Al-Monitor: the Pulse of the Middle East

THE PULSE OF
THE MIDDLE EAST

Submarine scandal resurfaces to menace Netanyahu

Iraq

Ferry disaster highlights corruption, mafia-like activities in Mosul

Syria Conflict

SDF commander lays out conditions for reconciliation with Damascus

Washington

US, announcing new sanctions, says it hopes Iran comes 'back to negotiating table'

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Editors' picks

Algerians keep up mass protests for fifth consecutive week

Tehran cop standing up to celeb raises debate on privilege, rule of law

Whose side is Russia on in Libya?

Turkey’s Kurds celebrate new year, brace for election

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A fighter from the Syrian Democratic Forces holds her weapon as the end of the Islamic State's control of land in eastern Syria is announced, Deir Al Zor, Syria, March 23, 2019.

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From our pulses:

From our pulses:

Egypt

Egypt seeks capital market boost with new futures exchange

Association helps Cairo's 'garbage people' make a clean living

Egypt

Are Egypt’s newspapers threatened with extinction?

Egypt

New program pushes role for Egyptian women in sustainable energy

Gulf

Four years on, Yemen war remains Saudi Arabia’s albatross

Saudi-Iran conflict threatens to flare in Pakistan

Washington

Saudi investment fund hires US PR firm to create distance from crown prince

GCC Relations

Kuwait’s steady hand in Gulf affairs

Iran

Criticism grows as Iranian authorities respond to floods

How US, Iranian regional security strategies diverge

Iran

Iran turns to crypto to enable easier spending by tourists

Iran

Iran brings in New Year by focusing on domestic production

Iraq

Will Iraq lose its benefits from Shatt al-Arab River to Iran?

Iraqi controversy over the return of Sunni figures accused of terrorism

Defense/Security cooperation

As US hints at plans to reduce troops, Iraqi MPs divided on what comes next

Iraq

Is Tehran trying to distance Qasem Soleimani from Iraq?

Israel

Why does Israel sabotage relations with Jordan?

Desperate Israeli Labor yells Mizrahi discrimination

Israel

Pompeo in Jerusalem, bearing gifts for Netanyahu

Israel

Hamas’ two-front strategy

Jordan

Why does Israel sabotage relations with Jordan?

Israeli court closes holy site flashpoint, goads Jordan to respond

Israel

Israel again turning Temple Mount into a time bomb

Jordan

Jordan’s Syrian refugees are not going home anytime soon

Lebanon

Corruption and nepotism

Politicization of the anti-corruption campaign in Lebanon

Politicians in Lebanon take aim at three key sectors to reduce record deficit

Lebanon

Comics expo draws crowds in Beirut

Lebanon

Women break their silence at Lebanon's monodrama festival

North Africa

Health and medicine

Hospital-acquired infection kills 15 infants in Tunisia

Algerian protesters maintain pressure on Bouteflika

Russia / Mideast

Moscow monitors situation in Algeria as protests continue

Algeria unrest

Why Algerian protesters aren't satisfied with Bouteflika's latest 'concession'

Palestine

Ban on Hamas’ student bloc stirs angry reactions

Independent film festival builds home for Palestinian cinema in Haifa

Palestine

Hamas quashes armed Shiite movement Sabireen in Gaza

Palestine

Some Palestinians worry Saudis reconciling with Israel

Syria

New villages are mushrooming in Syria’s opposition-held areas

Turkish intervention could trigger Syria's 'second great war'

Syria

Digital safety training keeps Syrians from being arrested

Syria

Is this the end of the Syrian Interim Government?

Turkey

Erdogan draws huge crowds, but needs more than base to win

Turkey disgruntled by US support for Greece, Cyprus, Israel summit

Turkey

Has misogyny become official state policy in Turkey?

Turkey

Turkey tightens the screws on Saudi Arabia over Khashoggi murder

Breaking News

2019-03-25T19:55:03

Syria says US Golan move blatant attack on its sovereignty

2019-03-25T17:05:03

Syria's Kurds hand three Russian orphans to Moscow

2019-03-25T16:05:15

Israel delays broadcast of Eurovision spoof after backlash

2019-03-25T14:45:03

Israel candidate Gantz says willing to use force on Iran

2019-03-25T13:05:03

Palestinian journalist wins appeal over Gaza graft report

2019-03-25T12:55:04

Syria force calls for international court to try IS jihadists

2019-03-25T12:55:03

At least 12 dead in Iran floods: emergency services

2019-03-25T11:05:03

Suspected cholera cases spikes in Yemen in 2019: UN

2019-03-25T10:05:47

Jordan's king cancels Romania trip over Jerusalem row

2019-03-25T08:45:03

Eight Lebanese Shiites face 'terrorism' trial in UAE: HRW

NORTH SYRIA UPDATE

Syria

Women, children leaving IS stronghold overwhelm Syrian camp

Iraq

Iraqi Kurds urge their Syrian cousins to make peace with Damascus

Syria

Inside the prison holding IS detainees in northeast Syria

CULTURE

Art and entertainment

Independent film festival builds home for Palestinian cinema in Haifa

Association helps Cairo's 'garbage people' make a clean living

Art and entertainment

Will Egyptian, African filmmakers inch toward co-productions?

RUSSIA MIDEAST

How exploitation of Crimea benefits Syria

Defense/Security cooperation

Intel: How Russia is pushing a weapons sale that has roiled US-Turkey relations

Russian forces will defend Manbij 'the minute Americans leave'

WASHINGTON

Republicans push to lock in Trump’s shift on Golan Heights

How Trump's Golan decision will further frustrate Mideast peace process

Defense/Security cooperation

US singles out ‘mafia’-like groups as key threat to Iraq’s future

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