Islamic scholars meet in Doha and call for unity in Islam amid fiery sessions and latent accusations, writes Rasha Saad

Many issues that have blocked a Fatah-Hamas rapprochement appear resolved, but the key issue of Hamas's security forces remains contentious, writes Khaled Amayreh in the West Bank

Palestinian prisoners in Israel may enjoy protected rights under international law, but who will safeguard their enforcement? asks Erica Silverman

Israel's ex-Chief of Staff's fall was assisted by a stealthy rebellion led by his senior commanders, many of whom have been regularly leaking against him to the Israeli media, writes Jonathan Cook in Nazareth

As Baghdad braces itself for oncoming massive military operations, Turkomans in Kurdistan feel abandoned and in danger, writes Nermeen El-Mufti

In Alexandria, Hans Blix warns against a covert nuclear arms race in the Middle East, reports Dina Ezzat