Amani Maged looks for hints of who's who in Iran's exotic political world

Did Aziz's recent hints that he would speak about Washington's support for Iraq during the war with Iran seal his fate, wonders Salah Hemeid

Bahrain's third legislative elections were without incident and confirmed the Shia plurality, but will this be translated into more power, asks Sherine Bahaa

Lebanon's politicians are keeping the gloves on -- just -- but the issue of the false witnesses is coming to a head, reports Lucy Fielder from Beirut

Regardless of the opinions of foes or allies, Israel is pressing ahead with inflammatory colonisation projects in East Jerusalem and the West Bank, writes Khaled Amayreh

While a new aid convoy has reached Gaza, the Israeli siege on the beleaguered Strip appears as firm as ever, writes Saleh Al-Naami