In-depth: In opposition-held Syria, sanctions and regime restrictions have prevented access to humanitarian aid after last month's deadly earthquake, which has catalysed Assad's diplomatic reintegration in the region.
Analysis: The rushed US-brokered diplomatic initiative between Israeli and Palestinian officials aimed to return to the status quo as a solution, without any meaningful pressure on Israel.
Jordan's limestone landscapes are getting a makeover, hip-hop style. Street art across the Levant has shot up recently, none more so than in Jordan where artists are emboldened to imprint their style and identity onto their urban surroundings.
Analysis: Despite deep strategic ties, Israel's new far-right government could threaten Jordan's custodianship over holy sites in Jerusalem and jeopardise the fragile peace agreement between both countries.