Daily News Issue Date:
June 4, 2014
News:
News:
The PA says PM Netanyahu has failed to isolate [1] the new Palestinian government. (Ma’an)
The State Department [2] says it will judge [3] the new Palestinian government [4] based on itsactions [5]. (Ha’aretz/Ynet/Jerusalem Post/Times of Israel)
India, China and Turkey endorse the new Palestinian government [6]. (Ha’aretz)
Israeli restrictions [7] prevent the first cabinet meeting [8] for the new Palestinian ministers in Gaza. (Ma’an/Ha’aretz)
Israel officially notifies the PA about its sanctions [9] against the Palestinians. (Ma’an)
The PLO says Israel is responsible for the lives of Palestinian prisoners on hunger strike [12]. (Ma’an)
Jordan condemns Israeli actions at the Al-Aqsa mosque, after Israeli police limit Muslim access [13] to the holy site. (Times of Israel)
Allies of Pres. Assad praise the vote [14] of the Syrian presidential election. (AP)
The Syrian presidential election [15] sends a powerful signal [16] of Assad’s control [17]. (Washington Post/The National/AFP)
Sec. Kerry arrives in Lebanon [18] to meet with PM Salam, Speaker Berri and Maronite Patriarch Rai. (Daily Star)
Lebanon appeals for more international support [19] to prevent economic collapse amid the refugee crisis. (Xinhua)
Pres. Sisi tells Egyptians it is now “time to work” to rebuild the economy [20]. (AP)
The White House welcomes Sisi’s election but expresses concerns [21] about the "restrictive political environment." (Reuters)
Algeria’s FM Lamamra says the Arab Spring has increased the influence and power of terror groups [24]. (AP)
Commentary:
Rami Khouri [27] says the new Palestinian government offers important new possibilities. (Daily Star)
The National [28] says the focus of the new Palestinian government needs to be the creation of a Palestinian state. (The National)
Yossi Mekelberg [29] says the new Palestinian government was born as a matter of urgent necessity for the Palestinians. (Al Arabiya)
Peter Beinart [30] says many from Netanyahu’s coalition would not pass his litmus test on peace for Hamas. (Ha’aretz)
Ben Caspit [31]says FM Lieberman is offering a plan for open contacts with moderate Arab states. (Al-Monitor)
Ali Ibrahim [32] says Hamas has learned a lesson from Tunisia’s Ennahda party. (Asharq al-Awsat)
Ehud Yaari [33] says Hamas is opting for the Hezbollah model. (Times of Israel)
The New York Times [34] says the significance of the Syrian election is that Assad remains in power and is unlikely to leave anytime soon. (New York Times)
Abdul Rahman Al Rashed [35]believes Sisi will bolster support for Egypt’s closest allies such as Saudi Arabia, and support the Syrian revolution. (Al Arabiya)
The Daily Star [36] says Assad’s “clear-cut victory” is against Syria and the Syrian people. (Daily Star)
Osama Al Sharif [37] says one cannot count on America’s intervention or leadership to resolve the crisis in Syria. (Jordan Times)
Hussein Ibish [38] says Sisi will be judged on performance, not voter turnout or his large mandate. (Now)
H.A. Hellyer [39]says the departure of Egyptian comedian Bassem Youssef from the Arab media scene is sad. (Foreign Policy)
Thomas Friedman [40] says Kurdistan remains the “unsung success story” of the Iraq war. (New York Times)
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