The ‘foreign minister’ of the settler community discusses relations with his Palestinian neighbors and points to unexpected obstacles to peace.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Bottom-up peace
MK Odeh: too bad Defense Minister didn't tweet he'll throw me into prison
Odeh was recorded on Saturday lashing out at the policeman who prevented him from visiting an injured Arab protester, the policeman complained against Odeh for offending a public servant.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: MK Odeh: too bad Defense Minister didn't tweet he'll throw me into prison
Syria seeks to crush insurgent pocket, denies evacuation deal
The recovery of the enclave south of Damascus would mark another milestone in President Bashar al-Assad's war effort.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Syria seeks to crush insurgent pocket, denies evacuation deal
Nuclear weapons treaty exit on table as Iran gauges EU action on deal
Prior to the US withdrawal from the nuclear deal, Iran had hinted that it may leave the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons in response. That threat now seems closer to becoming a reality.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Nuclear weapons treaty exit on table as Iran gauges EU action on deal
Syrian family finds shelter, job in Mardin church
In the multicultural city of Mardin, a Syrian refugee made her life taking care of a church.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Syrian family finds shelter, job in Mardin church
Syria talks involve many cooks — and many kitchens
As would-be peacemakers wrapped up another round of talks in Kazakhstan, organizers announced the next negotiations on Syria will be held in Russia.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Syria talks involve many cooks — and many kitchens
Turkey and Israel: Barking, biting, but still doing business
The ties between Israel and Turkey are being strained and stretched, but they aren't likely to snap as long as both sides benefit from the relationship.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Turkey and Israel: Barking, biting, but still doing business
Israel’s finance minister ready for early elections
For Finance Minister Moshe Kahlon, data showing housing prices falling represents a personal and public accomplishment and a political victory.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Israel’s finance minister ready for early elections
ICAO upholds UAE concerns over Qatari aviation safety violations
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has voiced its support for concerns brought by the United Arab Emirates on the risks facing civil aviation safety due to Qatari military operations
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: ICAO upholds UAE concerns over Qatari aviation safety violations
EU launches bid to protect Iran oil, gas trade ties worth $23 bln
EU Energy Commissioner Miguel Arias Canete arrived in Tehran on Saturday to present plans for continuing oil and gas purchases and protect European companies despite renewed US sanctions on Iran.
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: EU launches bid to protect Iran oil, gas trade ties worth bln