Just hours after far-right marchers chanted “Death to Arabs!” during a demonstration in the streets of Jerusalem, Israeli war planes bombarded the occupied Gaza Strip early Wednesday morning in the first series of airstrikes launched by the new government of Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, a former IDF officer who once …
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Russie-France : le Premier ministre centrafricain victime du bras de fer entre Moscou et Paris
La passation de charge entre Firmin Ngrebada et Henri-Marie Dondra, le nouveau chef du gouvernement centrafricain, a officiellement eu lieu ce 15 juin. La fin d’un rapport de forces dont le premier a espéré sortir vainqueur jusqu’au bout et dont « Jeune Afrique » révèle les dessous. Firmin Ngrebada aura …
Read More »Arab Alliance Addresses African Aquatic Argument, Asks for Arbitrator’s Action
The Arab League’s forum of foreign ministers convened in Qatar on Tuesday to discuss a string of pressing issues concerning the Arab world, chief among them the crisis over the Nile River between Sudan, Egypt and Ethiopia; tensions in Jerusalem and Gaza between Israel and Palestinians; events in Lebanon, Syria …
Read More »Biden Taps Nides as Ambassador to Israel
US President Joe Biden on Tuesday announced his nominee for the position of ambassador to Israel, tapping Morgan Stanley Vice Chairman Thomas Nides for the role. Nides, “a distinguished public servant and business leader” per the White House’s statement, served as deputy secretary of state for management and resources during …
Read More »Algeria Announces Parliamentary Election Results
Algeria’s electoral authority on Tuesday published the results of Saturday’s controversial parliamentary elections, which were largely boycotted by the general public and drew a paltry 23% turnout. The National Liberation Front preserved its position as the nation’s largest party despite a significant dip, garnering 105 of the 407 parliamentary seats. …
Read More »Tensions Flare in Jerusalem, Gaza
Israel on Wednesday conducted limited airstrikes against Hamas military targets in Gaza, retaliating for incendiary balloons launched earlier by the Palestinians toward Israeli towns and fields. At least 20 fires broke out on the Israeli side of the border as a result of the explosive balloons. No casualties were reported …
Read More »What the West Can Learn from China’s War on India
China’s border actions against India have been described as a “salami tactic”. China seems to be seeking to dominate territory through incremental operations too small to attract international attention and not large enough to spark an actual war with India — but sufficient to accumulate real results over time in …
Read More »Guardian of the Walls is over, but Hamas still sets the rules – analysis
The IDF said that they dealt Hamas a significant hit, but the chief of staff said that Israel should be modest in terms of deterrence. Less than a month after a ceasefire was signed between Israel and Hamas ending the 11-day Operation Guardian of the Walls, Jerusalem is once again …
Read More »Weapons exchange on Jordan border thwarted by Israeli security forces
An IDF soldier was moderately wounded during the operation; the cause of his injury is under investigation. A large weapons exchange on the Jordanian border was thwarted by the IDF and Israel Police on Monday night. On Monday evening, IDF troops, Israel Police and Border Police apprehended suspects for attempting …
Read More »Palestinian Authority perturbed about Egypt-Hamas rapprochement
The Egyptians are said to be outraged by Abbas’s alleged attempt to obstruct Cairo’s effort to contribute to the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip. The Palestinian Authority is unhappy with the recent rapprochement between Egypt and Hamas, Palestinian sources said Monday. The PA is also worried about Egypt’s continued support …
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