Israel finally agrees to increase support for Christian schools, but is it enough? A historical agreement has been reached to rectify the discriminatory discrepancy in state subsidies to Jewish and Christian schools in Israel. Palestine
Ultra-Orthodox fight to restrict Christian missions in Israel Ultra-Orthodox and other Jewish organizations are pushing for an amendment to the Israeli law against proselytizing that they say is currently unenforced. Israel
Obama prepared to work with Putin to broker Syria transition Despite widespread condemnation of Russian airstrikes in Syria, signs of progress on UN-brokered talks on a political transition; Iran’s ties with Saudi Arabia and Egypt; the trend toward counterterrorism; United States should not treat Iraq as a "weak partner." Saudi Arabia
Bon Jovi rocks Tel Aviv, dedicating 'We don’t run' to their fight In a seemingly normal evening, Israelis enjoyed a rock show by Bon Jovi, while the situation in Jerusalem and the West Bank keeps escalating, with dramatic stabbing incidents. Palestine
Congress to probe war in Yemen A look at the Middle East issues Congress will be addressing the week of Oct. 5. Saudi Arabia
Hajj disaster lost chance for Saudi-Iranian engagement Rather than functioning as a platform for cooperation, the deadly stampede in Mina has only worsened the war of words between Iran and Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia
Can Iran shield its embattled auto sector? Amid a parliamentary move to hike car import tariffs, debate surfaces on the wider problem of what to do about Iran's troubled auto sector. Iran
Saudi war in Yemen impossible to win As Yemen's civilian casualties mount and Arab coalition forces sustain further losses, it looks increasingly likely that Saudi Arabia's war in Yemen will only lead to more destruction. Legacy: Gulf
The changing fabric of foreign companies in Turkey The number of European companies in Turkey has stagnated, while the number of Asian companies is booming. Syria
For Turkey’s Greek minority, an island school provides fresh hope A Greek school on an Aegean island in Turkey has reopened after half a century, raising hopes that Turkey’s dwindling Greek minority will escape extinction. Turkey
Should European states transport refugees themselves? Refugees and migrants are paying thousands of dollars to smugglers to reach Europe, so why don't European governments cut into the trade and provide the migrants safe transportation? Iraq
Bibi’s UN speech nothing more than hollow words The UN General Assembly could have been an occasion for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Mahmoud Abbas to meet, but both men preferred to stick to accusatory speeches. Palestine
Headscarves in schools: On or off? Policies vary Measures to force female students to wear — or not wear — the hijab seem to be erratic between state schools in Gaza and the West Bank. Palestine
Solar power pays off for enterprising Palestinians Palestinians are installing mini solar stations at home to produce electricity at affordable prices. Palestine
Executive branch in Palestine muzzles peaceful activists In the West Bank, the executive power is arresting political activists and bloggers on charges of inciting sectarian strife, based on legal texts experts argue are outdated. Palestine
Aleppo residents celebrate Eid al-Adha, despite war Syrians in Aleppo celebrate Eid al-Adha, despite the constant shelling by the regime forces. Syria
