Middle East Experience

The Palestinian Authority holds that all of Area C should be part of the final borders of its future state.;
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Defense minister visits Jordan Valley after annexation committee meets

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has called for de-escalation after the killing of Iran's Quds Force leader Qasem Soleimani, but international allies and Democratic senators are openly skeptical about Pompeo’s claim that his assassination was wise.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: US allies, Democrats express concerns after assassination of Iran’s Soleimani

While Turkey prepares to send troops to Libya, Russia's uncompromising attitude on Idlib signals that Ankara will not get what it wants in Syria.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: With Turkey preoccupied with Libya, Idlib slips through Ankara’s fingers

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's quest for immunity from prosecution will dominate the upcoming election campaign, with rule of law at stake in Israel.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Immunity question places rule of law at heart of Israeli election campaign

A multinational investor in a Kuwait-linked investment fund has asked a US court to subpoena US banks over allegations of misconduct by the fund.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Gulf investor asks US court to subpoena Kuwait lobbying records

Hopes rise for a tribal role to be played in negotiating a cease-fire in Yemen, after local mediation succeeded in achieving several prisoner swap deals between the warring sides.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Yemeni local tribal mediation succeeds in releasing 135 prisoners

Farmers in northeast Syria are concerned about making ends meet — or even having a place to live — after the Turkish offensive led to the looting of their lands and destruction of their crops.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Turkish offensive in northeast Syria uproots farmers, families

Iranian leaders have vowed revenge after the killing of the Quds Force chief commander, Qasem Soleimani, by a US drone strike.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Iran declares 3 days of mourning after Soleimani killing

The traditional taste of a spicy cured beef, pastirma, one of the most powerful cold cuts in the world, finds its place in new recipes.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Why pastrami’s eastern version still rekindles rivalry

President Donald Trump authorized a US strike that killed the influential Iranian military leader Qasem Soleimani in Iraq early Friday morning, the Pentagon said in a statement.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: US strike on Iranian military leader sparks escalation fears