News 06 Jan 2020 Defense minister visits Jordan Valley after annexation committee meets The Palestinian Authority holds that all of Area C should be part of the final borders of its future state.; Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Defense minister visits Jordan Valley… Meet the Middle East
News 31 Dec 1969 US allies, Democrats express concerns after assassination of Iran’s Soleimani US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has called for de-escalation after the killing of Iran's Quds Force leader Qasem Soleimani, but international allies and Democratic senators are openly skeptical about… Meet the Middle East
News 31 Dec 1969 With Turkey preoccupied with Libya, Idlib slips through Ankara’s fingers While Turkey prepares to send troops to Libya, Russia's uncompromising attitude on Idlib signals that Ankara will not get what it wants in Syria. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: With… Meet the Middle East
News 31 Dec 1969 Immunity question places rule of law at heart of Israeli election campaign Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's quest for immunity from prosecution will dominate the upcoming election campaign, with rule of law at stake in Israel. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Immunity question… Meet the Middle East
News 31 Dec 1969 Gulf investor asks US court to subpoena Kuwait lobbying records A multinational investor in a Kuwait-linked investment fund has asked a US court to subpoena US banks over allegations of misconduct by the fund. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Gulf… Meet the Middle East
News 27 Dec 2019 Yemeni local tribal mediation succeeds in releasing 135 prisoners Hopes rise for a tribal role to be played in negotiating a cease-fire in Yemen, after local mediation succeeded in achieving several prisoner swap deals between the warring sides. Source:… Meet the Middle East
News 31 Dec 2019 Turkish offensive in northeast Syria uproots farmers, families Farmers in northeast Syria are concerned about making ends meet — or even having a place to live — after the Turkish offensive led to the looting of their lands… Meet the Middle East
News 31 Dec 1969 Iran declares 3 days of mourning after Soleimani killing Iranian leaders have vowed revenge after the killing of the Quds Force chief commander, Qasem Soleimani, by a US drone strike. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Iran declares 3 days… Meet the Middle East
News 29 Dec 2019 Why pastrami’s eastern version still rekindles rivalry The traditional taste of a spicy cured beef, pastirma, one of the most powerful cold cuts in the world, finds its place in new recipes. Source: Al Monitor Full Article:… Meet the Middle East
News 02 Jan 2020 US strike on Iranian military leader sparks escalation fears President Donald Trump authorized a US strike that killed the influential Iranian military leader Qasem Soleimani in Iraq early Friday morning, the Pentagon said in a statement. Source: Al Monitor… Meet the Middle East
