The impact of the war in Ukraine continues reverberating around the Middle East. It is possible that Russia will see it has more to gain by following a path of mutual interest with Israel, but the Israeli military must be prepared for a dangerous alternative scenario.
Shiite Hezbollah is well-positioned to capitalize on the fragmentation of the Sunni bloc, and the estimate is that even if the terror group loses the elections, it will explore other venues to maintain its hegemony.
Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan, elected president following the death of Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed, has forged a new axis with Israel against the Islamic republic and other radical regional forces and is regarded by many as the savviest Gulf ruler.
Putin invaded Ukraine to prevent the country from joining NATO only to have Finland and Sweden – two countries famous for their neutrality – decide to join the military alliance precisely due to the war.
Neither side wants to admit nearly a year of indirect negotiations may have failed and so no one is willing to call it quits, US diplomats say.
Many democratic gains from 2011 were reversed, partly because governments could follow the activities of opponents on social media sites and make arrests if they were criticized.
The backing the Gaza-based terrorist group receives from Hezbollah and Iran are helping the group establish itself in southern Lebanon, which suits its interests as long as occasional rocket fire doesn't escalate into a full-scale war.
The French will decide on Sunday whether to re-elect pro-business centrist President Emmanuel Macron or blow up decades of mainstream consensus in favor of far-right Marine Le Pen.
Hamas has been criticized recently over its part in the struggle against Israel, and rocket fired Monday night is an attempt to show some achievements. The terrorist organization wants to be at the center of attention and is exploiting the events on the Temple Mount to that end.
Musk said his offer price of $54.20 per share was meant to promote open discourse.