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
Obama, Kerry, Rihanna Should Rethink Approach to Israel An open letter to Secretary of State John Kerry, President Barack Obama and Rihanna. Israel
Nationalist Slogans Fade From Palestinian Discourse Despite the recent attacks on Israeli soldiers in the West Bank, many Palestinians are downplaying their connection to the resistance movement and avoiding nationalist rhetoric. Palestine
EU Official Says Iran 'Undoubtedly' Has New Approach to Nuclear Talks In an exclusive interview with Al-Monitor, Pierre Vimont, deputy to High Representative Catherine Ashton, says it's “still rather difficult to conclude that they have presented a new policy.” Egypt
Creeping Settlements Undermine Peace Negotiations Israel's expanding settlements have not halted during the negotiations brought about by US Secretary of State John Kerry. Palestine
Israel's Release of Palestinian Prisoners: Deja Vu All Over Again The release of Palestinian prisoners by Israel seems to be settling into a routine; two more releases are to take place after this one. Palestine
Brahimi Talks Syria in Iran Lakhdar Brahimi, UN-Arab League joint representative, tries to enlist Iranian help in the Geneva II conference on Syria. Syria
Who’s Afraid of Palestine? A series of studies claims that the establishment of a Palestinian state would benefit regional stability and boost economic growth in tourism, communications and agriculture. Palestine
PA Minister Says Prisoner Release 'Only Way' Forward Palestinian Authority Minister for Prisoners' Affairs Issa Karake believes that Israel's recently announced prisoner release will create trust between the negotiating parties. Palestine
Jordan’s Reform Agenda on Hold The crisis in Syria has been a catalyst for Jordan to focus on economic, not political, reform and security. Jordan
Algeria’s Failing State The announcement that President Abdelaziz Bouteflika will seek a fourth term offers little optimism for Algeria’s future. Business
Bennett Spins Again On Palestinian Prisoner Release HaBaYit HaYehudi Chairman Naftali Bennett has criticized the prisoner release, but is not going so far as to jeopardize his seat as Israel’s Economy and Trade minister. Palestine
Why Did Iran Postpone Meshaal Visit? The "resistance" axis of Iran, Syria and Hezbollah are not in agreement over welcoming Hamas back into the fold. Palestine
