In the hours after Hamas attacked Israel, forces over the northern border in Lebanon kept within existing rules of engagement. After a lack of backing for wider action from Tehran, what is next?
The 7 October Hamas attack on Israel and the subsequent brutal Israeli military campaign on Gaza beg the question: Can mutual animosity between Israel and the Arab world ever be resolved?
While the images of Israel's brutal bombing campaign in Gaza are gut-wrenching, there is an opportunity in every crisis. Now more than ever, it shows the need for a viable Palestinian state.
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.
Last year's 12-day war with Iran was ostensibly aimed at its nuclear programme. This time, the regime is significantly weakened, presenting an opportunity Israel may feel it can't miss.
Pressure builds on Venezuela after Trump appoints himself 'acting president'. With Colombia, Mexico and Cuba seemingly also in the line of fire, they will be closely watching what happens in Caracas.
It remains unclear if Damascus's move to kick the Kurds out of Aleppo will pressure the SDF to implement the 10 March deal to integrate its forces into the Syrian army or harden its resolve to resist
The UAE backs southern Yemenis who want secession, while Saudi Arabia wants a unified Yemen. Egypt also favours unity, but is close to both Gulf states, putting it in a difficult position.
Recently declassified meeting minutes between the two leaders show how Washington was well aware of Moscow's grievances over NATO expansion, but went ahead anyway