Egyptians in exile fear losing citizenship The Egyptian government has revoked the citizenship of leading Egyptian activist Ghada Naguib, who has been living in self-exile in Turkey since 2016, raising concerns among human rights activists about the issuance of similar decisions against dozens of activists abroad. Egypt
How female politicians in Turkey's ruling party help strengthen patriarchy Female representatives of Turkey's ruling party have been a useful tool to expand patriarchal policies. Turkey
Israel fears Iranian retaliation before Trump leaves office While Israeli officials have dismissed Iranian allegations that they are preparing for war as "nonsense," Israeli forces have been on a heightened state of alert with the Jan. 3 anniversary of Qasem Soleimani’s killing. Israel
Israeli left mourns Ashkenazi's departure as wasted chance Israelis who believed Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi would be the next leader of the center left are sorely disappointed over his decision to quit politics. Israel
Egypt to become major regional hub for plasma collection In partnership with the South Korean company SK Plasma and with the issuance of a draft bill, Egypt is preparing to collect plasma and its derivatives in a first-of-its-kind operation in Cairo. Egypt
Despite COVID-19 crisis, Egypt’s prestigious Opera House holds Christmas events The Egyptian Opera House organized Christmas celebrations with the participation of many musical groups, while taking into account precautionary measures to stop the spread of the coronavirus. Egypt
Iran, Hezbollah lead mediation to restore Hamas-Damascus ties Mediation efforts led by Iran and Hezbollah to restore ties between Hamas and the Syrian regime seem to be making progress amid rising tensions with their mutual rivals in the region. Palestine
Amid pandemic, Israel considers drive-through polling stations On the backdrop of a third nationwide closure, preparation for the March elections present great difficulties and challenges. Israel
Afghan officials skeptical of Tehran's offer to send Iran-led militia to fight Islamic State Iran’s foreign minister says it is willing to reposition an Iran-led Afghan militia in Syria to fight Islamic State forces in Afghanistan. Iran