The Joint List’s decision to recommend Blue and White party Leader Benny Gantz as a candidate for prime minister sparked wide controversy both across Palestinian territories and in Israel.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Benny Gantz: the lesser of two evils for Palestinians
Trump says US will not lift sanctions on Iran
US President Donald Trump said on Friday that sanctions on Iran would not be lifted. In a tweet, Trump said "Iran wanted me to lift the sanctions imposed on them in order to meet. I said, of
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Trump says US will not lift sanctions on Iran
Iraq's protests: All you need to know in 500 words
Anti-government demonstrations rock oil-rich Iraq as widespread anger erupts over economic mismanagement and corruption..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Iraq's protests: All you need to know in 500 words
Baghdad sends delegation to Erbil to resolve disputes
Baghdad sent a delegation, headed by President Barham Salih, to the Iraqi Kurdistan region to discuss the budget, oil and other contentious issues.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Baghdad sends delegation to Erbil to resolve disputes
Arab lawmaker says joining coalition would legitimize Israeli occupation
The leading elected Palestinian leader in Israel tells Al-Monitor that while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s vicious racism led Arab voters to the polls, the Arab coalition still cannot join a ruling coalition.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Arab lawmaker says joining coalition would legitimize Israeli occupation
EU warns Iran it could be forced to withdraw from nuclear deal
The European Union privately warned Iran that it will be forced to withdraw from the 2015 nuclear deal if Tehran continues to breach the terms of the plan, The Guardian reported on Friday. Britain,
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: EU warns Iran it could be forced to withdraw from nuclear deal
Kuwait asks Saudi Arabia to release Palestinian detainees
Kuwait is negotiating to secure the release of dozens of Hamas members who have spent months in Saudi Arabian prisons with no explanation provided.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Kuwait asks Saudi Arabia to release Palestinian detainees
The diplomatic developments that 5779 didn't offer … and those it did
Here’s a look at some of the key diplomatic events – and nonevents – that shaped 5779.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: The diplomatic developments that 5779 didn't offer ... and those it did
Will Idlib’s displaced return under government pressure?
The Syrian regime is accusing the opposition of preventing the return of the displaced in northern Hama through the recently opened Abu al-Duhur crossing.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Will Idlib’s displaced return under government pressure?
Hong Kong protesters denounce police ahead of flashpoint weekend
Thousands of protesters in Hong Kong rallied downtown and accused the police of brutality ahead of a weekend of demonstrations leading up to the 70th anniversary of the People's Republic of China.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Hong Kong protesters denounce police ahead of flashpoint weekend