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Kevin Pacey
01-05-2020, 01:49 AM
Fwiw, here's the wiki re: Middle East:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Middle_East

Kevin Pacey
01-05-2020, 11:46 PM
Trump threatens Iranian cultural sites, warns of sanctions on Iraq:

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/05/us/politics/trump-iran-cultural-sites.html

Kevin Pacey
01-05-2020, 11:53 PM
nationalpost.com/pmn/news-pmn/politics-news-pmn/Netanyahu, in apparent stumble, calls Israel nuclear power:

https://nationalpost.com/pmn/news-pmn/politics-news-pmn/netanyahu-in-apparent-stumble-calls-israel-nuclear-power

Kevin Pacey
01-07-2020, 11:40 PM
bbc/Iran attacks: missiles fired at US forces in Iraq:

https://www.bbc.com/news/live/world-middle-east-51029181

Kevin Pacey
01-09-2020, 12:19 AM
toronto.citynews.ca/2020/01/08/Trump vows new sanctions on already heavily sanctioned Iran:

https://toronto.citynews.ca/2020/01/08/trump-vows-new-sanctions-on-already-heavily-sanctioned-iran/

Kevin Pacey
01-09-2020, 02:56 PM
US official says Iranian missile brought down Ukrainian flight, most likely accidentally:

https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/ukraine-missile-iran-1.5420736

Kevin Pacey
01-11-2020, 11:05 PM
nytimes.com/2020/01/11/world/middleeast/Furor in Iran and abroad after Tehran admits downing Ukrainian jetliner:

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/11/world/middleeast/furor-in-iran-and-abroad-after-tehran-admits-downing-ukrainian-jetliner.html

torontosun.com/opinion/columnist Brian Lilley: Unlike many here, world targets Iran, not Trump, for downing jet:

https://torontosun.com/opinion/columnists/lilley-unlike-many-here-world-targets-iran-not-trump-for-downing-jet

Kevin Pacey
01-13-2020, 11:30 PM
Russia, Turkey determined to call the shots in Libya:

https://www.voanews.com/europe/russia-turkey-determined-call-shots-libya

Kevin Pacey
01-24-2020, 01:43 AM
Ottawa Sun/Turkish ambitions threaten new conflict in Mediterranean:

https://www.pressreader.com/canada/ottawa-sun/20200123/281827170730817

Kevin Pacey
01-24-2020, 01:53 AM
Trump Invites Netanyahu to White House to Discuss Middle East Peace Plan:

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/23/world/middleeast/israel-peace-plan-kushner.html

Kevin Pacey
01-28-2020, 11:07 PM
Trump releases long-awaited Middle-East peace plan:

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-51288218

Kevin Pacey
01-28-2020, 11:41 PM
thedailybeast.com/The final battle for Syria has begun:

https://www.thedailybeast.com/the-final-battle-for-syria-has-begun

Kevin Pacey
01-29-2020, 10:49 PM
theguardian.com/world/2020/jan/29/Greece-Turkey-standoff: France to send warships to support Greece in East Mediterranean:

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/jan/29/greece-turkey-standoff-france-send-warships-east-mediterranean

Kevin Pacey
01-29-2020, 10:57 PM
Libya civil war: France's Macron accuses Turkey's Erdogan of meddling in conflict:

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-51302525

Kevin Pacey
01-31-2020, 11:15 PM
reuters.com/article/us-syria-security-turkey/Erdogan says Turkey may launch Syria offensive if Idlib attacks continue:

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-syria-security-turkey/erdogan-says-turkey-may-launch-syria-offensive-if-idlib-attacks-continue-idUSKBN1ZU11U

Kevin Pacey
02-03-2020, 11:51 PM
8 Turkish Personnel, 13 Syrian Troops Killed in North Syria:

https://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2020/02/03/world/middleeast/ap-ml-syria.html

Kevin Pacey
02-03-2020, 11:58 PM
oilprice.com/Geopolitics/Europe/Turkey's Latest Power Grab Has Europe On Edge:

https://oilprice.com/Geopolitics/Europe/Turkeys-Latest-Power-Grab-Has-Europe-On-Edge.html#

Kevin Pacey
02-05-2020, 01:22 AM
Syria war: Turkey will not let Syrian army advance in Idlib, says Erdogan:

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-51371462

Kevin Pacey
02-15-2020, 01:31 AM
theguardian.com/commentisfree/2020/Feb/14/The Guardian view on Idlib [in Syria]: Nowhere left to run:

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2020/feb/14/the-guardian-view-on-idlib-nowhere-left-to-run

Kevin Pacey
02-22-2020, 12:27 AM
Netanyahu [as election nears] Announces Plans for 3,000 New Settler Homes Near East Jerusalem:

https://www.nytimes.com/reuters/2020/02/20/world/middleeast/20reuters-israel-palestinians-settlement.html

2020/02/26/world/middleeast/Israel election [voters brace for possible fourth election after this one]:

Kevin Pacey
02-27-2020, 03:37 PM
theguardian.com/world/2020/Feb/27/Syrian rebels retake key town in Idlib from Assad forces - Saraqeb:

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/feb/27/syrian-rebels-retake-key-town-idlib-from-assad-forces-saraqeb

Kevin Pacey
02-27-2020, 04:42 PM
Israeli election: Netanyahu has momentum, in spite of corruption case:

https://www.axios.com/israel-election-march-2-gantz-netanyahu-trial-2ed0391e-7426-4f79-a791-4dff02b5b053.html

Kevin Pacey
02-29-2020, 02:31 AM
theguardian.com/world/2020/Feb/28/Russia and Turkey's next moves will define the Syrian war's end:

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/feb/28/russia-and-turkeys-next-moves-will-define-the-syrian-wars-end

Kevin Pacey
03-02-2020, 09:10 PM
Netanyahu falls 1 seat short of majority in latest Israeli election:

https://globalnews.ca/news/6621045/netanyahu-israel-election/

Kevin Pacey
03-04-2020, 01:29 AM
Iran Crosses a Key Threshold: It Again Has Sufficient Fuel for a Bomb:

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/03/world/middleeast/iran-nuclear-weapon-trump.html

Kevin Pacey
03-04-2020, 02:10 AM
Turkish drones in Syria a game-changer:

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-51701069

A different point of view:
Guardian/Turkey is on the brink of disaster in Syria:

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2020/mar/02/erdogan-turkey-syria-assad

Kevin Pacey
03-05-2020, 12:23 AM
theguardian.com/world/2020/Mar/04/Israel: Arab parties make historic gains in election:

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/mar/04/israel-arab-parties-make-historic-gains-election-support-surges

Kevin Pacey
03-06-2020, 11:54 PM
reuters.com/article/US-Syria-security-Turkey-ceasefire/Ceasefire in Syria's Idlib comes at a cost for Turkey's Erdogan:

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-syria-security-turkey-ceasefire/ceasefire-in-syrias-idlib-comes-at-a-cost-for-turkeys-erdogan-idUSKBN20T2DJ

Kevin Pacey
03-07-2020, 12:16 AM
theguardian.com/world/2020/Mar/07/Saudi Arabia detains three royal family members in latest crackdown:

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/mar/07/saudi-arabia-detains-three-royal-family-members-in-latest-crackdown

Kevin Pacey
03-07-2020, 12:21 AM
Israel seeks way to avoid yet a 4th election amid latest deadlock:

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/04/world/middleeast/israel-election-netanyahu.html

Kevin Pacey
03-11-2020, 12:37 AM
Israeli court rejects delaying Netanyahu's corruption trial:

https://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2020/03/10/world/middleeast/ap-ml-israel-netanyahu.html

haaretz.com/israel-news/elections/.premium: Netanyahu corruption trial postponed by two months after justice minister freezes it due to coronavirus:

https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/elections/.premium-netanyahu-trial-postponed-by-two-months-1.8675477

timesofisrael.com/Why Arab-Israeli parties backing Gantz for prime minister is historic twist:

https://www.timesofisrael.com/why-arab-israeli-parties-backing-gantz-for-prime-minister-is-historic-twist/

Kevin Pacey
03-20-2020, 11:02 PM
haaretz.com/israel-news/elections/.premium: Gantz surrenders unconditionally to Netanyahu's continued rule due to covid-19 emergency:

https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/elections/.premium-gantz-surrenders-unconditionally-to-netanyahu-s-continued-rule-1.8694153

Kevin Pacey
03-21-2020, 08:38 PM
nytimes.com/Syria/Coronavirus/'Wash our hands? We can't wash our kids for a week':

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/19/world/middleeast/syria-coronavirus-idlib-tents.html

Kevin Pacey
03-23-2020, 10:03 PM
haaretz.com/israel-news/elections/.premium: Gantz surrenders unconditionally to Netanyahu's continued rule due to covid-19 emergency:

https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/elections/.premium-gantz-surrenders-unconditionally-to-netanyahu-s-continued-rule-1.8694153

Not so fast, maybe...:
dw.com/en/Israel: Gantz holds out on power-sharing deal with Netanyahu:

https://www.dw.com/en/israel-gantz-holds-out-on-power-sharing-deal-with-netanyahu/a-52879928

P.S.: Later news: Netanyahu rival Gantz agrees to covid-19 emergency government:

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-52057177

P.P.S.: Later news still: Gantz seeks more time to form coalition government:

https://www.usnews.com/news/world/articles/2020-04-11/netanyahu-rival-gantz-seeks-more-time-to-form-coalition-government

Israel 'heading towards record fourth election':

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-52322379

Kevin Pacey
04-21-2020, 08:32 PM
Netanyahu’s Power Is Extended as Rival Accepts Israel Unity Government:

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/20/world/middleeast/netanyahu-israel-government-gantz.html

Kevin Pacey
05-05-2020, 09:43 PM
reuters.com/article/us-israel-politics-netanyahu/Netanyahu's fate at stake as coalition deal challenged in top court:

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-israel-politics-netanyahu/netanyahu-fate-at-stake-as-coalition-deal-challenged-in-top-court-idUSKBN22G0XU

Kevin Pacey
05-05-2020, 09:49 PM
bbc.com/news/av/world-middle-east-52537663/Coronavirus-by-air: The spread of covid-19 in the middle east:

https://www.bbc.com/news/av/world-middle-east-52537663/coronavirus-by-air-the-spread-of-covid-19-in-the-middle-east

theguardian.com/global-development/2020/May/04/it's being built on our blood - the true cost of Saudi Arabia's 500bn mega-city Neom:

https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2020/may/04/its-being-built-on-our-blood-the-true-cost-of-saudi-arabia-5bn-mega-city-neom

Kevin Pacey
05-05-2020, 10:45 PM
oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/Iraqi-Kurdistan On The Brink Of Collapse As Oil Prices Crash:

https://oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/Iraqi-Kurdistan-On-The-Brink-Of-Collapse-As-Oil-Prices-Crash.html

Kevin Pacey
05-07-2020, 09:59 PM
foreignpolicy.com/2020/05/05/Libya civil conflict: Syrian mercenaries of Turkey & of Russia go at each other:

https://foreignpolicy.com/2020/05/05/libya-civil-conflict-syrian-mercenaries-turkey-russia-gna-haftar/

Kevin Pacey
05-07-2020, 10:05 PM
reuters.com/article/us-israel-politics-netanyahu/Netanyahu's fate at stake as coalition deal challenged in top court:

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-israel-politics-netanyahu/netanyahu-fate-at-stake-as-coalition-deal-challenged-in-top-court-idUSKBN22G0XU

haaretz.com/israel-news/elections/.premium: High court of justice green-lights Netanyahu-Gantz coalition deal:

https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/elections/.premium-high-court-of-justice-green-lights-netanyahu-gantz-coalition-deal-1.8826446

Kevin Pacey
05-07-2020, 10:12 PM
militarytimes.com/news/your-military/2020/05/07/US pulls patriot missiles, fighter aircraft from Saudi Arabia amid dispute:

https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-military/2020/05/07/us-pulls-patriot-missiles-fighter-aircraft-from-saudi-arabia-amid-dispute/

Kevin Pacey
05-14-2020, 12:15 AM
Saudi Arabia: Just how deep are its troubles?:

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-52588971

Kevin Pacey
05-20-2020, 11:16 PM
Netanyahu must appear for beginning of corruption trial, court rules:

https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/israel-netanyahu-trial-1.5576649

Israeli hack of Iranian port is latest salvo in cyberattack exchanges:

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/19/world/middleeast/israel-iran-cyberattacks.html

Kevin Pacey
06-05-2020, 10:55 PM
reuters.com/article/US-Syria-security-Turkey-ceasefire/Ceasefire in Syria's Idlib comes at a cost for Turkey's Erdogan:

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-syria-security-turkey-ceasefire/ceasefire-in-syrias-idlib-comes-at-a-cost-for-turkeys-erdogan-idUSKBN20T2DJ

abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/Syrian activists report Russian airstrikes in Idlib province:

https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/syrian-activists-report-russian-airstrikes-idlib-province-71038826

Kevin Pacey
06-13-2020, 11:19 PM
Is Syria's Assad about to fall?:

https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2020/06/11/assad-syria-collapse-313276

Kevin Pacey
06-15-2020, 11:27 PM
independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/Turkey launches largest air raids ever against Kurdish fighters in Iraq:

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/turkey-iraq-kurdish-fighters-pkk-sinjar-syria-assad-a9566716.html

Kevin Pacey
06-18-2020, 12:23 AM
theguardian.com/world/2020/jun/17/Turkey launches major attack on Kurdish militants in Iraq:

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/jun/17/turkey-launches-major-attack-on-kurdish-militants-in-iraq

Kevin Pacey
06-18-2020, 12:28 AM
trtworld.com/business/US sanctions dozens including Assad's wife in new Syria campaign:

https://www.trtworld.com/business/us-sanctions-dozens-including-assad-s-wife-in-new-syria-campaign-37353

Kevin Pacey
06-18-2020, 10:07 AM
aa.com.tr/en/europe/France deepens conflict in Libya, Turkey claims:

https://www.aa.com.tr/en/europe/france-deepens-conflict-in-libya-turkey/1879348

Kevin Pacey
06-18-2020, 09:50 PM
nationalpost.com/pmn/news-pmn/politics-news-pmn/Israel's Netanyahu mulls two-phase West Bank annexation plan, newspaper says:

https://nationalpost.com/pmn/news-pmn/politics-news-pmn/israels-netanyahu-mulls-two-phase-west-bank-annexation-newspaper-says

Kevin Pacey
06-27-2020, 02:21 AM
businessinsider.com/Latest US sanctions against Assad in Syria may only help him dig in further:

https://www.businessinsider.com/us-sanctions-against-assad-in-syria-help-him-dig-in-2020-6

Kevin Pacey
07-10-2020, 11:11 PM
Long planned and bigger than thought: Strike on Iran's Nuclear facilities:

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/10/world/middleeast/iran-nuclear-trump.html

Kevin Pacey
07-10-2020, 11:34 PM
reuters.com/article/us-turkey-museum-verdict/Turkish court paves way to turn famous landmark museum Hagia Sophia into a mosque:

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-turkey-museum-verdict/turkish-court-paves-way-to-turn-hagia-sophia-into-a-mosque-idUSKBN24B1UP

Kevin Pacey
07-11-2020, 10:53 PM
nytimes.com/2020/07/11/world/asia/China and Iran near trade and military deal:

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/11/world/asia/china-iran-trade-military-deal.html

Kevin Pacey
07-16-2020, 11:07 PM
Bushehr port: Seven ships ablaze in latest Iran mystery fires:

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-53417227

reuters.com/article/us-iran-blast/Blast at power plant in Iran's central Isfahan province:

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-iran-blast/blast-at-power-plant-in-irans-central-isfahan-province-irna-idUSKCN24K0BE

Kevin Pacey
07-19-2020, 10:33 PM
theguardian.com/world/2020/jul/19/Netanyahu corruption trial resumes as Israeli leader faces protests:

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/jul/19/netanyahu-corruption-trial-resumes-as-israeli-leader-faces-protests

Kevin Pacey
07-22-2020, 11:53 PM
timesofisrael.com/Netanyahu said to decide on new Israeli elections in November:

https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-said-to-decide-on-new-elections-in-november/

Kevin Pacey
07-23-2020, 12:00 AM
breakingdefense.com/2020/07/Israel strikes Syria, warns Russia over Iranian missiles:

https://breakingdefense.com/2020/07/israel-strikes-syria-warns-russia-over-iranian-missiles/

Kevin Pacey
07-23-2020, 12:06 AM
Turkey-Greece tensions escalate over Turkish offshore drilling plans:

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-53497741

Kevin Pacey
07-23-2020, 12:11 AM
voanews.com/europe/Turkey faces pressure as Libyan conflict widens with Egyptian involvement:

https://www.voanews.com/europe/turkey-faces-pressure-libyan-conflict-widens

Kevin Pacey
07-26-2020, 01:25 AM
reuters.com/article/us-iran-israel-airplane/US fighter jets near Iranian passenger plane over Syrian airspace - pilot:

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-iran-israel-airplane/us-fighter-jets-near-iranian-passenger-plane-over-syrian-airspace-pilot-idUSKCN24O2V0

Kevin Pacey
07-29-2020, 12:07 AM
Iran blasts dummy US aircraft carrier with missiles:

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-53575874

Kevin Pacey
07-29-2020, 01:05 AM
Israel thwarts Hezbollah infiltration out of Lebanon:

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-53511336

Kevin Pacey
08-02-2020, 12:29 AM
U.A.E. Becomes First Arab Nation to Open a Nuclear Power Plant:

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/01/world/middleeast/uae-nuclear-Barakah.html

Kevin Pacey
08-03-2020, 09:27 PM
Israel strikes Syrian army bases after Golan Heights attack:

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-53645688

Kevin Pacey
08-04-2020, 11:28 PM
Beirut blast: Dozens dead and thousands injured, health minister says:

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-53656220

Kevin Pacey
08-08-2020, 03:09 PM
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-08-07/Turkey resumes offshore exploration in latest row with Greece:

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-08-07/turkey-resumes-offshore-exploration-in-latest-row-with-greece

Kevin Pacey
08-09-2020, 07:15 PM
theguardian.com/commentisfree/2020/aug/09/Global power games could blow the whole middle east apart:

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2020/aug/09/global-power-games-could-blow-the-whole-middle-east-apart

Kevin Pacey
08-14-2020, 11:41 PM
Israel and United Arab Emirates Strike Major Diplomatic Agreement:

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/13/us/politics/trump-israel-united-arab-emirates-uae.html

Kushner: Israel-UAE treaty a massive change for the region:

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-53781360

Kevin Pacey
08-21-2020, 12:30 AM
voanews.com/europe/US warship arrives off Crete as Greece-Turkey standoff escalates:

https://www.voanews.com/europe/us-warship-arrives-crete-greece-turkey-standoff-escalates

Kevin Pacey
08-21-2020, 11:20 PM
Israel warns of Gaza escalation over balloon and rocket attacks:

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-53833280

Kevin Pacey
08-22-2020, 11:18 PM
baynews9.com/fl/tampa/ap-top-news/2020/08/22/Pompeo and Kushner to Mideast as US presses for Arab-Israeli peace:

https://www.baynews9.com/fl/tampa/ap-top-news/2020/08/22/pompeo-kushner-to-mideast-as-us-presses-arab-israeli-peace

Kevin Pacey
08-22-2020, 11:50 PM
worldoil.com/news/2020/8/21/Turkey announces historic Black Sea natural gas find:

https://www.worldoil.com/news/2020/8/21/turkey-announces-historic-black-sea-natural-gas-find

Kevin Pacey
08-23-2020, 11:47 PM
theguardian.com/world/2020/aug/23/Netanyahu accepts budget delay to avoid fresh Israel elections:

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/aug/23/netanyahu-accepts-budget-delay-avoid-fresh-israel-elections

Kevin Pacey
08-23-2020, 11:49 PM
Nearly all UN security council unites vs. 'unpleasant' US' desire for sanctions on Iran:

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/aug/21/us-iran-sanctions-un-mike-pompeo

Kevin Pacey
08-24-2020, 11:19 PM
Iran nuclear: Fire at Natanz plant 'caused by sabotage':

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-53884701

Kevin Pacey
08-26-2020, 10:43 PM
washingtonpost.com/world/middle_east/Israel strikes Hezbollah posts in Lebanon after taking fire/2020/08/26:

https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/middle_east/israel-strikes-hezbollah-posts-in-lebanon-after-taking-fire/2020/08/26/e08c2bae-e767-11ea-bf44-0d31c85838a5_story.html

Kevin Pacey
08-26-2020, 11:15 PM
U.S. Troops Injured in Syria After Collision With [Ramming] Russian Vehicles:

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/26/world/middleeast/pentagon-russia-syria.html

Kevin Pacey
08-30-2020, 10:33 PM
Turkey and Greece have let their latest feud get too hot:

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/30/opinion/turkey-greece-oil-gas.html

Kevin Pacey
08-31-2020, 10:21 PM
dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8678961/In Israel, Kushner says stage set for Mideast progress:

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8678961/In-Israel-Kushner-says-stage-set-Mideast-progress.html

Kevin Pacey
09-04-2020, 09:15 PM
Iran's enriched uranium stockpile 10 times limit:

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-54033441

Kevin Pacey
09-06-2020, 11:28 PM
theguardian.com/world/2020/sep/07/Saudi king tells Trump he won't normalise Israeli ties without Palestinian statehood:

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/sep/07/saudi-king-tells-trump-he-wont-normalise-israeli-ties-without-palestinian-statehood

Kevin Pacey
09-07-2020, 10:36 PM
forbes.com/sites/pauliddon/2020/09/05/Iraq is the latest Middle East country to modernize its old tanks:

https://www.forbes.com/sites/pauliddon/2020/09/05/iraq-is-the-latest-middle-east-country-to-modernize-its-old-tanks/#6cf083f13052

Kevin Pacey
09-10-2020, 11:37 PM
worldoil.com/news/2020/9/10/Turkey in talks to secure Libyan oil and gas exploration rights:

https://www.worldoil.com/news/2020/9/10/turkey-in-talks-to-secure-libyan-oil-and-gas-exploration-rights

Kevin Pacey
09-11-2020, 09:33 PM
Trump announces 'peace deal' between Bahrain and Israel:

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-54124996

Kevin Pacey
09-18-2020, 11:37 PM
U.S. Sending More Troops to Syria to Counter the Russians:

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/18/us/politics/us-troops-syria-russia.html

Kevin Pacey
09-18-2020, 11:42 PM
theguardian.com/world/2020/sep/17/Revealed: Saudi Arabia may have enough uranium ore to produce nuclear fuel:

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/sep/17/revealed-saudi-arabia-may-have-enough-uranium-ore-to-produce-nuclear-fuel

Kevin Pacey
11-22-2020, 01:03 AM
Slightly old article:
reuters.com/article/syria-crisis-attack-int/Israel strikes widely in Syria [including vs. Iranian forces], sending signal of aggressive post-Trump posture:

https://www.reuters.com/article/syria-crisis-attack-int/israel-strikes-widely-in-syria-sending-signal-of-aggressive-post-trump-posture-idUSKBN27Y04L

Kevin Pacey
11-24-2020, 12:22 AM
Saudi Arabia denies Crown Prince held secret meeting with Israeli PM:

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-55042055

Kevin Pacey
11-29-2020, 12:15 AM
usnews.com/news/world/articles/2020-11-28/Iran's president vows revenge over slain military scientist:

https://www.usnews.com/news/world/articles/2020-11-28/irans-president-vows-revenge-over-slain-military-scientist

Kevin Pacey
12-06-2020, 01:20 AM
voanews.com/europe/Will Erdogan complaint about anti-Turkish conspiracy become self-fulfilling prophecy?:

https://www.voanews.com/europe/will-erdogan-complaint-about-anti-turkish-conspiracy-become-self-fulfilling-prophecy

Kevin Pacey
12-07-2020, 01:29 AM
ctvnews.ca/world/More Netanyahu protests as Israel edges toward snap election:

https://www.ctvnews.ca/world/more-netanyahu-protests-as-israel-edges-toward-snap-election-1.5218833

ctvnews.ca/world/Israel urges citizens to avoid Gulf, cites Iran threat:

https://www.ctvnews.ca/world/israel-urges-citizens-to-avoid-gulf-cites-iran-threat-1.5216796

nypost.com/2020/12/10/US strategic bombers fly to Middle East in warning to Iran:

https://nypost.com/2020/12/10/us-strategic-bombers-fly-to-middle-east-in-warning-to-iran/

Morocco latest nation to normalize relations with Israel via US brokered deal:

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-55266089

Kevin Pacey
12-22-2020, 10:40 PM
New Israeli election in March 2021 after unity gov't crumbles:

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-55408837

Kevin Pacey
12-24-2020, 04:18 PM
zeebiz.com/world/news: Massive gold treasure discovered in Turkey that is bigger than GDPs of many countries:

https://www.zeebiz.com/world/news-massive-gold-treasure-discovered-in-turkey-that-is-bigger-than-gdps-of-many-countries-144507

Kevin Pacey
01-23-2021, 11:46 PM
Tough tests for Joe Biden in 'new' Middle East:

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-55752102

voanews.com/extremism-watch/experts - Israel likely to continue attacking Iranian targets in eastern Syria:

https://www.voanews.com/extremism-watch/experts-israel-likely-continue-attacking-iranian-targets-eastern-syria

Kevin Pacey
01-26-2021, 10:34 PM
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-01-25/Greece, Turkey to start process to resolve Maritime boundaries:

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-01-25/greece-turkey-to-start-process-to-resolve-maritime-boundaries

Kevin Pacey
02-02-2021, 08:59 PM
timesofisrael.com/Minister says US will never attack Iranian nuclear facilities - Israel may act alone:

https://www.timesofisrael.com/minister-says-us-will-never-attack-iran-nuclear-facilities-israel-may-act-alone/

Kevin Pacey
02-06-2021, 11:48 PM
theguardian.com/world/2021/feb/04/US to end support for Saudi-led-operations in Yemen:

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/feb/04/us-end-support-saudi-led-operations-yemen-humanitarian-crisis

Kevin Pacey
02-17-2021, 11:58 PM
financialexpress.com/world-news/Trouble for Dubai? - ripples in Arab world as Saudi gov't asks foreign firms to make a choice:

https://www.financialexpress.com/world-news/trouble-for-dubai-ripples-in-arab-world-as-saudi-govt-asks-foreign-firms-to-make-a-choice/2195658/

Kevin Pacey
02-25-2021, 11:57 PM
usnews.com/news/world/articles/2021-02-25/Exclusive - US carries out airstrike against Iranian-backed-militia target in Syria - officials:

https://www.usnews.com/news/world/articles/2021-02-25/exclusive-us-carries-out-airstrike-against-iranian-backed-militia-target-in-syria-officials

ctvnews.ca/world/Biden moves to reengage with Palestinians after Israel focus:

https://www.ctvnews.ca/world/biden-moves-to-reengage-with-palestinians-after-israel-focus-1.5321731

Kevin Pacey
03-03-2021, 01:17 AM
ctvnews.ca/world/Netanyahu accuses Iran of attacking Israeli-owned cargo-ship [launches airstrikes vs. Iranian targets in Syria]:

https://www.ctvnews.ca/world/netanyahu-accuses-iran-of-attacking-israeli-owned-cargo-ship-1.5328208

voanews.com/middle-east/Israel accuses Iran of oil spill to its shores:

https://www.voanews.com/middle-east/israel-accuses-iran-link-oil-spill-its-shores

Kevin Pacey
03-03-2021, 10:23 PM
usnews.com/news/world-report/articles/2021-03-03/Iraqi airbase housing US troops attacked by rockets, Iranian militia believed involved:

https://www.usnews.com/news/world-report/articles/2021-03-03/iraqi-airbase-housing-us-troops-attacked-by-rockets-iran-militia-believed-involved

Kevin Pacey
03-03-2021, 10:44 PM
voanews.com/middle-east/Turkey-Iran tensions rise as Ankara expands operations in Iraq:

https://www.voanews.com/middle-east/turkey-iran-tensions-rise-ankara-expands-operations-iraq

voanews.com/middle-east/voa-news-iran/AP sources: Iran threatens US army base, top general:

https://www.voanews.com/middle-east/voa-news-iran/ap-sources-iran-threatens-us-army-base-top-general

Massive container ship stuck in Suez Canal, blocking world's busiest shipping route:

https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/suez-canal-ever-given-1.5961615

theguardian.com/business/2021/mar/26/How the Suez canal blockage can seriously dent world trade:

https://www.theguardian.com/business/2021/mar/26/how-the-suez-canal-blockage-can-seriously-dent-world-trade

Kevin Pacey
03-24-2021, 09:40 AM
ctvnews.ca/world/Exit polls indicate no clear winner in latest Israeli elections:

https://www.ctvnews.ca/world/exit-polls-indicate-no-clear-winner-in-israeli-elections-1.5358270

globalnews.ca/news/7715450/Israel election - exit polls, etc.:

https://globalnews.ca/news/7715450/israel-election-exit-polls/

Israel election: Netanyahu falls just short of majority amid actual vote count:

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-56504661

Kevin Pacey
03-24-2021, 11:33 PM
worldoil.com/news/2021/3/22/Yemen rebels rebuff Saudi Arabia's latest cease-fire proposal:

https://www.worldoil.com/news/2021/3/22/yemen-rebels-rebuff-saudi-arabia-s-latest-cease-fire-proposal

Kevin Pacey
04-14-2021, 10:17 PM
Israel's Netanyahu gets first crack at forming new gov't:

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-56648110

Israel’s suspected attack on an Iranian nuclear site complicates US-Iran talks:

https://www.vox.com/2021/4/12/22379713/israel-iran-natanz-nuclear-cyberattack-usa-deal

Kevin Pacey
04-20-2021, 10:54 PM
usnews.com/news/world/articles/2021-04-19/Israel's Netanyahu loses vote on key parliamentary committee, serious setback to his attempt to form gov't:

https://www.usnews.com/news/world/articles/2021-04-19/israels-netanyahu-loses-vote-on-key-parliamentary-committee

Kevin Pacey
04-22-2021, 09:10 PM
Israel intensifying air war in Syria against Iranian encroachment:

https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/israel-intensifying-air-war-syria-against-iranian-encroachment-2021-04-22/

Syrian missile explodes in area near Israeli nuclear reactor, Israel retaliates:

https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/sirens-warns-possible-rocket-attack-near-israels-dimona-reactor-2021-04-21/

Kevin Pacey
04-24-2021, 08:47 PM
reuters.com/world/middle-east/Biden says 1915 massacres of Armenians constitute genocide:

https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/biden-says-1915-massacres-armenians-constitute-genocide-2021-04-24/

Kevin Pacey
04-27-2021, 10:05 PM
nypost.com/2021/04/25/Jerusalem tension triggers Gaza-Israel fire-exchange as Netanyahu asks for calm:

https://nypost.com/2021/04/25/jerusalem-tension-triggers-gaza-israel-fire-exchange/

Kevin Pacey
04-27-2021, 10:10 PM
timesofisrael.com/Netanyahu said to offer Gantz to be Prime minister first in proposed new unity deal:

https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-said-to-offer-gantz-to-be-prime-minister-first-in-new-unity-deal/

Kevin Pacey
04-28-2021, 11:03 PM
Saudi Arabia's crown prince seeks good relations with Iran:

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-56913398

Kevin Pacey
05-05-2021, 03:20 PM
Israel's president now picks Netanyahu opponent Lapid to try to form government after Netanyahu misses deadline:

https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/netanyahus-deadline-form-government-expires-rivals-eyed-2021-05-04/

Kevin Pacey
05-06-2021, 09:43 PM
reuters.com/world/middle-east/Turkey's Erdogan and Saudi King Salman discuss ties:

https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/erdogan-saudi-king-salman-discuss-ties-turkish-presidency-2021-05-04/

Kevin Pacey
05-07-2021, 10:14 PM
Israeli police, Palestinians clash at Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa Mosque, scores injured:

https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/thousands-pack-al-aqsa-mosque-protest-palestinian-evictions-jerusalem-2021-05-07/

What’s behind the latest clashes between Israel police and Palestinians in Jerusalem? [is this yet like the beginning of the prophetic Jerusalem becoming a cup of trembling? - bear in mind that hard-liner Netanyahu may be on the way out, too]:

https://globalnews.ca/news/7848344/jerusalem-clashes-explained/

Jerusalem protests – latest: 20 killed and 520 injured in Gaza airstrikes, as UK condemns attack on Israel:

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/jerusalem-protests-live-israel-news-b1844779.html

Kevin Pacey
05-12-2021, 10:19 PM
nbcnews.com/news/world/Violence between Israel and Hamas shows no sign of slowing:

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/violence-between-israel-hamas-shows-no-sign-slowing-n1267055

ctvnews.ca/world/Death toll rises as violence rocks Gaza, Israel and West Bank:

https://www.ctvnews.ca/world/death-toll-rises-as-violence-rocks-gaza-israel-and-west-bank-1.5429087

Kevin Pacey
05-20-2021, 11:55 PM
Cease-fire now in effect between Israel and Hamas:

https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/israeli-workers-threaten-not-to-repair-power-in-gaza-until-bodies-of-soldiers-return-1.9826004

Kevin Pacey
05-22-2021, 10:58 PM
dw.com/en/Turkish Mafia scandal threatens Erdogan government:

https://www.dw.com/en/turkish-mafia-scandal-threatens-erdogan-government/a-57625598

Kevin Pacey
05-25-2021, 11:02 PM
economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/Russia warns Turkey over ties with Ukraine:

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/russia-warns-turkey-over-ties-with-ukraine/articleshow/82908731.cms

Kevin Pacey
05-25-2021, 11:07 PM
hrw.org/news/2021/05/23/Saudi Arabia repression rages on despite releases:

https://www.hrw.org/news/2021/05/23/saudi-arabia-repression-rages-despite-releases

Kevin Pacey
05-27-2021, 12:14 AM
usnews.com/news/world/articles/2021-05-25/Russia deploys nuclear-capable bombers to Syria 'for training':

https://www.usnews.com/news/world/articles/2021-05-25/russia-deploys-nuclear-capable-bombers-to-syria-for-training

Kevin Pacey
05-30-2021, 10:27 PM
Israel's right-wing leader Bennett backs deal to oust PM Netanyahu, details to be hammered out in continued talks:

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-57301075

Kevin Pacey
05-31-2021, 11:51 PM
israeltoday.co.il/read/Saudis say Temple Mount and Al-Aqsa not important to Islam [is this another sign the Third Temple just might be built sooner than many would guess?]:

https://www.israeltoday.co.il/read/saudis-say-temple-mount-and-al-aqsa-not-important-to-islam/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Third_Temple

Kevin Pacey
06-02-2021, 11:06 PM
Israel's right-wing leader Bennett backs deal to oust PM Netanyahu, details to be hammered out in continued talks:

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-57301075

nypost.com/2021/06/02/Israeli pols claim agreement to oust Netanyahu is in place:

https://nypost.com/2021/06/02/israeli-pols-claim-agreement-to-oust-netanyahu-is-in-place/

Kevin Pacey
06-08-2021, 09:28 PM
theguardian.com/world/2021/jun/07/US and Europe dismiss IAEA warning in hope of reviving Iran nuclear deal [dumb]:

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/jun/07/us-and-europe-dismiss-iaea-warning-in-hope-of-reviving-iran-nuclear-deal

Kevin Pacey
06-13-2021, 06:36 PM
nypost.com/2021/06/02/Israeli pols claim agreement to oust Netanyahu is in place:

https://nypost.com/2021/06/02/israeli-pols-claim-agreement-to-oust-netanyahu-is-in-place/

Netanyahu out as new Israeli government approved:

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-57462470

Kevin Pacey
06-15-2021, 11:18 PM
Israel strikes in Gaza after arson balloons launched:

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-57492745

Kevin Pacey
06-18-2021, 12:38 AM
cnbc.com/2021/06/17/Biden unable to reach agreement with Erdogan's Turkey over Russian S-400 missiles

https://www.cnbc.com/2021/06/17/us-unable-to-reach-agreement-with-turkey-over-russian-s-400.html

Kevin Pacey
06-26-2021, 12:40 AM
nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/US and its allies increase pressure on Russia to keep humanitarian aid route to Syria open:

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/u-s-allies-increase-pressure-russia-keep-humanitarian-aid-route-n1272202

abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/Russia launches Mediterranean drills amid rift with Britain:

https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/russia-launches-mediterranean-drills-amid-rift-britain-78485695

Kevin Pacey
06-28-2021, 11:57 PM
ctvnews.ca/world/Ukraine, NATO launch joint Black Sea drills:

https://www.ctvnews.ca/world/ukraine-nato-launch-joint-black-sea-drills-1.5488392c

Kevin Pacey
06-28-2021, 11:59 PM
Iran-Backed Militia Pledges ‘Open War’ With the U.S. Following Airstrike in Iraq:

https://www.usnews.com/news/world-report/articles/2021-06-28/iran-backed-militia-pledges-revenge-for-us-strike-in-iraq-open-war-with-the-american-occupation

Kevin Pacey
07-15-2021, 09:45 PM
timesofisrael.com/IDF said asking for major budget increase to enable Israeli attack against Iran:

https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-said-asking-for-major-budget-increase-to-enable-attack-against-iran/

Kevin Pacey
07-15-2021, 10:12 PM
ndtv.com/world-news/Taliban warn of consequences if Turkey runs Kabul airport:

https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/taliban-warn-of-consequences-if-turkey-runs-kabul-airport-2485654

Kevin Pacey
08-26-2021, 11:49 PM
The Middle East Is Preparing for the United States’ Exit From Syria:

https://foreignpolicy.com/2021/08/25/assad-middle-east-preparing-united-states-exit-syria/

Kevin Pacey
09-06-2021, 10:47 PM
Somewhat old news:
Palestinian President Abbas holds rare talks with Israeli minister:

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-58383045

Kevin Pacey
09-11-2021, 10:16 PM
U.S. pulls missile defenses in Saudi Arabia amid Yemen attacks:

https://www.politico.com/news/2021/09/11/missile-defense-saudi-arabia-511320

Kevin Pacey
09-12-2021, 01:38 AM
U.S. and Germany warn Iran that patience for a resumption of talks on the nuclear deal [a deal that's a bad idea, as Trump knew] is "not indefinite":

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/us-germany-iran-nuclear-deal-talks-must-resume-soon/

Kevin Pacey
09-19-2021, 08:53 PM
timesofisrael.com/Netanyahu said to again propose coalition-deal to Gantz that would make the latter PM:

https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-said-to-again-propose-coalition-deal-to-gantz-that-would-make-him-pm/

Kevin Pacey
09-30-2021, 10:27 PM
npr.org/2021/09/28/1041266611/Concern is growing in Turkey over quasi-dictator President Erdogan's push to restrict social media [shades of Trudeau gov'ts internet control bill C-10]:

https://www.npr.org/2021/09/28/1041266611/concern-is-growing-in-turkey-over-president-erdogan-s-push-to-restrict-social-me

Kevin Pacey
10-01-2021, 08:53 PM
Last Jew out of Afghanistan warns Israel: ‘Don’t rely on the United States’:

https://www.timesofisrael.com/last-jew-out-of-afghanistan-warns-israel-dont-rely-on-the-united-states/

Kevin Pacey
10-05-2021, 09:56 PM
cnbc.com/2021/10/04/Washington welcomes news of direct talks between Iran and Saudi Arabia:

https://www.cnbc.com/2021/10/04/washington-welcomes-news-of-direct-talks-between-iran-and-saudi-arabia.html

Kevin Pacey
10-13-2021, 11:53 PM
Turkey slams Russia, U.S. after Syria attacks by Kurdish militias:

https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/turkey-slams-russia-us-after-syria-attacks/article36991424.ece

Kevin Pacey
10-21-2021, 11:28 PM
timesofisrael.com/IDF said to resume practicing potential strike on Iranian nuclear sites:

https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-said-to-resume-practicing-potential-strike-on-iranian-nuclear-sites/

Kevin Pacey
10-23-2021, 06:51 PM
Turkey takes issue with Canadian ambassador, 9 others after calls to release jailed philanthropist [flakey Erdogan orders ambassadors to be declared persona non grata after joint statement on Osman Kavala]:

https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/turkey-ambassadors-1.6222647

Kevin Pacey
12-03-2021, 02:53 PM
UN general assembly votes to call Temple Mount in Israel solely by Muslim name, ignoring Jewish ties to site:

https://thepostmillennial.com/un-general-assembly-votes-to-call-temple-mount-in-israel-solely-by-muslim-name-ignoring-jewish-ties-to-site

Kevin Pacey
12-07-2021, 11:26 PM
A War involving Iran That Obama Tried to Avoid Is Now Around the Corner:

https://theintercept.com/2021/12/07/iran-war-nuclear-weapons-biden-trump/

Kevin Pacey
12-19-2021, 10:34 PM
theguardian.com/world/2021/dec/19/'There's jobs but no money' - Turkey's economic crisis begins to bite:

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/dec/19/theres-jobs-but-no-money-turkeys-economic-crisis-begins-to-bite

Kevin Pacey
12-24-2021, 09:38 PM
In ‘warning’ to Israel, Iran says it fired 16 ballistic missiles able to hit country:

https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-says-it-fired-16-ballistic-missiles-capable-of-hitting-israel-during-drill/

Kevin Pacey
12-29-2021, 12:26 PM
Gaza border violence erupts after Palestinian president visits Israel - Reuters:

https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/israeli-defense-minister-meets-with-palestinian-president-tweet-2021-12-29/

Kevin Pacey
12-31-2021, 12:43 AM
reuters.com/markets/europe/Turkish lira weakens further, eroding last week's gains - 2021-12-28:

https://www.reuters.com/markets/europe/turkish-lira-weakens-further-eroding-last-weeks-gains-2021-12-28/

Kevin Pacey
12-31-2021, 12:48 AM
theguardian.com/world/2021/dec/30/Jamal Khashoggi killers living in luxury villas in Riyadh say witnesses:

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/dec/30/jamal-khashoggi-killers-living-in-luxury-villas-in-riyadh-say-witnesses

Kevin Pacey
01-02-2022, 04:35 PM
Israel hits Gaza with airstrikes:

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/israel-gaza-airstrikes/

nationalpost.com/pmn/news-pmn/crime-pmn/Israel's Jerusalem Post website hacked on Soleimani assassination anniversary:

https://nationalpost.com/pmn/news-pmn/crime-pmn/israels-jerusalem-post-website-hacked-on-soleimani-assassination-anniversary-2

Kevin Pacey
01-23-2022, 04:12 PM
Yemen rebel attack on UAE throws challenge to the region:

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-60082786

Kevin Pacey
01-29-2022, 12:20 AM
ctvnews.ca/world/Jerusalem blanketed in white after rare snowfall:

https://www.ctvnews.ca/world/jerusalem-blanketed-in-white-after-rare-snowfall-1.5756481

dw.com/en/Leading Turkish women targeted by crazed Erdogan's government and Islamists:

https://www.dw.com/en/leading-turkish-women-targeted-by-islamists-and-government/a-60546751

Kevin Pacey
01-29-2022, 04:46 PM
voanews.com/a/As Iran nears uranium-breakout-capacity, US mulls bomb-making-scenarios:

https://www.voanews.com/a/as-iran-nears-uranium-breakout-capacity-us-mulls-bomb-making-scenarios-/6413958.html

Kevin Pacey
02-01-2022, 11:21 PM
UAE blocks missile strike as Israeli president visits [Biden vows support for UAE]:

https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/yemens-houthis-say-disclose-details-new-military-operation-against-uae-tweet-2022-01-30/

Kevin Pacey
02-02-2022, 10:53 PM
newsrnd.com/life/2022-01-04 - Is Erdogan crazy? Turkey has changed its country name:

https://newsrnd.com/life/2022-01-04-is-erdogan-crazy--turkey-has-changed-its-country-name---walla!-tourism.H15KYqb3K.html

Kevin Pacey
02-03-2022, 11:09 PM
ISIS leader blows up self, family as U.S. attacks Syria hideout:

https://www.ctvnews.ca/world/isis-leader-blows-up-self-family-as-u-s-attacks-syria-hideout-1.5765912

Kevin Pacey
02-15-2022, 01:48 PM
timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/Copycat freedom convoy anti-vaccine-protest blocks main highway into Jerusalem:

https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/copycat-freedom-convoy-anti-vaccine-protest-blocks-main-highway-into-jerusalem/

Kevin Pacey
02-17-2022, 01:12 AM
dw.com/en/How the Ukraine crisis could affect the middle east:

https://www.dw.com/en/how-could-the-ukraine-crisis-affect-the-middle-east/a-60802745

Kevin Pacey
02-22-2022, 10:46 PM
Iran appears ready to swap prisoners with U.S.; nuclear deal near:

https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/irans-raisi-calls-international-community-reject-us-sanctions-2022-02-22/

Kevin Pacey
02-22-2022, 10:50 PM
Israel's Ruling Coalition Has One Major Flaw, and Gantz Is the Latest to Exploit It [With its razor-thin Knesset majority, just about any lawmaker is well-positioned to obstruct the government's entire agenda. Some of them already did]:

https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/.premium-israel-s-ruling-coalition-has-one-major-flaw-and-gantz-is-the-latest-to-exploit-it-1.10627829

Kevin Pacey
02-26-2022, 12:09 AM
Amid an American decline, China is winning the Middle East:

https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20220222-amid-an-american-decline-china-is-winning-the-middle-east/

Kevin Pacey
03-04-2022, 05:14 PM
In subtle shift from official Saudi line, MbS says Israel can become a “potential ally” [an interesting development, for prophecy watchers]:

https://www.presstv.ir/Detail/2022/03/04/677944/In-subtle-shift-from-official-Saudi-line,-MbS-says-Israel-can-become-a-%E2%80%9Cpotential-ally%E2%80%9D--

Kevin Pacey
03-09-2022, 10:48 PM
Erdogan hails ‘turning point’ in Turkey-Israel relations:

https://www.ft.com/content/f011ce5e-56c6-4c28-8f13-b9b8f9612a24

Kevin Pacey
03-13-2022, 07:33 PM
Turkey, Greece agree to improve ties amid Ukraine conflict:

https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/turkey-greece-agree-improve-ties-amid-ukraine-conflict-2022-03-13/

Kevin Pacey
03-16-2022, 10:17 PM
Saudi Arabia's human rights record may be overlooked over need for cheap oil, groups say [A record 81 people were executed in Saudi Arabia on March 12.]:

https://abcnews.go.com/International/saudi-arabias-human-rights-record-overlooked-cheap-oil/story?id=83458741

Turkey’s Opposition to Russian Sanctions Stokes Suspicions of Sanctions-Busting:

https://www.voanews.com/a/turkey-s-opposition-to-russian-sanctions-stokes-suspicions-of-sanction-busting-/6490132.html

Joe Biden’s Iran plan is a total disaster:

https://nypost.com/2022/03/19/joe-bidens-iran-plan-is-a-total-disaster/

Kevin Pacey
03-21-2022, 11:28 PM
Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Exacerbates Hunger in Middle East, North Africa [Strong Government Response Needed to Protect the Right to Food]:

https://www.hrw.org/news/2022/03/21/russias-invasion-ukraine-exacerbates-hunger-middle-east-north-africa

U.S. official: U.S. President Biden fortified Saudi's Patriot missile supply [to help ease tensions between two nations]:

https://www.ctvnews.ca/world/u-s-official-u-s-president-biden-fortified-saudi-s-patriot-missile-supply-1.5827702

Kevin Pacey
03-25-2022, 10:23 PM
The United States’ Clueless Diplomacy Won’t Stop a Nuclear Iran [A new nuclear deal will strengthen the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps without derailing the regime’s long-term ambitions.]:

https://foreignpolicy.com/2022/03/25/iran-nuclear-deal-biden-irgc-clueless-diplomacy/

Kevin Pacey
03-25-2022, 11:21 PM
Formula One in Saudi Arabia shifts from human rights to rebel attacks:

https://www.ctvnews.ca/world/f1-in-saudi-arabia-shifts-from-human-rights-to-rebel-attacks-1.5834645

Kevin Pacey
05-12-2022, 12:40 PM
French Source: Pessimistic US, Iran Can Quickly Resolve Nuclear Deal Differences:

https://www.usnews.com/news/world/articles/2022-05-12/french-source-pessimistic-us-iran-can-quickly-resolve-nuclear-deal-differences

Kevin Pacey
05-23-2022, 02:02 PM
Jerusalem judge rules against Temple Mount ban for Jewish youth caught praying there [Ruling comes after right-wing Honenu legal defense group files appeal against detention of three Jewish youth who recited ‘Shema Yisrael’ prayer at flashpoint site]:

https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog-may-22-2022/

Senior Israeli lawmaker warns of "religious war" over Jerusalem moves:

https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/senior-israeli-lawmaker-warns-religious-war-over-jerusalem-moves-2022-05-23/

Likud No. 2 demands primary if coalition falls but Netanyahu can’t form new gov’t [Yuli Edelstein, in challenge to Netanyahu’s rule, says faction should hold leadership contest if government collapses and the former PM fails to replace it in current Knesset]:

https://www.timesofisrael.com/likud-no-2-urges-leadership-vote-if-netanyahu-cant-form-govt-in-current-knesset/

In Latest Trouble for Bennett, Israeli Lawmaker Says Won't Vote With Coalition [Lawmaker Michael Biton says he will not support the coalition until he reaches a deal with Israel's Transport Minister over public transport reform, in yet another blow for Bennett's fracturing government]:

https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/2022-05-25/ty-article/.premium/in-latest-trouble-for-bennett-israeli-lawmaker-says-wont-vote-with-coalition/00000180-fab5-dda4-adf0-ffbd42cc0000

Kevin Pacey
05-25-2022, 06:06 PM
US Warns Turkey Against New Military Operation In Syria [US expressed concerned after Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that Turkey would soon launch a new military operation into northern Syria.]:

https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/us-warns-turkey-against-new-military-operation-in-syria-3006721

Unrelated:
Scoop: Biden officials in Saudi Arabia for talks on oil, planned visit [once Biden wanted to isolate Saudi Arabia; now he has to kiss the golden ring - Haaretz headline]:

https://www.axios.com/2022/05/25/biden-officials-saudi-arabia-talks-oil-visit-israel-egypt

Kevin Pacey
05-29-2022, 07:21 PM
Something for those who like neither Biden nor Trump, at least in terms of policy/actions:
Biden is fiddling as Jerusalem burns [The US president has gradually morphed into a carbon copy of Trump when it comes to Middle East policy]:

https://www.middleeasteye.net/opinion/biden-fiddling-jerusalem-burns

Kevin Pacey
05-29-2022, 07:26 PM
Watching Turkey, Greece Armed Forces in Eastern Agean on High Alert Against Each Other:

https://www.thenationalherald.com/watching-turkey-greece-armed-forces-in-eastern-agean-on-high-alert/

Erdogan Discusses Turkey's Syria Incursion Plans With Putin:

https://www.voanews.com/a/erdogan-discusses-turkey-s-syria-incursion-plans-with-putin-/6596067.html

Analysis: Turkey's recurring currency nightmare strikes again:

https://www.reuters.com/markets/europe/turkeys-recurring-currency-nightmare-strikes-again-2022-05-30/

Kevin Pacey
06-01-2022, 12:28 PM
Saudi Arabia's $500 Billion Plan For World's Largest Buildings Ever [NEOM, the brainchild of Saudi Crown Prince and de facto ruler Mohammed bin Salman, aims to build twin skyscrapers about 500 meters (1,640 feet) tall that stretch horizontally for dozens of miles, people familiar with the matter said.]:

https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/saudi-arabias-500-billion-plan-for-worlds-largest-buildings-ever-3028637

Kevin Pacey
06-02-2022, 03:26 PM
Israel signs historic trade deal with UAE, its biggest with any Arab country:

https://www.cnbc.com/2022/05/31/israel-signs-trade-deal-with-uae-its-biggest-with-any-arab-country.html

Kevin Pacey
06-07-2022, 12:09 PM
"Tense" meeting on Iran nuclear program starts at IAEA as Islamic Republic's enriched uranium stockpile grows:

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/iran-nuclear-deal-iaea-meeting-us-europe-russia-china-enriched-uranium/

Israel orders Palestinian Authority to pay $1.8m to families of Jerusalem bombing victims:

https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20220607-israel-orders-pa-to-pay-1-8m-to-families-of-jerusalem-bombing-victims/

Kevin Pacey
06-20-2022, 01:35 PM
Israel coalition agrees to dissolve, hold new elections:

https://www.ctvnews.ca/world/israel-coalition-agrees-to-dissolve-hold-new-elections-1.5954887

Kevin Pacey
06-22-2022, 12:31 PM
U.S., Iran in tense sea encounter; Tehran prepares enrichment escalation [The naval incident comes as tensions remain high over stalled nuclear negotiations and as Iran enriches uranium closer than ever to weapons-grade levels under decreasing oversight.]:

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/us-iran-tense-sea-encounter-tehran-prepares-enrichment-escalation-rcna34478

Kevin Pacey
06-22-2022, 12:35 PM
Knesset appears to kill bill that would bar Netanyahu from becoming premier [Knesset presidium refuses to add legislation banning person charged with serious offenses from becoming PM to measure dissolving Knesset and calling new elections]:

https://www.timesofisrael.com/knesset-appears-to-kill-bill-that-would-bar-netanyahu-from-becoming-premier/

Kevin Pacey
07-07-2022, 07:19 AM
voanews.com/a/US targets Hong Kong, UAE companies in fresh Iran sanctions:

https://www.voanews.com/a/us-targets-hong-kong-uae-companies-in-fresh-iran-sanctions/6647862.html

US Issues Fresh Iran Sanctions, Targets Chinese, UAE Firms:

https://www.voanews.com/a/us-issues-fresh-iran-sanctions-targets-chinese-uae-firms/6682223.html

Kevin Pacey
07-08-2022, 06:28 PM
Saudi Arabia expecting 1 million people in largest hajj since pandemic began [Muslim pilgrimage had been restricted to Saudi residents due to COVID-19]:

https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/hajj-saudi-arabia-pandemic-1.6511522

Kevin Pacey
07-11-2022, 04:13 PM
West bows to Russian call for merely 6-months aid to Syrian rebels:

https://nationalpost.com/pmn/news-pmn/west-bows-to-russian-call-for-6-months-aid-to-syrian-rebels

Kevin Pacey
07-13-2022, 02:09 PM
Biden arrives in Israel ahead of thorny Saudi Arabia trip:

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-62133982

theguardian.com/us-news/commentisfree/2022/jul/16/What was Biden thinking when he fist-pumped the Saudi crown prince?:

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/commentisfree/2022/jul/16/what-was-biden-thinking-when-he-shook-hands-with-the-saudi-crown-prince-

theguardian.com/us-news/2022/jul/16/Oil trumps human rights as Biden forced to compromise in Middle East:

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2022/jul/16/oil-trumps-human-rights-as-biden-forced-to-compromise-in-middle-east

Putin forges ties with Iran's supreme leader in Tehran talks:

https://www.reuters.com/world/putin-visits-iran-first-trip-outside-former-ussr-since-ukraine-war-2022-07-18/

theguardian.com/world/2022/jul/19/Putin endorsed by Iran for invasion of Ukraine but clashes with Turkey at summit:

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/jul/19/putin-endorsed-by-iran-for-invasion-of-ukraine-but-clashes-with-turkey-at-summit

Kevin Pacey
07-28-2022, 03:17 PM
Israel Election: Poll Shows Netanyahu Bloc Snapping Up 60 Seats, Yamina Falls Short of Threshold [Ayelet Shaked's struggling Yamina party did not make it past the electoral threshold in the latest poll while Meretz, the United Arab List and Labor Party made it just past the post]:

https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/elections/2022-07-26/ty-article/.premium/israel-election-poll-shows-netanyahu-block-snapping-up-60-seats-yamina-falls-short/00000182-396c-dfe2-abab-797ce4830000

Unrelated:
Biden approves $5 billion arms sale to Saudi Arabia, UAE to counter Iran [Deal includes $3 billion for Patriot missiles for Riyadh, designed specifically to protect against rocket attacks by Houthis in Yemen, and $2.2 billion for UAE missile defense]:

https://www.timesofisrael.com/biden-approves-massive-5-billion-arms-sale-to-saudi-arabia-uae-to-counter-iran/

Kevin Pacey
08-06-2022, 09:01 PM
Israel-Gaza: Death toll rises as Israel targets militants:

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-62445951

reuters.com/world/europe/2022-08-06/The Financial Times says Western governments are alarmed over Turkey's deepening ties with Russia:

https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/ft-says-western-governments-are-alarmed-over-turkeys-deepening-ties-with-russia-2022-08-06/

oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Turkey Agrees To Pay For Russian Gas With Rubles:

https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Turkey-Agrees-To-Pay-For-Russian-Gas-With-Rubles.html

Kevin Pacey
08-10-2022, 04:33 PM
voanews.com/a/Negotiators optimistic about progress on Iran nuclear deal [I've read that before]:

https://www.voanews.com/a/negotiators-optimistic-about-progress-on-iran-nuclear-deal/6691377.html

axios.com/2022/08/10/Iran had assassination plots targeting Pompeo, Bolton:

https://www.axios.com/2022/08/10/iran-assassination-pompeo-bolton

cnn.com/2022/08/07/middleeast/Ceasefire between Israel, Gaza militants holds after deadliest clashes in a year:

https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/07/middleeast/israel-gaza-islamic-jihad-ceasefire-intl/index.html

theguardian.com/us-news/2022/aug/09/Ex-twitter employee found guilty of spying on Saudi Arabia dissidents:

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2022/aug/09/twitter-saudi-arabia-dissident-spying

Kevin Pacey
08-14-2022, 06:57 PM
dw.com/en/Turkey and Russia - a partnership essential to both:

https://www.dw.com/en/turkey-and-russia-a-partnership-essential-to-both/a-62790489

Kevin Pacey
08-16-2022, 12:05 PM
reuters.com/world/middle-east/2022-08-14/Israeli strikes hit Iranian targets near Russia's Mediterranean bases:

https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/syrian-state-media-says-israel-targets-coastal-province-tartous-2022-08-14/

Kevin Pacey
08-17-2022, 10:02 AM
theguardian.com/world/2022/aug/16/Saudi woman given 34 year prison sentence for using twitter:

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/aug/16/saudi-woman-given-34-year-prison-sentence-for-using-twitter

Kevin Pacey
08-18-2022, 10:58 AM
cnbc.com/2022/08/18/Turkey shocks markets with rate cut despite inflation near 80%:

https://www.cnbc.com/2022/08/18/turkey-surprises-markets-with-rate-cut-despite-inflation-near-80percent-.html

Kevin Pacey
08-19-2022, 10:51 PM
ndtv.com/world-news/17 Killed In Turkish Strikes On Syria Border Posts: Report [Turkey has stepped up its attacks in Kurdish-controlled areas of Syria since a July 19 summit with Iran and Russia failed to green-light a fresh offensive against Kurdish fighters.]:

https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/17-killed-in-turkish-strikes-on-syria-border-posts-report-3260647

Kevin Pacey
08-21-2022, 10:39 AM
theguardian.com/commentisfree/2022/aug/21/Iran gloats, America plots, but even a nuclear deal will not tame Tehran:

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2022/aug/21/iran-gloats-america-plots-but-even-a-nuclear-deal-will-not-tame-tehran

voanews.com/a/Israel Attacks Emerging Iran Deal [JERUSALEM — The U.S. has reportedly weighed in on the latest proposal to revive an international nuclear deal with Iran. Israel’s prime minister has slammed the pact as it appears to be taking shape, saying it won’t stop Iran from becoming a nuclear state, and he warned that Israel will act to prevent Iran from possessing a nuclear weapon.]:

https://www.voanews.com/a/israel-attacks-emerging-iran-deal-/6715864.html

Kevin Pacey
08-21-2022, 11:02 AM
reuters.com/lifestyle/sports/Ali takes only a minute to win first female pro fight in Saudi Arabia - 2022-08-20:

https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/sports/ali-takes-only-minute-win-first-female-pro-fight-saudi-2022-08-20/

Kevin Pacey
08-25-2022, 03:09 PM
voanews.com/a/Turkey's Erdogan Eyes Reset With Syria:

https://www.voanews.com/a/turkey-erdogan-eyes-reset-with-syria/6712988.html

aljazeera.com/news/2022/8/26/Turkey says concerns over US sanctions warning ‘meaningless’ [Turkey’s finance minister says no need for concern over possible US sanctions on firms dealing with sanctioned Russian businesses.]:

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/8/26/turkey-says-concerns-over-us-sanctions-warning-meaningless

Kevin Pacey
08-28-2022, 01:48 PM
aljazeera.com/news/2022/8/28/‘Hostile environment’: Turkey says Greek missiles locked on jets [Radar of a Greek S-300 missile system based on the island of Crete locked on Turkish fighter jets, state media says.]:

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/8/28/turkey-says-greek-missiles-locked-on-its-jets-over-mediterranean

Kevin Pacey
08-29-2022, 04:16 PM
middleeastmonitor.com/Israel Mossad Chief: We have started military preparation for a military strike against Iran:

https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20220826-israel-mossad-chief-we-have-started-military-preparation-for-a-military-strike-against-iran/

Kevin Pacey
08-30-2022, 04:49 PM
theguardian.com/world/2022/aug/16/Saudi woman given 34 year prison sentence for using twitter:

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/aug/16/saudi-woman-given-34-year-prison-sentence-for-using-twitter

ndtv.com/world-news/Saudi Arabia Woman Gets 45 Years In Jail Over Social Media Posts: Report [Nourah al-Qahtani received the heavy sentence on appeal after she was convicted of "using the internet to tear the (country's) social fabric" and "violating public order" via social media.]:

https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/saudi-arabia-woman-sentenced-to-45-years-in-jail-over-social-media-posts-report-3300798

Kevin Pacey
09-01-2022, 12:52 PM
cnbc.com/2022/08/31/John Bolton says Biden administration is making a ‘stunning mistake’ in pursuing Iran nuclear deal:

https://www.cnbc.com/2022/08/31/john-bolton-slams-biden-administrations-push-for-iran-nuclear-deal.html

Kevin Pacey
09-01-2022, 01:21 PM
https://thepostmillennial.com/Trudeau backs Canadian spy agency accused of 'nabbing British children and trafficking them' to Islamic State [Trudeau suggested that "the fight against terrorism requires our intelligence services to continue to be flexible and to be creative in their approaches."]:

[url]https://thepostmillennial.com/trudeau-backs-canadian-spy-agency-accused-of-nabbing-british-children-and-trafficking-them-to-islamic-state

Kevin Pacey
09-01-2022, 01:30 PM
telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2022/08/31/Disturbing video shows young Saudi women beaten and dragged by their hair [Security forces reportedly lashed the orphanage residents with belts and sticks after they staged hunger strike over poor living conditions]:

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2022/08/31/disturbing-video-shows-young-saudi-women-beaten-dragged-hair/

Kevin Pacey
09-02-2022, 03:50 PM
timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/India attacks Turkey for 'disregarding' UN on Libya:

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/india-attacks-turkey-for-disregarding-un-on-libya/articleshow/93914896.cms

Kevin Pacey
09-03-2022, 10:35 AM
amnesty.org/en/latest/news/2022/08/Iran and Turkey unlawfully return fleeing Afghans after their coming under fire at borders:

https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/news/2022/08/iran-turkey-fleeing-afghans-unlawfully-returned-after-coming-under-fire-at-borders/

Kevin Pacey
09-03-2022, 10:40 AM
cnn.com/2022/09/02/middleeast/Saudi Arabia is becoming the drug capital of the Middle East:

https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/02/middleeast/saudi-drug-capital-mime-intl/index.html

Kevin Pacey
09-10-2022, 11:13 AM
usnews.com/news/world/articles/2022-09-07/Greece Warns Allies of Turkey Conflict Danger Amid Tension [Greece’s government has written to its NATO and European Union partners and the U.N. chief, urging the formal condemnation of increasingly aggressive rhetoric from neighboring Turkey.]:

https://www.usnews.com/news/world/articles/2022-09-07/greece-warns-allies-of-turkey-conflict-danger-amid-tension

Unrelated:
rferl.org/a/united-states-iran-nuclear-deal/Blinken Says Iran's Latest Nuclear Pact Response 'Takes Us Backwards':

https://www.rferl.org/a/united-states-iran-nuclear-deal-blinken/32026059.html

aljazeera.com/news/2022/9/9/US imposes new sanctions on Iran over Albanian cyberattack [US sanctions on Iran’s intelligence ministry come after Albania blamed Iran for the July incident, which Tehran has denied.]:

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/9/9/us-imposes-new-sanctions-on-iran-over-albanian-cyberattack

Kevin Pacey
09-12-2022, 10:12 PM
aljazeera.com/news/2022/9/11/Greece coastguard fires on ‘suspicious’ Turkish cargo ship:

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/9/11/greek-coast-guard-fires-on-cargo-ship-in-aegean-sea-turkey

Kevin Pacey
09-14-2022, 02:39 PM
nytimes.com/2022/09/14/business/energy-environment/Ostracized by West, Russia finds a partner in Saudi Arabia:

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/09/14/business/energy-environment/russia-saudi-oil-putin-mbs.html

Kevin Pacey
09-16-2022, 04:59 PM
iranintl.com/en/20220915/US Calls On Iran To Provide Explanation On Uranium Traces:

https://www.iranintl.com/en/202209155083

theguardian.com/world/2022/sep/16/'Stain on queen's memory' - Saudi crown prince's planned visit condemned:

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/sep/16/stain-on-queens-memory-saudi-crown-princes-planned-visit-condemned

Kevin Pacey
09-17-2022, 03:08 PM
nationalpost.com/pmn/news-pmn/crime-pmn/Protests break out at funeral of Iranian woman who died after morals police arrest:

https://nationalpost.com/pmn/news-pmn/crime-pmn/protests-break-out-at-funeral-of-iranian-woman-who-died-after-morals-police-arrest-2

Kevin Pacey
09-17-2022, 03:15 PM
usnews.com/news/world/articles/2022-09-16/India's Modi, Turkey's Erdogan Hold Unexpected Meeting at Regional Summit:

https://www.usnews.com/news/world/articles/2022-09-16/indias-modi-turkeys-erdogan-hold-unexpected-meeting-at-regional-summit

Kevin Pacey
09-17-2022, 03:21 PM
ndtv.com/world-news/Saudi Man Marries 53 Times In 43 Years To Find Stability: Report [A Saudi man has claimed that over the course of 43 years, he was married 53 times to different women.]:

https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/saudi-man-marries-53-times-in-43-years-to-find-stability-report-3351034

Kevin Pacey
09-17-2022, 03:24 PM
oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Saudi Arabia And Russia Both Want $100 Oil:

https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Saudi-Arabia-And-Russia-Both-Want-100-Oil.html

Kevin Pacey
09-20-2022, 02:26 PM
theguardian.com/world/2022/sep/20/Israel risks crossing Hezbollah red line as it prepares to connect to disputed gas field:

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/sep/20/israel-risks-crossing-hezbollah-red-line-as-it-prepares-to-connect-to-disputed-gas-field

aljazeera.com/news/2022/9/20/Israel appoints ambassador to Turkey for first time since 2018 [Appointment of Irit Lillian is the latest move in the recent rapprochement between the two countries.]:

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/9/20/israel-appoints-ambassador-to-turkey-first-time-since-2018

Kevin Pacey
09-20-2022, 02:58 PM
bbc.com/news/world-middle-east/UN alarm as Iran cracks down on anti-hijab protests sparked by woman's death:

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-62967381

theguardian.com/world/2022/sep/22/Iran blocks capital's internet access as Amini protests grow:

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/sep/22/iran-blocks-capitals-internet-access-as-amini-protests-grow

Kevin Pacey
09-22-2022, 05:01 PM
timesofisrael.com/Israeli PM Lapid to back two-state solution in UN address; is slammed by rivals and some allies [Prime minister slated to offer ‘hope and vision through strength’; right-wing ministers criticize intended remarks, while lawmakers from left support move and urge talks with Abbas; I'd note an election campaign is going on in Israel right now]:

https://www.timesofisrael.com/lapid-slammed-by-rivals-allies-for-plan-to-back-two-state-solution-in-un-address/

Kevin Pacey
09-24-2022, 10:59 PM
ndtv.com/world-news/Saudi Arabia Announces Discovery Of Huge Gold And Copper Deposits In Medina [The new discoveries are now expected to attract local and international investors and in turn, contribute to the development of the Kingdom's economy.]:

https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/saudi-arabia-announces-discovery-of-huge-gold-and-copper-deposits-in-madina-3370028

Kevin Pacey
09-27-2022, 03:10 PM
iranintl.com/en/20220927/US Trying To Defend Nuclear Talks While Supporting Protests In Iran [Trump was right - you cannot trust Iran gov't one inch]:

https://www.iranintl.com/en/202209273386

dw.com/en/Iran men's team shows support for Iranian women [In a football friendly to prepare for Qatar 2022, Iran's national team wore plain black jackets over their uniforms to support protests over Mahsa Amini's death.]:

https://www.dw.com/en/iran-mens-team-shows-support-for-iranian-women/av-63273202

bbc.com/news/world-middle-east/Iran protests: 'Nine Europeans' arrested in latest unrest:

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-63097629

bbc.com/news/world-middle-east/Iran schoolgirls remove hijabs in protests against government:

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-63128184

Kevin Pacey
10-02-2022, 05:12 PM
reuters.com/world/middle-east/Israel upbeat on draft Lebanese demarcation deal, sees gas profit-sharing - 2022-10-02:

https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/lapid-says-draft-lebanese-maritime-border-deal-guards-israels-interests-2022-10-02/

Kevin Pacey
10-03-2022, 07:38 PM
reuters.com/world/middle-east/Turkey rejects Russia's annexation of Ukrainian territory - 2022-10-01:

https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/turkey-rejects-russias-annexation-ukrainian-territory-2022-10-01/

reuters.com/world/middle-east/Turkey inflation hits new 24-year high of 83% after rate cuts - 2022-10-03:

https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/turkeys-inflation-hits-fresh-24-year-high-83-after-rate-cuts-2022-10-03/

Kevin Pacey
10-07-2022, 09:16 PM
reuters.com/world/OPEC+ oil output cut shows widening rift between Biden and Saudi royals - 2022-10-07:

https://www.reuters.com/world/opec-oil-output-cut-shows-widening-rift-between-biden-saudi-royals-2022-10-07/

cbc.ca/news/world/Iran president told to 'get lost' by female students during university visit, activists say [Protests over Mahsa Amini's death in morality police custody enters 4th week]:

https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/iran-demonstrations-fourth-week-1.6611155

theguardian.com/world/2022/oct/08/Iran's brave young women must break their own chains - the west won't help:

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/oct/08/irans-brave-young-women-must-break-their-own-chains-the-west-wont-help

Kevin Pacey
10-09-2022, 04:43 PM
reuters.com/world/middle-east/Deadly clashes in West Bank, shooting attack in Jerusalem - 2022-10-08:

https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/israeli-forces-kill-two-palestinians-west-bank-clash-2022-10-08/

Kevin Pacey
10-10-2022, 01:50 PM
reuters.com/world/middle-east/Protests grip Iran as rights group says 19 children killed - 2022-10-09:

https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/protests-continue-across-iran-rights-group-reports-19-minors-killed-2022-10-09/

timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/middle-east/Why Saudi Arabia rebuffed Biden's pleas for more oil:

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/middle-east/why-saudi-arabia-rebuffed-bidens-pleas-for-more-oil/articleshow/94722495.cms

reuters.com/world/middle-east/Turkey's 'disinformation' bill to have pre-election 'chilling effect,' Europe watchdog says - 2022-10-09:

https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/turkeys-disinformation-bill-have-pre-election-chilling-effect-europe-watchdog-2022-10-09/

Kevin Pacey
10-12-2022, 03:55 PM
cnbc.com/2022/10/12/No hope for the future: Economic struggles add fuel to Iran’s protests:

https://www.cnbc.com/2022/10/12/no-hope-for-the-future-economic-struggles-add-fuel-to-irans-protests-.html

reuters.com/world/middle-east/Lebanon, Israel clinch maritime border deal - 2022-10-10:

https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/exclusive-lebanon-satisfied-with-final-draft-israel-maritime-border-deal-top-2022-10-10/

middleeasteye.net/news/Muslim leaders in Jerusalem write to King Charles III condemning Israel embassy move [Islamic Waqf leaders and two grand muftis write to new monarch to express deep concern about potential relocation of UK embassy to Jerusalem]:

https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/uk-israel-embassy-jerusalem-condemned-muslim-leaders-grand-mufti

Kevin Pacey
10-14-2022, 03:20 PM
ctvnews.ca/world/Unrest widespread in Jerusalem over latest Israeli clampdown:

https://www.ctvnews.ca/world/unrest-widespread-in-jerusalem-over-latest-israeli-clampdown-1.6107088

bbc.com/news/live/world-middle-east/Iran forces sexually assault female protesters, videos suggest:

https://www.bbc.com/news/live/world-middle-east-63221729

iranintl.com/en/20221013/US Signals Policy Change On Iran While Critics Urge More Action:

https://www.iranintl.com/en/202210137619

theguardian.com/us-news/2022/oct/14/Democrats suggest stopping transfer of Patriot missiles to Saudi-Arabia [in retaliation for their recent oil production move]:

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2022/oct/14/democrats-us-weapons-systems-saudi-arabia-ukraine

Kevin Pacey
10-15-2022, 06:00 PM
nbcnews.com/news/world/Too late for a Saudi rethink? Critics say oil cut was a predictable blow for Biden [Powerful Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman had been "actively rewarded" by Biden for his “very bad behavior with presidential visits and fist bumps,” one activist said.]:

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/saudi-arabia-opec-oil-production-joe-biden-mohammed-bin-salman-russia-rcna52039

Kevin Pacey
10-16-2022, 04:14 PM
theguardian.com/world/2022/oct/16/Outrage in Turkey after Erdogan says fate to blame for mine explosion:

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/oct/16/outrage-in-turkey-after-erdogan-says-fate-to-blame-for-mine-explosion-amasra

greekreporter.com/2022/10/15/92 Naked Migrants Sent from Turkey to Greece:

https://greekreporter.com/2022/10/15/naked-migrants-sent-turkey-greece/

Kevin Pacey
10-17-2022, 06:53 AM
ndtv.com/world-news/Saudi Arabia Announces $400 Million Humanitarian Aid To Ukraine Amid War [The Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman expressed the kingdom's readiness to continue efforts of mediation and support everything that contributes to de-escalation, SPA added.]:

https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/saudi-arabia-announces-400-million-humanitarian-aid-to-ukraine-amid-war-3433255

Kevin Pacey
10-18-2022, 01:51 PM
theguardian.com/world/2022/oct/18/Iranian protesters need western support like Ukraine gets say exiles:

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/oct/18/iran-west-action-urged-joint-letter

reuters.com/world/U.S. says Iran supplying drones to Russia violates U.N. resolution [that was part of nuclear deal] - 2022-10-17:

https://www.reuters.com/world/us-says-iran-supplying-drones-russia-violates-un-resolution-2022-10-17/

theguardian.com/world/2022/oct/18/Iran agrees to supply missiles as well as drones to Russia:

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/oct/18/iran-agrees-to-supply-missiles-as-well-as-drones-to-russia

Kevin Pacey
10-18-2022, 02:00 PM
dw.com/en/Under labour gov't, Australia reverses recognition of West Jerusalem as Israeli capital:

https://www.dw.com/en/australia-reverses-recognition-of-west-jerusalem-as-israel-capital/a-63468330

cbc.ca/news/world/Cement company Lafarge penalized $778M US for sending money to terrorist groups in Syria [French company paid ISIS, Al-Nusrah Front to keep Syria operations running, violating sanctions]:

https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/us-indictment-lafarge-syria-isis-1.6620203

cbc.ca/news/world/Saudi Arabia sentences U.S. citizen to 16 years in prison over tweets, family says:

https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/saudi-arabia-american-jailed-tweets-1.6620760

Kevin Pacey
10-21-2022, 01:58 PM
pbs.org/newshour/show/Former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the current state of the Middle East:

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/former-israeli-prime-minister-benjamin-netanyahu-on-the-current-state-of-the-middle-east

Kevin Pacey
10-22-2022, 10:40 AM
thehill.com/policy/international/Saudi Arabia unfazed by US backlash on oil as Russia reaps benefits:

https://thehill.com/policy/international/3697702-saudi-arabia-unfazed-by-us-backlash-on-oil-as-russia-reaps-benefits/

Kevin Pacey
10-25-2022, 10:13 AM
aljazeera.com/news/2022/10/24/Zelenskyy blasts Israel, suggests Russia-Iran nuclear collusion [Ukraine’s leader rails against Israel’s refusal to provide its Iron Dome missile defence system, saying the attack on his country has brought Moscow and Tehran closer together.]:

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/10/24/zelenskyy-blasts-israel-suggests-russia-iran-nuclear-collusion

Kevin Pacey
10-25-2022, 10:42 AM
cnbc.com/2022/10/25/Flying taxis, robotic avatars and holograms — Saudi Arabia pushes ahead with its sci-fi city vision:

https://www.cnbc.com/2022/10/25/neom-saudi-arabia-pushes-ahead-with-its-sci-fi-city-vision.html

Kevin Pacey
10-26-2022, 06:29 PM
politico.com/news/2022/10/25/‘Everyone thinks we have magic powers’: Biden seeks a balance on Iran [Protests against the Islamist regime have put Biden in a tight spot, including on the fate of the Iran nuclear deal.]:

https://www.politico.com/news/2022/10/25/biden-iran-regime-change-protests-nuclear-weapons-00063312

businessinsider.com/Biden officials enraged - White House officials thought they'd struck a secret oil deal with Saudi Arabia only for Biden to be humiliated when the kingdom abandoned it: NYT 2022-10:

https://www.businessinsider.com/biden-officials-enraged-after-saudis-abandoned-secret-oil-deal-nyt-2022-10

voanews.com/a/NATO's Expansion [into Sweden and Finland] in Doubt Over Turkey's Objections:

https://www.voanews.com/a/nato-expansion-in-doubt-over-turkey-objections/6804699.html

Kevin Pacey
10-27-2022, 09:36 PM
timesofisrael.com/One week out, election poll predicts continued gridlock, Yesh Atid with record seats [Opposition leader Netanyahu and his right-religious allies still just short of majority in TV surveys; parties in outgoing coalition forecast to gain 56 seats]:

https://www.timesofisrael.com/one-week-out-election-poll-shows-continued-gridlock-yesh-atid-with-record-27-seats/

Kevin Pacey
11-01-2022, 07:27 PM
cnn.com/2022/11/01/middleeast/Netanyahu on brink of comeback as Israeli exit polls point to narrow majority for ex-PM:

https://www.cnn.com/2022/11/01/middleeast/israel-election-intl/index.html

Kevin Pacey
11-02-2022, 01:18 PM
ndtv.com/world-news/High Alert After Saudi Arabia Warns Of Imminent Iranian Attack: Report [The attacks are meant to distract the world's attention from the ongoing protest in Iran, the Saudi intelligence report said.]:

https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/high-alert-after-saudi-arabia-warns-of-imminent-iranian-attack-report-3482590

globalnews.ca/news/U.S. concerned over threat of Iranian attack in Saudi Arabia, vows response:

https://globalnews.ca/news/9242082/us-concerned-iran-threat-saudi-arabia/

ctvnews.ca/world/Saudis in U.S. targeted as kingdom cracks down on dissent:

https://www.ctvnews.ca/world/saudis-in-u-s-targeted-as-kingdom-cracks-down-on-dissent-1.6135294

cnbc.com/2022/11/02/Israel’s Netanyahu, facing multiple corruption charges, is set for a dramatic comeback in 5th election since 2019:

https://www.cnbc.com/2022/11/02/israels-benjamin-netanyahu-charged-with-corruption-set-for-a-dramatic-comeback.html

Kevin Pacey
11-03-2022, 02:22 PM
bbc.com/news/world-middle-east/Israel elections: Netanyahu election win propels far right to power:

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-63490806

cnn.com/2022/11/01/politics/US and Saudi Arabia concerned that Iran may be planning attack on energy infrastructure in Middle East [United States and Saudi Arabia have shared intelligence with each other that indicates that Iran may be planning an imminent attack on energy infrastructure in the Middle East, particularly in Saudi Arabia, a US official tells CNN.]:

https://www.cnn.com/2022/11/01/politics/us-saudi-arabia-iran-energy-infrastructure-middle-east/index.html

Kevin Pacey
11-20-2022, 12:51 AM
aljazeera.com/news/2022/11/20/Turkish jets hit targets in Syria, Iraq after Istanbul bomb blast [Kurdish fighters report ‘deaths and injuries’ after Turkish air raids hit Kobane and two villages housing people displaced by war in Syria.]:

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/11/20/turkey-launches-air-raids-in-syria-iraq-over-istanbul-blast

bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east/Turkey Kurdish strikes: A population living in fear:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-63697644

ctvnews.ca/world/U.S. moves to shield Saudi crown prince in journalist killing:

https://www.ctvnews.ca/world/u-s-moves-to-shield-saudi-crown-prince-in-journalist-killing-1.6158772

cbsnews.com/Iran: Crisis In The Middle East:

https://www.cbsnews.com/us-iran-tensions/

bbc.com/news/world/tag/middle_east:

https://www.bbc.com/news/world/middle_east

cp24.com/sports/Iran media blames humiliating World Cup loss on protests:

https://www.cp24.com/sports/iran-media-blames-humiliating-world-cup-loss-on-protests-1.6163315

ndtv.com/world-news/Saudi King Declares Holiday After Shock Win Over Argentina [All public and private employees will get a holiday tomorrow, Saudi King Salman announced today. Schools will also remained closed.]:

https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/saudi-arabia-declares-public-holiday-after-historic-fifa-world-cup-win-report-3544710

torontosun.com/opinion/columnists/GOLDSTEIN: NDP MPP Joel Harden epitomizes the left's obsession with Israel:

https://torontosun.com/opinion/columnists/goldstein-ndp-mpp-joel-harden-epitomizes-the-lefts-obsession-with-israel

Kevin Pacey
11-23-2022, 05:35 PM
ctvnews.ca/world/Canadian teen killed in Jerusalem twin blasts [18 injured]:

https://www.ctvnews.ca/world/canadian-teen-killed-in-jerusalem-twin-blasts-1.6165001

Kevin Pacey
11-24-2022, 05:20 PM
english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2022/11/24/US says American troops directly threatened after Turkish air strikes in Syria:

https://english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2022/11/24/US-says-American-troops-directly-threatened-after-Turkish-air-strikes-in-Syria

Kevin Pacey
12-03-2022, 12:18 AM
bbc.com/news/topics/tag/2022 Iran protests:

https://www.bbc.com/news/topics/cw97d85vjzmt

Kevin Pacey
12-03-2022, 12:55 AM
aljazeera.com/news/2022/11/15/As Russia’s war in Ukraine drags on, Turkey’s role expands [Turkish President Erdogan has maintained regular contact with Putin and economic ties despite Western sanctions.]:

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/11/15/how-turkey-positions-itself-during-the-war-in-ukraine

Kevin Pacey
12-04-2022, 06:39 PM
bbc.com/news/tag/world [including: Iran will {supposedly} disband morality police]:

https://www.bbc.com/news/world

Kevin Pacey
12-05-2022, 11:05 PM
reuters.com/world/china/Analysis: Saudi prince seeks Mideast leadership, independence with Xi's visit - 2022-12-04:

https://www.reuters.com/world/china/saudi-prince-seeks-mideast-leadership-independence-with-xis-visit-2022-12-04/

Kevin Pacey
12-06-2022, 06:04 PM
Open Demand For Regime Change Marks Iran Protests:

https://www.iranintl.com/en/202212054935

Kevin Pacey
12-10-2022, 07:32 PM
reuters.com/world/China's Xi calls for oil trade in yuan at Gulf summit in Riyadh - 2022-12-09:

https://www.reuters.com/world/saudi-arabia-gathers-chinas-xi-with-arab-leaders-new-era-ties-2022-12-09/

cnn.com/2022/12/10/middleeast/5 key takeaways from Xi’s trip to Saudi Arabia:

https://www.cnn.com/2022/12/10/middleeast/xi-china-saudi-arabia-visit-five-takeaways-mime-intl/index.html

Kevin Pacey
12-11-2022, 06:21 PM
aljazeera.com/news/2022/12/11/Saudi minister says ‘all bets off’ if Iran gets nuclear weapon [Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud said that Saudi Arabia supports efforts to revive the stalled Iran nuclear deal as ‘a starting point, not an end point’.]:

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/12/11/saudi-minister-says-all-bets-off-if-iran-gets-nuclear-weapon

cbsnews.com/news/U.S. accuses Russia of providing weapons, fighter jets to Iran:

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/us-accuses-russia-providing-weapons-fighter-jets-to-iran/

Kevin Pacey
12-14-2022, 06:19 PM
voanews.com/a/Iran Protest Crackdown Targets Lawyers:

https://www.voanews.com/a/iran-protest-crackdown-targets-lawyers-/6875121.html

voanews.com/a/Iran Protests Continue Friday as Unrest Enters Fourth Month [without a leader or clear alternative to Iran's current regime, protests risk fizzling out]:

https://www.voanews.com/a/iran-protests-continue-friday-as-unrest-enters-fourth-month-/6879753.html

torontosun.com/news/world/Greece slams Turkish leader's threat to hit Athens with missiles:

https://torontosun.com/news/world/greece-slams-turkish-leaders-threat-to-hit-athens-with-missiles

reuters.com/world/middle-east/Turkish court sentences Erdogan rival to jail with political ban - 2022-12-14:

https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/turkish-court-sentences-erdogan-rival-jail-insulting-officials-2022-12-14/