The Media Line
Voices from the Arab press: Damascus between the Druze, Alawites, and Kurds
A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.
Rubio presses Iraq to act on energy infrastructure attacks, warns against PMC law
Ambassador Huckabee calls out Israeli ministry on visa obstacles for Christians - interview
Voices from the Arab press: The need to reform the UN
‘Read my lips this gov't will not fall’: Israeli coalition faces crisis over haredi draft law
As Israel’s ruling coalition fractures over the Haredi Draft bill, religious parties threaten to quit, and pressure mounts from reservists, the government clings to a narrow majority.
War in Israel: A real-life Marvel movie that isn't over yet - opinion
From the shocking beginning that was the October 7 massacre, to the stunning aerial assault on Iran, the war in Israel developed like a real-life drama.
Strained allies: Egypt and Israel’s struggle to end the Gaza war
Despite decades of peace, mistrust deepens between Cairo and Jerusalem.
Syrian activist to TML: Visit to Israel, Knesset was 'unprecedented moment for peace'
Syrian political figure Shadi Martini described his Knesset address as a 'once-in-a-century opportunity' and confirmed holding recent talks with Syria’s new president, Ahmed Al-Sharaa.
Voices from the Arab press: New York and Mamdani: Stranger than fiction
A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.
After 12 days of war, Iran finds itself more isolated than ever
Tehran reels from new sanctions, diplomatic pressure, and internal unrest following conflict with Israel.
Karachi building collapse kills 27 as rescue operations conclude
The number of casualties rose to 27 after Pakistani authorities declared the rescue operations concluded after the collapse of a multistory residential building in Karachi.
Voices from the Arab press: When the ceasefire prolongs the war
A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.
Israeli military official says Iran’s missiles can hit Europe, aiming to reach east coast of US
Even with the limitation of only about 400 missile launchers, the Iranian regime has been able to launch devastating strikes, an Israeli military official said.
Expats celebrate July 4 in Israel while reflecting on identity, belonging, and home
Thousands of American immigrants in Israel mark US Independence Day with barbecue, music, and gratitude, even as some say their identities are shifting
Can Syria’s new leadership be trusted? A closer look at President al-Sharaa – opinion
An Abraham Accords-style breakthrough will only be possible between Syria and Israel if one person—President Trump—brings Netanyahu and al-Sharaa together to seal the deal.
