A senior Indonesian parliamentary official speaks for Gaza, but more needs to be done – Middle East Monitor

SummaryJordan's government has banned the Muslim Brotherhood following the arrest of 16 members suspected of planning attacks on national security, including rocket and drone operations. Interior Minister Mazen al-Faraya announced the closure of the Brotherhood's offices and confiscation of its assets, calling any related activities illegal, while the group's political arm, the Islamic Action Front (IAF), claimed independence and commitment to the law. The Brotherhood, which has denied links to the alleged plots, continues to...

The head of the UN nuclear watchdog agency called on Iran to clarify the purpose of newly constructed tunnels near its Natanz nuclear site, while expressing optimism about ongoing US-Iran negotiations. Rafael Grossi, director general of the IAEA, highlighted Iran's refusal to inform the agency about its nuclear facilities, stating that experts from both sides would meet soon to discuss reinstalling monitoring cameras. Despite tensions, there is a general expectation for a diplomatic resolution, with...

Lebanon's Finance Minister Yassine Jaber announced preliminary approval to increase a World Bank reconstruction loan from $250 million to $400 million during a meeting in Washington. The expanded financial package will include allocations for electricity, water, agriculture, and social affairs, with loans offered on concessional terms over a repayment period of up to 50 years. Amid ongoing economic crises and calls for reforms, Jaber emphasized the Lebanese government's commitment to necessary changes for the nation's...

Jordan has imposed a blanket ban on the Muslim Brotherhood, accusing the group of planning attacks, which may threaten the Islamic Action Front, its political arm. This decision follows the arrest of 16 individuals allegedly linked to the Brotherhood who were accused of plotting against national security. The ban reflects both internal and external pressures, including concerns over domestic unrest related to the Gaza conflict and a growing rift within the Brotherhood between moderate and...

During an annual Holocaust commemoration, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned that Iran poses an existential threat to humanity by potentially acquiring nuclear weapons, stating, "the fate of all humanity" is at stake. He emphasized that if Iran obtains nuclear arms, the West would be next, asserting Israel’s determination not to surrender. Additionally, Netanyahu drew parallels between Hamas and the Nazis, condemning their intent to destroy Israel, while the country prepares to observe a moment...

SummaryIn a recent address, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected any possibility of a prisoner exchange with Hamas, insisting on continuing military operations until Hamas is eliminated to prevent future attacks like those on October 7, 2023. He claimed Hamas is obstructing negotiations by demanding the withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza, which he refuses to consider. Netanyahu's stance reflects a broader goal of disarming resistance groups across the region while navigating complex geopolitical dynamics,...