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Lebanon’s Hariri Takes Critical Line on Hezbollah

SOURCE: REUTERS BEIRUT (Reuters) – Lebanese Prime Minister Saad al-Hariri said on Saturday that he would not accept Iran-backed Hezbollah’s positions that “affect our Arab brothers or target the security and stability of their countries”, a statement from his press office said. Hariri announced his resignation from his post on Nov. 4 in a televised … Continued

US Reverses, Says Palestinians Can Keep DC Office Open: Report

SOURCE: THE HILL The U.S. will allow the Palestinian Liberation Organization’s (PLO) office in Washington to remain open, despite threatening last week to shutter it. According to The Associated Press, the office will be allowed to stay open with certain limitations, in particular, that the PLO’s activities there be “related to achieving a lasting, comprehensive peace … Continued

Arab American Groups Offer PLO Office Space if It’s Shut Down

SOURCE: THE JERUSALEM POST BY: JTA WASHINGTON — Arab American groups offered to host the Palestine Liberation Organization in their offices if the Trump administration shuts down the PLO representation in Washington. “If your staff are shut out and forced to move, you’re welcome to use tables and have desks and internet in our office,” … Continued

Much Remains Unclear as Lebanon Prime Minister Saad Hariri Suspends his Resignation at President’s Request

SOURCE: LOS ANGELES TIMES BY: ALEXANDRA ZAVIS Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri said Wednesday he would wait before putting his resignation into effect, opening a path to solving a crisis that has thrown the tiny Mediterranean nation into turmoil. Hariri met Wednesday morning with President Michel Aoun to personally tender his resignation almost three weeks after he … Continued

Nasrallah Rejects Arab League Statement on Hezbollah

Toggle nav SOURCE: ALJAZEERA Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah has rejected claims made by Arab foreign ministers that the Lebanese group is arming rebels in Yemen. In a televised speech on Monday from Beirut, Nasrallah, whose Shia group is represented in the Lebanese parliament and has a strong military wing, called the claims made at the previous day’s Arab League meeting “ridiculous”. Referring … Continued

Palestinians Vow to Suspend Talks if US c\Closes PLO Mission

SOURCE: ABC NEWS BY: JOSH LEDERMAN AND MATTHEW LEE The Palestinians threatened on Saturday to suspend all communication with the United States if the Trump administration follows through with plans to close their diplomatic office in Washington. The potential rupture in relations threatens to undermine President Donald Trump’s bid for Mideast peace — a mission … Continued

The Patriarch’s Visit to Riyadh: Challenges and Consequences

SOURCE: AL ARABIYA BY: FAHAD SULEIMAN SHOQIRAN Lebanese Maronite Patriarch Beshara Rai made a historic visit to Riyadh following an invitation by King Salman. The visit came amid the dangerous circumstances Lebanon is going through. There have been dangerous developments that harm the essence of state institutions as Saad Hariri’s resignation has revealed political weakness … Continued

Palestinians Say They Won’t be Blackmailed by US Move to Close Washington Office

SOURCE: THE JERUSALEM POST RAMALLAH/WASHINGTON – Palestinian officials expressed surprise on Saturday at a US decision to close the Palestine Liberation Organization office in Washington unless the group enters peace negotiations with Israel, and said they would not surrender to blackmail. A US State Department official said that under legislation passed by Congress, Secretary of State Rex … Continued

USA, UK and France Risk Complicity in Collective Punishment of Civilians in Yemen

SOURCE: AMNESTY USA The USA, UK and France must immediately cease supplying arms to the Saudi Arabia-led coalition fighting in Yemen, which is impeding humanitarian assistance of items indispensable to the survival of civilians, said Amnesty International today. According to the UN and humanitarian agencies food and medicine are being blocked and vital supplies will … Continued

US Ambassador ‘Confident’ Trump will Move Embassy to Jerusalem

SOURCE: THE TIMES OF ISRAEL BY: TOI STAFF The US ambassador to Israel said he is “pretty confident” the US embassy will be moved from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem during US President Donald Trump’s current term in office. Trump has so far balked at moving the mission to Israel’s capital, despite initial anticipation among many … Continued

After Listening, Kushner and Greenblatt Form Ideas of Their Own on Mideast Peace

“Our goal is to facilitate, not dictate, a lasting peace agreement to improve the lives of Israelis and Palestinians and security across the region.” SOURCE: THE JERUSALEM POST BY: MICHAEL WILNER WASHINGTON – US President Donald Trump’s point men on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict have diligently listened to its key players for 10 months, studying the region’s storied … Continued

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