The Blue and White party has failed in three elections, largely due to the false assumption that building bridges with the country’s Arab citizens would scare off voters from the soft right.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Blue and White’s fatal mistake of distancing Arab voters
For young Israeli Arabs, strong party means strong integration
The young Israeli Arab generation seeks greater integration into Israeli society, including a strong Joint List party that will fight for their interests.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: For young Israeli Arabs, strong party means strong integration
Coronavirus sickens Turkish-Iraqi trade
Turkey's decision to close its only border crossing with Iraq amid a spike in coronavirus cases there will deal a great blow to the country's economy, costing some $1 billion monthly.
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Full Article: Coronavirus sickens Turkish-Iraqi trade
What was Hamas leader doing in Moscow?
Ismail Haniyeh eyes Russia as a “brotherly nation” and expects Moscow to help reconcile the Palestinians.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: What was Hamas leader doing in Moscow?
Intel: Suicide bombing strikes near US Embassy in Tunisia
Two suicide bombers on a motorcycle blow themselves up near the US Embassy in Tunis, killing a police officer.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Intel: Suicide bombing strikes near US Embassy in Tunisia
UAE offers regional road map to deal with Iran
Policies on coronavirus, nuclear issues may help recast regional security discussions, complement US policies.
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Full Article: UAE offers regional road map to deal with Iran
What the US-Afghan agreement means for Iran
The US agreement with the Taliban could prove to be an added burden to Iran, which has serious concerns about the deal creating instability in neighboring Afghanistan.
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Full Article: What the US-Afghan agreement means for Iran
Iraqi female activists launch women's magazine in Ninevah Plains
Woman of Ninevah, a magazine that aims to give voice to women in the region, was launched on March 8, on International Women's Day.
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Full Article: Iraqi female activists launch women's magazine in Ninevah Plains
Israel’s Zionist left down but not out
Many supporters of the Zionist left voted this time for the Blue and White Party, but the constituency is likely to return to its political home as soon as it has a new leadership and focus.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Israel’s Zionist left down but not out
Iraqi protesters stand firm, say corruption worse than coronavirus
Many Iraqi protesters have chosen to continue their demonstrations despite the rapid spread of the virus, saying the country's political crisis is more dangerous than the disease.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Iraqi protesters stand firm, say corruption worse than coronavirus