Elul 8, 5778, 8/19/2018
Middle East Greenblatt on Gaza: Time to embrace a better futureU.S. envoy Jason Greenblatt welcomes the efforts to achieve calm in Gaza. Hamas: No deal without prisoner exchangeHamas terror organization refuses sea route between Gaza and Cyprus unless prisoner swap with Israel reached first. Pompeo establishes Iran Action GroupSecretary of State Mike Pompeo names senior policy adviser Brian Hook to coordinate State Department’s pressure campaign on Iran. Abbas to Erdogan: 'Palestine' supports youPA chairman expresses support for Turkey in its crisis with the United States. Trump: We will pay Turkey nothingTrump blasts Turkey as tensions continue over imprisonment of American pastor. Report: Trump, Putin agreed that Iran should leave SyriaU.S. official: Trump and Putin agreed at summit that Iran should exit Syria, but Russia believes it will be difficult to accomplish. Liberman gives PA an unusual gestureLetters and parcels sent from Jordan to PA in last eight years released by Israel. ZIM ship forced to leave port in TunisiaBDS organizations claim they managed to force cargo ship working with ZIM to change route rather than dock at Rades, Tunisia port. Former Jordanian minister proposes 'peace deal'Former Jordanian minister Salah Jarrar says Jews who arrived after 1917 should leave Israel, US and Britain compensate Arabs for 'damage.' Khamenei admits mistake in nuclear negotiationsIranian Supreme Leader says he made a mistake in allowing foreign minister to speak to Kerry during negotiations that led to 2015 deal. Abbas blasts Trump: The slap of the centuryPA chairman calls for unity against Nationality Law, vows to continue to pay salaries to terrorists. UN chief welcomes opening of Kerem Shalom crossingAntonio Guterres welcomes Israel's decision to reopen Kerem Shalom crossing, calls for support for UN efforts to achieve calm. Suspected Islamist neutralized in Saudi ArabiaSaudi security forces neutralize man with "Islamic State" ideologist who was wearing what looked like an explosive vest. ANALYSIS: Iran and ISIS profiting from turmoil in IraqThe resurge of ISIS is taking place against the backdrop of a continuing popular uprising in the south of Iraq. 'Peace can only succeed if it is based on reality'U.S. negotiators acknowledge neither side will be fully satisfied with peace proposal, but stress that is the only way to achieve peace. PA welcomes Colombia's recognition of 'Palestine'PA cabinet praises Colombia after it recognized “Palestine” as a state. Russia to help UN peacekeepers in GolanRussian military says its forces will help UN peacekeepers restore patrols along Syria and Israel border. Arab MKs to turn to EU over Nationality LawMKs from Joint List to meet EU foreign policy chief, warn her of the "dangers" of the Nationality Law. Nasrallah to Israel: We are stronger than you areIn speech marking 12th anniversary of Second Lebanon War, Hezbollah leader claims Israel has been deterred since 2006. Erdogan: Turkey to boycott US-made electronicsTurkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says Turkey will boycott US-made electronics. Islamist organization: Join forces against IsraelSenior member of extremist Islamist organization calls on Arab armies to unite their forces against Israel. Arab MKs urged to resign from the KnessetBDS organization calls on Joint List MKs to resign following approval of Nationality Law. Busted Jordanian terror cell was made up of ISIS supportersJordan says terrorist cell targeted in weekend raid was made up of supporters of ISIS. PA outraged over Israeli plan to improve cellular receptionPA to file complaint against Israel's intention to expand cellular access in Judea and Samaria.UN: 20,000-30,000 ISIS fighters remain in Iraq and SyriaNew UN report says between 20,000 and 30,000 ISIS jihadists remain in Iraq and Syria despite the jihadist group's defeat last year. Detailing PA involvement in anti-Nationality Law demonstrationFormer IDF adviser on Arab affairs says PLO officials coordinated with Israeli groups to bring Arabs to demonstration in Tel Aviv. Iran unveils new short-range missileIranian Defense Ministry unveils new short-range missile, says country increases its power 'every day.' Report: North Africa, Middle East, may become unlivableExtreme temperatures in North Africa and the Gulf states may render the region unlivable. Turkish journalist: Erdogan seeming more and more like HitlerTurkish journalist slams Turkish Pres. Erdogan's salute, says he sacrifices lives. 'The Palestinians' goal is to wipe Israel off the map'Deputy Minister Michael Oren blasts PA's demand to expel Israel from the UN over the Nationality Law. Hamas cleric: Jews were 'transformed' into apes and pigsWatch: Hamas MP and cleric vilifies the Jews at parliamentary session in Gaza. Turkey to present action plan amid financial crisisTurkey's finance minister says government has prepared "an action plan" aimed at easing market concerns as nation's currency plummets. Erdogan: U.S. gave us deadline to release pastorTurkish President reveals the United States gave his country deadline to release detained American pastor Andrew Brunson. Egypt sentences Muslim Brotherhood leader to lifeEgyptian court sentences Muslim Brotherhood's Supreme Guide to life in prison on accusations of inciting violence. Hamas official: We are not afraid of assassinationsHamas member dismisses the threats made in Israel to eliminate senior members of the group. Iran to bring back enriched uranium from RussiaIran to bring back a second batch of enriched uranium it sent to Russia in 2015 as part of its commitments under nuclear deal. Violent riots on Gaza border to continue this weekWeekly riots to mark anniversary of the attempted burning of the Al-Aqsa mosque in 1969.Jordanian security forces killed during raid on terror cellThree members of Jordan's security forces killed in a shootout during a raid on a terrorist cell. Hamas: Equation of 'blood for blood' will continueSenior Hamas officials stress that the "resistance" will continue to implement the new policy of response to Israel's actions. Iran: Soccer fans shout 'death to the dictator'Local police beat soccer fans calling for death of Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei. Iran test-fires ballistic missileU.S. officials say Iran test-fired a ballistic missile before Trump reimposed sanctions on it. Rouhani aide: No reason for talks with TrumpAide to Iranian President says he doesn't see "any reason" for talks between Trump and Rouhani at the UN General Assembly. Security Council calls for probe of Saudi attack in YemenUN Security Council calls for "credible" probe after air strike by Saudi-led coalition that killed at least 29 children in Yemen. EU: Gaza and Israel 'dangerously close' to conflictEuropean Union urges de-escalation in Gaza after latest flare-up of violence. Turkey implores Trump to resume negotiationsTurkey’s trade minister responds after Trump imposes higher tariffs on imports from Turkey. 'When the peace plan is ready, it will be unveiled'State Department spokeswoman rejects reports that Trump administration’s peace has been delayed. Hamas planning confrontations along borderHamas calls on Palestinian Arab public to participate in mass marches along Gaza border on Friday. UN chief: Investigate Saudi air strike in YemenUN Secretary-General António Guterres calls for independent probe of Saudi-led coalition air strike in Yemen that killed dozens of people. ANALYSIS: Iran tightening the noose around IsraelIs Iran preventing an Israel-Hamas agreement and is it behind current escalation? Colombia to review recognition of 'Palestine'Colombia’s new government says it will review former President’s recognition of “Palestine” as a state. 'Iran's drill in the Gulf meant to send a message'U.S. general says Iranian naval exercise around Strait of Hormuz was meant to send a message to Washington before it reimposed sanctions. PA: Closing Cave of Patriarchs is a 'crime'PA blasts Israeli decision to close Cave of Patriarchs in Hevron to Muslims for a period of 24 hours. Hamas: Israel will not determine the rules of the gameHamas leadership stresses its determination to prevent Israel from exercising military freedom. UN envoy concerned by rocket attacksUN envoy Nickolay Mladenov expresses concern over the latest escalation in Gaza, warns against deterioration in the situation.Colombia recognizes 'Palestine'Colombian foreign ministry reveals the country recognized “Palestine” as a sovereign state in the days before its new president took office. 'Mutiny' at UNRWAWorkers furious at layoffs seize control of part of UNRWA Gaza headquarters, agency head says. Israel helps PA Arabs make pilgrimage to MeccaCOGAT works with PA, Jordan to allow thousands of Judea and Samaria Arabs to make Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca. |
