The talks marked the second high-level political consultations between Egypt and Turkey since May..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Differences remain as Egypt ends new round of talks with Turkey
Syrian Kurdish parties feel abandoned by US in wake of Turkish-backed attack
Turkey stepped up its attacks against Kurds in Syria, which raised concerns among the Kurdish forces over the US and Russian roles.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Syrian Kurdish parties feel abandoned by US in wake of Turkish-backed attack
Israel’s COVID reproduction rate drops under 1
Prof. Eran Segal: “There is a decrease in both the percentage of positive tests and the number of new severe patients”
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Israel’s COVID reproduction rate drops under 1
Palestinian factions hold events in Ramallah, Gaza to support prisoners
Palestinian factions have been calling on people to stand against IDF troops deployed at the prisons in the West Bank.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Palestinian factions hold events in Ramallah, Gaza to support prisoners
Exiled Afghan president apologizes to Afghan people
Former Afghan President Ashraf Ghani, who fled Kabul as Taliban forces reached the outskirts of the city last month, apologized on Wednesday for the abrupt fall of his government.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Exiled Afghan president apologizes to Afghan people
The Takeaway: Iran nuclear diplomacy creeps forward in Moscow and Paris
Also: Taliban’s success inspires Syrian jihadis; Russia’s delicate diplomacy in Syria and Turkey; Nile dam parley peters out; IDF snared in political rift; Egypt’s Avenue of the Sphinxes; and more … in only about 1,500 words.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: The Takeaway: Iran nuclear diplomacy creeps forward in Moscow and Paris
Saudi Arabia says it welcomes Biden's order to release 9/11 files
The Saudi Embassy in Washington said it hoped the documents' declassification would put an end to the "baseless allegations against the kingdom."
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Saudi Arabia says it welcomes Biden's order to release 9/11 files
Egypt, Turkey agree to future talks, though issues remain
The two countries have been working to repair their long-strained relations throughout 2021.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Egypt, Turkey agree to future talks, though issues remain
Controversial Egyptian slum removal mars Giza Plateau upgrade
The Nazlet al-Saman slum blemished the Giza Plateau for many decades, but its ongoing removal is bringing criticism of the government.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Controversial Egyptian slum removal mars Giza Plateau upgrade
Chinese-operated port opens in Israel despite American concerns
The Biden administration is relaying to Jerusalem the same fears expressed by former US administrations over Chinese investments in Israel.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Chinese-operated port opens in Israel despite American concerns