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Bruno Finel

Bruno Finel

Bruno Finel is the editor-in-chief of Mena Today. He has extensive experience in the Middle East and North Africa, with several decades of reporting on current affairs in the region.

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Eisenkot to Netanyahu: hands off Arab Israelis

Israel

Eisenkot to Netanyahu: hands off Arab Israelis

Gadi Eisenkot, the man tasked with forming Israel’s next government, accused outgoing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday of waging a “racist and aggressive campaign” against the country’s Arab minority.

Cold chain, hot war

Iran

Cold chain, hot war

In October, hackers linked to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps remotely seized control of refrigeration systems across roughly 700 French supermarkets and shops. 

UN alarms on Egypt press crackdown - silent on far worse

Egypt

UN alarms on Egypt press crackdown - silent on far worse

The UN human rights office condemned Egypt this week for arresting the entire Matsaddash fact-checking newsroom (six journalists) on terrorism charges and ordering the closure of independent site Mada Masr. 

48 seats, 28 days, zero easy options

Israel

48 seats, 28 days, zero easy options

Israeli President Isaac Herzog formally tasked opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot on Sunday with forming the next government. 

Kremlin talks: Putin, Rezaei and Russia’s spy chief meet

Iran

Kremlin talks: Putin, Rezaei and Russia’s spy chief meet

Russian President Vladimir Putin received Iran’s Supreme National Security Council chief Mohsen Rezaei at the Kremlin on Thursday, the president’s office said, as tensions between Tehran and Washington remain high.

On the ridge: Abdullah’s delicate balance

Jordan

On the ridge: Abdullah’s delicate balance

King Abdullah II of Jordan delivered a sharp warning to Israel on Monday, telling parliament that there can be no security in the region without respect for Palestinian rights. 

Israel’s post-election dilemma

Israel

Israel’s post-election dilemma

Benjamin Netanyahu came first. He did not win. Final results from Tuesday’s election hand his camp a lead but no majority, deliver a historic breakthrough for Arab parties and leave Israel facing weeks, perhaps months, of political uncertainty.

Doha’s denial meets a wall of scepticism

Qatar

Doha’s denial meets a wall of scepticism

Qatar on Thursday flatly denied interfering in Israel’s legislative elections, after several Israeli officials and media outlets accused Arab parties of receiving funds from the Gulf emirate. Doha’s denial, however, has done little to quiet suspicions, given its history of buying influence abroad.

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