Middle East Situation Reports

Palestinian Territories: Building Materials Allowed Into Gaza

Israeli officials have permitted small amounts of construction materials, including cement, steel rebar and gravel, into the Gaza Strip, according to Nazmi Mehana, the head of border crossings for the Palestinian Authority, World Bulletin reported Sept. 17.
Tuesday, September 17, 2013 - 09:49

Egypt: Soldier Injured In Attack On Sinai Checkpoint

Unknown gunmen shot at an Egyptian military checkpoint in the Rafah area of North Sinai on Sept. 17, injuring a soldier, a security source told Aswat Masriya, Ahram Online reported.
Tuesday, September 17, 2013 - 07:10

Russia: Ready To Meet With Syrian Opposition, Foreign Minister Says

Russia is prepared to meet with the leaders of the Syrian opposition coalition, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Sept. 16, Itar-Tass reported.
Monday, September 16, 2013 - 12:59

Turkey: Syrian Helicopter Shot Down At Border

A Syrian helicopter was shot down Sept. 16 by the Turkish air force after it violated Turkey's air space, Turkish Deputy Prime Minister Bulent Arinc said, Dogan news agency reported.
Monday, September 16, 2013 - 11:03

Syria: Threatening Resolution Could Harm Talks, Russian Foreign Minister Says

A U.N. resolution threatening Syria could kill peace talks, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Sept. 16, AFP reported.
Monday, September 16, 2013 - 06:47

Egypt: Security Forces Reportedly Storm Town South Of Cairo

Monday, September 16, 2013 - 05:05

Egypt: 9 Security Personnel Injured In Roadside Bombing

Monday, September 16, 2013 - 04:45

Syria: Iran Will Support Any Elected Syrian Leader, President Says

Monday, September 16, 2013 - 04:40

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