Arab governments and media side with Tehran to condemn the Israeli strikes, albeit avoiding strong language
Mediation efforts have kept Egyptian officials busy and hurt Egypt's economy
Another Hezbollah leader, Hashim Safieddine, reportedly is seeking the position
Some commentators think this is part of an Iranian strategy to increase Tehran's influence in the Middle East
Revenue down by nearly half as ships avoid Suez Canal and take longer route around Horn of Africa
Arab media claims Israel has agreed to a 6-month cease-fire and reports that Hamas is ready to trade more than 100 Israeli captives in return for 300 Palestinian prisoners
Some analysts say the attack is likely to push Iran to retaliate in unpredictable ways
Incident followed a rash of attacks on international shipping in recent days. Iran's supreme leader Ali Khamenei, who supports the Houthis, urged them to 'continue their attacks'
Some 2,000 ships reportedly are diverting from the Red Sea shipping route through the Suez Canal, causing a 30% drop in ship traffic
Many voters say they are worried about the economy and the conflict in Gaza; results to be announced December 18
Palestinians say Israel is not respecting prisoner release agreement
Iranian president makes blistering remarks against the US and Israel on first visit to Saudi Arabia in more than a decade
Egypt says it shot down drones that were sent to the Sinai from Yemen
Egypt hosts Cairo 'peace conference' that top Arab and international leaders attend
Egyptian bulldozers worked Friday to repair damaged road on the Gaza side of the Rafah crossing
Egyptian President Sissi and other Arab leaders say that Palestinians must remain in their homeland
Strong solidarity with Palestinians prevalent as Jewish state draws condemnation for what is widely described as yearlong repressive policies
Some reports say that one quarter of the coastal city of Derna was swept away
Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Burhan was welcomed as a visiting head of state by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi
Scattered demonstrations over high prices, fuel shortages and the fall of the Syrian pound are spreading to several other parts of the country
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