As Trump casts doubt on Netanyahu's future, Likud rushes to reaffirm support By questioning whether Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will run in the next Knesset elections, President Donald Trump may have dented one of the Israeli leader's key political assets ahead of the vote. Israel
Analysis Pushed out of Sahel, Macron turns to Egypt and Africa's anglophone countries Following the French retreat from the Sahel amid growing Russian influence, President Emmanuel Macron is turning to anglophone Africa to rebuild France's diplomatic and economic footprint on the continent. By Rina Bassist , Rosaleen Carroll
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
Europe’s top court moves to fast-track Turkish philanthropist Osman Kavala's case: What to know Turkey
Economic meltdown revives forgotten occupations in Lebanon Occupations that disappeared over time, most notably that of cobbler and tailor, have been revived due to the decline in citizens’ purchasing power. Lebanon
Netherlands cuts funding to Palestinian group blacklisted by Israel The decision came despite the fact that a Dutch government audit determined the Union of Agricultural Work Committees had no "organizational ties" to a Palestinian terrorist group. Israel
Israeli ultra-Orthodox society breaks silence on sexual abuse The apparent suicide of popular writer Chaim Walder, suspected of years-long sexual abuse, may generate a real change inside the ultra-Orthodox society and break the code of silence. Israel
Egyptian Parliament reopens debate on Quran's place in curriculum When the Egyptian Parliament recently considered a bill intended to support the use of Standard Arabic, the discussion grew heated between a a representative of Al-Azhar and a parliamentarian who objected to provisions about Quran memorization in primary school. Egypt
Israel's Yesh Atid party opens branches in Arab towns The major coalition party has opened a branch in the Arab town of Mi’ilya in the latest effort to build its presence among Arab-Israelis. Israel
Israel’s LGBTQ community faces #MeToo scandals Senior people within the Israeli LGBTQ community are suspected of sexual relations with or sexual assaults on minors. Israel
Jihadi group seeks command of media, advertising in northwest Syria Hayat Tahrir al-Sham is seeking to organize media and advertising fields to serve its interests and the inclinations of its affiliated Salvation Government in Idlib in northwestern Syria. Syria
Military tightens grip on Sudan The Sudanese military is increasing its repression of demonstrations calling for a civil state. Egypt
Arab-Israeli hospital project raises controversy Arab-Israeli parties from the opposition and the coalition disagree over a bill designed to establish a new hospital in the city of Sakhnin. Israel
Muslim Brotherhood exiles in Turkey face uncertain future The rapprochement between Ankara and Cairo has catalyzed internal rifts between exiled leaders of the Muslim Brotherhood. Turkey
Iraqi independents to form new parliamentary bloc Representatives of the demonstrations and independent candidates did well in the Iraqi elections, unsettling many existing political elites. Iraq
Israelis fed up with racist, anti-Muslim behavior of soccer fans Most Beitar Jerusalem soccer team supporters have had enough of the racist and anti-Muslim behavior of La Familia fan club. Israel
