Turkey has continued to attract a steady trickle of economic migrants and asylum seekers from Iran.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: US sanctions send Iranians to Turkey in droves
Israel’s soft power diplomacy victim of Netanyahu’s policies
The absence of Israel from the Paris Peace Forum reflects the spirit of its leadership, belittling multinational initiatives and neglecting soft power tools.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Israel’s soft power diplomacy victim of Netanyahu’s policies
Israeli army launches fresh air raids on Gaza, targets Hamas
Early morning strikes come after rockets were fired towards Israel from the besieged enclave, Israeli army says..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Israeli army launches fresh air raids on Gaza, targets Hamas
Kuwait's government quit over embezzlement, defence chief says
Kuwait's Sheikh Nasser Sabah al-Ahmad Al-Sabah said the government resigned over alleged embezzlement of nearly $800 million from a military aid fund..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Kuwait's government quit over embezzlement, defence chief says
With Qatar’s money, Israeli gas set to bring Gaza light
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has finally given his consent for Qatar to pay to extend an Israeli gas pipeline to the Gaza Strip's power station — a project that's expected to ameliorate the electricity crisis there while boosting Qatari influence in Gaza and giving Hamas standing as a successful mediator.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: With Qatar’s money, Israeli gas set to bring Gaza light
Egyptian, Bahraini leaders exchange praise, strategies
Bahrain's king visited Egypt's president last week to discuss national and regional security efforts, Iranian interventionism and bilateral cooperation.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Egyptian, Bahraini leaders exchange praise, strategies
Netanyahu warns Gantz minority coalition is done deal
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Netanyahu warns Gantz minority coalition is done deal
Chelsea Foundation honors Jewish Royal Air Force members from WWII
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Chelsea Foundation honors Jewish Royal Air Force members from WWII
Syrian refugees trained to restore cultural heritage
An Istanbul-based project that trained Syrians to work in the field of cultural restoration received an award from Europa Nostra.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Syrian refugees trained to restore cultural heritage
Yemeni student arrested in US after FBI probe reveals alleged Houthi ties
A Yemeni student was arrested in the US late last week after a three-year investigation by the FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force uncovered his alleged ties with the Iran-backed Houthi militia, a
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Yemeni student arrested in US after FBI probe reveals alleged Houthi ties