Could Israel's elections lead to a breakthrough with the Palestinians? Abbas says it can - analysis
“For many years now, we have been extending a hand to the Israeli side in order to achieve peace with them, so that Israel and Palestine may live in security, stability, and peace,” Abbas said.
Houthis continue to engage in ‘fierce battles’ in mountains near Aden, Taiz - report
The war for Yemen could also affect talks in Tehran, with any talks with Iran taking the Houthis into account.
French jihadists clashes with Syrian authorities show Al-Sharaa's struggle for control - analysis
“For three months now, you have besieged us, imposing an embargo and stepping up surveillance. We have committed no act to justify such hostility,” the jihadist group said in a statement on Telegram.
The five issues that determine the Middle East's view of Israel's elections - analysis
Does the Middle East care who wins Israel's elections? Across the region, governments are watching the political developments in Israel.
What I learned speaking to Arabs voting in Israel's election - reporter's notebook
People were passionate about politics. Around 4,300 people voted in Abu Ghosh, which is 78 percent of the population. In Gilo, around 15,000 people voted, or 65-70 percent.
Jordan, Syria seek to reduce tensions following strike with joint security committee - analysis
Damascus condemned the strikes as a violation of Syrian sovereignty. Jordan maintained that it targeted ISIS positions posing an imminent threat, claiming more than 20 terrorists were killed.
Iraqi PM al-Zaidi arrives in Syria in landmark post-Assad summit on security, trade - analysis
Syria’s Sharaa said that Syria's role as a trade corridor for Iraq is important. He stressed the example of the connections between Iraq's Faw Port and Syria's Mediterranean port of Tartous.
Liberman's Yisrael Beytenu expected to win seven seats in next Knesset, election data shows
Yisrael Beytenu, led by Avigdor Liberman, is projected to win seven seats in the next Knesset, according to data from Israel's Central Elections Committee.
Iraq deepens ties with Jordan as Baghdad looks to strengthen regional alliances - analysis
Iraq and Jordan signed nine cooperation agreements during Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi's visit to Amman, focusing on trade, energy and security amid growing regional tensions.
Syria says Jordanian airstrikes killed civilians, denies strikes were coordinated
Damascus has opened an investigation and is in direct contact with Amman after the strikes in Daraa, as Syrians mourn the dead.
