The Media Line
Voices from the Arab press: Turkey’s strategic bet on energy
A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.
WATCH: Bat Yam residents reflect on another Iran conflict after devastating missile impact in 2025
Pakistan, US launch partnership to redevelop Roosevelt Hotel in New York
Turkey detains 88 in nationwide raids over alleged links to group accused of 2016 coup attempt
Tzrifin base exhibition reveals Hamas and Hezbollah arms, showing structure behind attacks
The IDF’s Tzrifin exhibition offers a rare look at weapons seized from Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon, highlighting their organized, state-backed operations.
After failed truces in Syria, will the newest ceasefire in Aleppo last? - analysis
Amid ongoing clashes with the SDF, Syrian government forces announced a suspension of military operations in Aleppo's Sheikh Maqsood, though tensions remain high.
Lebanon moves forward with disarmament plan, despite ongoing Israeli strikes
Lebanese President Aoun insists on continuing disarmament efforts, despite Israeli airstrikes. The Lebanese army has gained control south of the Litani River, but challenges remain.
US, Pakistan deepen military ties with ‘Inspired Gambit 2026’ exercise
Senior military officials from both sides attended the opening ceremony, according to Pakistan’s military media wing.
Pakistan sentences journalists, YouTubers in absentia, but enforcement remains uncertain
Legal experts say extradition hurdles and due-process concerns make enforcing the verdict against journalists living in the US and Europe highly unlikely.
Violent Aleppo clashes risk spilling over into rest of Syria if not contained - analysis
Dozens of civilians were forced to temporarily leave their homes amid shelling and gunfire, amid partial outages of electricity and water, and disruptions to some basic services.
Venezuela’s Jewish community cautiously resumes daily life after US operation to arrest Maduro
Truzman pointed to the community’s relations with its surroundings, living in harmony with other religious groups and maintains routine coordination with state authorities on security matters.
Post-October 7, coalition more concerned with controlling the systems than addressing recovery
More than two years after October 7, the governing coalition continues to advance sweeping institutional reforms, while legislation addressing recovery, reserve burdens, and accountability lags.
Iran's Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi to address Jerusalem Prayer Breakfast's Mar-a-Lago event
Veksler said Pahlavi’s presence “creates hope that there will be regime change. … Wouldn’t it be something of a relief, not just for us, but for the Iranian people?”
Global power struggle: Why Maduro's fall is a 'red line' warning for China, Iran
Pressure applied in Latin America, the Middle East, and East Asia reflects a coordinated effort to influence rivals without full-scale escalation.