Gaza’s Green Spaces Face Constant Threats In a vast project to cut down hundreds of Kenya trees near Rafah city for the expansion of the highway, Gaza’s agricultural and green spaces face constant threats, writes Asmaa al-Ghoul. Palestine
Ultra-Orthodox Conflict Threatens Secular Israeli City The secular residents of Beit Shemesh are preparing for a final battle against ultra-Orthodox inhabitants over the character of the city, reports Daniel Ben Simon. Israel
Hezbollah Leader 'Will Not Let Syria Fall' Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah has said that "Syria has real friends in the region, and the world will not let Syria fall into the hands of America, Israel or [radical Islamist] groups," reports Ali Hashem from Beirut. Lebanon
Iran Has Reasons to Spoil PKK-Turkey Peace Process The Kurdistan Workers Party has announced a withdrawal from Turkey, a move that could isolate Iran and end a cease-fire between it and the PKK’s Iranian offshoot, reports Wladimir van Wilgenburg. Turkey
Arab League Land-Swap Offer Angers Palestinians The decision by the Arab League’s Washington delegation to offer a land swap to Israel has raised the ire of Palestinians, who say the move was unauthorized, reports Dalia Hatuqa. Palestine
Turkey's Constitutional 'Mayday' This year's May Day protests in Istanbul are linked to opposition to a draft constitution by the Justice and Development Party, writes Yavuz Baydar. Turkey
Fayyad Says Palestinian Leadership Must Stay Relevant, Engaged Outgoing Palestinian Prime Minister Salam Fayyad shows no sign of winding down politically in an interview with Daoud Kuttab. Palestine
