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Ansarullah

Ansarullah

A Zaidi Shiite movement operating in Yemen. It seeks to establish a democratic government in Yemen.
Shiite

Shiite

represents the second largest denomination of Islam. Shiites believe Ali (peace be upon him) to be prophet"s successor in the Caliphate.
Resistance

Resistance

Axis of Resistances refers to countries and movements with common political goal, i.e., resisting against Zionist regime, America and other western powers. Iran, Syria, Hezbollah in Lebanon, and Hamas in Palestine are considered as the Axis of Resistance.
Persian Gulf Cooperation Council

Persian Gulf Cooperation Council

A regional political u n i o n consisting of Arab states of the Persian Gulf, except for Iraq.
Taliban

Taliban

Taliban is a Sunni fundamentalist movement in Afghanistan. It was founded by Mohammed Omar in 1994.
  Wahhabism & Extremism

Wahhabism & Extremism

Wahhabism is an extremist pseudo-Sunni movement, which labels non-Wahhabi Muslims as apostates thus paving the way for their bloodshed.
Kurds

Kurds

Kurds are an ethnic group in the Middle East, mostly inhabiting a region, which spans adjacent parts of Iran, Iraq, Syria, and Turkey. They are an Iranian people and speak the Kurdish languages, which form a subgroup of the Northwestern Iranian branch of Iranian languages.
NATO

NATO

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization is an intergovernmental military alliance based on the North Atlantic Treaty which was signed on 4 April 1949.
Islamic Awakening

Islamic Awakening

Refers to a revival of the Islam throughout the world, that began in 1979 by Iranian Revolution that established an Islamic republic.
Al-Qaeda

Al-Qaeda

A militant Sunni organization founded by Osama bin Laden at some point between 1988 and 1989
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Anti-Turkish Security Dilemma in Eastern Mediterranean
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Anti-Turkish Security Dilemma in Eastern Mediterranean

Tuesday 23 December 2025
Egypt, which, according to Israeli Energy Minister Eli Cohen, aims to economically bind neighboring countries over the next 15 years. Thus, Israel is seeking to dominate energy resources in the Mediterranean and limit the influence of rivals such as Turkey. This move enables Tel Aviv to control regi ...
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In Addition to Israel, Winter a New Enemy of Gazans
Analysis

In Addition to Israel, Winter a New Enemy of Gazans

Monday 5 January 2026 ،
Egypt? Where is the lier United States? Neither the mediators take action nor the world reacts, nor the Arab world says a word. Gaza situation is no longer a priority even to the media outlets. Meanwhile, European countries that always claim advocacy to the human rights and dignity have so far take ...
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As Gazans Suffer in Extreme Cold, Trump Eyes Second Phase of Ceasefire
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As Gazans Suffer in Extreme Cold, Trump Eyes Second Phase of Ceasefire

Wednesday 14 January 2026 ،
Egypt and Jordan are unwilling to participate in international forces planned for deployment to Gaza. The source added that the so-called stabilization forces will only deploy after Hamas disarmament. International stabilization forces in Gaza, a temporary tool Meanwhile, it seems that even with ...
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What Does Trump’s “Board of Peace” Eye for  Gaza?
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What Does Trump’s “Board of Peace” Eye for Gaza?

Monday 19 January 2026 ،
Egypt, Israel, and member states. As of Friday, three structures were approved by the Security Council for this phase: the Board of Peace, the Palestinian National Gaza Administration Committee led by technocrats, and the International Stabilization Force. However, the White House announced the add ...
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Gaza Hit by Fresh Israeli Airstrikes and Mortar Attacks, Leaving 11 Dead
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Gaza Hit by Fresh Israeli Airstrikes and Mortar Attacks, Leaving 11 Dead

Wednesday 21 January 2026 ،
Egyptian rescue agency targeted by Israeli fighter jets in Netzarim region. Multiple civilians were injured during Israeli attacks on Gaza Strip on Wednesday, despite the ongoing ceasefire agreement. The fresh attacks occurred amid Donald Trump's announcement of the beginning of the second pha ...
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Will Board of Peace Initiative Lead to Reopening Rafah Border Crossing?
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Will Board of Peace Initiative Lead to Reopening Rafah Border Crossing?

Sunday 25 January 2026 ،
Egypt next week. Also, Nikolai Miladinov, as the executive director of the Peace Council in the Gaza Strip, announced an agreement for reopening of the crossing. We are coordinating the logistical aspects for implementation of the agreement to reopen Rafah crossing, said the Bulgarian diplomat.&nb ...
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Rafah Border Crossing: A Safe Gate or an Entrance to a Large Open-Air Prison?
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Rafah Border Crossing: A Safe Gate or an Entrance to a Large Open-Air Prison?

Monday 2 February 2026 ،
Egypt reopened, finally on Sunday the border gate was reopened for a few hours under strict security measures and complex screening. However, the way of the reopening soon turned the Palestinian hope into disillusionment. Amid Israeli arrangements and new rules set for reopening of the key crossing ...
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US Pursuing Own Agenda, not a Deal, behind Iran Negotiations: Expert
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US Pursuing Own Agenda, not a Deal, behind Iran Negotiations: Expert

Saturday 7 February 2026 ،
Egypt, and Saudi Arabia. Iran’s assessment was that their presence would not contribute to advancing the talks. Increasing the number of negotiating teams would naturally dilute the Iranian delegation’s focus on its core priorities and carried the risk of third parties introducing extran ...
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The Israeli West Bank Expansion Has Sparked Widespread International Condemnation
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The Israeli West Bank Expansion Has Sparked Widespread International Condemnation

Tuesday 10 February 2026 ،
Egypt, Jordan, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia, has issued a strong joint condemnation of recent Israeli actions in the West Bank. They denounced measures aimed at expanding settlements and establishing a new administrative reality as illegal acts that accelerate de facto annexation and forced displacement ...
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Will Hariri Come Back to Lebanon’s Politics?
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Will Hariri Come Back to Lebanon’s Politics?

Wednesday 18 February 2026 ،
Egyptian ambassador to Lebanon, met Hariri at his home in Beirut. He said that as a head of the Future Movement, Hariri is a pivotal factor in Lebanon's politics and there is a willingness by him to return to politics. But how this happens depends on Hariri and the Future Movement.  In 202 ...

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Commemorating the 36th anniversary of the passing of Imam Khomeini (RA), the founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Commemorating the 36th anniversary of the passing of Imam Khomeini (RA), the founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran.