News 31 Dec 1969 Blue and White’s fatal mistake of distancing Arab voters The Blue and White party has failed in three elections, largely due to the false assumption that building bridges with the country’s Arab citizens would scare off voters from the… Meet the Middle East
News 31 Dec 1969 For young Israeli Arabs, strong party means strong integration The young Israeli Arab generation seeks greater integration into Israeli society, including a strong Joint List party that will fight for their interests. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: For young… Meet the Middle East
News 31 Dec 1969 Coronavirus sickens Turkish-Iraqi trade Turkey's decision to close its only border crossing with Iraq amid a spike in coronavirus cases there will deal a great blow to the country's economy, costing some $1 billion… Meet the Middle East
News 31 Dec 1969 What was Hamas leader doing in Moscow? Ismail Haniyeh eyes Russia as a “brotherly nation” and expects Moscow to help reconcile the Palestinians. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: What was Hamas leader doing in Moscow? Meet the Middle East
News 31 Dec 1969 Intel: Suicide bombing strikes near US Embassy in Tunisia Two suicide bombers on a motorcycle blow themselves up near the US Embassy in Tunis, killing a police officer. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Intel: Suicide bombing strikes near US… Meet the Middle East
News 31 Dec 1969 UAE offers regional road map to deal with Iran Policies on coronavirus, nuclear issues may help recast regional security discussions, complement US policies. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: UAE offers regional road map to deal with Iran Meet the Middle East
News 31 Dec 1969 What the US-Afghan agreement means for Iran The US agreement with the Taliban could prove to be an added burden to Iran, which has serious concerns about the deal creating instability in neighboring Afghanistan. Source: Al Monitor… Meet the Middle East
News 31 Dec 1969 Iraqi female activists launch women's magazine in Ninevah Plains Woman of Ninevah, a magazine that aims to give voice to women in the region, was launched on March 8, on International Women's Day. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Iraqi… Meet the Middle East
News 31 Dec 1969 Israel’s Zionist left down but not out Many supporters of the Zionist left voted this time for the Blue and White Party, but the constituency is likely to return to its political home as soon as it… Meet the Middle East
News 31 Dec 1969 Iraqi protesters stand firm, say corruption worse than coronavirus Many Iraqi protesters have chosen to continue their demonstrations despite the rapid spread of the virus, saying the country's political crisis is more dangerous than the disease. Source: Al Monitor… Meet the Middle East