Egypt: MP’s Meeting with Israeli Ambassador Irks Parliament

The Egyptian parliament frowned at one of its members, Tawfik Okasha, for hosting Israeli Ambassador to Egypt Haim Koren at his home last Thursday. Some members of parliament called for sanctions against Okasha and also condemned him for inviting the Read more

Lebanon: Hezbollah slams Saudi claiming influence projection, authorities divided

Politicians in Lebanon are in disarray following the $3million military aid suspension to the Lebanese army by Riyadh that was followed few days after by travel warnings from Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Kuwait to the country. The decision is believed Read more

Relations between Rabat & Brussels Souring

Moroccan Government, irked by a European court ruling annulling an agriculture trade deal, has decided to freeze all contacts with the European Union institutions. A spokesman for the Moroccan government said Thursday the Kingdom has no choice but to suspend Read more

Turkey Bombards PKK Headquarters after Sabotage Allegations

Turkish air force on Wednesday shelled for almost two hours the Kandil Mountain believed to be the headquarters of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK,) targeting logistical centers, ammunition depots and shelters. The assault took place on the same day that Read more

Libya: NOC Chief Warns of Risks Ahead if GNA Stalled

The head of the Libyan National Oil Corporation (NOC) Mustafa Sanalla stated that the country’s oil facilities would come under frequent attacks if a national unity government is not formed. His warning comes after the Fida oilfield in eastern Libya Read more

Palestine: Abbas, Kerry Discuss Tensions in West Bank and Jerusalem

US Secretary of Statemet the Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in Jordan on Sunday to discuss the tensions in the West bank and Jerusalem that has led to the death of around 28 Israelis and 176 Palestinians since October 1. Before Read more

Lebanon: Political Stalemate Will Worsen if KSA not Supported, March 14 Alliance

Lebanon is in disarray following Saudi Arabia’s decision to cancel a $3billion arms aid and the March 14 Alliance, close to Riyadh, warned that the country is in a “dangerous row” with the oil rich kingdom and its ties with Read more