When Hayat Tahrir al-Sham was first established, it taught its members the approach of prominent jihadist ideologue Abu Mohammad al-Maqdisi, whom it held at high esteem and consulted in many of its ideological matters. But, a few days ago, it announced severing ties with him and recanting his ideology.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Syrian extremist group in Idlib breaks with jihadist ideologue
Egypt caves in to popular pressure to display controversial French statue in museum
After years of tension and popular pressure, Egypt has decided to move the statue of French engineer Ferdinand de Lesseps, who was behind digging the Suez Canal, from the Port Said governorate to exhibit it at the headquarters of the Suez Canal International Museum in Ismailia governorate.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Egypt caves in to popular pressure to display controversial French statue in museum
US committed to supporting UAE’s military needs, collaborating for Expo 2020 success: Consul General
Frayne said both the countries remain partners-of-choice in defense trade and military cooperation..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: US committed to supporting UAE’s military needs, collaborating for Expo 2020 success: Consul General
Iran in the crosshairs as UN discusses Arabian Gulf security
Russia’s foreign minister called for collective effort Tuesday to prevent a large-scale war in the Arabian Gulf and got strong support from all Security Council members except the United States, which called Iran the major culprit and urged that it be held accountable for supporting terrorism and destabilising the region..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Iran in the crosshairs as UN discusses Arabian Gulf security
Aoun: 'I will stay committed’ to Cabinet formation
President Michel Aoun Wednesday affirmed that he would stay committed to his responsibility and the Cabinet formation process once a Prime Minister has been designated..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Aoun: 'I will stay committed’ to Cabinet formation
Massive war games light up Iran's skies
Leaders of Iran’s armed forces said they were testing air defense preparedness in a large-scale exercise involving half of the country’s airspace.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Massive war games light up Iran's skies
Netanyahu plunged to new depths in submarine scandal vote – analysis
What matters is that because Zohar did not have the coalition ready in time for the key vote and lost, suddenly Israelis are talking about submarines again.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Netanyahu plunged to new depths in submarine scandal vote – analysis
Thousands protest violence against women across Israel after murders
"If there were two people killed this week by terrorism the earth would shake."
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Thousands protest violence against women across Israel after murders
Does the US see UAE ties as a way to curb Chinese investments in Israel?
Does this peace agreement, and now the Abraham Fund, serve an additional American foreign policy interest in another part of the world?
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Does the US see UAE ties as a way to curb Chinese investments in Israel?
Munich auction house under fire for offering Nazi memorabilia again
The news comes following the head of Germany's domestic security agency warning of rising levels of antisemitism in the country.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Munich auction house under fire for offering Nazi memorabilia again