Al-Monitor: the Pulse of the Middle East

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Russia / Mideast

Damascus puts on elections while Russia is busy with geopolitics

Turkey

How did Turkey end up with VIP plane it didn’t need?

Israel

How Israeli right lays claim to religion

Egypt

Anti-bullying campaigns raising social awareness in Egypt

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Editors' picks

‘Gezi generation’ fleeing Turkey

Legendary Egyptian director's films restored for new generations

Nidaa Tunis’ power struggle gets new twist

Idlib still wary of attack despite Turkish-Russian agreement

From our pulses:

From our pulses:

Egypt

Lawmakers to study how Egypt's civil servants are paid

Does Egypt need museum to save film set props?

Egypt

Al-Azhar includes women in public discussion of harassment, rights

Egypt

Egyptian activist creates music from garbage

Gulf

Saudi Arabia's ambitious Vision 2030 plan in trouble

Saudi Arabia, Iran battle for influence in Pakistan

Gulf

Saudi Arabia’s diplomacy has costs

Gulf

Yemen war escalates as Houthis threaten UAE, Saudi Arabia

Iran

Intimidation, persecution of Iranian lawyers won’t halt dissent

Iran's rich, influential religious singers eclipse clerics

Iran

Mandatory hijab hunger strike enters 50th day

Iran

Iranians lash out at preferential treatment of pilgrims

Iraq

Iran pursues opposition by bombing Iraqi Kurdistan

Backlash in Iraq over chants glamorizing Saddam in Algeria

Iraq

PMU steps up role in Iraq's security after Basra rioting

Iraq

Iraqi Kurds stuck between Iran, US

Israel

Friction heats up between Russia, Israel over downed aircraft

Jerusalem mayoral race heating up

Israel

Israeli culture scene target of domestic censorship, international boycotts

Israel

Meet the woman who could lead Israel’s right-wing camp

Jordan

Months after tax crisis, Jordanians protest new law

Jordan takes steps to support Jerusalem’s Palestinians

Palestine

Israeli and Palestinian civil defense teams join hands to save lives

Jordan thrives in Trump era despite tiny lobbying footprint

Lebanon

Week of art, design begins as twin fairs open in Beirut

Small Lebanese craft brewers introduce big new tastes in beer

Entrepreneur brings blueberries to Lebanon

Lebanon

Lebanon looks for economic lift from cannabis

North Africa

Congress seeks uptick in North Africa operations

Tunisia hopes boost in Chinese investment can ease economic woes

Tunisian doctors sound alarm on health system collapse

Russia / Mideast

France’s 'diplomatic signaling' on Syria

Palestine

Palestine steps up efforts against Eurovision 2019 in Israel

Jordan takes steps to support Jerusalem’s Palestinians

Palestine

Economic ties going strong between Israel, Palestine

Palestine

Mai Masri, daughters pledge to keep alive Jean Chamoun’s film legacy

Syria

Villages overwhelmed as Idlib's displaced head for Turkish border

Kurds step up efforts to form self-government in northeast Syria

Syria

Turkish-supported public services flourish in Euphrates Shield area

Syria

Syria’s al-Bab opens first Turkish-backed DMV

Turkey

Fate of jailed Kurdish leader questioned as Turkey shuns peace

Turkey downsizes economic growth outlook as crisis bites

Turkey

Turkey nabs bombing suspect amid Idlib effort – is it a coincidence?

Turkey

Turkish court keeps former NASA scientist in prison

Breaking News

2018-09-22T10:15:02

Lebanon navy rescues dozens from sinking Cyprus-bound boat

2018-09-22T07:15:02

Militants attack Iran army parade killing civilians: state media

2018-09-21T21:55:02

Yemen faces worsening threat of famine: UN aid chief

2018-09-21T21:05:02

Suspected Hezbollah financer arrested in Brazil

2018-09-21T18:55:02

Thousands of ultra-Orthodox Israelis protest Sabbath tramway work

2018-09-21T18:05:02

Ultra-orthodox Israeli radio fined for excluding women

2018-09-21T15:55:00

Israel says retains Syria freedom of action despite downed Russia plane

2018-09-21T15:25:02

Saudi trying to quash Yemen war crimes probe: HRW

2018-09-21T12:25:02

IS leader Baghdadi, world's 'most wanted', sought in Syria offensive

2018-09-21T10:15:10

Moroccan migrants risk it all to reach Europe

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The Turkish Air Force aerobatic team, the Turkish Stars, performs during the Teknofest airshow in Istanbul, Turkey, Sept. 20, 2018.

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CULTURE

Arts and entertainment

Israeli culture scene target of domestic censorship, international boycotts

Cultural heritage

Week of art, design begins as twin fairs open in Beirut

Cultural heritage

Iran's rich, influential religious singers eclipse clerics

RUSSIA MIDEAST

Syria war spillover

What Putin-Erdogan deal means for Idlib

Russia pushes for constitutional committee amid uncertainty over Idlib

Three things the Tehran summit exposed about Russia, Turkey, Iran 'alliance'

WASHINGTON

Trump’s Iran envoy blasts Tehran missile work, downplays prospects for NY meeting

Morocco plays Iran card to get US support on Western Sahara

Syria war spillover

Washington ramps up diplomatic efforts to stave off Idlib operation

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