Opinion: By ignoring the core political issues and focusing on the economy, the American president is going down the same failed path that ultimately led to the Second Intifada

Opinion: Iran can inflict substantial harm to United States and its regional allies but can also survive major damage to its territory because, like Hamas, it is not fazed by the prospect of civilian casualties

Analysis: The Palestinian Authority was quick to reject Trump's peace plan, and they won't like the American ideas in Jerusalem either; Washington suggests linking Gaza to the West Bank – a move that Israel torpedoed for several years, and they fear that large investment in Aqaba tourism will hurt Eilat

Analysis: Egypt and other countries will continue their crackdown on the radical organization, but younger members might not be willing to stand for this much longer and fight facing as it faces perhaps the most serious challenge to its existence