Lebanon faces a political impasse three months after an election produced a parliament tilted in favor of the Iran-backed Shi’ite group Hezbollah, with no sign of compromises needed to form a
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Lebanon hits political logjam after election
Meet the Druze general leading the Nation State Law fight
Why did the prime minister and the Likud push so hard for this bill to pass? Did they possibly not know what would happen?
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Meet the Druze general leading the Nation State Law fight
Playing chicken: U.S. and Iran locked in stalemate
There will be another round of mostly oil sanctions in November that in some ways may hurt Iran far more, but August 6 is already viewed as bringing the world into a new reality.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Playing chicken: U.S. and Iran locked in stalemate
BDS claims win as Israel Football Association switches kit supplier
The switch of kit suppliers in the soccer world is not an uncommon practice. Every year, international teams and big name clubs switch sponsorship deals for new opportunities to generate revenue.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: BDS claims win as Israel Football Association switches kit supplier
Bereaved Druze families to the 'Post': They stabbed us in the back
Nevertheless if there were to be a war tomorrow, “even with this law I’d be the first to the frontlines. It’s not for the country, it’s for my land and my family,” Mourad said.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Bereaved Druze families to the 'Post': They stabbed us in the back
Caution and doubt in Iran as Trump offers direct dialogue
In Iran, political heavyweights respond to US President Donald Trump's sudden offer of "unconditional" talks.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Caution and doubt in Iran as Trump offers direct dialogue
Why is Europe underplaying its hand on Iran?
In a twist, Washington appears more aware of Europe’s ability to impact US sanctions on Iran than Europeans themselves.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Why is Europe underplaying its hand on Iran?
Is a storm brewing for Turkey in Idlib?
The increasing presence of jihadis in the last remaining opposition enclave is giving Bashar al-Assad a pretext to threaten an attack on the region where Turkish forces are also deployed.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Is a storm brewing for Turkey in Idlib?
Nationality law makes Israel's Druze second-class citizens
The Druze community in Israel has condemned the Jewish Nationality Law, which effectively demotes them to second-class citizens despite their military and other service to Israel.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Nationality law makes Israel's Druze second-class citizens
Cigarette scandal shifts attention to institutionalized corruption in Jordan
Jordanians were shocked to hear about a major corruption scandal involving officials who have allegedly helped businessmen run several unlicensed cigarette plants.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Cigarette scandal shifts attention to institutionalized corruption in Jordan