Al-Monitor Daily Briefing: Iraq throws Turkey curveball in bilateral trade

If you have trouble reading this email, [view it in a browser](. [logo]( [fb_icon]( [twitter_icon]( EDITOR'S PICKS Wednesday, July 10 | Daily Briefing [By: Fehim Tastekin on Tuesday, Jul. 9, 2019]( Turkey 1 [Iraq throws Turkey curveball in bilateral trade]( Baghdad’s recent restrictions on imported goods have badly bruised Turkey’s food exporters, calling into question the target of $20 billion in bilateral trade. 2 [China deepens ties with UAE with industrial Investment]( Deals worth billions of dollars between China and the United Arab Emirates reflect China's major status as a partner in the Middle East. Israel 3 [Israel’s chief of staff revealing his political preferences]( The decision by IDF Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi to promote Brig. Gen. Ofer Winter reflects his future political aspirations. Iran 4 [Iran's hard-liners urge retaliation against UK seizure of supertanker]( After the seizure of a Syria-bound Iranian oil tanker by British Royal Marines off the coast of Gibraltar, Iran's hard-liners are pressing the Rouhani government to drop diplomatic efforts and instead "respond in kind" by holding UK vessels in the strategic Strait of Hormuz. 5 [Gulf states divided in approach to Iran-US escalation]( Not having faced a direct threat from Iran in the last few decades, the position of Oman, Kuwait and Qatar in the current tensions with Iran is that of peaceful negotations, rather than military intervention. Jordan 6 [Qatar, Jordan to appoint new ambassadors following diplomatic row]( Jordan and Qatar are set to appoint their respective ambassadors to Amman and Doha after more than two years of diplomatic row. Israel 7 [Israelis lose trust in police over killing of youngster]( The killing of young Solomon Tekah opened a Pandora’s box, disclosing dozens of horrible stories of racism, beatings and false arrests directed at the Ethiopian community. Iraq 8 [Iran grants additional visas to Iraqis to boost its economy]( In order to overcome US sanctions and boost its economy, Iran is increasing tourist visas to Iraqis. Egypt 9 [Settlement agreement ends Egypt's long-simmering gas dispute with Israel]( Egypt and Israel reached a settlement deal ending a long-standing dispute over Egypt’s decision to cancel gas exports to Israel. Egypt 10 [Nubians offered compensation for lost land]( Egypt is offering compensation to 11,700 Nubian citizens who have been displaced from their land for the sake of building the Aswan Dam. Palestine 11 [Palestinian Authority woos Iraq, says Iran is no enemy]( Nabil Shaath, an adviser to Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, traveled to Iraq to galvanize Baghdad's support for the Palestinian cause and perhaps make new connections with Iran along the way. Israel 12 [Israel’s Likud campaigns to attract Russian-speaking voters]( The Likud party launched a campaign designed to attract Israeli-Russian voters and "steal" them from the Israeli-Russian party, Yisrael Beitenu. Palestine 13 [Israel bans Palestinian dairy, meat exports to East Jerusalem]( Israel has decided to ban Palestinian dairy and meat exports to East Jerusalem, which if the decision actually enters into force would result in the Palestinian government banning a number of Israeli firms from exporting their goods to the Palestinian territories. 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]( © 2019 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