Al-Monitor Daily Briefing: European powers trigger Iran deal dispute mechanism

If you have trouble reading this email, [view it in a browser](. [logo]( [fb_icon]( [twitter_icon]( EDITOR'S PICKS Tuesday, January 14 | Daily Briefing [By: Laura Rozen on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020]( Washington 1 [European powers trigger Iran deal dispute mechanism]( The step by the United Kingdom, France and Germany is intended to buy time to resolve the impasse over Iran reducing its adherence to the nuclear deal to protest a lack of sanctions relief, but analysts fear it could hasten the accord’s demise. Israel 2 [Has Netanyahu outsmarted himself in push for right-wing merger?]( Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is pushing right-wing parties to unite ahead of March elections, but his past success at encouraging such a merger might thwart his efforts this time around. 3 [As Russia mediates Syria-Turkey talks, can new Idlib truce hold?]( As the international spotlight was on intra-Libyan talks in Moscow, Russia mediated talks between Syria-Turkey security chiefs Iraq 4 [Senate Armed Services Chairman Inhofe endorses Iraq sanctions]( Key Republican leaders are lining up behind President Donald Trump’s threats to hit Iraq with crippling sanctions. Iraq 5 [Killers target activists performing logistics for Iraqi protests]( Iraqi protester activists — and journalists covering the protests — are being killed in greater numbers by unidentified armed groups in an apparent attempt to curtail the demonstrations. Turkey 6 [Could fragile cease-fire lead to peace in Libya?]( The warring parties in Libya agreed to a cease-fire, but the process remains fragile. 7 [Libyan rebels lobbied US energy officials, GOP lawmakers amid oil dispute]( Lobbyists for strongman Khalifa Hifter’s forces helped set up meetings with US officials for Libya’s rival government. Gulf 8 [Pakistan seeks to mitigate US-Iran tensions]( Pakistan, wary in part of tensions between Washington and Tehran negatively affecting the reconciliation process in Afghanistan, has offered to mediate between the United States and Iran after the recent round of violence between them. Israel 9 [Russian Jews not Jewish enough for Israel's chief rabbi]( In maligning immigrants from the former Soviet Union, Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef ignores that contrary to his ultra-Orthodox congregants, they contribute to Israel's economy and risk their lives serving in the military. Iraq 10 [Foreign troops' future in Iraq uncertain as clashes continue]( Tension between Tehran and Washington has some Iraqis worried about foreign troops withdrawing from Iraq, although the United States had said it has no intention of leaving the country in Iranian hands. Culture 11 [Egypt launches program in search of the next Mo Salah]( The Egyptian government has signed a five-year agreement with a sports development company to identify and nurture youths with the potential to excel at professional sports. Culture 12 [Ottoman archives help Palestinians reclaim their land]( The Palestinian Authority is heavily relying on Ottoman archives to prove ownership of thousands of dunams of lands claimed by Israel in the West Bank. Israel 13 [Israel’s Minister Kahlon: social mobility and caring for the poor]( Finance Minister Moshe Kahlon plans to quit politics, leaving behind not only bitterness but also a legacy of the 'Second Israel' rising to high positions. 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]( © 2020 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