Hamas' Abu Marzouk says recognizing Israel a 'red line'

In an exclusive interview with Al-Monitor, Mousa Abu Marzouk, deputy chairman of Hamas' political bureau, said that although it "will not recognize Israel ... Hamas will not burden the next government's success with hurdles and obstacles."

Palestine

Hamas sticks to its guns; Egypt could still surprise

The fate of Hamas’ Qassam Brigades could hold up the reconciliation agreement between Fatah and Hamas; Bassem Sabry’s last article for Al-Monitor anticipates surprises still to come in Egypt.

Palestine

Sinai ignored in Egypt development plans

Egypt celebrated the liberation of Sinai from Israeli occupation on April 25, but Sinai locals, who feel neglected by the central government, have little to cheer about.

Egypt

Al-Monitor remembers Bassem Sabry

Bassem Sabry's colleagues at Al-Monitor reflect on the mark he left across the region.

Egypt

Al-Monitor mourns Bassem Sabry

The Al-Monitor family is deeply saddened to learn of the untimely passing of our friend and colleague Bassem Sabry.

Egypt

The myth of Obama’s failure in the Middle East

US diplomacy is actively engaged on all fronts in the region, while the president’s critics offer no feasible alternatives.

Saudi Arabia

US, EU reset Egypt policies

The United States shipping Apache helicopters to Cairo, and the European Union decision to monitor coming presidential elections in Egypt, are signs that the US and EU are switching their Egypt policies.

Egypt

Egypt's Minya province flashpoint for Muslim-Christian violence

The political turmoil following the ouster of Mohammed Morsi last July has been felt the hardest in Minya in Upper Egypt, where Muslim-Christian violence is becoming frequent.

Egypt

Egyptians still in search of political messiah

Despite their hopes, Egyptians will not find a leader with the power to effect the deep structural reform Egypt needs to move forward.

Egypt

Sinai tribal leaders lose local support

Sinai's tribal leaders are losing influence among their tribes, who largely consider them informants for the sitting government in Egypt.

Egypt

Terrorism expands from Sinai to Cairo

Armed extremist groups in Egypt have spread their operations from the remote areas of the Sinai Peninsula to the densely populated metropolises of Cairo and the Delta.

Egypt

Hamas in overdrive to restore regional ties

Hamas is pursuing a policy of neutrality while it reaches out to regional capitals to end its crippling isolation.

Palestine