Middle East Google bans account of Iranian anti-Israel propaganda siteDigital giant blocks accounts of Iranian site which claimed Israel experimented on Arab prisoners. Calls for escalation ahead of 'Nakba Day'The supreme coordination framework of PA organizations calls on the Arab public to escalate the 'struggle' for 'Nakba Day.' Used Israeli buses sent to Rome don’t meet EU standardsBuses intended to augment Rome's aging fleet require engine upgrades before use. Hamas urges UN to speed up transfer of Qatari moneyHamas says efforts to funnel Qatari aid into Gaza is being stalled at the UN. Greenblatt: PA could miss an opportunity for peaceUS envoy says PA adhering to old concepts that do not promote peace. Macron congratulates Netanyahu, stresses 'two-state solution'French President congratulates Netanyahu for election victory, expresses hope new government will work toward a “two-state solution”. Greenblatt: Peace plan doesn't include giving Sinai to GazaUS envoy rejects reports that peace plan will include giving a portion of the Sinai Peninsula to Gaza: Don't believe everything you read. Iran showcases domestic fighter jetsIran showcases its domestically made fighter jets during a military parade marking National Army Day in Tehran. PA to launch campaign against US peace planAbbas adviser announces PA will launch campaign to counter Trump's "Deal of the Century". PA concern: Trump will agree to Israeli sovereigntyPA "foreign ministry" believes US will recognize annexation of settlement blocs to Israel. Wonga.com compensation claims 4 times’ higher than expectedCollapse of payday lender gives customers who purchased expensive loans the chance to recover hundreds of thousands of dollars. Report: Senior Israeli, Lebanese officials meet in MoscowLebanese source says meeting mediated by Russia included discussion on maritime border, Assad regime, Hezbollah and Iran. Rouhani urges Mideast states to 'drive back Zionism'Iran president addresses ME countries. 'If we have a problem in the region today, its roots are either with Zionism or America's arrogance.' Turkey criticizes US blacklist of Iran Revolutionary GuardsTurkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu says US decision to designate IRGC a terrorist organization is dangerous. Greenblatt to PA cabinet head: Try working with usUS envoy rips PA cabinet leader Mohammad Shtayyeh, who said the Trump administration’s peace plan will be “born dead”. PA calls for European recognition of 'Palestine'PA cabinet leader urges European countries to immediately recognize Palestine in order to save the two-state solution.Greenblatt on peace plan report: This is an accurate reportUS envoy confirms Reuters report saying that peace plan will be unveiled in June. Report: Lebanon warned Hamas of planned assassinationsLebanon warned Hamas of possible assassination attempts after detecting Israeli activity in Gaza, report says. Iran labels US forces in the Middle East as 'terrorists'Iranian lawmakers overwhelmingly approve bill authorizing the government to act firmly in response to "terrorist actions" by US forces. Egypt votes to allow Sisi to extend ruleEgypt's parliament overwhelmingly approves constitutional amendments allowing President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi to stay in power until 2030.PA cabinet leader: Trump's peace plan will be 'born dead'Mohammad Shtayyeh: Trump has no partners, everyone will reject his peace plan. PA: Without Jerusalem, 'there is nothing to talk about'Senior PA official slams US peace plan, promising to continue terror salaries. 'You can't send a soldier and then not help his family.' Khamenei: Normalizing relations with Israel against the QuranIran’s Supreme Leader says some Arab countries "have become servants of America and the Zionists". Turkey: S-400 purchase shouldn't trigger US sanctionsTurkey’s Defense Minister says his country’s purchase of Russian air defense missile system should not trigger US sanctions. Will the peace initiative provoke riots?White House preparing to reinforce security at embassies around the world over fears of violent protests by Muslims. ANALYSIS: Why Trump and Netanyahu are right on IranIran appears to be restarting weapons-grade uranium enrichment, while building strength in Syria, Iraq and Yemen. Can President of Egypt maintain control until 2030?Cairo to vote on series of constitutional amendments to allow President Sisi to rule until 2030 and expand powers almost without restriction Report: Trump plan won't include Palestinian stateSources familiar with "Deal of the Century" say plan will focus heavily on Israeli security concerns. PA: We will act against 'Deal of the Century'Abbas spokesman blasts US Secretary of State's statement that sovereignty in Judea and Samaria will not harm peace plan. Israeli delegation cancels visit to BahrainIsraeli delegation to international economic conference in Bahrain withdraws one day before conference over security concerns. Abbas believes Trump's peace deal will be thwartedPA chairman makes clear the Palestinians will continue to oppose President Trump's "Deal of the Century". PA has plans to strengthen its hold on JerusalemNew PA cabinet formulates plans to strengthen Palestinian steadfastness in Area C and in eastern Jerusalem. Report: Israel attacked Syrian missile development centerSyrian state media claims 'Israeli raid' wounded six. 'Death to Israel' shouted as Iranians protest IRGC blacklistThousands chant “death to America” and “death to Israel” as they protest US decision to blacklist Revolutionary Guards. Egypt cracking down on terrorEgyptian security forces eliminate 11 ISIS terrorists in northern Sinai, 6 Muslim Brotherhood terrorists near Cairo. US sanctions Lebanese network over Hezbollah tiesUS officials announce sanctions against Lebanese network accused of helping finance Hezbollah. ANALYSIS: Turkey's Erdogan is in real troubleErdogan, whose party lost Turkey's internal elections, insists on purchase of Russian S-400 missiles, may find itself eased out of NATO.Turkish Russian S-400 purchase heightens tensions with US, NATOTurkey’s purchase of Russia’s S-400 reinforces perception Turkey becoming increasingly unreliable member of NATO club, 'Priorities in the Middle East have changed'Hadeel Oueis: 'They never saw Israeli soldiers in Damascus, Aleppo, or Homs, but they saw Iranian militias with heavy weapons killing them.' Erdogan: S-400 could be delivered earlier than scheduledTurkish President says delivery of Russian missile defense systems could be earlier than initially planned. PA to examine its relations with IsraelPA official Saeb Erekat: Abbas will redefine nature of relations with Israel in light of election results. Nasrallah: Blacklisting IRGC is 'foolish'Hezbollah leader condemns US decision to designate Iran's Revolutionary Guards a terrorist group. Trump to release peace plan after new coalition formedAides to US President expect him to release his Israel-PA peace plan once Netanyahu forms a government coalition. Hamas: Results of Israeli elections make no difference'All of the Zionist parties represent faces of the same coin, which is occupation.' Abbas hopes Israeli elections will help bring peacePA chairman: We don't need a government that doesn't believe in peace. Pompeo refuses to back two-state solutionIn testimony before Senate, Pompeo says Israelis and Palestinians will decide how to resolve the conflict. 'Iran will consider US military terror group'Ali Larijani, Speaker of the Iranian Majlis, said in an April 7, 2019 interview on Al-Jazeera network (Qatar) that he does no'I Support Trump and Netanyahu's Anti-Iran policy'Veteran Lebanese journalist: 'Beirut and Lebanon are top priorities and for me, Beirut is more important than Jerusalem or Golan Heights.' Syria: Suicide bombers attack military postSuicide terrorists destroy tank, kill soldiers, in northwestern Syria.Rouhani: If the US threatens us, we'll make advanced centrifugesIran's Pres. Rouhani promises to 'mass produce' centrifuges if US continues 'pressure.' New PA cabinet leader to present government in coming daysMohammad Shtayyeh's new cabinet will not include any supporters of Hamas, the longtime rival of Fatah. Syria: Blacklist of IRGC serves Israeli interestsSyria condemns Trump’s decision to designate Iran's Revolutionary Guards a terrorist organization. Arab countries hold off on UN action over US Golan moveArab countries meet at UN to discuss Trump's decision to recognize Israel's sovereignty over Golan, but do not agree to take action. Arab nations must assure Israel we don't pose existential threatArab countries should take into consideration Israel's fear for survival is part of reason it receives support from international community, Saudi nuclear facility may be completed within a yearNew satellite images show construction of Saudi nuclear facility advancing rapidly, report says. PA warns Netanyahu against Judea and Samaria sovereigntyPA official: Netanyahu will face a “real problem” if he applies Israeli sovereignty over Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria. Iran's FM: Blacklisting IRGC would lead US into disasterMohammad Javad Zarif says designating Iran’s Revolutionary Guards as a terrorist group would “drag the US into a quagmire”. |
