North Africa | Jun 25, 2022 Tunisian constitutional campaign continues as voter interest ebbs Tunisian President Kais Saied’s campaign is flagging amidst international criticism and voter apathy and opposition.
Palestine | Jun 25, 2022 Hamas captures sophisticated Israeli military balloon Hamas has captured an Israeli military surveillance balloon that accidently landed in northern Gaza, and Israel now fears they'll use it against them.
Iraq | Jun 25, 2022 Militias target again Iraq’s intelligence service Since Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi took office in mid-2020, extremist Shiite militias have been trying to undermine the National Intelligence Service, which he has been heading since 2016.
Iraq | Jun 25, 2022 Iraqi health authorities scramble to contain new animal virus outbreak Viral hemorrhagic fever is spread by contact with animals and can constitute a "public health emergency of international concern."
Syria | Jun 25, 2022 Syrian refugees recount harassment, abuse in Turkey Syrian refugees in Turkey are living in constant fear among rising attacks, while the Turkish government increases restrictions on them.
Iran | Jun 24, 2022 Don’t write off the Iran nuclear deal just yet Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi still wants and needs the JCPOA more than Biden.
Israel | Jun 24, 2022 Racing the clock: Lapid fears Netanyahu will form alternative government Chances for succeeding seem low, but opposition leader Benjamin Netanyahu does not give up on the possibility of establishing an alternative government.
Egypt | Jun 24, 2022 Egypt's Sisi, Arab leaders coordinate positions ahead of Biden visit Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has been meeting with several Arab leaders in the lead-up to US President Joe Biden’s visit to the Middle East slated for mid-July.
Syria | Jun 24, 2022 Syrian Kurds, Arabs join forces to defend Manbij ahead of Turkish military operation The Syrian Democratic Forces are seeking Arab tribes’ support in Manbij, northeast of Aleppo, ahead of the anticipated Turkish military operation in northern Syria.
Israel | Jun 24, 2022 Lapid may need to rely on boxing experience in battle with Netanyahu Col. Gadi Eizenkot joining Alternate Prime Minister Yair Lapid's party could help him in an expected tough election battle against Benjamin Netanyahu.
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