News 31 Dec 1969 Does Jewish-Arab partnership to form government stand a chance in Israel? The Likud is continuing its campaign of incitement against Arab party representatives to head off their helping form a minority government led by Blue and White. Source: Al Monitor Full… Meet the Middle East
News 31 Dec 1969 UAE shows path for peaceful nuclear development Fuel assemblies have been loaded into the first of four UAE nuclear power plants following the country's yearslong effort to develop major national and international support for nuclear energy. Source:… Meet the Middle East
News 31 Dec 1969 Jordanian artist taps absurd for 'Camel in the Room' With iconic imagery such as camels and locks, artist Raed Ibrahim explores the complexities of Middle Eastern identity, memory and the Israeli-Palestinian issue. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Jordanian artist… Meet the Middle East
News 31 Dec 1969 Meet the Lebanese artist who has created the heart of revolution A sculpture by artist Hayat Nazer delivers a message of compassion, peace and reconciliation amid the going protests in Beirut. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Meet the Lebanese artist who… Meet the Middle East
News 31 Dec 1969 Polls report high numbers as Israel votes yet again Despite predictions of voter fatigue in Israel's third round of elections in less than a year and growing fears of the coronavirus outbreak, voter turnout early in today's elections has… Meet the Middle East
News 31 Dec 1969 Iraq opts not to get involved in lawsuit over Soleimani killing Iraqi political parties have rejected involving Iraq in the preparation of a judicial file involving the assassination of Iranian Quds Force commander Qasem Soleimani in Baghdad. Source: Al Monitor Full… Meet the Middle East
News 31 Dec 1969 Intel: Third time’s a charm as Netanyahu scores election win After three parliamentary elections within the span of a year, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will continue occupying his position for a further term. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Intel:… Meet the Middle East
News 31 Dec 1969 The bitter victory of Israel’s Arab party Members of the Arab Joint List are proud of their achievement of 15 Knesset seats, but are deeply disappointed over the failure of the left-wing camp. Source: Al Monitor Full… Meet the Middle East
News 31 Dec 1969 A Jordanian dinner table pushes for social change Every other week since 2016, dozens of near-strangers gather at the Shams Community house in Amman to discuss hot topics, from sex to religion. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: A… Meet the Middle East
News 31 Dec 1969 ‘Killer instinct’ clinches it for Netanyahu Faced with a weak and disastrous campaign by Blue and White and its leader, Benny Gantz, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu won the March 2 elections despite initially appearing to be… Meet the Middle East
