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
Would Military Rule Work in Lebanon? The recent clashes with Sheikh Ahmad al-Assir and Egypt's example have renewed Lebanese pride for their military, but it seems unlikely that military rule could be successful in Lebanon. Lebanon
Hamas Isolated After Coup in Egypt The fall of the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt, the change of leadership in Qatar and the loss of Iranian support have left Hamas isolated. Palestine
Does Rouhani Hold 'Key' to Release Mousavi and Karroubi? Iranian President-elect Hassan Rouhani said during his campaign that it may become possible to allow the release of those under house arrest and imprisoned after the 2009 presidential election. Iran
Saudi Arabia Pleased With Morsi’s Fall Saudi Arabia has a vested interest in the Muslim Brotherhood’s failure in Egypt and the message it sends to sympathetic audiences in the region. Saudi Arabia
EU Loses Patience With Israel US Secretary of State John Kerry's statements of "progress" in the peace process are keeping the European Union from taking a more proactive role. Palestine
Egypt’s Military Ousts Morsi, Names Judge as Interim President The Egyptian military deposes President Mohammed Morsi and names Adly Mansour, head of the Supreme Constitutional Court, as interim president, causing Tahrir Square demonstrators to rejoice. Egypt
Atalay Claims Jewish Diaspora Was Behind Gezi Park Protests The Turkish Jewish community is concerned by Deputy Prime Minister Besir Atalay's claim that the Jewish Diaspora instigated Gezi Park protests. Israel
Egypt's Brotherhood Must Be Assured Part in Politics The opposition must be clear in condemning attacks on the Muslim Brotherhood, and in reassuring the Brotherhood that it will continue to be part of the country's political fabric in the future. Egypt
US Navigates Egypt’s Turmoil With Eye on Military Role US influence is at the margins of yet another turn of events. Egypt
Egyptians Form Human Shields To Protect Female Protesters Protesters form groups to protect Egyptian women at demonstrations; 91 cases of sexual assault reported at Tahrir Square Egypt
Israeli Social Justice Movement Enters Local Politics Women, young people and leaders of the social protest movement are expected to increase their power in the Israeli municipal elections in October. Israel
Hamas Lies Low on Egypt Crisis Hamas has instructed its leadership to maintain a low profile on Egypt's unrest to avoid being dragged into the crisis. Palestine
