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As Vienna talks continue, Israel prepares for possible war against Iran, Hezbollah

Israeli Armed Forces Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Aviv Kochavi takes part in a candle lightning ceremony with Israeli soldiers on the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah, Jerusalem, Nov. 29, 2021.

Ben Caspit | Israel | Dec 3, 2021

Patronage marginalizes qualified Turkish diplomats

Semih Idiz | Turkey | Dec 3, 2021

Archaeologists make new discoveries in ancient Iraqi cities

Adnan Abu Zeed | Iraq | Dec 3, 2021

Sudan-Ethiopia border dispute deepens internal chaos for both

Mohamed Saied | Egypt | Dec 3, 2021

Israel weighs options, timing of possible military strike on Iran

Iran's chief nuclear negotiator, Ali Bagheri Kani.

Week in Review | Israel | Dec 3, 2021

Hard-won women's rights at stake in wake of Sudan coup

Sudanese women chat during a rally in 60th Street following a deal-signing ceremony to restore the transition to civilian rule in the country, Khartoum, Sudan, Nov. 21, 2021.

Marc Espanol | Egypt | Dec 3, 2021

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Martin Indyk discusses his book, Master of the Game, and reflects on Kissinger’s diplomatic legacy in the Middle East

Reading the Middle East with Gilles Kepel | Nov 18, 2021

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Michael Kofman explains why Moscow backs the Iran nuclear deal and why Iran-Russia tensions in Syria are overstated

On the Middle East with Andrew Parasiliti and Amberin Zaman | Nov 30, 2021

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Digital entrepreneur Yonatan Adiri: Israel could double GDP with startup advancement

On Israel with Ben Caspit | Nov 29, 2021

Insights

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A robot waitress at the White Fox Restaurant in Mosul.

Mosul restaurant features robot servers in first for Iraq

After all recreational activities, especially western ones, were prohibited in it, the first-ever resto-café opened in Mosul, serving Western dishes to customers using a robot.

Salah Hassan Baban | Iraq | Dec 4, 2021

Sweeping legal reforms aim to maintain UAE's competitive edge

Hussein Nagah | Gulf | Dec 4, 2021

How feasible is Raisi’s economic roadmap for Iran?

Bijan Khajehpour | Iran | Dec 4, 2021

UAE signs $19 billion fighter jet deal with France

Al-Monitor Staff | United Arab Emirates | Dec 4, 2021

Mourners on Oct. 27, 2021, surround caskets of victims of yesterday's IS attack on the village of Al-Rashad in Iraq's eastern Diyala province.

Islamic State targets peshmerga in Iraq’s disputed Diyala and Makhmour

Shelly Kittleson | Iraq | Dec 3, 2021

EU urged to sanction Israeli cyberfirm NSO Group

Al-Monitor Staff | Israel | Dec 3, 2021

US State Department phones reportedly hacked with Israeli-made spyware

Elizabeth Hagedorn | Israel | Dec 3, 2021

News

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Turkish police arrest alleged members of far-left organization

Al-Monitor Staff | News Brief | Dec 4, 2021

Lebanon's information minister resigns amid Gulf row

Al-Monitor Staff | Lebanon | Dec 3, 2021

Islamic State carries out another attack on Iraqi Kurdish forces

Al-Monitor Staff | News Brief | Dec 3, 2021

British F1 driver Hamilton not 'comfortable' in Saudi Arabia

Al-Monitor Staff | Saudi Arabia | Dec 3, 2021

Oil workers killed in Islamic State attack in Syria

Al-Monitor Staff | News Brief | Dec 3, 2021

UN urges Sudan’s people to support reinstated prime minister

Al-Monitor Staff | The Horn of Africa | Dec 2, 2021

Iran denies having military base in Yemen

Al-Monitor Staff | News Brief | Dec 2, 2021

Libyan court rules Gadhafi's son eligible to run for president

Al-Monitor Staff | Libya | Dec 2, 2021

Iraqi migrants who were flown home from the Belarusian capital Minsk, arrive at the airport in Arbil, the capital of Iraq's northern autonomous Kurdish region, on Nov. 26, 2021.

Iraq repatriates more citizens from Belarus

Al-Monitor Staff | News Brief | Dec 2, 2021

UN says Iran advances nuclear enrichment amid Vienna talks

Al-Monitor Staff | Iran | Dec 2, 2021

UAE detects first case of Omicron variant

Al-Monitor Staff | News Brief | Dec 1, 2021

Tel Aviv named most expensive city in the world

Al-Monitor Staff | News Brief | Dec 1, 2021

Culture

A vibrant tapestry of art, culture, music, food and history that fosters a sense of regional shared identities.

Laborers clean chandeliers during the restoration of Mohammed Ali Shubra Palace, Cairo, Egypt, Sept. 12, 2019.

Life returns to 1800s palace in Egypt

Ibrahim Ayyad | Culture | Nov 29, 2021

Palestinian youths ride their skateboards near the sea port of Gaza City, Gaza Strip, March 20, 2019.

Girls feel empowered at skate parks in Gaza

Taghreed Ali | Culture | Nov 22, 2021

Egyptian archaeologists work during restoration at the Baron Empain Palace in Heliopolis, Cairo, Egypt, Sept. 24, 2018.

New secrets revealed in discovery at Heliopolis, Egypt's most ancient capital

Muhammed Magdy | Culture | Nov 21, 2021

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As Vienna talks continue, Israel prepares for possible war against Iran, Hezbollah

Patronage marginalizes qualified Turkish diplomats

Archaeologists make new discoveries in ancient Iraqi cities

Sudan-Ethiopia border dispute deepens internal chaos for both

Israel weighs options, timing of possible military strike on Iran

Hard-won women's rights at stake in wake of Sudan coup

Israel may need more time to prepare military option against Iran

Bennett urges Blinken to end Iran talks over 'nuclear blackmail'

Bethlehem hopes for Christmas miracle as new variant stops visitors

Iran's Quds Force chief warns US as hopes for nuclear accord fade

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Martin Indyk discusses his book, Master of the Game, and reflects on Kissinger’s diplomatic legacy in the Middle East

FEATURED PODCAST

Michael Kofman explains why Moscow backs the Iran nuclear deal and why Iran-Russia tensions in Syria are overstated

FEATURED PODCAST

Digital entrepreneur Yonatan Adiri: Israel could double GDP with startup advancement

Insights

Mosul restaurant features robot servers in first for Iraq

Sweeping legal reforms aim to maintain UAE's competitive edge

How feasible is Raisi’s economic roadmap for Iran?

UAE signs $19 billion fighter jet deal with France

Islamic State targets peshmerga in Iraq’s disputed Diyala and Makhmour

EU urged to sanction Israeli cyberfirm NSO Group

US State Department phones reportedly hacked with Israeli-made spyware

News

Turkish police arrest alleged members of far-left organization

Lebanon's information minister resigns amid Gulf row

Islamic State carries out another attack on Iraqi Kurdish forces

British F1 driver Hamilton not 'comfortable' in Saudi Arabia

Oil workers killed in Islamic State attack in Syria

UN urges Sudan’s people to support reinstated prime minister

Iran denies having military base in Yemen

Libyan court rules Gadhafi's son eligible to run for president

Iraq repatriates more citizens from Belarus

UN says Iran advances nuclear enrichment amid Vienna talks

UAE detects first case of Omicron variant

Tel Aviv named most expensive city in the world

Culture

Life returns to 1800s palace in Egypt

Girls feel empowered at skate parks in Gaza

New secrets revealed in discovery at Heliopolis, Egypt's most ancient capital

Videos

Thousands of migrants stranded at Belarus-Poland border

Camels weep as their young perish in Syria’s killer drought

Martin Indyk discusses his book, Master of the Game, and reflects on Kissinger’s diplomatic legacy in the Middle East

The Takeaway for Nov. 10, 2021: Iran says US must show goodwill ahead of nuclear talks

Egyptian female religious singers break gender barrier

Middle East Minute for November 1, 2021

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