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US sanctions 13 international entities over allegedly procuring weapons for Iran's Defense Ministry
The sanctions, part of Operation Economic Outcast, include entities based in China, Hong Kong, and Pakistan.
The Qataris are not the diplomatic firefighters; they are the arsonists - opinion
How Hamas’s internal cracks are becoming impossible for Gazans to ignore - opinion
From disaster to revival: Israel faced its destiny and changed the face of the Middle East
Hamas leader holds ‘warm’ meeting with Syria’s Assad
Hamas leaders met with Syrian President Bashar Assad in efforts to strengthen ties between Hamas and Syria in representation of Syrian factions.
Moroccan Muslims are reviving Jewish heritage in former Jewish neighborhoods
A new project teaches Muslims living in the old Jewish quarters of Moroccan cities about their former residents, and gives them the tools to develop their neighborhoods.
Biden wants to deepen Israel's integration in region- White House
“Any normalization of any kind is a long process. But looking for progress and momentum in that direction is certainly something we are focused on,” said US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan
As the US steps back on abortion, here’s the situation in the MENA region
88% of women in the Middle East and North Africa live in countries with restrictive abortion laws.
US Homeland Sec. warned Abraham Accords could destabilize region in 2020
The release of the intel report comes amid US President Joe Biden’s much-awaited July trip to the Middle East, including Israel and Saudi Arabia.
Much has changed in the Middle East since Biden's last visit - analysis
One major change in the region is the shift from the global war on terror the US was waging to the new power of states.
Bahraini activists find common ground with Israelis on country-wide tour
During the first delegation of Bahrainis organized by the NGO Sharaka, young Bahraini influencers had their preconceptions of Israel challenged - and laid the foundation for more meaningful peace.
‘Enemies and Allies:’ Evangelical author tackles faith, peace in Mideast
Joel Rosenberg: “Christians were given a front-row seat for history in the making.”
Erdan: Israel-Bahrain deal marks historic day for Israel, the Arab world
Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi welcomed on Friday Bahrain agreeing to establish full diplomatic relations.
Something good is happening
Today, perhaps like no other time, there is a real chance of disarming North Korea and preventing the nuclearization of Iran. That is the main issue of our time.