Al-Monitor Daily Briefing: Egypt's saber-rattling on Libya raises eyebrows

If you have trouble reading this email, [view it in a browser](. [logo]( [fb_icon]( [twitter_icon]( EDITOR'S PICKS Thursday, June 25 | Daily Briefing [By: Shahira Amin on Thursday, Jun. 25, 2020]( Egypt 1 [Egypt's saber-rattling on Libya raises eyebrows]( President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi's warning of possible Egyptian military intervention in Libya drew mixed reactions both at home and from parties to the conflict. 2 [Turkish drone strike kills three Kurdish women in Syria]( The leader of the US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces called on the United States and Russian to stop what he called Turkey's "policy of massacres against the Kurds" after last night's drone strike. Washington 3 [Intel: Democrats stare down AIPAC with annexation warning]( The majority of House Democrats united today to warn Israel against unilaterally annexing parts of the West Bank despite opposition from the powerful American Israel Public Affairs Committee. Israel 4 [Netanyahu's war on critical journalists threatens Israeli democracy]( Photos of reporter Amnon Abramovich needing a police escort to escape a demonstration in support of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu should sound an alarm for all Israelis. Washington 5 [Intel: US doubles reward for information on Islamic State leader]( The US government is offering $10 million for information leading to the location of Islamic State leader Amir Muhammad Sa’id Abdal-Rahman al-Mawla. 6 [Tunisian rapper busted for marijuana revives debate on legalization]( The arrest and pre-trial detention of a famous rapper in Tunisia for cannabis possession revived the debate over the legalization of cannabis use and calls to abolish one of the harshest laws penalizing users. Washington 7 [Intel: US sanctions Iranian ships for delivering oil to Venezuela]( The United States sanctioned the captains of five Iranian vessels today for delivering oil to Venezuela. Egypt 8 [Egypt takes Nile dam dispute to UN Security Council]( Egypt has asked the UN Security Council to weigh in on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam after tripartite negotiations with Ethiopia and Sudan faltered. Israel 9 [Netanyahu's coalition divided over new conversion bill]( Even his coalition partners are not enthusiastic over Interior Minister Aryeh Deri’s initiative for a new conversion law. 10 [Some Dubai expats face uncertain future in post-COVID-19 economy]( Expats residing in Dubai are facing the difficult decision of whether to stay or leave the United Arab Emirates as businesses cut back in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. 11 [Baby girl diagnosed with coronavirus dies in Lebanon]( The infant was admitted to the hospital 25 days after her birth. 12 [European parliamentarians write letter against Israeli annexation of West Bank]( The letter rebukes the Trump administration's support for a partial annexation of Palestinian territory. Gulf 13 [Saudi-led coalition in Yemen monitoring cease-fire in Abyan]( The Saudi-led military coalition in Yemen deployed troops to the southern province of Abyan following a truce reached between the war's two nominal allies. Israel 14 [UN takes lead against Israel’s annexation plan]( UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres redoubles his efforts against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s annexation proposal. Washington 15 [Intel: Pompeo echoes Gantz by bashing Palestinians for refusal to negotiate on annexation]( Secretary of State Mike Pompeo blasted the Palestinians today for their refusal to negotiate over a looming Israeli annexation of the West Bank — one day after Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz made similar comments, seemingly bringing him closer to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s position. North Africa 16 [Italian foreign minister says Libya a 'priority' in Tripoli visit]( Libya's Government of National Accord hosted an Italian delegation in the capital today. Gulf 17 [UAE ends virus curfew]( Emirati authorities announced total freedom of movement today. Iran 18 [Rouhani says talks with US possible any moment after ‘apology’]( While Iran’s hard-liners have persistently warned against any compromise with the Donald Trump administration, President Hassan Rouhani said he is ready for talks even before the upcoming US presidential elections. 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