JMEPP Middle East Weekly Roundup

A roundup of the week’s biggest stories in the Middle East and North Africa.

Floods continue to devastate Southern Iran, Escalation of violence in Libya between Haftar and UN-backed government in Tripoli, and Bouteflika officially resigns after weeks of demonstrations.

Gazans participate in Great March of Return as Hamas and Israel negotiate ceasefire, Algerian President Bouteflika poised to resign amid continuing protests, and opposition scores victories in Turkish local elections.

Moroccan teachers protest low wages, Leaders respond to Trump’s decision to recognize Israeli sovereignty over Golan Heights, and Pompeo speaks in Lebanon.

Algerian military hints at intervention as protests continue, US Senate votes to end support for war in Yemen, and Saudi Arabia terrorism court tries women’s rights activists.

Algeria’s Bouteflika backs out of elections after weeks of protest, Palestinian Authority President Abbas names new PM as Gaza protests continue, and Turkey and Russia deepen cooperation in Syria.

Iranian Foreign Minister posts resignation, train accident in Egypt kills 22 and injures over 40, and Kushner meets with Mohammad bin Salman.