Unprecedented event in Erbil features Sunni and Shiite leaders and activists demanding that Baghdad join Abraham Accords; Lapid: Event in Iraq is a ‘source of hope and optimism’
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“Abraham, peace be upon him, birthed a nation that paved the way for peace. Today, we and all his descendants from the three main religions bear responsibility to complete this path together,” said Maj. Gen. Amir al-Jubouri, a former senior Iraqi army commander who participated in an unsuccessful coup d’etat against Saddam Hussein in 1989.
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Agree Andy
Iraq releases stamps to honor Pope Francis' historic visit
Iraq has issued a series of commemorative postage stamps to mark the first papal visit to the war-torn Muslim country.The initiative of the General Company for Post and Savings and the Iraqi Ministry for Communications celebrates Pope Francis' March 3-8 historic visit to Iraq. Presenting the series, the spokesman for the Ministry of Communications, Raad Al-Mashhadani highlighted stamps commemorating the meeting of Pope Francis with Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, Iraq's highest Shia authority; as well as the pope's visit to Ur, the city associated with Old Testament Patriarch Abraham, who is considered the father in faith for Jews, Christians and Muslims.He said the commemorative postage stamps are "a manifestation of peaceful coexistence and friendship between religions inside and outside Iraq."The stamps were edited on a graphic level by Iraqi artist Saad Ghazi.
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Yes, just saw recently an emphatic statement by one of the M.E. nations that it is either the 1967 borders or war so ... there's a way to go.
I don't expect to see this come together while my body is still on this earth - but it sure is exciting/amazing to see yet one more H U G E piece lining up so perfectly for that 70th week.
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Bennett on Iraqis’ call for normalization: ‘Israel extends its hand in peace’
PM praises gathering of hundreds of Sunni and Shiite notables, says ‘recognition of the historical injustice done to the Jews of Iraq is especially important’
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Lapid secretly met with Jordan's King Abdullah
PM Naftali Bennett and President Isaac Herzog have also met with King Abdullah, in what is seen as a series of overtures to repair Israel's relationship with its neighbour
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Republican senator releases remaining Palestinian aid he held up for months
Republican Senator Releases Remaining Palestinian Aid He Held Up For Months - I24NEWS
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White House dispatching special envoy to Sudan to reaffirm US support
White House dispatching special envoy to Sudan to reaffirm US support | Al Arabiya English
from the other day
Sudan said hesitant to have public ties with Israel without White House signing ceremony
Sudan said hesitant to have public ties with Israel without White House signing cermony | The Times of Israel
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Sudan confiscates all Hamas assets in the country – valued at $1.2 billion
In this latest move, Khartoum – once a haven for Hamas to seek refuge, hide funds or transfer weapons – has cast its lot with the West and Israel
This article also confirms post 10
Shortly after those comments, U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan called Sudan’s Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok to reaffirm the Biden administration’s commitment to the transitional democratic government in Sudan. Sullivan also said that Jeffrey Feltman, U.S. special envoy for the Horn of Africa, will be dispatched to the nation and that Hamdok will be invited to the White House in the “near future,” according to a State Department statement.Last edited by SAT; 09-28-2021, 09:04 AM.
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Sullivan begins Mideast visit, Israeli counterpart headed to US next week
National security adviser's talks in the region include meetings with Egyptian, Saudi and UAE officials.
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US delegation in MidEast showcases regional changes
The US is playing a central role in creating new partnerships in the Middle East.
A series of high level meetings with US and regional officials showcases how Washington wants to shore up its policy in the Middle East. On the broader level this comes in the wake of Franco-Greek meetings that underpinned a new defense deal between the countries. Israel is a key partner of Greece, Cyprus, France, Egypt, the US and many of the countries involved.
These partnerships include activities such as the Noble Dina naval exercise earlier this year and other groupings such as the East Med Gas Forum. As such, the US delegation in the region this week and next should be seen to be part of the wider network of friendships from Paris to Abu Dhabi.
This note as Israel seems to be starting to pay attention to this as shown in the above article.
Other issues are afoot as well. Greece and France recently signed a multibillion-euro military agreement. This came after French anger with a US-UK-Australia deal called Aukus. “Europeans must come out of their naivety,” said French president Emmanuel Macron. He praised the new “strategic partnership,” which appears to be an important development.
Macron says Europeans need to stop being naive and assert independence from the United States - The Washington Post
France and Greece take first step towards EU force in NATO
France and Greece take first step towards EU force in NATO – EURACTIV.com
Mitsotakis to Sakellaropoulou: Greece & France share vision of “strong, autonomous Europe”
Mitsotakis To Sakellaropoulou: Greece & France Share Vision Of "strong, Autonomous Europe" (greekcitytimes.com)Last edited by SAT; 09-30-2021, 10:51 AM.
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