In a reversal of roles with Fatah, Hamas is now policing armed resistance in Gaza, writes Saleh Al-Naami

The "Shalit affair" is being delayed for cynical ends, writes Khaled Amayreh in Ramallah

Jordan's arts showpiece has become an embarrassment for the government, writes Oula Farawati in Amman

Re-integrating the main Sunni group in the cabinet is not a sufficient condition to heal Iraq's political wounds, writes Saif Nasrawi

As Iran faces a new round of sanctions -- and covert operations to undermine its government, Israel threatens to bomb its nuclear facilities, writes Rasha Saad

France and now Germany have decided if they can't beat 'em, they will let them join, notes Bassel Oudat from Damascus