Middle East Experience

The president called upon Americans and people globally to stand united against intolerance, to ensure that such horrors can never happen again.;
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Holocaust was a 'Crime against God and humanity,' says Trump

This is the first time that a justice minister has taken things into his own hands.;
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Ohana orders seizure of NIS 4.2m. from Palestinian Authority

Despite Algeria's best efforts, nine years of conflict in neighboring Libya have essentially brought an international proxy war to Algiers' doorstep.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Algeria strives to regain prominence as world powers debate Libya's future

Iraq’s Sunni politicians, who are facing great challenges in managing areas still recovering from the damage caused by the Islamic State, worry that Iran-US tensions will have an added negative effect.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Iraq’s sidelined Sunnis weigh options amid US-Iran conflict

UN investigators say Saudi use of NSO Group software was the “most likely explanation” for the hacking attack against the Amazon CEO.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: UN fingers Israeli spyware firm in Bezos hack

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan did not get what he wanted at the Libya peace conference in Berlin, but how much of a setback was that for Turkey?
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Russian paper gives Erdogan poor marks at Libya peace conference

In an exclusive interview with Al-Monitor in northeast Syria, General Mazlum Kobane spoke on a range of issues including prospects for reviving dialogue with Turkey, President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw US troops from Syria and the impact of Iranian General Qasem Soleimani's killing in Iraq.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: SDF commander says Kurds ready for dialogue if Ankara is sincere

Turkish authorities are scrambling to prop up Istanbul’s new airport as the costly facility faces various strains that might result in major burdens on public finances.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Why risky Istanbul airport gets preferential treatment

Nine years after a revolution that had "freedom" as a primary demand, censorship of the arts and music is back in full force with added restrictions on organizing cultural events in Egypt.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: How artistic freedom of expression shrinks in 'new' Egypt

Residents of Daraa city are living in fear in light of increased assassinations and kidnappings often blamed on former rebels who reconciled with the government.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: In Syria's Daraa, wave of kidnappings, killings threatens fragile balance