Egypt: Islamist joy as Morsy elected president
Islamist Mohamed Morsy was declared Egypt's first freely elected president, sparking joy among his Muslim Brotherhood supporters on the streets…
What happens when Hamas declares a ceasefire
By Marney Blom Another 30 missiles were fired into Israel’s south from the Gaza Strip yesterday, after a weeklong upsurge…
Mideast: Israeli settlements trump Syria and Iran as top EU issue
What is the most “urgent” problem in the Middle East? Not Iran and not Syria, according to the European Union,…
Israel: Government begins fortifying Gaza belt schools
The government has begun construction to fortify all schools located within a seven to 15 kilometer radius of Gaza.
Israel hurries to secure Egypt border
With the recent upsurge in rocket fire into the Negev and the tenuous results of the Egyptian elections, Israel is…
Israel: Despite talk of truce, Gaza rockets fired at Ashkelon
Amid Egyptian efforts to broker ceasefire between Israel and armed Palestinian groups, two rockets fired from Hamas-ruled territory towards Ashkelon…
Mideast: Palestinians bid ‘Birthplace of Christ’ for consideration as UNESCO World Heritage site
The nomination, which includes the church and surrounding route taken by religious pilgrims, is the Palestinians' first bid for inclusion…