Israel’s prime minister increasingly resembles America’s 37th president..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Time for Netanyahu to Go
Rare anti-government protests rock Algeria
Many Algerians are angry as ailing President Abdelaziz Bouteflika seeks a fifth term in office..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Rare anti-government protests rock Algeria
Translation platform under fire after racist rhetoric creeps into definitions
LICRA used their Twitter account to publish some of the examples of racism and antisemitism prevalent within some of the proposed translations offered on the website.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Translation platform under fire after racist rhetoric creeps into definitions
Cairo keeps itself front and center in Syria negotiations
Egypt seems to be in demand as a negotiator between the Syrian regime and opposition forces, as the new UN envoy to Syria says he wants Cairo involved.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Cairo keeps itself front and center in Syria negotiations
Iran in grip of massive backlash over Zarif’s sudden resignation
The surprise resignation announcement by Iran's foreign minister has sparked debate on what pushed him over the edge.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Iran in grip of massive backlash over Zarif’s sudden resignation
Egypt steps up efforts to combat foreign terrorists
Egyptian authorities, concerned about the infiltration of foreign extremists, have issued orders broadening and enhancing security measures at ports of entry.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Egypt steps up efforts to combat foreign terrorists
Egypt’s desire to eradicate slums leaves residents displaced
The Egyptian government has relocated dozens of families from the Manshiyet Nasr area after a rockslide, on the pretext that their houses are too damaged, while in reality the government is on a quest to develop Cairo’s slum areas.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Egypt’s desire to eradicate slums leaves residents displaced
Abbas trying to build countermovement to the US
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas recently called on the African Union to supervise the upcoming legislative elections, while also calling for an international peace conference, which is seen as a move away from the US administration in sponsoring peace talks with Israel.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Abbas trying to build countermovement to the US
Suez Canal tunnels expected to bring new life to Sinai
Egypt is expected to complete the construction of four tunnels under the Suez Canal, which will boost economic growth in the marginalized Sinai Peninsula.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Suez Canal tunnels expected to bring new life to Sinai
Hamas takes control of second Gaza Strip border crossing
Palestinian Authority employees claim Hamas forced them to turn over supervision of the Kerem Shalom crossing in Gaza, but Hamas says the workers left because they didn't want to comply with security inspections Hamas imposed.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Hamas takes control of second Gaza Strip border crossing