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West Bank Palestinians face mounting pressure
Further West Bank attacks and reprisals reflect the Gaza conflict
PalestiniansAlgeria will pursue stronger ties in the Sahel
The situation in the Sahel is increasingly critical to Algeria's security and status as a major regional power
AlgeriaLibyan-Tunisian border closure will undermine Tripoli
Local militias are threatening the authority of the west-based Government of National Unity (GNU)
LibyaEmirati-Hezbollah talks underline rising multipolarity
Abu Dhabi and Lebanese Hezbollah are discussing the release of several Lebanese detainees in Emirati jails
United Arab EmiratesStruggles among Iran’s conservatives will intensify
In the wake of the March 1 parliamentary election, a new corruption scandal highlights hardliner-traditionalist splits
IranSaudi Aramco will seek to manage rapid industry change
Aramco’s cancellation of its planned oilfield expansion reflects the challenges posed by decarbonisation
Saudi ArabiaSyria’s mild economic recovery faces major constraints
The central bank has helped halt the sharp deterioration seen last year, despite external pressures
SyriaLebanese Christian exclusion fears will hike tensions
The caretaker prime minister appealed for unity as a key Christian party ramps up its rhetoric
Lebanon
