While the outcry over the murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi has weakened Saudi Arabia, Iran’s chief Arab ally, the prospect of Turkey emerging as a victor may complicate the regional landscape.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Khashoggi crisis boosts Iran but could complicate ties with Turkey
Gaza University launches drama course, but few enroll
Riyad Saidam, an actor and playwright, has just launched a drama school in the Gaza Strip, a dream he has had since the mid-1980s.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Gaza University launches drama course, but few enroll
Gaza, Israel: They call this a truce
While Egypt continues to mediate a truce between the Gaza Strip and Israel, both sides continue their attacks, considering each assault "retaliation" for the other side's volley.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Gaza, Israel: They call this a truce
Syrian businessmen succeed in Turkey
Syrian businessmen continue to partner with Turks in Turkish enterprises, even though such Turkish sponsorship is no longer required by law.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Syrian businessmen succeed in Turkey
Still no charges for Turkey's top philanthropist after year behind bars
Turkish philanthropist and businessman Osman Kavala has spent a year behind bars, but the judiciary has yet to explain why he's still in jail.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Still no charges for Turkey's top philanthropist after year behind bars
US gives Iraqis an out on Iran sanctions
Although Iraq continues to accuse Washington of meddling in its internal affairs, both countries have made concessions on Iran sanctions.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: US gives Iraqis an out on Iran sanctions
Will new Iraqi government resolve Baghdad-KRG issues?
The peaceful formation of a new government in Iraq has raised hopes that the outstanding issues between Baghdad and Erbil might be resolved, but a number of obstacles stand in the way of it actually happening despite amicable relations among the countries leaders.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Will new Iraqi government resolve Baghdad-KRG issues?
The woman who defeated ultra-Orthodox politics
The impressive victory of Aliza Bloch in the Beit Shemesh municipal election created new agendas and threatened the political and religious leadership of the ultra-Orthodox community.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: The woman who defeated ultra-Orthodox politics
Mossad chief, Israel’s secret diplomat to the Mideast
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dedicates much effort to building ties with Sunni states and has sent Mossad chief Yossi Cohen to various locales on secret missions.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Mossad chief, Israel’s secret diplomat to the Mideast
Israel, Hamas should adopt ‘tacit bargaining’
Much like the tacit bargaining between Israel and Hezbollah following the IDF's 1996 Operation Grapes of Wrath, Israel must now negotiate with Hamas.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Israel, Hamas should adopt ‘tacit bargaining’