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
News 31 Dec 1969 US threatens to stop Yemen aid if Houthis don’t cooperate USAID has informed Houthis rebels in Yemen that it will halt humanitarian aid deliveries to areas the rebels control if they continue to interfere in the distribution of assistance. Source:… Meet the Middle East
News 31 Dec 1969 Iran risks confrontation with Turkey over Idlib While Iran's military command in Syria has issued direct warnings aimed at Turkey, President Hassan Rouhani and the Iranian foreign ministry continue to insist on the role of diplomacy and… Meet the Middle East
News 31 Dec 1969 Egypt believes Ethiopia is dodging dam agreement Ethiopian representatives did not attend the recent round of US-mediated talks on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam -- talks that were supposed to wrap up with a signed final agreement… Meet the Middle East
News 31 Dec 1969 Power vacuum in Iraq leads to threats from pro-Iran faction Pro-Iran factions in Iraq worry that they could lose their political sway, having failed to keep one prime minister in power, then failing in their attempt to replace him, as… Meet the Middle East