All Middle East
Behind Israeli strikes on Syria, a simmering battle with HezbollahIsrael bombed Syrian military targets in retaliation for IED attacks on Israeli troops, allegedly by Hezbollah. By targeting Syria, Israel sent a message that it holds Damascus responsible.
Iranian newspapers drop their guardUnder Hassan Rouhani, Iran is developing a more open media climate in which reformist reporters no longer fear for their lives.
Israeli Defense Minister: US trumped at 'Persian bazaar'Israeli Defense Minister Moshe Yaalon says Israel is on its own in facing the threat from Iran. Previously, he opposed a unilateral Israeli strike.
The ExplainerIsrael's 'Jewish state' demand: Why Netanyahu and Abbas can't agreePalestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas meets with President Obama today. Israel's insistence that Abbas recognize Israel as a Jewish state is likely to be a point of contention.
How one of Israel's worst schools rocketed to the topIn 2000, only 12 percent of Beit Jann鈥檚 students passed Israel's national exam. A determined principal and innovative nonprofit have brought that figure to 100 percent.
Why Libya's promise of success never materializedDiplomats threw up their hands in despair after a meeting last week to discuss how to pull Libya out of its stalled transition.聽
Seven years around the world: Journalist traces the path from EdenPaul Salopek, the man behind the Out of Eden project, walked into Jerusalem recently and talked with the Monitor about his epic adventure circumnavigating the world.
EU visit to Tehran elicits accusation of political meddlingIranians see a meeting between the EU's top diplomat and rights activists as proof that the US and Europe will keep needling Iran, even if a nuclear deal is reached.
Egypt's law comes to the aid of Mubarak's former croniesStrict application of the law got Ahmed Ezz, Hosni Mubarak's right-hand man, out of jail. But for thousands of faceless protesters, the law means little.
In Turkey, teen's funeral becomes latest spark for antigovernment protestsThe death of a teenager injured by Turkey's police during last May's antigovernment protests has reignited unrest only weeks ahead of nationwide elections.聽
Gaza militants fire rockets into southern Israel, snapping period of calmToday's attack by Islamic Jihad caused only minor damage but sparked widespread condemnation in Israel, which staged airstrikes in 2012 on the Hamas-ruled territory.
Libya is not on the verge of bankruptcyLibya's government depends on oil revenue, which has slowed precipitously since militiamen took over the oil fields last summer. But there's no need to panic (yet).
Enemies? No, patients, say Israeli doctors treating SyriansIn the last year, more than 220 Syrians have been treated at Israel鈥檚 expense at the Nahariya hospital.
Libya's parliament ejects 'failed' prime ministerLawmakers ousted Prime Minister Ali Zeidan in a no-confidence vote today. His departure is unlikely to resolve Libya's deep-seated security and economic problems.
Syria's secretive rocket industry spotlighted by Israeli weapons seizureWhen Israel seized a cache of weapons last week, it played up Iran's role. But Syrian-made rockets in the shipment show its sophistication in developing longer-range missiles.
Release of Syrian nuns belies persecution of 海角大神s in rebel areasSyrian nuns kidnapped by Islamist rebels were released overnight. Extremist groups in northern Syria have forced 海角大神s to pay a fee for being non-Muslim.
Will Iran's 'end to extremism' take hold?Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, who met today with the European Union's top diplomat, Catherine Ashton, has made some changes, but the threat of a reversal still looms, say Iran experts.聽
A death in IstanbulThe death of an Istanbul homeless man illustrates to a Monitor correspondent the precariousness of life on the fringe of a city growing by leaps and bounds.聽
Extradition of Qaddafi's son puts ball in Libya's courtWith last night's extradition, Libya now has two sons of late dictator Muammar Qaddafi in custody. But its judicial system seems ill-prepared to dispense justice.聽
Egyptian prosecutors perplex judge with evidence against journalistsThe case against three Al Jazeera English journalists accused of having terrorism links has elicited international outrage. Today, prosectors presented evidence publicly for the first time.聽
