The Media Line

For Americans used to two-party politics, Israel’s elections can seem bewildering. It all comes down to how coalitions are built.

Scientists believe these sounds play important roles in social interaction, reproduction, and navigation, although much about their meaning remains unknown.

A father accused of filming his children for international buyers is among the suspects investigated in Pakistan's expanding crackdown on online child exploitation.

The renewed public prominence of former government supporters has deepened the anguish of victims' families, particularly those still waiting for information about missing relatives. 

Israel says its military operations in Syria, which intensified after the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime, are defensive measures necessary to safeguard its national security. 

Restrictions on satellite connectivity disrupted Ukrainian operations, exposing the military risks of relying on commercial technology that governments and armed forces cannot fully control.

A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.

Pakistan’s most populous province plans to prohibit concealed recording devices to protect women and children, but advocates say stronger enforcement and support for victims are also essential.

As Houthi attacks pressure Riyadh, Israel and US elections complicate Washington’s normalization ambitions, while Saudi public opinion and demands for Palestinian statehood remain obstacles.

The scale of the destruction has also prompted wider questions about how social grievances developed into a national security crisis, whether extremist networks are exploiting the unrest.