Middle East Experience

Syria's interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa on Saturday announced a new transitional government dominated by close allies and including one woman, replacing caretaker authorities in place since the ouster of longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad.The announcement, initially scheduled for earlier this month, comes amid international calls for an inclusive Syrian transition following recent sectarian bloodshed, as the country's new leaders seek to reunite and rebuild Syria and its institutions after Assad's December 8 overthrow brought an end to 14 years of civil war.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Syria interim president names new government dominated by allies

Iranian police have dispersed a weeks-long sit-in by demonstrators supporting the mandatory head covering for women, state media reported, after authorities deemed the gathering illegal. The demonstrators -- largely women in black full-body robes -- staged the sit-in since last month outside the parliament building in Tehran. Since Iran's 1979 Islamic revolution, women have been required to conceal their hair in public. However, increasing numbers, particularly in major cities including the capital Tehran, have pushed the boundaries by allowing the covering to slide back.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Iran police disperse pro-hijab protesters outside parliament

The head of the Sudanese paramilitary Rapid Support Forces admitted in a speech to fighters on Sunday that the group had withdrawn from the capital Khartoum which rival army forces have retaken.The comment from RSF commander Mohamed Hamdan Daglo came three days after the group said there would be "no retreat and no surrender" and that its forces had "repositioned", despite the army's declaration on Thursday that "the last pockets" of the RSF had been eliminated from Khartoum after nearly two years of war.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Sudan paramilitary chief admits withdrawal from capital

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday offered to let Hamas leaders leave Gaza but demanded the group abandon its arms, as his country kept up its bombardment of the Palestinian territory.Gaza's civil defence agency said an Israeli air strike on a house and tent sheltering displaced Palestinians killed at least eight people, including five children.The strike in Khan Yunis came in the morning on the first day of Eid al-Fitr, the festival marking the end of the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Netanyahu offers Hamas leaders Gaza exit but demands group disarm

For the second consecutive year, traditional Eid al-Fitr celebrations marking the end of Ramadan were absent in Gaza on Sunday, as residents of the Palestinian territory awoke to the roar of Israeli bombardment."Eid, which was once a day of family reunions and visits, has now become a day of farewells and funerals," said Nahla Abu Matar, a 28-year-old mother, speaking to AFP.Like hundreds of thousands of Gaza residents, she has been displaced from her home in northern Gaza and is now living in the southern area of Khan Yunis.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: 'Day of funerals,' Gazans mark grim Eid under Israeli strikes

We are nearing the endgame leading to an attack on Iran's nuclear program - or to serious new nuclear negotiations.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Iran may secure a deal before Trump's deadline - or face Israeli strikes in Tehran

Before reaching the plenum, the bill was also meant to undergo another discussion in the Ministerial Committee for Legislation.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Netanyahu removes Nevatim Airport bill from agenda after opposition from security forces

Yale Law fired Helyeh Doutaghi for refusing an inquiry into her alleged PFLP ties; she denied the claims and accused Yale of suppressing pro-Palestinian speech.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Yale fires scholar for refusal to comply with inquiry into her ties to PFLP-linked group

Israel Katz issued a threat to Hezbollah, as he has done many times before. This time, however, the threat was not empty.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Israel recalibrating rules of war after Hezbollah rockets, strike in Beirut

The Knesset will begin an extended session on Monday morning to finalize legislation before the Passover recess.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Coalition to advance series of law proposals ahead of Passover recess