Algeria is seeking to recover its diplomatic role in the region, by pushing for a political solution in Libya and condemning foreign interference in its affairs.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Algeria battles larger countries to vie for leading role in Libya peace process
Israeli Arabs alarmed over Benny Gantz supporting Trump’s plan
Israeli-Arab politicians warn that they will not support a Blue and White-led coalition after the elections, if party head Benny Gantz keeps supporting the Trump administration's peace plan.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Israeli Arabs alarmed over Benny Gantz supporting Trump’s plan
What brought Iranian forces to Idlib front?
A number of developments, including Turkey's greater involvement in Syria and the US assassination of Iranians Maj. Gen. Qasem Soleimani, may be driving Iran's move to get more involved in Idlib battlefield operations.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: What brought Iranian forces to Idlib front?
Israel's Gantz choosing wrong battles against Netanyahu
Blue and White leader Benny Gantz should continue focusing his campaign on the charges against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, instead of falling into the trap of a diplomatic battle.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Israel's Gantz choosing wrong battles against Netanyahu
Iraq's Shiite factions avoid direct engagement with Washington
Following the assassinations of Qasem Soleimani and Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis, Shiite armed factions are reluctant to engage in direct war with the United States due to the lack of military balance between them and their fear of US reactions.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Iraq's Shiite factions avoid direct engagement with Washington
Turkey’s AKP stumbles in efforts to restore economic confidence
Turkey’s economic confidence indicators show the government has a long way to go in overcoming the credibility erosion it has suffered over the past two years.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Turkey’s AKP stumbles in efforts to restore economic confidence
Intel: Space Force tracked Iranian missile strikes
Members of the Space Force helped track and detect the Iranian ballistic missiles that struck an Iraqi air base last month.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Intel: Space Force tracked Iranian missile strikes
Is West Bank, Gaza unrest a prelude of things to come?
Attacks on Israeli security forces in the West Bank and Jerusalem after the release of President Donald Trump's peace plan have led security officials to view a recent escalation on the Gaza border in a new light.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Is West Bank, Gaza unrest a prelude of things to come?
Egypt stays out of renewed Israel-Gaza escalations
In an unusual move, Egypt has failed to intervene in Israel's latest military escalation on the Gaza Strip.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Egypt stays out of renewed Israel-Gaza escalations
Erbil court acquits pro-polygamy cleric despite women's protests
An Erbil court acquitted a Kurdish cleric who called Kurdish women "dinosaurs."
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Erbil court acquits pro-polygamy cleric despite women's protests