With Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu unable to form a government with his right-wing allies, he and his associates hope to prevent others from succeeding at the task by launching a new line of attack inciting against the Arab parties and branding those who cooperate with them as security threats.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Netanyahu camp adds Arab 'extortion' to right-wing playbook
Is the Kurdish dream of autonomy coming to an end?
The clouds of doubt over the Kurdish autonomy project in northern Syria have thickened after the Kurds struck a military alliance with Damascus, without getting any assurances on their future political rights.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Is the Kurdish dream of autonomy coming to an end?
Beirut burns as Lebanon protests new taxes
Protests in Lebanon over new taxes continued despite the use of force by politicians' bodyguards.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Beirut burns as Lebanon protests new taxes
Iraq on low boil in anticipation of renewed protests
The crisis in Syria has only made Iraq’s problems worse.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Iraq on low boil in anticipation of renewed protests
Congress puts heat on Saudis for helping fugitives flee country
Congress is cracking down on Saudi Arabia for allegedly helping its citizens escape the US criminal justice system.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Congress puts heat on Saudis for helping fugitives flee country
Why Russia isn't bothered by US-Turkey agreement on Syria
Russia, which has been conducting its own whirlwind diplomacy this week, wasn't disturbed by the US-Turkey deal over northern Syria.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Why Russia isn't bothered by US-Turkey agreement on Syria
Is US redesigning southern flank?
Amid Turkey’s rapprochement with Russia, the United States has stepped up military cooperation with Greece, Turkey’s traditional regional rival, heralding shifts in geostrategic balances in the Balkans, the Aegean and the eastern Mediterranean.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Is US redesigning southern flank?
Turkish attacks cut water supply to Syrian province
Shelling by Turkey in northeastern Syria has damaged the main water station supplying Hasakah province, where thousands of people, including many fleeing the Turkish invasion to the north, are at risk of not having safe drinking water.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Turkish attacks cut water supply to Syrian province
Shelling, gunfire continues in northeast Syria after ceasefire deal: Reuters
Shelling and gunfire resonated in the area of northeast Syria’s Ras al-Ain city on Friday, a Reuters reporter said, a day after Turkey agreed with the United States to pause its offensive in
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Shelling, gunfire continues in northeast Syria after ceasefire deal: Reuters
Clay chairs, edible statues make Jordan's design week one to remember
Experimental projects abounded at Amman Design Week.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Clay chairs, edible statues make Jordan's design week one to remember