Iranian missiles defend Gaza but kill Syrians

No one has yet explained why Iran’s military hardware is used to defend some Arabs in one place and kill other Arabs somewhere else; Islamic State in Aleppo met with widespread denials; a solemn ceremony and politics surround the Papal throne; and economic hardships plague Jordanians.

Some Iranian missiles defend Arabs, some kill them.

Arab Saga [2]

Iran’s missiles: With or against the Arabs?

But there are Iranian missiles and bombs being used to kill other Arabs in Syrian villages, towns and cities. No one has yet explained why Iran’s military hardware is used to defend some Arabs in one place and kill other Arabs somewhere else at the same time without hurting their enemy.

Syria Comment [3]

Announcement of Islamic State in Aleppo Met with Widespread Denials. Opposition Gains Ground and Recognition in Europe

A group of Islamist rebel factions in Aleppo has emphatically denounced the Syrian National Coalition and vowed to establish an Islamic state in Syria, highlighting the newly formed body’s struggle to shore up the ranks of the armed opposition.

A Sense of Belonging [4]

Solemn Ceremony and Contentious Politics Surround the Papal Throne

Politics entered the papal ceremony through another route – the decision of President Morsy not to attend. Many saw this as a failure to assuage the Copts amid an Islamist presidency, but others were relieved.

Blogs Al Jazeera [5]

Economic hardships plague Jordanians

At a protest on Sunday organised by a major trade union in Amman, some people dropped out when they heard a few calls for complete regime change.