News 31 Dec 1969 Netanyahu’s chief rival reverses, signals he’ll cut unity deal Benny Gantz said he would serve in an emergency government led by rival Benjamin Netanyahu to help prevent a coronavirus crisis in Israel. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Netanyahu’s chief… Meet the Middle East
News 31 Dec 1969 Intel: US touts nearly $40 million in coronavirus aid to Middle East The United States today touted nearly $40 million in aid to the Middle East and North Africa as part of a $274 million emergency health and humanitarian assistance package to… Meet the Middle East
News 31 Dec 1969 Coronavirus cease-fire offers pause in Yemen war Despite a cease-fire among the parties to Yemen's civil war, the Saudi-led coalition announced it had downed three Houthi drones. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Coronavirus cease-fire offers pause in… Meet the Middle East
News 31 Dec 1969 Egyptian government’s anti-virus plan met with mixed reactions Cairo has taken several new measures to curb the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, but many Egyptians are skeptical about the government's plans and fear the worst is yet to… Meet the Middle East
News 31 Dec 1969 Iran condemns US indictment against Venezuela’s Maduro An Iranian government spokesperson blasted the United States for its indictment of Venezuelan strongman Nicolas Maduro. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Iran condemns US indictment against Venezuela’s Maduro Meet the Middle East
News 31 Dec 1969 Foreign Ministry rescues Israelis stranded abroad during pandemic The Israeli Foreign Ministry, after being sidelined for years by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, sees its vital role recognized as diplomats bring back young Israelis stranded abroad during the coronavirus… Meet the Middle East
News 31 Dec 1969 There's little left of Israel’s left By deciding to join the Netanyahu-Gantz government, Labor Party Chairman Amir Peretz put the final nail in the coffin of the party that founded the State of Israel. Source: Al… Meet the Middle East
News 31 Dec 1969 Iraqi government calls on civil society to fight COVID-19 Iraqi civil society is offering its help and support to the Iraqi government in fighting the coronavirus. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Iraqi government calls on civil society to fight… Meet the Middle East
News 31 Dec 1969 Intel: US stands down on Europe’s new trade mechanism with Iran Europe launched its first shipment to Iran today using a mechanism that was originally intended to function as a workaround to US sanctions in a Hail Mary bid to salvage… Meet the Middle East
News 31 Dec 1969 Key Trump ally blasts administration for extending Iran nuclear waivers The Donald Trump administration is casting the renewal of four civil nuclear waivers as “restrictions” on Iran’s nuclear program, but Sen. Ted Cruz argues that they enable Tehran. Source: Al… Meet the Middle East