The Trump administration plans to provide Egypt with excess military equipment even as members of Congress seek sanctions against the country over the death of a US citizen.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: US to boost Egyptian air defenses despite congressional anger
Moscow, Tel Aviv exchange favors as Netanyahu shops for support on US plan
In their second meeting in two weeks, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sought to placate Russian President Vladimir Putin over the US peace plan, but Moscow may see its own merits in the deal.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Moscow, Tel Aviv exchange favors as Netanyahu shops for support on US plan
Putin’s thin red lines in Syria rattle Erdogan
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan still has limited options in wake of Syria's retaking of a key town in Idlib province.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Putin’s thin red lines in Syria rattle Erdogan
Syrian Kurdish center sets out to defang 'cubs of the caliphate'
Former Islamic State child soldiers who are being re-educated at a Kurdish center face an uncertain future.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Syrian Kurdish center sets out to defang 'cubs of the caliphate'
Abbas: Palestinians will cut all ties with Israel, US
“We have informed the Israelis and Americans of this decision through two letters,” Abbas said in a speech at an emergency meeting of Arab League foreign ministers in Cairo.;
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Abbas: Palestinians will cut all ties with Israel, US
Israel army launches overnight airstrike in the Gaza Strip
Israeli warplanes launched airstrikes on several areas in the Gaza Strip on Friday evening after rockets were fired from the Strip towards settlement territories, according to Al Arabiya sources. Two
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Israel army launches overnight airstrike in the Gaza Strip
Yemen’s Houthi militia in possession of new arms: UN report
Yemen’s Houthi militia are in possession of new weapons similar to those produced in Iran, according to a UN report obtained by AFP on Friday, in potential violation of a UN arms embargo. Some
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Yemen’s Houthi militia in possession of new arms: UN report
Arab League rejects Trump’s Middle East plan: Statement
The Arab League on Saturday rejected US President Donald Trump’s Middle East plan, calling it “unfair” to Palestinians. The pan-Arab bloc said in a statement that it “rejects
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Arab League rejects Trump’s Middle East plan: Statement
Iraq’s President assigns Mohammed Allawi with forming new government
Iraq’s President Barham Saleh on Saturday assigned Mohammed Tawfiq Allawi with forming a new government, according to the state-run Television. Allawi who is a former communications minister was
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Iraq’s President assigns Mohammed Allawi with forming new government
Protesters return to streets, refuse to give up
Hundreds of protesters returned to the streets Saturday in a bid to show the political elite that the nationwide anti-government protests are not over..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Protesters return to streets, refuse to give up