition The comments from President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's main challenger come amid increasing scrutiny by the opposition of the current government's ties with Moscow. United Arab Emirates | May 11, 2023 UAE's Emirates reports record $2.9 billion in profit after two years of losses The Dubai-based airline’s numbers indicate it has finally recovered from the coronavirus pandemic. Lebanon | May 10, 2023 Germany arrests two suspected Hezbollah members over 'recruiting activities' Germany designated the Lebanese militant group a terror organization in 2020 and has seen its relations with Iran sour in the last year. Pagination Show more Latest News Syrians in Lebanon mourn children killed in strike blamed on Israel by Mahmoud Zayyat | AFP | Jul 17, 2024 Saudi activist held in Bulgaria announces hunger strike Agence France-Presse | AFP | Jul 17, 2024 Deadly strikes pound Gaza as Israel PM vows to ramp up pressure Agence France-Presse | AFP | Jul 17, 2024 See more Podcasts How Iran may look under new Reformist President Masoud Pezeshkian Leading Trump VP picks on Middle East policy How Iran’s new president will shift US-Iran relations See more
Iran | May 24, 2023 Iran suspect in cyberattack targeting Israeli shipping, financial firms Iran has increased its cyberattacks against Israel in the past year, according to several observers.
Israel | May 22, 2023 Israel raises interest rates to highest level since 2006 The Israeli economy was also affected by the government’s controversial judicial reform plans earlier in the year, though the situation may normalize following the reform’s pause.
Lebanon | May 22, 2023 Lebanon’s Hezbollah stages war games, unveils drone weapon against Israel The exercises elicited condemnation from local parties in Lebanon.
Turkey | May 18, 2023 Turkey Election: Foreign allies prematurely rush to congratulate Erdogan In a split from standard diplomatic practices, the Turkish President’s foreign allies openly voiced their support of Erdogan ahead of a critical runoff poll.
Palestine | May 17, 2023 Israeli-Palestinian violence erupts in West Bank on eve of Flag March The clashes in the Palestinian city follow a cease-fire between the Israeli military and Gaza-based armed groups and come ahead of the controversial Jerusalem Flag March.
Gulf | May 15, 2023 Lebanon: Death of citizen in UAE custody sparks controversy The death of a Lebanese businessman in the custody of UAE authorities risks further straining relations between the two countries.
Libya | May 12, 2023 Russia’s Tatneft makes new oil discovery in Libya Russia and the controversial military contractor Wagner Group have longstanding interests in Libya’s oil, but instability has hurt the ability of Russian oil companies to operate in the North African country.
Turkey | May 11, 2023 Turkey's Kilicdaroglu accuses Russia of creating 'deepfakes' against opposition The comments from President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's main challenger come amid increasing scrutiny by the opposition of the current government's ties with Moscow.
United Arab Emirates | May 11, 2023 UAE's Emirates reports record $2.9 billion in profit after two years of losses The Dubai-based airline’s numbers indicate it has finally recovered from the coronavirus pandemic.
Lebanon | May 10, 2023 Germany arrests two suspected Hezbollah members over 'recruiting activities' Germany designated the Lebanese militant group a terror organization in 2020 and has seen its relations with Iran sour in the last year.
Syrians in Lebanon mourn children killed in strike blamed on Israel by Mahmoud Zayyat | AFP | Jul 17, 2024
Deadly strikes pound Gaza as Israel PM vows to ramp up pressure Agence France-Presse | AFP | Jul 17, 2024