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Israel/ Palestine
South Africa Embassy in Israel downgrades Relations over Apartheid

South Africa Embassy in Israel downgrades Relations over Apartheid

Middle East Monitor

South Africa has downgraded its embassy to Israel, the first phase in reducing diplomatic relations between the two countries at the request of South Africa’s ruling African National Congress (ANC) party. In this first phase, South Africa’s formerly full-service embassy in Tel Aviv has been downgraded to a liaison office, a diplomatic mission with limited […]

Saudi Arabia
Saudi Political Prisoners Face Severe Abuse: Report

Saudi Political Prisoners Face Severe Abuse: Report

Middle East Monitor

The Kingdom is under heavy scrutiny following the murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi in the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul last October

Israel/ Palestine
The Great March of Return is a Turning Point in Palestinian Collective Memory

The Great March of Return is a Turning Point in Palestinian Collective Memory

Middle East Monitor

People from all walks of life took part in what was dubbed the “Million Man March”

Arab World
Arab World Warms to Russia after Trump gives Syria's Golan to Israel

Arab World Warms to Russia after Trump gives Syria’s Golan to Israel

Middle East Monitor

“We appreciate the Russian position on the Jerusalem and Golan files. This position is consistent and based on the need to abide by international law, norms and standards.”

Children
Gaza:  Study Shows Rapid Deterioration in Mental Health of Palestinian Children under Israeli Blockade

Gaza: Study Shows Rapid Deterioration in Mental Health of Palestinian Children under Israeli Blockade

Middle East Monitor

The Commission “found a further 1,642 children sustained injuries from live ammunition, bullet fragments or shrapnel

Iran
Trump had to Sneak into Iraq.  Iran's Rouhani was Welcomed with Open Arms

Trump had to Sneak into Iraq. Iran’s Rouhani was Welcomed with Open Arms

Middle East Monitor

President Rouhani’s recent visit to Baghdad demonstrates Iran’s increased regional role at the expense of the US

Donald Trump
Kushner of Arabia wanted to Give Some of Jordan to Palestinians and some of Saudi Land to Jordan

Kushner of Arabia wanted to Give Some of Jordan to Palestinians and some of Saudi Land to Jordan

Middle East Monitor

“There were plans for an oil pipeline from Saudi Arabia to Gaza, where refineries and a shipping terminal could be built.”

Israel/ Palestine
Ilhan Omar Calls out DC Double Standards, insists on Palestinian Rights in their Homeland

Ilhan Omar Calls out DC Double Standards, insists on Palestinian Rights in their Homeland

Middle East Monitor

We must acknowledge that this is also the historical homeland of Palestinians. And without a state, the Palestinian people live in a state of permanent refugeehood and displacement

Israel/ Palestine
As Boycott over Apartheid Spreads, South Africa to Downgrade Israel Diplomatic Mission

As Boycott over Apartheid Spreads, South Africa to Downgrade Israel Diplomatic Mission

Middle East Monitor

“This decision is being taken] due to the violation of the rights of the Palestinian people,” Ramaphosa said

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