The Golden Bear-winning Iranian movie “There Is No Evil” revolves around the power to say no, the very same concept that has characterized the filmmaker’s overall mission.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: How an Iranian director defied ‘repression’ and won Golden Bear
Why Otzmah Yehudit flamed out in Israeli elections
The decline in support for Otzmah Yehudit, which once again failed to pass the vote threshold to enter the Knesset, was especially notable in the settlements.
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Full Article: Why Otzmah Yehudit flamed out in Israeli elections
Can Sochi 2.0 save the day in Idlib?
The fragile cease-fire that took effect in Syria's rebel-held province of Idlib on March 6 under a fresh deal between Turkey and Russia might prove short-lived amid a series of uncertainties on key points of contention.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Can Sochi 2.0 save the day in Idlib?
How Turkey's soldiers and spies saved the day in Syria
Turkey’s diplomatic position in Syria remains untenable, but its armed forces and spy agency did a pretty good job last week.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: How Turkey's soldiers and spies saved the day in Syria
Israeli judge orders Netanyahu to appear in court
The Israeli prime minister's request for postponement has been rejected and his corruption trial is set to begin next week.
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Full Article: Israeli judge orders Netanyahu to appear in court
How Iran’s next parliament will affect foreign policy
Though Iran’s conservatives will rule the upcoming parliament, they might not rule with an iron fist as some expect.
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Full Article: How Iran’s next parliament will affect foreign policy
Coronavirus oblivious to Israeli, Palestinian borders
The necessity of cooperating against the novel coronavirus should encourage Israeli and Palestinian authorities to also work together on day-to-day issues, such as water and air pollution.
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Full Article: Coronavirus oblivious to Israeli, Palestinian borders
Will Israeli Arabs facilitate the ‘Netanyahu-removal government’?
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appears to believe that it is not a problem for Arab citizens to vote as long as they cast their ballots for the Likud, otherwise they should not have a voice in their governance.
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Full Article: Will Israeli Arabs facilitate the ‘Netanyahu-removal government’?
Why is the steel industry in Egypt declining?
Egypt's steel industry has generally been lowering prices as a result of an oversupply in inventories and lower raw material prices just as a new steel factory comes online.
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Full Article: Why is the steel industry in Egypt declining?
PA plans to bypass Israel by issuing construction permits, rebuilding demolished homes
Palestinian Minister of Local Government Majdi al-Saleh has recently announced he will be issuing permits that allow Palestinians to build houses in Area C of the West Bank, ignoring the need for Israeli approvals.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: PA plans to bypass Israel by issuing construction permits, rebuilding demolished homes