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
Egyptian-Americans Split Over Morsi Coup The Egyptian-American community is divided and frustrated over US policy toward Egypt. Egypt
Regional Turmoil Casts Shadow On Israelis’ New Year’s Eve Israelis will celebrate the Jewish New Year with the threat of the Syrian civil war, the revolutions in Egypt and other changes in the region; next year doesn't promise more stability. Palestine
Jerusalem Mayor: City Must Remain Outside Peace Negotiations Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat's re-election campaign has heightened tensions between former Foreign Minister Avigdor Liberman, supporting Barkat's opponent, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is yet to endorse a candidate. Israel
Obama's Unnecessary Red Line President Obama's hesitation in enforcing his own red line on Syria will make Israelis question his limits for Iran. Israel
Islamic Jihad May Respond If Israel Enters Syria War Fighters from Al-Quds Brigades say they are ready to fight in Syria alongside Hezbollah if requested. Palestine
Attacking Al-Qaeda in Syria A robust information campaign to undermine al-Qaeda in Syria would help to mitigate, although not eliminate, the dangers of the civil war. Syria
Political Disputes Delay Lebanon’s Gas Projects In light of Lebanon’s governmental vacuum and developments in neighboring Syria, certain parties want to delay the bidding process for exploration rights to the country’s offshore gas fields. Lebanon
Israeli Curriculum Draws Criticism In East Jerusalem Schools The addition of the Israeli curriculum to five schools in east Jerusalem has been heavily criticized by Palestinian officials. Palestine
Erdogan Wants the Olympics Troubled at home and abroad, Turkey’s prime minister hopes for an Olympic win for Istanbul that can provide a much-needed antidote to his political woes. Turkey
Is This the End ForEgypt's Muslim Brotherhood? There are three options for the Muslim Brotherhood to reverse its fortunes. Egypt
Iran Pleased With US Pause On Syria Strike Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif had been stressing the need for cooperation and consultation on Syria. Syria
