Recent reports suggest that Israel has been leading a campaign in the Sinai Peninsula to stop arms smuggling to the Gaza Strip.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Israel goes after Hamas in Sinai
Jerusalem tensions rise without security coordination
The lack of coordination between Israelis and Palestinians at Al-Aqsa Mosque is threatening to dial up tensions at the disputed site.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Jerusalem tensions rise without security coordination
Two days of clashes near Libya capital leave 10 dead
Two days of clashes between rival militias near Libya’s capital Tripoli have left 10 people dead and 41 wounded, the health ministry said Thursday. Fighting between armed groups erupted
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Two days of clashes near Libya capital leave 10 dead
Prince Khalid: Saudi Arabia strongly condemns targeting of UN team by Houthis
Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador to the United States, Prince Khalid bin Salman, said on Friday that the kingdom strongly condemns the targeting of United Nations personnel by the pro-Iranian Houthi
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Prince Khalid: Saudi Arabia strongly condemns targeting of UN team by Houthis
Steinitz says no need for U.S. concerns over Chinese telecoms investment
Asked about concerns over any potential information theft, he said: "We are good at protecting ourselves."
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Steinitz says no need for U.S. concerns over Chinese telecoms investment
Netanyahu asks visiting Romanian PM to move embassy to Jerusalem
“I hope you will act to stop the bad resolutions against Israel in the European Union. And also, of course, to move your embassy and other embassies to Jerusalem," Netanyahu said.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Netanyahu asks visiting Romanian PM to move embassy to Jerusalem
Pompeo meets senior N.Korean general in Washington
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo opened a rare meeting in Washington on Friday with a top North Korean general aimed at arranging a new summit, an AFP photographer said. Pompeo and Kim Yong Chol did
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Pompeo meets senior N.Korean general in Washington
Indonesia to release suspected Bali bomb mastermind Bashir from prison
Abu Bakar Bashir, the radical Muslim cleric and alleged mastermind of the 2002 Bali bombings, will be granted early release from jail on humanitarian grounds, Indonesia’s president said on
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Indonesia to release suspected Bali bomb mastermind Bashir from prison
Over 10,000 protesters clash with IDF forces on Gaza Border
Protests on the Gaza border, which the Palestinians call the March of Return protests, continued on Friday. Hamas official: "We will continue until the blockade on Gaza ends."
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Over 10,000 protesters clash with IDF forces on Gaza Border
Divisions overshadow Lebanon’s Arab summit as few leaders come to Beirut
Divisions among Arab states over Syria, and internal Lebanese disputes, have overshadowed a summit to be held in Beirut this weekend, with several leaders who had planned to come now staying away. At
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Divisions overshadow Lebanon’s Arab summit as few leaders come to Beirut