On September 10, the independent El-Khabar newspaper carried the following report by its correspondent Mohamed Fateh Othmani: Former Ambassador Amar Belani stated that the severing of diplomatic relations announced today by the Algerian government with the United Arab Emirates is the culmination of years of "aggression disguised as diplomacy," and "an accumulation that Algeria chose to remain silent about for a long time out of a sense of responsibility and a desire to avoid further fracturing Arab unity."… (Read More)

On September 10, the Saudi-owned London-based Asharq al-Awsat newspaper carried the following report from Baghdad by its correspondent Hamza Mustapha: The Iraqi government announced on Thursday that the implementation of the "weapons control" plan will begin after the international coalition's withdrawal is completed at the end of this month. It also confirmed that high-level discussions are underway with armed factions to ensure the plan's success… (Read More)

On September 10, the Qatari-owned London-based Al-Quds al-Arabi daily carried the following report from Nazareth by its correspondent Wadih Awadeh: Ayman Odeh, head of the Hadash-Ta'al (Front for Peace and Equality) alliance in the Knesset, told Al-Quds Al-Arabi in an exclusive interview that the Palestinian issue is strongly present in the Israeli elections, as it is the real underlying cause of all the ongoing debates, from the division over the judicial coup and the events of October 7th, to the conscription of Haredim (ultra-Orthodox Jews) and the security budget allocation… (Read More)

On September 10, the Saudi-owned London-based Asharq al-Awsat newspaper carried the following report from Beirut by its correspondent Paula Astih: The showering of rice on Lebanese army soldiers, the distribution of sweets, and the warm welcome they received in the southern city of Nabatieh, following the army's increased presence and deployment there in recent days, were scenes that have long seemed far removed from the traditional scene in one of Hezbollah's most prominent strongholds in the south. Does this enthusiasm reflect a shift in the general mood within the party's base? And does the army's deployment represent an opportunity to reconnect the region's residents with the state and its institutions, after years of the party's dominance over security and military decisions in large areas of the south?… (Read More)

On September 10, the privately owned Asas Media website carried the following report by Ibrahim Rayhan: The military confrontation in the south has entered a highly complex and escalating phase, with Israel crossing what has been termed the "yellow line." As the Israeli army consolidates its operational control over the strategic Ali al-Taher heights north of the Litani River, attention is now turning to the implications of this control, particularly concerning the complex underground military infrastructure and the regional and political dimensions of evacuating the site instead of handing it over to the Lebanese authorities… (Read More)

On September 11, the Al-Akhbar daily newspaper carried the following report: Lebanese Forces leader Samir Geagea finds himself facing an uncomfortable dilemma. His bet on a "new Syria" is misplaced and ill-timed. Damascus is unwilling to be a tool against Hezbollah, while President Ahmad al-Sharaa's administration seeks to manage relations with the party according to its own calculations. What is most troubling for Geagea is that this approach sees Turkey as a regional player contributing to opening channels of dialogue between Damascus and Hezbollah. It's worth noting that Geagea has publicly stated his desire to help al-Sharaa eliminate Iranian influence in Lebanon… (Read More)

On September 11, the Al-Akhbar daily newspaper carried the following report by Ibrahim al-Amin: The upcoming elections in the occupied territories may be influencing the political discourse of the competing factions. Many, including opponents of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, believe that his pronouncements are now being interpreted within the context of his election campaign. Even far from Tel Aviv, there is a prevailing belief that Israel is neither willing nor able to open additional fronts in the region… (Read More)

On September 11, the London-based Al-Arab daily newspaper carried the following report: The diplomatic rupture between Algeria and the UAE did not come out of nowhere, even if its announcement seemed surprising in its timing. Relations between the two countries had reached a point of significant stagnation in recent months, following a series of indicators reflecting a widening trust gap. The most prominent of these was Algeria's initiation in February of procedures to terminate the air services agreement signed in 2013. This latest decision transformed the accumulated tension into a formal break, a move that opens a new chapter in the relationship and puts the economic, political, and security interests of both countries to a different test… (Read More)

On September 10, the Qatari-owned London-based Al-Quds al-Arabi daily carried the following report from Damascus by its correspondent Hiba Muhammad: The United States, Syria, and Jordan are working to resolve the Suwaida impasse, after US envoy Tom Barrack affirmed that the tripartite roadmap signed nearly a year ago is the “only path” to preventing a return to violence. Meanwhile, Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani confirmed that its implementation is progressing steadily… (Read More)

On September 11, the electronic Al-Modon daily newspaper carried the following report: The battle between the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and Damascus is no longer confined to the form of military integration, the fate of weapons, or the boundaries of the administration they once controlled in northeastern Syria. After expanding their influence across territory, fighters, and institutions, the conflict has now shifted to a different arena: politics, relationships, civil society, and the ability to establish a presence within the capital… (Read More)

On September 10, the Qatari-owned London-based Al-Quds al-Arabi daily carried the following report from Sana'a: Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council Vice President Tariq Saleh directed the armed forces on the western coast to reorganize their ranks, coinciding with the formation of an alternative command center by the Joint Forces south of the city of Mocha, in western Yemen, following Houthi advances on several battlefronts… (Read More)

On September 10, the electronic Akhbar al-Khaleej daily newspaper carried the following report: The recent military developments on Yemen's western coast have sparked widespread debate regarding the true events in and around the city of Mocha. International reports have claimed Houthi advances and control of the city, while Yemeni field reports indicate that government forces have conducted a large-scale redeployment south of Mocha towards Dhubab and Bab al-Mandab, attempting to reorganize their defensive lines after days of intense fighting… (Read More)