Could Israel-US war on Iran save Netanyahu’s political future? It remains unclear whether the Israeli prime minister will get a "victory photo" to rescue his image after the security debacle and Hamas attack in October 2023. Israel
Interview Treated as 'enemies’: Ahmad Tibi accuses Netanyahu government of indifference to Arab Israeli lives In an interview with Al-Monitor, Arab Israeli leader Ahmad Tibi said that Israeli police are failing to address the uptick of violent crimes in Arab towns, attributing this to the current government's lack of willingness and prejudice. Ahmad Tibi Knesset member and Ta'al Party leader
Arab Israeli leaders call for state of emergency after 5 killed in 12-hour crime wave Arab Israeli society has suffered from high rates of violence for more than two decades. Israel
Washington Post cuts 30% of staff, guts foreign desk, Mideast team: What to know Foreign correspondents from the Post have extensively covered wars in Gaza, Ukraine and other global conflict zones. United States
Europe’s top court moves to fast-track Turkish philanthropist Osman Kavala's case: What to know Turkey
Analysis Stunt or recalibration? Israel's Raam to break with Muslim Brotherhood By Rina Bassist In Paris, reporting on Israeli politics and European affairs
Turkish court begins retrial of philanthropist Osman Kavala Businessman and philanthropist Osman Kavala, who has remained in prison without a conviction since 2017, was denied release on Friday. Turkey
Israel police brace for more violence from far-right groups Far-right militants are reportedly planning more violence in several Israeli cities that have already been rocked by racially motivated clashes. Israel
New draft law seeks to paralyze Turkish civil society Groups across the ideological spectrum say the law, aimed at keeping Turkey from being blacklisted by the international money laundering watchdog, includes articles that will severely hamper their work. Turkey
Death toll mounts as Iraqi Kurdish protests continue The unrest in Iraq's northern Sulaimaniyah province has left at least nine people dead. Iraq
US unveils new round of Iran sanctions, Pompeo pledges more to come Targets in the latest round of sanctions include an Iranian charitable organization and Iran's intelligence minister. United States
Miracle rescues in Izmir provide Turks hope following earthquake A second 3-year-old girl is saved from the rubble, bringing optimism to Izmir even as the number of deaths rise from the 7.0-magnitude quake. Turkey
Iraqi cleric pushes for elections, new social contract, in support of prime minister Iraqi cleric Ammar al-Hakim, the head of Iraqioun parliamentary bloc and Hikma movement, is seeking to chart a nonsectarian alternative to the existing political structure. Iraq
For Arab youth, the future is in the Gulf The most recent Arab Youth Survey shows the United States is gaining ground on Russia and China as perceived "allies." United Arab Emirates
Digital anti-Netanyahu demonstrations attract thousands of Israelis The Darkenu civil movement stages digital demonstrations that attract hundreds of thousands of viewers. Israel
Why Al-Azhar sides with Sisi against protests Al-Azhar has condemned the recent anti-government protests in Egypt, raising questions on whether it was under pressure to issue a statement in support of the state. Egypt
Rare anti-Sisi protests lead to crackdown, arrests in Egypt Small and sporadic groups of protesters responded to Egyptian contractor Mohamed Ali's calls to demonstrate, followed by arrests in predominantly poor rural areas. Egypt
