Some in Iran worry Republican victory could derail talks Iranian analysts are speculating what a Republican victory in the midterm US elections means for a nuclear deal and reducing tensions. Iran
Israel, Jordan fear violence over Temple Mount Jordan is caught between a rock and a hard place: It has recalled its envoy in reaction to violence outbreaks on the Temple Mount, but still seeks to maintain its strategic ties with Israel. Israel
Palestinians see US-Israel 'crisis' as temporary According to Palestinian officials, reports of a crisis threatening US-Israeli ties are overblown, as the US administration remains committed to Israel. Palestine
Democrats' defeat may make US more hawkish in Middle East The Democrats' loss in Tuesday's legislative elections portends a more hawkish US role in the Middle East. Congress
The third intifada is here Preventing Jews from ascending Temple Mount seems to be the only solution to avoid further conflict in Jerusalem and the risk of another "Al-Aqsa intifada." Palestine
Why arming rebels will fuel Syria's inferno Arming Syria’s rebels is a dangerous move that will only result in prolonging the war and potentially empowering extremists. Syria
Israel's Ayalon: GOP victories won't affect US foreign policy In an interview with Al-Monitor, former Israeli Deputy Foreign Minister Danny Ayalon discusses the effects of the US midterm elections. Israel
Turkish boat disaster reveals new route for migrants A boat disaster near Istanbul shows the emergence of a new smuggling route to take migrants via Turkey into the European Union. Turkey
Iraq's one too many holidays Economists are warning Iraqi policymakers that the large number of official and unofficial holidays is crippling the economy against a backdrop of governmental indifference. Iraq
Iran's war on poverty starts with stopping corruption If Iranian President Hassan Rouhani were to battle poverty as he said he would, he must address the corruption that resulted from efforts to evade sanctions. Iran
Tripoli battle foils IS expansion The Lebanese army's victory in Tripoli trampled the Islamic State's plan to gather all terrorist cells in Lebanon under its umbrella, establish a caliphate and gain access to the Mediterranean. Lebanon
Memories of war haunt Gaza’s doctors The doctors in the Gaza Strip who worked during the late war recall the pain they went through when dealing with the victims, and speak of the psychological scars they bear in the war's aftermath. Palestine
Iranian students who took US Embassy: Where are they now? An Iranian news agency has published a special report following the careers of some of the most prominent students involved in the 1979 hostage crisis. Iran
Remittances key for Lebanon’s economy In economically and politically stagnant Lebanon, expatriate remittances provide a relatively steady inflow of hard currency and serve as a social safety net and cushion. Legacy: Gulf
Netanyahu, Liberman deepening Israel's isolation The Israeli government has to understand that its barbs at European and American allies critical of settlement construction are ineffective, because settlement expansion will continue to isolate Israel internationally. Palestine
Military presence increases in eastern Mediterranean Regional crises and economic squabbles have led to a military buildup in the eastern Mediterranean that threatens to shift from feints and preparation to armed conflict as Russian and NATO forces further complicate the situation. Turkey
