Analysis: Gunbattles that raged on the Lebanese capital's streets this week were the latest manifestation of the willingness by members of the country's ruling class to fight for political survival at any cost, as the Levantine nation descends further into economic and social chaos

Opinion: Israeli court has provided a rare opportunity to finally lay down rules for all visitors to the contentious major holy site, with all parties involved having to quickly find common ground and reach an agreement that will satisfy everyone

Opinion: In order to solve the problem of illegal weapons and subsequent violence in the Arab sector in general, and in southern Bedouin communities in particular, the Israeli police must employ the same tactics used in the war on terror