From Fox News -- VIDEO: According to terrorism expert, Steve Emerson, The New York Times, CNN, and other prominent media sources are showing unfair sympathy toward Hamas in their portrayal of the conflict in Gaza.

From <i> The New York Times </i> --Saudis are increasingly aware of the kingdom's role in international terrorism, leading to heightened security measures around the country. Not only an incubator of terrorism, Saudi Arabia is also a victim and target of Muslim extremists.

“ For all their success on the military front, Saudi officials seem cautious about declaring a victory against jihadists, especially when unexpected crises like the recent war between Israel and Hamas can create a sudden upwelling of popular anger that fuels extremist sentiment. ”

From PBS --Bill Moyers takes a look into the roots and motivations of Al Qaeda, from its beginnings during the invasion of the Soviet Union to the 9/11 bombings in America. Even now, while operating underground, Al Qaeda continues to be a group that garners attention, and to their credit, should not be ignored.

“ After leaving Afghanistan and being exiled by Saudi Arabia, bin Laden moved to Sudan, and with him went the base of operations for al Qaeda.  ”

From <i> CNN </i> --As American bombs began falling on Afghanistan as retribution for the Taliban's reticence in ejecting Osama bin Laden from Afghanisan, bin Laden gave an interview to Al-Jazeera correspondent Tayseer Alouni explaining how he perceived the conflict between Muslims and the West. He paints the US military as a paper tiger whose fighting spirit is reliant on air strikes and other "cowardly" tactics. This remains Osama bin Laden's only interview given after the 9-11 attacks.

“ OSAMA BIN LADEN: America has made many accusations against us and many other Muslims around the world. Its charge that we are carrying out acts of terrorism is an unwarranted description. ”

From <i> The New York Times <i> --An Iraqi hospital is the scene of enormous tragedy as entire families are wiped out by ongoing sectarian violence. Suicide bombs killed at least 60 people nearby.

“ Ahmed Zuhair sat on a bed in the hospital in Kadhimiya on Friday, holding a bandaged and bloody boy, about 3 years old, whom he did not know. Mr. Zuhair had come looking for a relative after two suicide bombers killed at least 60 people, but overwhelmed doctors told him to take the boy, who had lost his whole family, to another floor. ”

From Al Jazeera  --The United Arab Emirates is the biggest arms importer in the Middle East, and the third largest in the world behind China and Inda. The UAE's recent surge in defense spending is tied to its proximity to Iran and the prospect of future turmoil in the region.

“ He said that in the case of conflict with Iran, the Emirates would need to protect its people and oil supplies that pass through the Strait of Hormuz. ”

“ Mark Bromley, from Sipri, told Al Jazeera the UAE may be increasing its military spending due to high prices in oil. ”

From <i>The New York Times</i>--Encouraged by the success of recent missile strikes against Al Qaeda and its allies, senior administration officials say the U.S. will increase its use of remotely piloted aircraft (drones) in Pakistan's tribal areas. Though the use of drones reduces civilian casualties, several U.S. and Pakistani officials have expressed serious reservations.

“ On Sunday, a senior Taliban leader vowed to unleash two suicide attacks a week like one on Saturday in Pakistan’s capital, Islamabad, unless the Central Intelligence Agency stopped firing missiles at militants. Pakistani officials have expressed concerns that the missile strikes from remotely piloted aircraft fuel more violence in the country, and some American officials say they are also concerned about some aspects of the drone strikes. ”

Video from The New York Times --

According to the polls in Israel's general election, votes for parties on the political left are on the decline. Advocates for various left-wing groups are not giving up on the next election.

From CBS --The birth of Israel in 1946 and the resulting Palestinian question fuels Mideast conflict today. CBS offers an interactive timeline of major events in the history of the Jewish state, from its flashpoint inception to its deadly incursion into Gaza in 2009.

“ May 14, 1948 - Israel declares independence, setting off two-year war with Arab nations that ends with new Jewish state and about 700,000 Palestinian refugees. ”