The peace plan presented by US President Donald Trump could serve as a platform and incentive for Blue and White leader Benny Gantz to accept the formation of a unity government with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Source: Al Monitor
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Netanyahu wants/needs annexation before elections
White House advisers Jason Greenblatt and Jared Kushner object Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's intention to annex settlements before the March 2 elections, but Netanyahu has no intention of giving up.
Source: Al Monitor
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Trump’s plan revokes Israeli Arabs' citizenship
The authors of the Trump-Netanyahu peace plan bothered to ask Israeli Arabs whether they wanted to become Palestinian nationals, but the deal nonetheless strips them of their Israeli citizenship and in the process would split families and help perpetuate right-wing rule.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Trump’s plan revokes Israeli Arabs' citizenship
What Israel gave to Russia in return for release of its national
In order to get Naama Issachar released from a prison in Moscow, Israel broke its rule of not interfering in real estate disputes related to churches in Jerusalem.
Source: Al Monitor
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Meet the man who brought Picasso to Palestine
A young curator's determination to bring a work of Picasso to Ramallah marked the decade in Middle Eastern art.
Source: Al Monitor
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Tunisia’s youth seek role in forming new government
After parliament recently rejected Tunisia’s first effort at forming a new government since the September election, the president has apparently responded to young people's demand to have a political voice.
Source: Al Monitor
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Protests break out in Jordan in protest of Trump’s 'deal of the century'
Jordan immediately rejected US President Donald Trump’s long touted middle east peace plan, insisting that the two-state solution is the only way to guarantee Palestinians their full human rights.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Protests break out in Jordan in protest of Trump’s 'deal of the century'
Russian strikes kill 10 civilians in Syria’s Idlib: Monitor
Air strikes by government ally Russia hit near a bakery and a medical clinic in Syria’s opposition-held Idlib region early on Thursday, killing 10 civilians, a war monitor said. However, Russia
Source: Al Arabiya
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France to send warships to Mediterranean to counter Turkey, Greek PM approves
France is to send war frigates to the eastern Mediterranean to oppose Turkey’s recent assertion in the region, a decision that has been welcomed by Greece’s prime minister, according to
Source: Al Arabiya
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How this Palestinian initiative helps women deal with their scars
Alorkedea, an initiative in Gaza, provides psychological support, health tips and networking opportunities for women with physical disfigurations.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: How this Palestinian initiative helps women deal with their scars