Polistratics [News•Watch•Weekly] 026
In This Week's Edition: New Saudi NEOM Scandal, Israel: What Freedom Of The Press? UAE Closer To China, New Terror Group In Island Of Bahrain! ... And Other MENA News!
News stories I’m following this week …
Neom: Saudi forces 'told to kill' to clear land for eco-city. (BBC)
Al Jazeera under the gun. Who will stand up for freedom of information? (The Hill)
Energy CEO said he canceled a $100M contract with Neom when he realized the Saudis were bulldozing villages to make space. (Business Insider)
Qatar refuses to buckle to 'pressure' and says 'committed' to role as Gaza mediator. (The New Arab)
Hamas says it accepts ceasefire proposal of Egypt, Qatar. (Reuters)
Gaza ceasefire talks end with no deal as Israel ramps up Rafah attacks. (Aljazeera)
A US ally is forging ties with China's air force but probably won't get its J-20 stealth fighter. (Business Insider)
Iran-backed Bahraini group claims second attack on Israel. (Jerusalem Post)
Saudi Arabia Is on the Way to Becoming the Next Egypt. (Foreign Policy)
EXPLAINER OF THE WEEK: What’s Going On In Rafah? (Aljazeera)
‘In other news’
How Princeton got burned by its outreach to Iran. (Semafor)
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In other ‘posts’ …
Video of Egyptian Soldiers Hitting Palestinian Boy at Rafah Crossing Causes An Outcry …
