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Rising Israeli-US Gaza tensions will be contained
Joe Biden’s impatience with current Israeli policy is becoming more overt
IsraelA major IMF-Egypt deal will ease economic constraints
Egypt's shift to a floating exchange rate has unlocked IMF financing
EgyptNorthwest Syria protests will likely be contained
Demonstrations have mounted against the leader of al-Qaida offshoot Hayat Tahrir al-Sham
SyriaTurkish foreign policy will seek a power balance
Ankara is aiming to normalise and stabilise its key regional and international relationships
TurkeyEU aid to Tunis will help, but it will not be enough
In line with a July 2023 partnership deal, the EU is supporting Tunisia in managing dire economic conditions
TunisiaLibya’s west-based premier is facing rising pressure
There are growing calls for a new national unity government
LibyaEgypt will prioritise its renewable energy sector
Dealing with a decline in natural gas production, the government is shifting increased focus to renewable energy
EgyptSexual violence will entrench Israeli-Palestinian war
The UN has finally published a report validating allegations of rape during and after Hamas’s October 7 attack
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