LGBT pride banners vandalized in several cities in Israel There were at least five attempts to remove LGBT pride flags in Israel during the past year; some of them involved vandalism. Israel
Can Egypt help ease tensions between Israel, Hamas? An Egyptian intelligence delegation embarked on new moves between Israel and Hamas in order to reduce tension on both sides of the borders in the Gaza Strip after the situation escalated over the past few days. Palestine
Can new mechanism advance stalled Riyadh Agreement in southern Yemen? Neither the Riyadh Agreement nor the mechanism for accelerating it can fundamentally end the conflict in southern Yemen, but will rather help suspend it and control its rhythm, according to analysts. Saudi Arabia
Beirut’s club scene gets creative in wake of blast Lebanon's nightlife is key to its economy and spirit. Lebanon
Despite dispute with Riyadh over Kashmir, Saudi-Pakistan ties remain strong Security and economic bonds mean that Islamabad’s recent disputes with Riyadh are unlikely to impact overall bilateral ties. Saudi Arabia
Israel’s spy chief visits UAE for talks Mossad chief Yossi Cohen's visit to the United Arab Emirates is the first such trip by an Israeli official since the two countries announced their historic deal last week. United Arab Emirates
Report: Pompeo expected to ask UN to reimpose Iran sanctions Reuters reported that the US Secretary of State is likely to head to UN headquarters in New York on Thursday to ask for the reimposition of sanctions on Tehran. Originals
Iran’s hard-liners push legislation to exit nuclear deal If passed, the legislation proposed by hard-liners would effectively force the government into a farewell to the fragile nuclear deal depending on UN action. United States
Sultan of Oman names new foreign, finance ministers in government reshuffle Sultan Haitham bin Tariq al-Said named new finance and foreign ministers and added two new female ministers under new royal decrees. Originals
UN tribunal says Syrian government, Hezbollah not involved in Hariri assassination Some supporters of the slain prime minister protested the verdict in Beirut on Tuesday. Lebanon
Intel: Israel still opposes any potential US sale of F-35 fighter aircraft to UAE Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday denied reports that his government’s historic agreement with the United Arab Emirates included a potential US sale of F-35 fighter aircraft to the UAE in exchange for the Gulf country’s recognition of the Jewish state. Israel
Israel, Sudan confirm they are in talks toward peace agreement Senior figures in Sudan and Israel confirmed today that both countries are advancing toward a peace agreement, perhaps even by the beginning of 2021. Israel
Doctors warn Turkish outbreak 'out of control' as COVID-19 cases pass 250,000 The government says inspections of businesses will be increased to ensure enforcement rules on masks and physical distancing as the country battles more than 1,000 new cases a day. Turkey
Israeli and German jets fly over Munich Olympics massacre site, Dachau concentration camp The joint exercises this week mark the first ever between Israel and Germany on German soil. Israel
Trump says US embassy move to Jerusalem 'for the evangelicals' At a campaign rally the day the Democratic National Convention opened, Trump said that Christian voters are more supportive of US recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital than Jewish voters. United States
US backs Iraqi progress on budget deal with Kurdistan Region The Trump administration says it supports Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi's progress so far in working out a budget agreement with the Kurdistan Region. Iraq
