Al-Monitor Daily Briefing: Abbas not adopting Turkish rage against US

[logo]( [fb_icon]( [twitter_icon]( EDITOR'S PICKS Tuesday, December 26 | Daily Briefing [By: Uri Savir on Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017]( Israel 1 [Abbas not adopting Turkish rage against US]( Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas consults Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Jordan leaders concerning the Jerusalem proclamation crisis. Russia / Mideast 2 [Russia finds neutral zones in Syria essential but tricky]( Moscow hopes to focus soon on rebuilding Syria's shattered infrastructure, but first must help restore stability, which could prove much more difficult. Turkey 3 [Turkey-UAE rift may have unintended spillover]( The conflict between Ankara and Abu Dhabi may spill over into Turkey's ties with Saudi Arabia and the United States. Palestine 4 [Pilgrims celebrate Christmas under Church of the Nativity's new roof]( Bethlehem's ancient Church of the Nativity is undergoing a long overdue renovation, and its wooden roof and mosaics have been restored in time for Christmas. Egypt 5 [Egypt already may need to revisit women's inheritance law]( The recently passed amendment to Egypt's Constitution regarding women's inheritance rights was hailed as a long-awaited breakthrough, but the topic might need additional legislation to ensure full equality for women, including Copts. Syria 6 [Rival governments in northern Syria are at it again]( Two rival local governments affiliated with the opposition in Idlib province are vying for influence and power, which could further escalate tensions between them. Iran 7 [Khamenei’s foreign policy adviser turns to the right]( Veteran Iranian politician Ali Akbar Velayati appears to be positioning himself to become the head of the Principlist movement. Turkey 8 [Kurdistan protests more unrest than uprising]( Parts of Iraqi Kurdistan are witnessing turmoil as people living primarily around Sulaimaniyah are demonstrating against the Kurdistan Regional Government, but what's behind the turbulence? Jordan 9 [Jordan-Israel ties languish in wake of Trump’s Jerusalem move]( US President Donald Trump’s decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital and to move the US Embassy there has added a new twist to the already strained relations between Israel and Jordan. Gulf 10 [Algeria takes independent approach to Qatar crisis]( A recent meeting between Qatar's foreign minister and Algeria's prime minister highlights Algiers' unique strategy in the wake of the GCC-Qatar rift. Turkey 11 [Pro-Erdogan media targets Saudis after Trump's Jerusalem decision]( Let's hope Turkey can afford its alienation of Saudi Arabia and Saudi allies for the cause of Jerusalem. Palestine 12 [Palestinian mom counters child-rearing myths with modern app]( When Nour al-Khodari found herself with a baby and no family members to help, she panicked; then she realized it was a blessing and a business opportunity. Iraq 13 [Iraqi Christians return after IS amid safety concerns]( A year after their liberation from IS, Christian towns in Iraq are populated once again by their original inhabitants, but many remain wary about returning home. Egypt 14 [How Egyptians are fighting forced marriage]( Forced marriage in rural areas, especially in Upper Egypt, has become so rampant that several women and civil institutions launched campaigns to raise awareness about the dangers of such practices. STAY CONNECTED [fb_icon_footer]( [twitter_icon_footer]( [instagram_icon_footer]( [rss_icon_footer]( CONTACT US [Support & Contact]( [Advertise](mailto:advertise@al-monitor.com) NEWSLETTERS [Subscribe]( TERMS OF USE [Visitor Agreement]( [Privacy Policy]( © 2017 Al-Monitor. All Rights Reserved. If you no longer wish to receive these emails you may [unsubscribe or manage your preferences]( at any time. Al-Monitor · 1850 K St NW · Suite 1225 · Washington, DC 20006 · USA