ISRAEL
Israel faces the most dangerous existential
threat since its establishment

Demonstrators gather in front of the Prime Ministry building to
protest against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in
West Jerusalem on November 15, 2020 [Anadolu Agency]
They lost confidence in the state's institutions.
They are accusing one person of being
responsible for this lack of confidence, namely
Benjamin Netanyahu.
Next stage in Netanyahu graft trial postponed
to February
Evidentiary disputes combined with coronavirus
restrictions caused the postponement.
Amid Oil Market Upheaval, Saudi Arabia May Be
Eyeing Israeli Companies, Know-how
The Middle East's oil colossus needs to diversify
its economy, and it's possible that the need for
regional cooperation will make it remove the
ban on investing in Israeli firms.
What We Know About the Secret Israeli-Saudi
Meeting in Neom
The main point on the agenda was likely the
normalization of Israeli-Saudi relations. There
is increasing speculation that the parties also
discussed the Iranian threat.
SYRIA
Why refugees won’t return to Syria
Three interconnected elements: millions of
refugees wishing to return, hundreds of
billions of destroyed infrastructure built
over the course of decades and terrorism
that continues to lurk in some areas.
Damascus Cheapest Worldwide, but Worst
Place to Live
AMERICA
Joe Biden Is Filling His Cabinet With Pro-War
Hawks
If you were hoping for a change of heart from
Joe Biden after a decades-long career as a
hawk, we've got bad news: his incoming team
helped shape some of the most militaristic
policies of the Obama administration.
Why Our Military Is Only Marginally Able
to Defend Our National Interests
The future of the United States depends on
our ability to meet the military challenges
coming from China, Russia, North Korea, and
Iran in this turbulent 21st century. The Army,
Navy, Air Force and Marines receive a
“marginal” rating in 2020.
In threat to Iran, US sends heavy bombers
to Middle East via Israel
Move comes amid reports and speculation
Trump administration may take military
action against Tehran before Biden enters
office.
First-of-Its-Kind Book, Eyewitness, Explores
the Bible Though Narrative Story Telling,
Visual Design

Surgeon general warns against indoor holiday
celebrations, even at White House
=======================================
MISCELLANEOUS HEADLINES
ISRAEL
Netanyahu, Pompeo hoped for normalization,
but Saudis said no - report
Saudis may stall on Trump's Middle East
peace plan now he's on the way out
Biden aide on UAE F-35 sale: Only Israel
was meant to have those jets in region
GERMANY & TURKEY
Germany angers Turkey with attempt to
police Libya arms embargo
ETHIOPIA
Tigray leader tells Ethiopian PM his people
'ready to die'
If Ethiopia descends into chaos, it could take
the Horn of Africa with it
CHINA
China vows 'legitimate' response to US
admiral's visit to Taiwan
Beijing-Controlled News Outlet Paid US
Newspapers Millions To Publish Propaganda
This Year
AMERICA
Apple's head of global security indicted on
bribery charges
James Mattis: Joe Biden Must Eliminate
'America First' from U.S. Foreign Policy
Commentary: Trump Is No Longer the
Problem. His Army of Followers Is
Israel faces the most dangerous existential
threat since its establishment

Demonstrators gather in front of the Prime Ministry building to
protest against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in
West Jerusalem on November 15, 2020 [Anadolu Agency]
They lost confidence in the state's institutions.
They are accusing one person of being
responsible for this lack of confidence, namely
Benjamin Netanyahu.
Next stage in Netanyahu graft trial postponed
to February
Evidentiary disputes combined with coronavirus
restrictions caused the postponement.
Amid Oil Market Upheaval, Saudi Arabia May Be
Eyeing Israeli Companies, Know-how
The Middle East's oil colossus needs to diversify
its economy, and it's possible that the need for
regional cooperation will make it remove the
ban on investing in Israeli firms.
What We Know About the Secret Israeli-Saudi
Meeting in Neom
The main point on the agenda was likely the
normalization of Israeli-Saudi relations. There
is increasing speculation that the parties also
discussed the Iranian threat.
SYRIA
Why refugees won’t return to Syria
Three interconnected elements: millions of
refugees wishing to return, hundreds of
billions of destroyed infrastructure built
over the course of decades and terrorism
that continues to lurk in some areas.
Damascus Cheapest Worldwide, but Worst
Place to Live
AMERICA
Joe Biden Is Filling His Cabinet With Pro-War
Hawks
If you were hoping for a change of heart from
Joe Biden after a decades-long career as a
hawk, we've got bad news: his incoming team
helped shape some of the most militaristic
policies of the Obama administration.
Why Our Military Is Only Marginally Able
to Defend Our National Interests
The future of the United States depends on
our ability to meet the military challenges
coming from China, Russia, North Korea, and
Iran in this turbulent 21st century. The Army,
Navy, Air Force and Marines receive a
“marginal” rating in 2020.
In threat to Iran, US sends heavy bombers
to Middle East via Israel
Move comes amid reports and speculation
Trump administration may take military
action against Tehran before Biden enters
office.
First-of-Its-Kind Book, Eyewitness, Explores
the Bible Though Narrative Story Telling,
Visual Design

Surgeon general warns against indoor holiday
celebrations, even at White House
=======================================
MISCELLANEOUS HEADLINES
ISRAEL
Netanyahu, Pompeo hoped for normalization,
but Saudis said no - report
Saudis may stall on Trump's Middle East
peace plan now he's on the way out
Biden aide on UAE F-35 sale: Only Israel
was meant to have those jets in region
GERMANY & TURKEY
Germany angers Turkey with attempt to
police Libya arms embargo
ETHIOPIA
Tigray leader tells Ethiopian PM his people
'ready to die'
If Ethiopia descends into chaos, it could take
the Horn of Africa with it
CHINA
China vows 'legitimate' response to US
admiral's visit to Taiwan
Beijing-Controlled News Outlet Paid US
Newspapers Millions To Publish Propaganda
This Year
AMERICA
Apple's head of global security indicted on
bribery charges
James Mattis: Joe Biden Must Eliminate
'America First' from U.S. Foreign Policy
Commentary: Trump Is No Longer the
Problem. His Army of Followers Is