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 one Arab Knesset member provoked Israeli police on the Temple Mount The outburst by Knesset member Jamal Zahalka on the Temple Mount this week reveals the dangerous game he is playing at the sacred site, staging himself as a victim while world leaders gather at UN headquarters. Palestine
Death of Egyptian author who drove across Israel leaves void in Israeli-Egyptian relations The Egyptian satirist Ali Salem was more than just a true friend to a number of Israelis — he was the apostle of a warm peace. Egypt
Congress hesitant to share IS intelligence with Putin, Assad Lawmakers are ambivalent about greater cooperation in countering foreign fighters. Syria
Turkey's Middle East policy 'fiasco' Ankara wants to set up three cities for refugees on the Syrian side of the border with EU funds, but suspicions linger about its true intentions. Turkey
Iranian sources confirm Zarif, Obama handshake Iranian sources have confirmed the handshake between Iran's foreign minister and the US president, although they said it was not planned. Iran
Pedal power gets Turkish makeover Turkish activists put heels on wheels to encourage women to ride bicycles for transportation, health, empowerment and a cleaner environment. Turkey
Abbas turns to Russia It seems Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is asking Russia to step up its role in resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, as the United States is slowly retreating from dealing with the region's issues. Palestine
What Rouhani's done to fight corruption The Rouhani administration has done a great deal to fight pervasive corruption in Iran, and though progress is slow, the removal of sanctions will clear the way for further efforts. Iran
Electricity crisis tests right to protest in Gaza Palestinians disgruntled by ongoing power outages have expressed their frustration through street demonstrations, but the police have not been accommodating. Palestine
Lenders rip off small Iraqi businesses Moneylenders are taking advantage of small business owners looking to expand their enterprises in Iraq, where support from banks is almost nonexistent. Iraq
Netanyahu, modern-day Goliath? The thinking behind Israel relaxing the rules of engagement against Palestinians throwing stones is a double-edged sword. Palestine
What's in store for the future of Turkish-Israeli relations? After trying to mend Israeli-Turkish relations and ahead of the Turkish general elections set for November, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has reverted to attacking Israel. Israel
