A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.

The South Korean military spokesperson warned that North Korea was making preparations to blow up the border as soon as Monday.

The underground area, located some seven meters underground, was accessible via a tunnel shaft uncovered by the troops. 

Past talks did not lead to any progress in returning the hostages held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip.

The political, military, and intelligence failures of October 7 are now compounded, a year later, by a moral failure – the failure to secure the release of the hostages. 

Hezbollah’s Captagon trade finances its operations, challenging Israeli security and regional stability amid military pressure and calls for international sanctions.

These were Israeli army reservists who have served for most of the past year in the war against Hamas. They were also among Israel’s elite commandos.

Government members respectfully listened to US officials but understood that Israeli and American interests are not always aligned.