middle east news

Six years after ISIS, what’s next for Iraq’s Mosul - analysis

ISIS committed several genocides in Mosul, it expelled Christians, kidnapped and enslaved members of the Yazidi minority and targeted ancient ruins to erase the cultural history of Iraq. 

Russian fighter killed in northern Syria -monitor, security source

Russia intervened in Syria's conflict in 2015, using air strikes and deploying advisers as well as military police to help Syrian President Bashar al-Assad regain territory.

By REUTERS
13/06/2023

Israel and Morocco to host diplomatic salon on water cooperation

The Center for Jewish Impact will work in conjunction with the Liaison Office of the Kingdom of Morocco to discuss water cooperation at an event in Tel Aviv.

IDF soldiers protest conditions along Egyptian border after deadly attack

The current shifts for those operating in the battalion were shortened from twelve to eight hours.

By AMIR BOHBOT/WALLA!
10/06/2023

Israeli MKs, Azeris in Iran and the complexities of the Middle East - analysis

The Middle East is complex and it is easy to cause offense or appear to play into the hands of adversaries, even unintentionally.

Bahrain-Qatar resume diplomatic ties, symbolizing regional shift to diplomatic era - analysis

The move comes in the wake of normalization of ties between Qatar, and close allies Saudi Arabia and the UAE.

Notable Kuwaiti writer opposes country's boycott of Israeli athletes

Kuwaiti fencer refused to compete against Israeli fencer in April

Will the Houthis in Yemen shift threats to Israel with Iran’s weapons? - analysis

Iran may also use resources it sent to Yemen on new frontlines. 

Saudi Arabia to invite Syria's Assad to Arab leaders summit, sources say

The rapprochement between Riyadh and Tehran is part of a major regional realignment, amid rising tensions between Iran and Israel.

By REUTERS
02/04/2023

Iraqi parliament approves unpopular election law amendments

Legislators rejecting amendments to the law tried to block the start of the session by shouting and chanting close to the speaker podium.

By REUTERS
27/03/2023
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