“As strong supporters of Israel, we were disappointed that the government passed legislation which was effectively a step back for all minorities.”
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Two major funders of Israel join criticism of its nation-state law
US warns Europe: End business with Iran or face harsh sanctions
The United States Congress and the Trump administration, issued stern new warning to European partners, if they do not end all business ties with the Iranian regime. This stance was reported by US
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: US warns Europe: End business with Iran or face harsh sanctions
Operation Roundup: The final battle with ISIS enters last phase in Syria
A coalition spokesman said hard core ISIS fighters, including foreign fighters, still remain in the Euphrates river valley.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Operation Roundup: The final battle with ISIS enters last phase in Syria
Labor Party: viral Whatsapp conversation forged by Likud activists
The Labor Party filed a complaint, arguing that the post that presents a correspondence between the party members is faked.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Labor Party: viral Whatsapp conversation forged by Likud activists
Fatah warns Hamas against reaching truce accord with Israel
The warning came amid unconfirmed reports that Israel and Hamas were close to reaching a long-term truce agreement.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Fatah warns Hamas against reaching truce accord with Israel
What will it take to defuse US-Turkey crisis?
The US Treasury's sanctions against two high-level Turkish officials — a move unprecedented between NATO allies — has pushed the ailing Turkish lira to record lows against the dollar, and the two sides could become trapped in an escalating spiral.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: What will it take to defuse US-Turkey crisis?
Trump makes good on threat to sanction Turkey
The US president is sanctioning two top officials in hopes of pressuring Ankara to release a US pastor, with uncertain results.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Trump makes good on threat to sanction Turkey
Abbas bids adieu
Palestine says good-bye to the US-led peace process
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Abbas bids adieu
Why Israel’s Nationality Law could be good for Palestinians
The recently adopted Nationality Law could actually help Palestinians in a way, as they might not need to specifically recognize Israel as the homeland of the Jews as part of peace negotiations.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Why Israel’s Nationality Law could be good for Palestinians
IMF option looms larger for Turkey amid row with US
Turkey’s economic woes keep growing, exacerbated by central bank inaction and simmering tensions with the United States, in what many see as an inevitable march to the IMF.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: IMF option looms larger for Turkey amid row with US