After Jordan, Emirates also furious with Netanyahu Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu not only managed to get into a diplomatic row with Jordan, he also succeeded in angering the Emiratis. Israel
Iran operating new advanced centrifuges, nuclear watchdog finds According to an International Atomic Energy Agency report, Iran is now using IR-4 centrifuges to enrich uranium in violation of the nuclear accord. Iran
Lawsuit filed to close pro-Kurdish party after lawmaker stripped of parliamentary seat Omer Faruk Gergerlioglu, a pro-Kurdish Peoples' Democratic Party deputy known to focus on human rights abuses, was stripped of his parliament seat and a lawsuit was filed to close the party March 17. Turkey
Netanyahu courts Arab voters as 'Abu Yair' Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has adopted a new strategy for the Arab public: cynically rebranding himself as "Abu Yair." Israel
Why the PA is distancing itself from BDS movement Israel must understand that the marginal BDS movement is not its main strategic threat — the occupation is. Palestine
Why Syria's Kurds can’t count on long-term commitment from Russia Russia appears to be looking ahead to strengthen its post-conflict political position in Syria by exploiting Kurds’ anxiety over America’s role there. Iraq
Khamenei claims US is anti-Iran and anti-Shiite Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has delivered one of his most anti-American speeches in years. Iran
The Davutoglu era is over As Davutoglu has no grassroots support, the prime minister's departure will be smooth. Turkey
How the US caused the Erdogan-Davutoglu divorce Will Davutoglu's departure from the AKP bring about crucial changes in Turkey's domestic and regional policies? Syria
Red Sea island transfer revives Egypt-Sudan border dispute Hot on the heels of Egypt's recent ceding of Red Sea islands to Saudi Arabia, the country's row with Sudan over the Halayeb and Shalateen triangle has resurfaced. Saudi Arabia
45,000 Holocaust survivors live below poverty line in Israel Despite countless promises by politicians, thousands of Holocaust survivors are not being taken care of. Israel
Will Herzog join Netanyahu's coalition? With a narrow coalition of only 61 members, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is working to expand it — either with Yisrael Beitenu head Avigdor Liberman or with Zionist Camp leader Isaac Herzog. Israel
Rouhani moves to slash IRGC budget, empower army The Rouhani administration has moved to cut spending for the IRGC while increasing funding for the army, but not without a backlash. Regional
After Madaya, Deir ez-Zor now faces humanitarian catastrophe The starving citizens of Deir ez-Zor in eastern Syria are trapped in the battle between the Islamic State and government forces, squeezed by blockades imposed by both sides. Syria
How Hamas scored a win in West Bank student elections The victory of Hamas' student branch in the elections at Birzeit University in the West Bank reflects the Palestinian public support for Hamas, following the arrests and restrictions it has been subjected to by both the Palestinian Authority and Israel. Palestine
Muqtada al-Sadr, chameleon of Iraq's politics Shiite leader Muqtada al-Sadr is taking advantage of the current popular protests in Iraq to expand his influence and thus become an undisputable leader on the Iraqi political scene. Iraq
