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Israel: U.S having difficulties defending Israel, Obama

Israel’s channel 2 broadcasted an interview with president Obama on Tuesday and one of the major topics discussed was the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Obama stated that Netanyahu’s “so many conditions” for a two-state solution are almost surrealistic and is making it more difficult for Washington to defend it in the international arena. Prime Minister Netanyahu’s statements […]

Yemen: Rebels clash with government forces

Fighting between the Houthi rebels and the government forces started in the Yemeni capital on Monday with both sides accusing each other of triggering it. The State television and SABA, the government’s official news agency, are now under the control of the rebels. A fragile ceasefire has been announced and strategic positions around the capital […]

Tunisia: President handpicks security aide as Interior Minister

Tunisian President Kais Saied has appointed one of his security top advisors as Interior Minister, few days after he fired Hichem Mechichi who headed the ministry as caretaker alongside his role of Prime Minister. A statement from the office of the President Thursday said Ridha Gharsalaoui, was sworn in before Saied. Gharsalaoui, reportedly an anti-terrorism […]