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Arab nations back extending UN arms embargo on Iran

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Six Arab countries have called on the United Nations to extend its arms embargo on Iran. “Iran has continued to proliferate conventional weapons and arm terrorist and sectarian organizations and movements throughout the region,” said...
The U.S. Capitol building. Wikimedia Commons via Martin Falbisoner.

Bipartisan Senate bill introduced to monitor Arab anti-normalization policies

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Sens. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) and Rob Portman (R-Ohio) introduced legislation on Thursday that would require the U.S. State Department to submit an annual report to Congress on instances of Arab governments punishing citizens and residents who...
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UAE successfully launches ‘Hope’ mission to Mars

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The United Arab Emirates announced the successful launch of its “Hope” mission to Mars on Sunday. The “Al Amal” (“hope” in Arabic) unmanned probe took off from the Tanegashima Space Center in Japan, and has made contact...
UAE Ambassador to the United States Yousef Al Otaiba. Credit: Embassy of the United Arab Emirates.

The UAE ambassador has no business threatening Israel

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Many Israeli media outlets hailed United Arab Emirates U.S. Ambassador Yousef Al Otaiba’s decision to publish an article in Yediot Ahronot last Friday. Otaiba’s media fans proclaimed his piece—reportedly the brainchild of former Israeli and current top Democratic...
Palestinian Authority head Mahmoud Abbas seen during a tour in Ramallah on May 15, 2020. Photo by Flash90.

Experts: Israeli sovereignty not expected to cause massive violence or backlash

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As reports and discussions rev up concerning Israel’s plan to apply sovereignty to parts of Judea and Samaria, as well as the Jordan Valley, concern is being increasingly raised by detractors of the plan...
Palestinian chief negotiator and Secretary General of the PLO Saeb Erekat speaks during a press conference in the West Bank city of Jericho on Feb. 15, 2017. Photo by Flash90.

Ramallah to ‘seek clarification’ on Arab stance regarding Israeli sovereignty

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PLO Secretary-General Saeb Erekat said on Tuesday that Ramallah will “seek clarifications” regarding reports that many of the moderate Arab states will not challenge Israel’s plan to apply its sovereignty in the Jordan Valley...
A promotional image for the series “Umm Haroun” (“The Mother of Aaron”), aired by the private Saudi-owned satellite channel MBC for the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. Source: Arab Media.

Ramadan TV series about Gulf Jews draws controversy

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A Ramadan TV series aired by the private Saudi-owned satellite channel MBC that shows Jews in a positive light has drawn the ire of some in the Arab world, who say it promotes the normalization with...
U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, July 16, 2018. Credit: Official White House Photo by Shealah Craighead.

Russia: US peace plan contravenes UN resolutions

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The peace plan presented last week by U.S. President Trump at the White House contravenes several U.N. resolutions and its viability is doubtful, Russian news agencies quoted a Kremlin spokesman as saying on Sunday. “There...
President Donald Trump meets with Mohammed bin Salman, Deputy Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, and members of his delegation, Tuesday, March 14, 2017, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C. Photo by Shealah Craighead/White House.

Trump administration’s Mideast proposal receives subtle support from Muslim nations

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The words were barely out of U.S. President Donald Trump’s mouth—and the much-anticipated peace plan to resolve the century-old Israeli-Palestinian conflict for good was barely uploaded to the White House’s website—when the doomsayers and...
Palestinian Authority leader Mahmoud Abbas speaking to the U.N. Security Council. Credit: Screenshot.

Don’t offer Palestinians rejectionists a lifeline

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The most intriguing subplot about President Donald Trump’s Middle East peace plan is one that didn’t get much attention in the days leading up to its unveiling this week at the White House. While...