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TODAY’S DAILY BRIEFING

19-Nov-2024

Egypt

Politics

“Cairo gives refugees the choice between boycotting political work or deportation” (Newspaper, Middle East)

Refugees

On November 19, the London-based Al-Arab daily newspaper carried the following report: “The Egyptian government erected a solid obstacle between the refugees and political action regardless of the [refugees’] identity and reasons for asylum by banning any political or partisan activities, the joining of unions, and the establishment of or joining parties. Otherwise, the concerned refugee will be deported, which consolidates the rule that the asylum seekers are guests and they have no business in politics… (Read More)

Iraq

Politics

“Tuz attack reveals existence of ISIL funding, IED factories…” (Al-Mada, Iraq)

Terrorism

On November 19, the independent Al-Mada newspaper carried the following report from Baghdad by its correspondent Tamim al-Hassan: “Seven years after the defeat of ISIL organization in Iraq, the organization claimed responsibility for a “precise” attack as per experts, which targeted military forces east of Saladin. The attack resulted in the death and injury of six elements, including a high-ranking officer, thus revealing the existence of an “IED factory” inside Iraq working in coordination with the organization, as well as the ongoing “funding” of the terrorist groups… The incident was the result of an explosion that targeted a military convoy, which was on a joint security mission to pursue ISIL’s cells in the Tuz Khurmatu District east of the Saladin governorate, as per a statement issued by the Peshmerga forces… (Read More)

“Iraq is worried about the scenario of the Lebanon and Gaza hells” (Newspaper, Middle East)

Military and Security

On November 19, the Nidaa al-Watan daily newspaper carried the following report by Nayef Azar: “The Iraqi officials have real concerns about the possible transfer of the Israeli war hell in Lebanon and Gaza to Iraq in light of the escalating operations of the so-called “Islamic Resistance in Iraq,” which is an alliance of Iran-supported armed groups operating against Israel… (Read More)

Jordan

Opinion

“Trump: Jordan’s worst nightmare” (Al-Ghad, Jordan)

Monarchies/Dictatorships - USA Europe

On November 18, the independent Al-Ghad newspaper carried the following opinion piece by Dr. Monther Hawarat: “Jordan suffered immensely from Trump’s first administration, starting with his condescending perception of smaller states with which he cannot seal major deals due to his ignorance of their geopolitical nature… This prevented him from understanding Jordan’s importance and central role in many vital interactions in the Middle East. As a result, his position on issues viewed by Jordan as issues of interest and part of its strategic security became a major source of concern, prompting resistance against Trump and the rejection of his proposals. This was reflected by King Abdullah II’s three “no’s,” by which he rejected the decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel because of the destructive consequences it would have on sacred sites… (Read More)

Politics

“Consolidating Jordanian identity, clear Royal response to any foreign proposal” (Al-Ghad, Jordan)

Monarchies/Dictatorships

On November 18, the independent Al-Ghad newspaper carried the following report from Amman by its correspondent Mohammad al-Kayali: “In the Speech from the Throne during the inauguration of the first ordinary session of the 20th Parliament, His Highness King Abdullah II confirmed the Jordanian state’s firmness and stability… According to observers and analysts, His Highness did not forget the Palestinian cause, which will remain the main headline of Jordan’s foreign policy, indicating: “As a state, we will always stand against the Zionist offensive, whether politically, diplomatically, or humanely… For his part, Professor of Political Sciences at the German-Jordanian University Dr. Badr al-Madi said that the Speech from the Throne insisted on the importance of internal and external affairs… (Read More)

Lebanon

Politics

“Hochstein in Beirut and Tel Aviv…” (Website, Middle East)

Military and Security - USA Europe

On November 19, the privately-owned electronic Asas Media daily carried the following report by Josephine Dib: “…In the past few hours, positive indications arrived from Beirut to Washington coupled with a few observations. This pushed [the US envoy, Amos] Hochstein, to prepare to set off on the journey of completing the agreement with Israel. After some discussions, Hochstein decided to visit Beirut knowing that he had previously asserted that he would only visit Beirut if he found a positive ground there to implement Resolution 1701 as it is and with all its provisions according to US sources that spoke to Asas. So what awaits Lebanon in the next few hours?… (Read More)

“Lebanese terms and demands to conclude the agreement: Sovereignty guarantees” – Part 2/2 (Website, Middle East)

Military and Security - Peace Process

On November 18, the electronic Al-Modon daily newspaper carried the following report by Munir al-Rabih: “Similarly, Lebanon has clear demands that must be included in the agreement: First, to obtain international, more specifically American pledges and guarantees on the Israelis’ abidance by the agreement. These guarantees must be secured by the Biden and Trump administrations, meaning that they cannot be revoked under the Trump administration nor can Israel revert to concluding a side agreement with the United States… (Read More)

Palestine

Politics

“The Gaza war: Hamas not relying much on any American change” (Newspaper, Middle East)

Arab Diplomacy - Military and Security - Peace Process - USA Europe

On November 18, the Qatari-owned London-based Al-Araby al-Jadeed newspaper carried the following report from Cairo: “With Donald Trump’s return to the presidency of the United States next January, questions are emerging surrounding how this will impact the course of the Arab-Israeli conflict, especially in light of the ongoing Gaza war and Israeli offensive on the Strip, and the intensifying international calls for a ceasefire. A leading source in the Hamas Movement said that Hamas was not counting on the changes affecting the American administrations, assuring that the American policy toward Israel was stable and did not change with the arrival of a new ruling party. The source continued to Al-Araby al-Jadeed on condition of anonymity: “Whether Republican or Democratic, the American administration will remain fully biased in favor of Israel… (Read More)

Qatar

Politics

“Hamas denies leadership’s move from Qatar to Turkey…, movement officials talk to Asharq…” (Website, Middle East)

Arab Diplomacy - Monarchies/Dictatorships

On November 18, the Saudi-owned Asharq News site carried the following report from Ramallah by its correspondent Mohammad Daraghmeh: “On Monday, officials in the Hamas Movement denied “Israeli reports” talking about the leadership’s move from Qatar to Turkey, saying they were “fake reports” aiming to “put pressure” on the movement. At this level, an official in the Palestinian movement told Asharq: “The Israeli authorities leak such fake news to exert pressures or make threats… There is nothing new about the movement’s command’s presence in Qatar. We are in Doha and the issue of our presence here has never been raised.” Regarding the presence of several leaders from the movement in Istanbul, the official attributed that to “social and personal occasions… (Read More)

Russia

Politics

“A Russian recipe to end the war!” (Newspaper, Middle East)

Military and Security

On November 19, the privately-owned Al-Joumhouria daily newspaper carried the following report by Imad Marmal: “Moscow was quick to politically position itself against the Israeli war on Gaza and Lebanon based on its understanding of the American “lining” of this war and its real dimensions that do not align with Moscow’s strategic interests in the region. Benjamin Netanyahu was once “spoiled” in Moscow for a long time. Some even say that the man was “a beloved character” for the Russian leadership in general and President Vladimir Putin in particular for around twenty years. So what has changed and why did the Russians’ political and personal sentiments for the man change?… (Read More)

Syria

Politics

“Syria: Between escalation of offensive, neutralization attempts…” (Website, Middle East)

Military and Security

On November 17, the Egyptian Arabi 21 news site carried the following report by its correspondent Ali at-Ta’i: “Not one day goes by without the occupation carrying out violent raids in Syria, which included all the regions controlled by the regime from Damascus to Hamas and Aleppo, reaching Al-Qusayr and the border crossings with Lebanon. And while the Syrian regime is settling for condemning the attacks and reserving the right to respond, “Israel” is intensifying its attacks on the country and clearly threatening to expand them, in parallel to the actions carried out by the occupation army on the ground in the occupied Golan. Since the beginning of the offensive, Israeli reports mentioned that the Emirates sent messages to Bashar al-Assad, warning against any Syrian intervention in the ongoing war in Gaza and against any attacks on the occupation state starting from the Syrian territories… (Read More)

Turkey

Politics

“Turkey refuses to host the Hamas leaders…” (Newspaper, Middle East)

Arab Diplomacy - Terrorism - USA Europe

On November 19, the London-based Al-Arab daily newspaper carried the following report: “The Turks denied any possibility of transferring the Hamas Movement headquarters from Qatar to Turkey, a clear message to the concerned parties – especially the Qataris who might have sought to learn Ankara’s stand – indicating that the place of the Hamas leaders is not in Turkey and that Iran is more deserving of them, especially since the Hamas leaders abroad have no internal effect that could be used as a political card serving the Turks’ interests. Nevertheless, the United States questioned Ankara’s story and warned it against receiving the Hamas leaders or dealing with them, thus deepening the pressures against Turkish President, Recep Tayyip Erdogan… (Read More)

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