The Syria and Ukraine crises show that if refugees are from the 'right' place and the 'right' conflict, then the welcome mats are rolled out.

The Kingdom's domestic revolution also requires a revolution in its external relationships to reflect these changes.

A reading on Israel's objectives in its new war on Gaza

While the Middle East has a track record of leaving conflicts unresolved, could this chapter be one that could reshape history and break with past patterns of conflict resolution?

History has proven that cutting separate peace deals with Israel has not led to a comprehensive and lasting peace for the region. The potential of a Saudi-Israel normalisation opens a new door.

Erdoğan must carefully weigh his supporters' deep emotions toward the Palestinian cause with the realpolitik benefits of improved relations with Israel.

There is consensus that the regular army needs to be purged of political influence. Progress depends on reaching an agreement on what to do about the Rapid Support Forces, and justice must be served.

Reading the diplomatic signals being sent will be key to whatever unfolds next in Gaza. Al Majalla reviews international and regional positions being taken and the limits being set.

Russia's credibility in the region was diminished by its backing of the Syrian regime, so it has limited cards to play. But Moscow stands to benefit from Western distraction in its war on Ukraine.

While a mass exodus of Palestinians from Gaza would be a dream for Israel, Egyptians worry this could effectively end the dream of a Palestinian state.