Middle east events and news

Afghan Taliban Statement Favors Peace Talks, States: ‘Islamic Emirate Does Not Consider War As The Only Solution’
The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (the Taliban organization which is considered by Afghan affairs experts to be working on behalf of Pakistan) has issued a statement that underlines the need for peace talks – a Pakistani dual position to engage in talks while continuing to keep fighting, by means of the Taliban, to gain control over Afghanistan.
Article In Hamas Mouthpiece Calls To Expand Arena Of Fighting With Israel To Include Its Interests Abroad
In a January 21, 2018 article in Hamas’s mouthpiece Al-Risala, ‘Imad Al-‘Afana, journalist and former secretary general of Hamas’s faction in the Palestinian Legislative Council (PLC), calls on the movement to expand its target bank and its arena of operations in its fight with Israel.
Jaysh Al-Badiya Adheres To Its Oath Of Allegiance To Al-Qaeda, Fights Under Al-Qaeda Flag
Until recently, Jaysh Al-Badiya had fought as part of Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham (HTS), in its desert division. But in recent disputes between HTS leader Abu Muhammad Al-Joulani and Al-Qaeda, that followed HTS’s November 27, 2017 arrest of a number of Al-Qaeda officials, Jaysh Al-Badiya sided with Al-Qaeda. Its leaders signed a communique demanding that Al-Joulani release the Al-Qaeda officials, which included a warning that if he did not, Jaysh Al-Badiya would stop cooperating with the HTS.(by memri org).