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Turkey’s empty rhetoric on Gaza exposes its true agenda

Turkey

Turkey’s empty rhetoric on Gaza exposes its true agenda

Turkey's Foreign Ministry called on the international community to block Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s proposed military takeover of Gaza City, accusing Israel of attempting to forcibly displace Palestinians and render the territory “uninhabitable.”

Turkey expands influence in post-Assad Syria

Turkey

Turkey expands influence in post-Assad Syria

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan announced on Thursday that Turkey and Syria are committed to deepening bilateral relations, praising the efforts of Syria’s new authorities following the ouster of Bashar al-Assad in December.

Sisi’s allies dominate Egypt’s upper house campaign

Egypt

Sisi’s allies dominate Egypt’s upper house campaign

Roughly 68 million Egyptians are heading to the polls this Monday and Tuesday to elect 200 members of the Senate, in a vote widely seen as lacking suspense due to the strong grip of President Abdel Fattah al-Sissi's government on political life.

Kuwait freezes assets of Hezbollah financial arm and associates

Kuwait

Kuwait freezes assets of Hezbollah financial arm and associates

Kuwait’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Monday the imposition of sanctions against the Al-Qard Al-Hassan Association (AQAH)—widely considered the financial arm of Hezbollah in Lebanon—as part of its efforts to combat terrorism financing, according to Saudi outlet Asharq Al-Awsat.

Jordan and UAE drop 25 tons of aid over Gaza

Jordan

Jordan and UAE drop 25 tons of aid over Gaza

On Sunday, the Jordanian army announced that two Jordanian aircraft and one from the United Arab Emirates dropped 25 tons of humanitarian aid over the Gaza Strip.

Lebanon urges Bahrain to reopen embassy in Beirut

Bahrain

Lebanon urges Bahrain to reopen embassy in Beirut

Lebanon’s Foreign Minister Joe Raggi has called on the Kingdom of Bahrain to reopen its embassy in Beirut and reestablish full diplomatic ties, amid signs of easing tensions between Lebanon and Gulf nations. 

Israel strikes tanks in Southern Syria, cites security threat

Syria

Israel strikes tanks in Southern Syria, cites security threat

The Israeli army announced Monday that it had carried out strikes on several tanks near the southern Syrian city of Sweida, amid ongoing clashes between Sunni Bedouin tribes and Druze fighters that have reportedly left dozens dead.

Syria and Israel to hold rare talks in Baku

Syria

Syria and Israel to hold rare talks in Baku

In a surprising development, senior officials from Syria and Israel are expected to meet Saturday on the sidelines of a visit by Syria’s interim president, Ahmad al-Shaarah, to Azerbaijan. 

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