Members of the Arab Joint List say that if another round of election is held, their party will only grow stronger.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Israel’s Arab party’s new target: 20 Knesset seats
Intel: Russia, Turkey reach deal on Syria's Idlib
Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar finally announced March 13 that after four days of talks in the Turkish capital, the Russian and Turkish militaries have agreed on the details of a new cease-fire in Syria’s Idlib de-escalation zone.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Intel: Russia, Turkey reach deal on Syria's Idlib
Bahrain pardons hundreds of prisoners as coronavirus fears spread
While authorities have attributed the release to humanitarian reasons, human rights groups link the decision to efforts to contain the outbreak.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Bahrain pardons hundreds of prisoners as coronavirus fears spread
Historical context: Biden’s 2002 vote on Iraq war
Congress passed a new resolution on the use of force in the Middle East; the United States retaliates against Iran-backed militias in Iraq; and an 18-year-old debate returns.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Historical context: Biden’s 2002 vote on Iraq war
‘Dragon storm’ batters Egypt with torrential rains, killing nearly 20
The intense storm comes as the country struggles to contain a coronavirus outbreak within its borders.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: ‘Dragon storm’ batters Egypt with torrential rains, killing nearly 20
Lebanon struggles to cope with COVID-19 amid financial crisis
As Lebanon reels under the brunt of the worst financial crisis in its recent history, the government struggles to provide the necessary equipment to be able to cater for a potential increase in novel coronavirus cases.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Lebanon struggles to cope with COVID-19 amid financial crisis
Erdogan turns to oil in a bid to salvage Syria policy
Turkey’s president eyes oil-related bargains in Syria after failing to achieve his stated objectives in Idlib and acquiescing to a new deal with Russia in the rebel stronghold.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Erdogan turns to oil in a bid to salvage Syria policy
Netanyahu, Gantz must return to Cairo 2016
Blue and White leader Benny Gantz should agree to a unity government with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, not just to fight the coronavirus, but to resume the Cairo talks with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Netanyahu, Gantz must return to Cairo 2016
Syrian opposition split over Russia-Turkey patrols in Idlib
The joint military patrols mandated by the Russia-Turkey cease-fire are in effect, sparking protests and dividing the Syrian opposition.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Syrian opposition split over Russia-Turkey patrols in Idlib
Netanyahu’s coronavirus strategy erodes Israel’s democracy
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu exploits the coronavirus panic to erode Israel’s democracy, limit the Knesset, introduce emergency-mode regulations, and prevent Blue and White from implementing the majority garnered by the opposition bloc.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Netanyahu’s coronavirus strategy erodes Israel’s democracy