Middle East Experience

Palestinian factions in the Gaza Strip organized a series of protests to demand cancellation of the framework agreement signed between UNRWA and the US to resume US funding.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Gaza factions increase calls to revoke US-UNRWA agreement

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan added that the trajectory of US-Turkey ties "does not bode well."
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Erdogan says Turkish relations with US not 'healthy'

Progressives' bid to get Riyadh to stop bombing Yemen may test Biden's commitment to Gulf allies.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: US House passes measure to end maintenance for Saudi aircraft targeting Yemen

Tens of fighters on both sides have died this week during fighting in the Shabwa governorate.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Bloody week in Yemen on border of government and Houthi territory

Women took part in the annual Saudi National Day military parade for the first time in the Kingdom’s history on Thursday. Female soldiers of different ranks marched in the hour-long parade in commemoration of Saudi Arabia’s 91st National Day. For all the latest headlines follow our Google News channel online or via the app.The Ministry of Interior, in collaboration with the General Entertainment Authority (GEA), had organized the event in the capital Riyadh. A similar parade was also held in the city of Jeddah. Hundreds of Saudi nationals and residents attended the event, and waved the Saudi flag and cheered as the soldiers marched on. Saudi National Day is celebrated annually on September 23 to mark the renaming of the Kingdom of Nejd and Hejaz to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in 1932 following a royal decree from King Abdul Aziz Ibn Saud. The GEA organized dozens of activities and events that will take place to mark the occasion, starting from September 23 to 25. The Ministry of Health urged all citizens and residents to adhere to precautionary measures throughout the celebrations to prevent the spread of COVID-19.Vision 2030 and Saudi women In February, Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Defense announced that women could now apply for positions in the military through their unified admission portal. The move comes under Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s Vision 2030 initiative, introducing reforms that advance Saudi Arabian women in various fields.Women were allowed to join the Saudi Arabian Army, Royal Saudi Air Defense, Royal Saudi Navy, Royal Saudi Strategic Missile Force, and Armed Forces Medical Services.Saudi Arabian women have also been recruited as soldiers, lance corporals, corporals, sergeants, and staff sergeants, according to the ministry.To join the armed forces, a woman must be between the age of 21 and 40 years old, be 155 centimeters tall or above, and cannot be a government employee.She must also pass admission procedures, have a clean criminal record, and be medically fit for service.A Saudi Arabian woman must also hold an independent national identity card, have at least a high school education, and cannot be married to a non-Saudi Arabian citizen.Read more:Fireworks and concerts: Saudi Arabia kicks off National Day with massive celebrations‘Eight decades of partnership’: US congratulates Saudi Arabia on 91st National DaySaudi King Salman wishes prosperity on nation ahead of National Day
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Women take part in Saudi National Day military parade for first time 

Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and his government are confronted with the double challenge of rehabilitating ties with the Democrat Party and mending the rift with the American Jewish community.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Israel assesses frayed ties with US Jews, Democratic Party

Saudi Defense Forces intercepted and destroyed a Houthi explosive drone launched towards Abha in Saudi Arabia, the Arab Coalition said on Friday.The Iran-backed group is deliberately trying to target civilians in the Kingdom, the coalition added.For the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app.On Thursday, Saudi Arabia’s Defense Forces destroyed three explosive-laden Houthi drones that were heading towards the Kingdom and a ballistic missile that was targeting the Jazan region.The defense forces’ efficiency helped to thwart all the attempts by the Iran-backed militia to attack Saudi Arabia, the coalition said.The coalition will be taking the necessary operational measures to target the sources of the threat in accordance with international humanitarian law, the coalition said in the statement.The attack came as Saudi Arabia is marking its 91st National Day on Thursday. The Houthis, who are backed by Iran, have been ramping up attacks on civilians and civilian objects in the Kingdom in recent months.Read more:Saudi Arabia’s defense forces destroy Houthi ballistic missile, three dronesIran’s FM says nuclear deal talks will resume ‘very soon’
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Saudi defense forces destroy Houthi drone heading towards Abha

The shipment could help Lebanon grapple with its worsening fuel crisis and also again defies US sanctions on Iran.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Hezbollah announces arrival of second Iranian fuel delivery

Authorities advice residents to follow safety guidelines..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: UAE weather alert: Police urge beachgoers be extra cautious

Lebanon registered 603 coronavirus cases and eight deaths in the past 24 hours, the Health Ministry reported Friday..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Lebanon records 603 COVID-19 cases, eight deaths in last 24 hours