News 31 Dec 1969 Algeria battles larger countries to vie for leading role in Libya peace process Algeria is seeking to recover its diplomatic role in the region, by pushing for a political solution in Libya and condemning foreign interference in its affairs. Source: Al Monitor Full… Meet the Middle East
News 31 Dec 1969 Israeli Arabs alarmed over Benny Gantz supporting Trump’s plan Israeli-Arab politicians warn that they will not support a Blue and White-led coalition after the elections, if party head Benny Gantz keeps supporting the Trump administration's peace plan. Source: Al… Meet the Middle East
News 31 Dec 1969 What brought Iranian forces to Idlib front? A number of developments, including Turkey's greater involvement in Syria and the US assassination of Iranians Maj. Gen. Qasem Soleimani, may be driving Iran's move to get more involved in… Meet the Middle East
News 31 Dec 1969 Israel's Gantz choosing wrong battles against Netanyahu Blue and White leader Benny Gantz should continue focusing his campaign on the charges against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, instead of falling into the trap of a diplomatic battle. Source:… Meet the Middle East
News 31 Dec 1969 Iraq's Shiite factions avoid direct engagement with Washington Following the assassinations of Qasem Soleimani and Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis, Shiite armed factions are reluctant to engage in direct war with the United States due to the lack of military… Meet the Middle East
News 31 Dec 1969 Turkey’s AKP stumbles in efforts to restore economic confidence Turkey’s economic confidence indicators show the government has a long way to go in overcoming the credibility erosion it has suffered over the past two years. Source: Al Monitor Full… Meet the Middle East
News 31 Dec 1969 Intel: Space Force tracked Iranian missile strikes Members of the Space Force helped track and detect the Iranian ballistic missiles that struck an Iraqi air base last month. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Intel: Space Force tracked… Meet the Middle East
News 31 Dec 1969 Is West Bank, Gaza unrest a prelude of things to come? Attacks on Israeli security forces in the West Bank and Jerusalem after the release of President Donald Trump's peace plan have led security officials to view a recent escalation on… Meet the Middle East
News 31 Dec 1969 Egypt stays out of renewed Israel-Gaza escalations In an unusual move, Egypt has failed to intervene in Israel's latest military escalation on the Gaza Strip. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Egypt stays out of renewed Israel-Gaza escalations Meet the Middle East
News 31 Dec 1969 Erbil court acquits pro-polygamy cleric despite women's protests An Erbil court acquitted a Kurdish cleric who called Kurdish women "dinosaurs." Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Erbil court acquits pro-polygamy cleric despite women's protests Meet the Middle East