Middle East
Israelis, Americans should prepare for new sextortion scam, expert warns ‘Post’
A new AI-driven sextortion scam preys on high-net-worth individuals via manipulated video calls. Israeli cybersecurity experts warn that the fraud is spreading from the US to Israel.
The end of the Turkish republic - opinion
Lebanon peace talks expose a widening rift between Europe, the region - opinion
Former Mossad official says Trump naive about Iran, misunderstands Middle East diplomacy
UAE launches Naseej initiative to tackle 220,000 tons of annual textile waste
Circular textile systems aim to keep garments and fibers in use for as long as possible through reuse, repair, resale, upcycling, recycling, and reduced waste.
Voices from the Arab press: China’s role, medicine’s lessons, and the future of Iran talks
A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.
Can the Oslo Accords model still deliver peace after October 7? - opinion
Three decades after Oslo, regional turmoil, terrorism, and international pressure challenge its negotiation-based model.
From Tehran to Tel Aviv: How press in Middle East is framing Iran war, ceasefire negotiations?
Coverage across the Middle East reveals sharp divides over Iran’s nuclear program, the Hormuz crisis, President Trump’s diplomacy, and who bears responsibility for the widening confrontation.
The illusion of change in Iraq: Baghdad's militia shake-up masks a deeper Iranian strategy
BEHIND THE LINES: The decision by Zaidan’s allies to integrate their armed elements into state security forces represents an effort by a pro-Iranian element to consolidate its power.
Six Day War: When Israel moved from survival to revival - opinion
The Six Day War demonstrated that when the Jewish people are united, determined, and prepared to defend their sovereignty, they are capable of changing the course of history.
Ex-top Mossad official: Barnea led agency to unprecedented operational reach - interview
Former senior Mossad official Ilan Rom says Barnea’s leadership expanded the agency’s capabilities, allowing dozens of operations at once and boosting Israel’s regional influence.
Iran’s ethnic groups could alter the balance of power - opinion
Iran’s ethnic and religious minorities could play a decisive role in challenging the regime and reshaping the country’s political future.
The moment for a Saudi peace initiative has arrived, but on new terms - opinion
As the region’s most influential Arab and Muslim state, Saudi Arabia's choices will shape the trajectory of normalization far beyond its own borders.
Iran’s dangerous shift from deterrence to destiny - opinion
When states begin interpreting geopolitics as divine destiny, the Middle East enters a far darker and far more unpredictable phase.