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August 8, 2017

Is accusing Hamas of terrorism a Saudi offering to Israel or political blindness?

Since the outbreak of the Gulf crisis, malicious media campaigns have emerged that attempted to accuse the Islamist resistance movement Hamas of terrorism. This formed the essence of Saudi...

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August 8, 2017

Mauritanians say ‘Yes’ to controversial constitutional changes

The National Independent Elections Committee in Mauritania announced on Monday that 85.61 per cent of the electorate had voted “Yes” in a referendum on new constitutional changes, Anadolu has...

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August 8, 2017

Al-Qaeda cleared by US-UAE offensive in Yemen

A US-backed operation in southern Yemen has cleared Al-Qaeda from the area, Al-Sharq Al-Awsat has reported. Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) is aid to have been defeated by...

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August 8, 2017

Saudi-coalition agrees to refuel UN aid aircraft in Yemen

The Saudi-led coalition has agreed to allow UN aid aircraft to refuel in Yemen, An-Nahar reported yesterday. The move follows an incident last week when UN planes flying from...

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August 8, 2017

Jordan follows up detention of its citizens in Egypt

Jordan’s Foreign Minister has revealed the ongoing contacts with Egypt regarding the detention of Jordanian football supporters in Alexandria, Anadolu reported on Monday. Ayman Al-Safadi was speaking after Egypt...

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August 8, 2017

Abbas and King Abdullah agree to set up Al-Aqsa committee

Mahmoud Abbas and Jordan’s King Abdullah agreed on Monday to establish a follow-up committee regarding Israeli violations at Al-Aqsa Mosque, Quds Net has reported. The Palestinian Authority President met...

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August 8, 2017

Early retirement for Gaza employees endangers healthcare, says ministry

The decision by Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas compelling government employees in Gaza to take early retirement puts healthcare services at risk, a spokesman for the Palestinian Ministry of...

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August 8, 2017

What is the PA doing for Jerusalem?

In a speech last Saturday evening, Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas evoked narratives of belonging with regard to Jerusalem, departing from the collective Palestinian mobilisation against Israeli oppression over...

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August 8, 2017

Iran voices support for Hamas and positions of Ismail Haniyeh

A senior international affairs adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has voiced support for Hamas and the positions of Ismail Haniyeh, the movement’s leader, Shehab.ps reported on Monday....

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August 8, 2017

Sisi approves law regulating commission to run 2018 presidential election

Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi approved a law on Monday regulating the National Electoral Commission (NEC), which is set to run the 2018 presidential election, as an “independent” body....

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