Middle East Experience

Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: IDF remains on high alert as rockets threaten cease fire

While key religious leader Ali al-Sistani wants parliament to establish a road map for change, Iraqi politicians are doing what they can to chip away at protesters' demands.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Religious authorities give Iraqi government new lifeline

Ennahda is still grappling with how, and if, to form a parliamentary coalition in Tunisia.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Tunisia’s Ennahda faces critical choices as it seeks to form new government

Could this be the moment for the countries in the Gulf region to realize they have a lot in common and take steps to reduce conflict?
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Is it time for a historic paradigm shift in the Persian Gulf?

Putin gains from the fallout in US-Turkey ties and the Kurds are still counting on US influence with Ankara.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Can Trump, Erdogan pick up the pieces in Syria?

Israel continues to target Adnan Ghaith, the Palestinian Authority’s representative in Jerusalem, for arrest and bans, claiming that his activities in East Jerusalem undermine Israeli authority over the city, while Palestinians see the Israeli actions as an attempt to eliminate the Palestinian presence there.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Why is Israel after Adnan Ghaith?

The essential division of northeastern Syria into five sectors has created a highly combustible environment where one small spark is enough to start a massive fire.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Turkey’s Operation Peace Spring effectively divides Syria into five sectors

Yisrael Beitenu leader Avigdor Liberman gave Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Blue and White leader Benny Gantz an ultimatum: a unity government, or else he will join the one who agrees to his conditions.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Netanyahu, Liberman: the ultimate battle

Most of the Arab-Israeli public supports toppling Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at any cost, but the latest rockets from Gaza might complicate this mission.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Gaza tensions threaten chances for minority Israeli government

The case of journalist Hajar Raissouni reopened the debate on individual freedoms in Morocco, and revived calls to annul the law chapters that criminalize them.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Debate on individual freedom reopened in Morocco