The Media Line
Cutting support for Haredi families would weaken Israel’s demographic resilience, economy - opinion
Population decline can create a feedback loop. As populations shrink, the burden on younger generations grows, making it harder for young couples to raise families.
US authorities on the hunt for four Pakistanis in $770 million Medicare fraud case
PKK warns disarmament process at risk unless Turkey links surrender to political reforms
Voices from the Arab Press: China’s Iran dilemma, Israel elections, Hezbollah US talks
Israel's quantum leap: Building a national hub for the next tech revolution - interview
“AI requires, on one hand, a lot of technology, which Israel excels in, but also from the other end, it needs for the data centers, lots of land and lots of energy, which Israel does not have."
Voices from the Arab press: Iranian calamities, Netanyahu's rule, and state legitimacy
A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.
‘Zionist’ lists, tourist maps: Italy's Jews warn of widening threat of antisemitism
L’Orientale University PhD candidate Benjamin Birely argues that Italy’s current atmosphere cannot be explained by the Israel-Hamas War alone.
'A glass house fearing stones': Do Yemen's Houthis have the capacity to wage a multi-front war?
As tensions in the region escalate, including a renewal of fighting between the Houthis and Saudi Arabia, analysts question whether the Houthis’ capabilities and regional alliances can sustain a prol
Could Iran invade Kuwait? New threats raise fears of wider Middle East war
“The central danger is miscalculation. The conflict could become region-wide with very little warning,” founder of Q Advisory John Keith King said.
Hebron’s sewage crisis flows south toward Negev
Untreated sewage and industrial stone waste cross political boundaries, threatening communities, open land, and groundwater resources.
Female Afghan Christian convert flees Taliban, only to risk deportation in Qatar
Since retaking power, the Taliban has largely excluded women from public life. Girls are barred from secondary schools and universities, while women have faced sweeping restrictions.
West African leaders sign $25 billion Nigeria-Morocco gas pipeline agreement
Once completed, it will have an annual capacity of 30 billion cubic meters of natural gas, with about half of that designated for export to Europe via an existing connection to Spain.
Herzog, Saudi official interviews revive Saudi-Israel ties amid Iran strikes on Gulf - analysis
The crisis could strengthen the case for regional defense cooperation, including quiet coordination with Israel, without necessarily bringing the kingdom closer to formal diplomatic relations.
What Andy Burnham's rise means for UK's policy in Middle East, Israel and Gaza - explainer
Burnham appears likely to take a more openly critical line on Israel’s conduct in Gaza than Keir Starmer initially did, but his record points to a shift in tone and pressure, not a policy upheaval.
