Just talk European approaches to Hamas appear empty-handed, though secret contacts continue, writes Saleh Al-Naami
Old Oslo illusions Promises of money and jobs are not enough to hide the brutal reality of occupation, writes Khaled Amayreh in Bethlehem
Moving forward slowly Some Sunni-Shia reconciliation, but the Kurds are still a problem, writes Saif Nasrawi
Golan bluff Is the resumption of Syrian-Israeli talks a political gimmick or a serious effort by two countries in dire straits, Basel Oudat asks in Damascus
One step less As Larijani becomes the new parliament speaker, Iran's new conservatives edge closer to their presidential ambitions, Rasha Saad reports
Doha steps in Amira Howeidy looks at Qatar's regional profile after its successful mediation of the Lebanese crisis other Arab states failed to resolve
Beirut's new face After months of deadlock and bouts of violence, the Lebanese have rare cause for celebration this week, Lucy Fielder reports
Back to before Lebanon's sigh of relief was short-lived, but why, asks Hanady Salman
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