Middle East Experience

Both the Trump administration and PM Netanyahu were criticized for failing to focus on the primary threats of Iran's nuclear program.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Outgoing deputy Mossad chief: Pompeo plan to turn Iran into Meretz unrealistic

The Pope was greeted by a lively folk song and dance event and many felt moved seeing images of him meet Sistani.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Pope’s Iraq visit kindles hope among many wanting to see country recover

Turkey’s Defense Minister said on Saturday his country shared common values with Egypt which may bring about “different developments” in the coming days.“We have many historical and cultural values in common with Egypt. When they are put in use, we consider that there may be different developments in the coming days,” state news agency Anadolu cited Hulusi Akar as saying.For all the latest headlines follow our Google News channel online or via the app.He added that Egypt “respected” Turkey’s continental shelf limits when the Middle Eastern country made a tender on hydrocarbon exploration in the eastern Mediterranean, which he described as a “very important development.”Ties between the two countries have been strained since Egypt’s army ousted Muslim Brotherhood President Mohammed Mursi, an ally of President Tayyip Erdogan, in 2013.Cairo designates the Muslim Brotherhood as terrorist organization. Erdogan’s Islamist-rooted AK Party supported Mursi’s short-lived Egyptian government. Many Brotherhood members and their supporters have fled to Turkey since the group's activities were banned in Egypt.Ankara and Cairo have also clashed over maritime jurisdiction and offshore resources, as well as differences in Libya, where they backed opposing sides in the civil war.Last month, Egypt announced the start of a bid round for oil and natural gas exploration and exploitation in 24 blocks, including some in the Mediterranean.After trading insults and accusations for years, Turkey and Egypt have recently lowered the temperature of their public comments. However, Turkish officials have said there are still no political talks between the two sides, and that any contacts are solely for intelligence reasons.Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Wednesday: “As the two countries with the longest coastlines in the eastern Mediterranean, if our ties and the conditions allow it, we can also negotiate a maritime demarcation deal with Egypt and sign it amongst ourselves.”- With ReutersRead more:Turkey says it may negotiate maritime demarcation with Egypt if conditions allowEgypt will not stand hands tied facing Turkey’s ambitions in Syria, Iraq, Libya: FMMacron: Turkey's policy is hostile, working with Egypt to stabilize Mediterranean
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Turkey’s ‘common values’ with Egypt may bring new developments soon: Defense Minister

The aid package will support social protection, healthcare, and education for Syrian refugees in host countries..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: EU approves 5m in aid for Syrian refugees in Lebanon, Jordan

Bourla said in December that he has not yet received the vaccine yet because he does not want to "cut in line."
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Pfizer CEO's Israel visit cancelled because he is not fully vaccinated

Many alleged Russia and the Syrian regime were behind the attack which appears aimed at denying Turkish-backed Syrian groups from trading oil.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Ballistic missiles target north Syria oil facilities in rare attack

Lebanon registers 42 new coronavirus deaths, 3,158 cases..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Lebanon registers 42 new coronavirus deaths, 3,158 cases

Israel has injured two Palestinians in its latest attack on fishermen in the Gaza Strip, while its forces violently repressed anti-settlement protests in the West Bank..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Israeli naval boats fire on Gaza fishermen, injuring two, as army suppresses West Bank protests

The project of an Egyptian student consisting of using the Sinai environment for sustainable agriculture with the use of less water may be a solution to Egypt’s water scarcity problem.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Sustainable agriculture technology can help Egypt’s water crisis

Authorities affiliated with the opposition in the cities of Tell Abyad and Ras al-Ain in northern Syria recently signed an agreement to import Turkish electricity, as the Syrian regime forces and the Syrian Democratic Forces continue to control the feeding stations of these areas.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Turkey to supply electricity to opposition-held areas in Syria