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Russia has returned to the Middle East with a highly successful campaign supporting the Assad regime in Syria. Since the collapse of the Soviet Union, Russia has largely been absent from a region where it played a major role in the Arab-Israeli conflict. Since the collapse of the Soviet Union, Russia has worked to rebuild its diplomatic, economic, and military capabilities. It has followed a strategic concept named "The Primakov Doctrine." Who was Yevgeny Primakov? What foreign policy positions did he advocate? How has this doctrine shaped Russian strategic thinking in Syria? Visit us at https://www.israelweekinreview.com

Israel-Arab peace has long eluded Israel and its neighbors. But it seems that times are changning. On this one year anniversary of the Abraham Accords, learn how Israel is establishing peace with its neighbors. The negotiations with the Palestinians are another matter. Divided between the radicals of Hamas and the corrupt oligarchy of the PA, an Israeli Palestinian agreement seems as unlikely as any time in history. But what are Israel's options? Can they ride out the status quo? Can Israel's increasing normalization with its neighbors be leveraged to increase security and improve the quality of life for Palestinians. Tune in to find out. Visit us at https://www.israelweekinreview.com

01:10 - Personal Note 02:15 - Knesset Approves 2021-22 Budget in First Reading 06:30 - Prime Minister Naftali Bennett Meets US President Joe Biden at White House 10:30 - ECONOMIC NEWS - Israel Inaugurates $1.7 Billion Port Terminal in Haifa 13:06 - DEFENSE NEWS - Russian Troops Occupy Syrian City of Deraa Near Israeli Border Visit us at https://www.israelweekinreview.com

01:09 - American Withdrawal from Afghanistan Worries Allies, Delights Enemies 07:29 - Israeli Air Force Strikes Targets in Syria 09:52 - Prime Minister Naftali Bennett to Visit Washington DC Next Week 12:54 - Economic News - Israel's Economy Grew by 15.4% in Q2 Visit us at https://www.israelweekinreview.com

Many casual observers of the Syrian scene are unaware that the ruling al-Assad family are members of a religious sect known as the Alawites. Most Orthodox Muslims view this group with deep suspicion and they have been deemed un-Islamic by most religious authorities. Learn about the fascinating history, religious traditions, and politics of a controversial minority that controls most of the levers of power within Syria. Why are the Alawites opposed by many Sunni Syrians? What other Syrian communities are they allied with? Why has Syria become so closely allied with Iran? Visit us at https://www.israelweekinreview.com

00:48 - Israel and Morocco Establish Formal Diplomatic Relations 03:36 - Israel Invests in Increased Policing in the Arab Community 05:50 - Hezbollah Fires 19 Rockets into Northern Israel 09:45 - BUSINESS NEWS - Microsoft Acquires Israeli Startup Peer5 10:30 - DEFENSE NEWS - Israeli and US Air Forces Complete Joint Drills Visit us at https://www.israelweekinreview.com

From the Byzantine Empire to the end of the Ottoman Empire. Visit us at https://www.israelweekinreview.com

From the Canaanites to Saint Maron. Visit us at https://www.israelweekinreview.com

01:09 - Israeli Cabinet Unanimously Approves Budget 06:22 - Israeli Supreme Court Seeks Compromise in Sheikh Jarrah 08:56 - Financial News - Google Makes Major Infrastructure Investment in Israel 10:43 - Defense News - Israeli Owned Cargo Ship Struck in Drone Attack Visit us at https://www.israelweekinreview.com

00:52 - Israeli Government to Review Practices of Cyber Security Firm NSO Group 11:03 - Israel Responds to Ben & Jerry's Decision to Stop Selling Ice Cream Across Green Line 15:31 - El Al and Israir Now Fly to Marrakech, Morocco  17:40 - Regional Profile - The Maronites of Lebanon Visit us at https://www.israelweekinreview.com

00:43 - Tisha b'Av Observed in Israel 04:33 - Protests Against the Palestinian Authority Continue 06:40- Lebanese Prime Minister Designate, Sa'ad Hariri, Resigns 08:40 - Financial News - OPEC Reaches New Production Agreement 11:40 - Defense News - Israel Joins CENTCOM, US Builds Joint Operations Center in Israel 13:10 - Editorial - Cultural Profile - Tisha b'Av Visit us at https://www.israelweekinreview.com

00:42 - Isaac Herzog Sworn in as Israel's 11th President 01:34 - Situation in Lebanon Continues to Deteriorate 03:35 - King Abdallah Speaks with Naftali Bennett and Joe Biden 06:08 - Change Government Fails to Pass Bill 07:35 - Business News - SoftBank Enters Israeli Market 09:00 - Defense News - Egypt Opens New Naval Base 10:33 - Editorial - Regional Profile - The Alawites Visit us at https://www.israelweekinreview.com