Middle East Experience

The normalization of ties between Israel and two Arab states has left the Islamic Republic uneasy in a region where it is surrounded by more adversaries than allies.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Arab deals with Israel predictably rile Iran

This is the first time that the ICC Pretrial Chamber has thrown in the towel after appeals against the ICC Prosecutor's decision to close the case.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: ICC permanently closes flotilla war crimes case

Selection Committee shares names of nominees and invites the public to vote for next year’s Laureate
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Gadot, Baron Cohen, Sacks, included in 2021 Genesis Prize short list

Iraqi forces arrested the former director general of the General Pension Authority Ahmed Al-Saadi along with six officials on corruption charges Tuesday as part of the government’s anti-corruption campaign led by Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Iraqi officials arrested as part of Kadhimi’s anti-corruption campaign

Thomas Friedman's latest take on Middle Eastern affairs has not gone down well..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Thomas Friedman's 'Mrs Israel, Mr Emirates affair' analogy sparks mockery

Combat Anti-Semitism Movement hosts live event on antisemitism
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Redefining antisemitism: Eleven Examples, Eleven Stories - watch

Iranian President Hassan Rohani said on Wednesday that the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain will be responsible for any “consequences” resulting from their normalisation of relations with Tehran’s arch-foe Israel..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Iran threatens Arab peacemakers, Trump predicts later deal with Tehran

Lebanon confirmed 634 new coronavirus cases and seven deaths Wednesday, bringing the total number of registered cases in the country to 26,083..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Lebanon confirms 634 new virus cases and seven deaths

Thanks to the cooperation between DoverTower and DP World, a new direct shipping line will be able to bring goods from the port of Eilat to Dubai in just 10 days.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: New shipping line between Eilat and Dubai to open in October

Speaking over the plane’s loudspeaker of his “historic visit,” Netanyahu referred to the folk song Hevenu Shalom Aleichem, which means “we brought peace unto you.”
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Netanyahu on return to Israel: We brought peace