Middle East
Voices from the Arab Press: Iran, the Kurds, and the future of Arab power
A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.
Turkey says renewed attack on Iran would expand conflict, diplomacy only way
Seven killed as gunmen open fire at church in Jordan in 'terrorist' attack, authorities say
Turkey warns against strikes on Iran, security officials pledge response to West Bank terror attack
Attacks against Saudi airport kill three, PM staff accused of fudging Oct. 7 records
Hamas believes Israel's destruction is still possible, official warns • Israel assassinated Iran's navy chief, • Trump: No strikes on Iran before midterms in November
Israel assassinated Iran's navy chief over fears he could lead a more dangerous IRGC - exclusive
Israeli officials viewed Alireza Tangsiri as a highly creative and resourceful commander, fearing he could become a more formidable IRGC chief than Ahmad Vahidi, The Jerusalem Post has learned.
Houthis abduct, indoctrinate kids to believe they are fighting Jews, Yemeni journalist tells 'Post'
A said the Israel-Hamas War had been a “good excuse to recruit,” with videos of the war in Gaza regularly played to children to incite them against Israel.
Syria deepens diplomatic ties with US as it weighs role in Saudi conflict with Houthis - analysis
US envoy Tom Barrack met with Syria's foreign minister shortly after President Ahmad al-Sharaa held talks in Riyadh with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on bilateral ties and regional security.
Middle East economy to shrink 2.1% in 2026, Gulf economies by 4.3%, World Bank forecasts
Despite grim forecasts, the World Bank projects regional economies could rebound by 7.8% in 2027 if the conflict ends this year, though the Hormuz blockade and inflation remain major threats.
Could Kuwait be the next country to join the Abraham Accords? - opinion
Quiet diplomacy could signal a new phase of the Abraham Accords, with Kuwait potentially moving closer to normalization with Israel.
IDF soldier killed in Lebanon, Trump vows he will not strike Iran before November
Israel Katz orders administrative removal of left-wing activists ahead of West Bank olive harvest • IDF kills Hamas commander who held several former Israeli hostages
Iran's Islamic regime continues war against secular entertainment industry
Tehran steps up its cultural crackdown, targeting cafes and theaters over mandatory hijab rules, 'vulgar' music, and on-stage contact.
‘There will be no Tel Aviv’: Egyptians threaten Israel following Smotrich Sinai comments
“There will be no Tel Aviv, there will be no Ben-Gurion Airport, and there will be no Netanyahu,” said Amr Adib on MBC Egypt.
Houthis launch missiles at Yemen's Aden airport as fighting intensifies
Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis carried out a new round of strikes Wednesday, launching missiles towards Yemen's international airport, as well as the Saudi cities of Riyadh and Khamis Mushait.
