Al-Monitor Daily Briefing: Israel anti-boycott bill inches closer to passing Senate after revisions

[logo]( [fb_icon]( [twitter_icon]( EDITOR'S PICKS Wednesday, March 7 | Daily Briefing [By: Bryant Harris on Tuesday, Mar. 6, 2018]( Washington 1 [Israel anti-boycott bill inches closer to passing Senate after revisions]( A revised anti-boycott bill is gaining traction in the Senate as pro-Israel advocates lobby lawmakers to pass the legislation. Turkey 2 [Turkey entangled in Syria cease-fire it once supported]( Much to the consternation of many allies, Ankara is challenging the UN Security Council’s cease-fire resolution in Syria, saying it does not apply to Turkey's Afrin operation. Egypt 3 [Will 'marriage loans' boost Egyptian nuptials?]( Large numbers of Egyptians are unmarried, with many blaming a lack of money, so legislation has been proposed for a loan fund to help young people finance first marriages. Israel 4 [Israelis, Palestinians consider alternatives to two-state solution]( Since a two-state solution is no longer feasible, Israelis and Palestinians must focus on other creative ideas to solve the conflict. Turkey 5 [Upcoming summit unlikely to restart Turkey’s EU progress]( For pragmatic considerations, the European Union could offer a new kind of partnership for Turkey to keep it tethered to Europe without making it a full member. Palestine 6 [Abbas rivals abroad wary as PA joins Interpol]( As Interpol's newest member, some rivals of President Mahmoud Abbas fear the Palestinian Authority may be tempted to misuse its new connections to pursue them. 7 [Iran rejects French FM's call to curb missile program]( The French foreign minister seemingly failed to persuade Iranian officials to negotiate over their country’s missile program. Turkey 8 [Stakes rise in Syria as Turkey clashes with pro-Assad militias]( As Turkey’s forces approach the center of Afrin city in Syria, it is getting harder for Moscow to control events. Israel 9 [Top officials in Netanyahu's party kept in the dark]( Uncertainty within the Likud Party is growing as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu does not share with party seniors his plans to deal with the coalition crisis or with police investigations against him. Turkey 10 [Indie film festival showcases Turkey's new directors]( Turkey’s premiere independent film festival, !f Istanbul, attracts 80,000 viewers to more than 100 films as local filmmakers explore new ways to skirt the censors. Egypt 11 [As fighting rages in Egypt's north Sinai, students get lessons online]( Schools are closed while Sinai is rocked by fighting during an anti-terrorism operation, and a new online program is helping students continue learning while they wait for calm to return. 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