The last mile is the hardest: negotiations intensify as Israel and Hamas move towards sealing a prisoner swap deal, writes Khaled Amayreh in occupied Jerusalem

Israel's supposed offer of a temporary settlements freeze is a scam, writes Saleh El-Naami

Omayma Abdel-Latif reviews the outlines of Hizbullah's new political manifesto

With experts warning that Iraq is entering its third successive year of drought, concerns are being raised at the economic and political fall-out, writes Salah Hemeid

Despite Israeli protests, Syria said that Turkey is indispensable as mediator for peace, Bassel Oudat reports from Damascus

The road to the referendum is getting rockier by the day, worries Asmaa El-Husseini