1

JaFaJ

EGYPT MEDIA SUMMARY- 9 JANUARY 2021

/

EGYPT MEDIA SUMMARY- 9 JANUARY 2021
INTERNAL AFFAIRS:
-[Kidnapped] Egyptian sailors return home after rescue, Ministry of Foreign Affairs comments: Protecting our citizens is a priority as directed by the political leadership [COMMENT: The Egyptian state has been lately trying to emphasize the regime’s image as merciful and supportive of the public, this comes amid the regime’s fears that US President Elect Biden may establish Obama’s policy of antagonizing president Sisi and empowering the Muslim Brotherhood. END COMMENT] Sources: AlAhram, Almasry Alyoum,
RESPONSE TO US ELECTIONS:
-[COMMENT: While not fully attacking Trump, the state-controlled Egyptian media is walking a tight line between welcoming Biden fully and demonizing Trump, while doing its best to claim that Western democracies are not real. END COMMENT]
-Al-Ahram: Canadian Prime Minister: Washington [DC] Events Are an Attack on Democracy; report quotes the Trudeau as saying: “Democracy is not for granted. What happened there could happen here”.
-Almasry Alyoum: “The Scenarios of Accountability: Will We See Trump Behind Bars?”. The private, somewhat less-government controlled, daily reports on scenarios of indictments and trial of President Trump after he leaves office. Th paper provides a somewhat thorough analysis that is impartial; without taking sides.
-AlAhram writer Abdel Muhssein Salamah’s piece entitled “Democracies of the 21st Century”, argues that there is no heaven on earth when it comes to democracies and very democracy varies depending on the time, he compares Trump’s victory in 2016 to that of the rise of fascism in Europe.
-Almasry Alyoum’s writer Tariq Abbas writes: “Tramp and Sour Grapes”, the author, who is theoretically considered to be against the Egyptian regime, chastises Trump for attempts to “undermine” American democracy and “acting like third world dictators”.
-Almesryoon’s writer, Farraj Ismael, describes Trump as acting “As if he is a leader of a terror group, ordering his followers to attack the Congress and they just do”. [Comment: Author and paper are considered secular oppositionist, nonetheless, it is clear the Egyptian regime is struggling between letting go of Trump and endorsing Biden, hence it’s allowing its private media to attack Trump, but not its official media, all exhibiting the uncertainty and reluctance the Egyptian regime had been approaching the US elections matter with. END COMMENT]

... continue reading.

EGYPT MEDIA SUMMARY- 9 JANUARY 2021 Read More »

Qatar Almost Signed A Peace Deal with Israel and Reconciled with Gulf Neighbors Right Before November 3rd

/

JaFaJ intelligence sources in Qatar have confirmed that Qatar’s Amir and his father (Hamad) approved a reconciliation deal with Saudi Arabia and the UAE before the November 3rd, US President Elections.
The comprehensive deal included the requirement that Qatar immediately begin peace talks with Israel, and was scheduled to take place the instant they reopened their Commercial Office in Tel Aviv. [COMMENT: Qatar was the first Arab Gulf state to have public ties to Israel. In the 1990s, Qatar opened a “commercial office” in Tel Aviv. They shut down the office in 2001 and withdrew their diplomatic staff by 2004. END COMMENT].
Additionally, the source has reported that Qatar’s move was anticipated to take place by the end of November, but was halted by the outcome of the 2020 US Presidential Elections. Currently, the Qataris are waiting for Congressional action that finalizes the election before determining their next move.
The Qataris and Biden, who served as President Obama’s Vice President, are friendly. This is no surprise as Biden is tolerant of the Muslim Brotherhood, a radical terrorist group, which Qatar supports and harbors on its soil.
A source close to Qatar’s Royal Court (Al-Diwan Al-Amiri) reported that “The Amir was never willing to make peace with either the Saudis or Emaraties, much less the Israelis”.
The source added that “He only got involved after a lot of convincing and assurances from the United States, particularly [State Secretary] Mike Pompeo”. The source added that “both men have been pushing Qatar, warning them that Iran was actively seeking confrontations in the Gulf and that Qatar’s friendly ties with Iran only put off the inevitable: The Iranians will not spare Qatar in the long run as they gobble up her neighbors.”
Obviously, the Qataris sobered up to reality as Iran has been creating tension in the Persian Gulf for most of 2020 following the US targeted killing of its top military commander, Qassem Sulimani. They have accepted the US brokered reconciliation deal, all knowing Iran will eventually eat them up if given the chance. Nonetheless, sources in Qatar have confirmed that “If Biden becomes president, the Amir will side with Iran and trash the deal reached with the Trump administration”.
When asked why, the source responded: “the Al Thani ruling family has a sincere hatred of the Saudis that overshadows any logic. They are more concerned with outdoing Saudis than saving their own kingdom from Iran.” The source added that “Qatar is being asked to give up the Muslim Brotherhood after it has invested billions supporting it for almost three decades, and if given the chance, the Amir would side with Iran any day over Saudi Arabia or UAE and keep the Muslim Brotherhood propped up”.
JaFaJ intelliegnce sources have been able to verify the details of the reconciliation deal between Qatar and other Arab Gulf states. The deals details include the following:
1-Saudi Arabia, UAE and Bahrain will lift their embargo against Qatar, reopen their embassies and resume political full diplomatic and economic ties;
2-Simultaneously, Qatar will follow their lead and do the same;
3-All sides will implement policies to cooperate equally on security and intelligence sharing about Iranian hostilities. This includes reporting on Iran’s intelligence, military, economic and media moves;
4-All parties will put an end to the ‘media wars’ they are waging against each other, including stopping social media activists from defaming their neighbors or inciting rebellion against their respective governments and leaders;
5-Qatar was to expel the Muslim Brotherhood’s top leaders and send them to Turkey;
6-The remaining mid-to-low level Muslim Brotherhood members living or working in Qatar were to be banned from all political activities, especially incitement against other Gulf states, the US, Israel and all signatories of the Arab peace deals with Israel. [COMMENT: Qatar currently hosts 100,000 Muslim Brotherhood members from a variety of Arab countries including those wanted by their home countries on terrorist charges. Both Qatar and Jordan have been the top Arab countries to host Muslim Brotherhood members because they are “safe havens”, where Muslim Brotherhood members can either find employment or live safely”. END COMMENT];
7- The Muslim Brotherhood-dominated Al Jazeera will immediately cease and desist their defamation and incitement campaign against all Gulf states, particularly Saudi Arabia and UAE;
8-Al Jazeera will also replace senior administration officials with non-bias managers [COMMENT: Aljazeera serves as the Muslim Brotherhood’s mouthpiece and its top management position is strictly filled by Muslim Brotherhood members. END COMMENT].
9-Qatar will stop supporting, financing, communicating with and/or promoting Islamist radical opposition against the Saudi Government. This includes stopping Qatar’s “friendly ties” to people like Ghanem Al Dosari, a Saudi oppositionist YouTuber who is living in the UK, and his fellow Saudi compatriot, Saad Al-Faqeh. The Saudis presented evidence that both men have been “somewhat in touch” with Qatar’s government;
10-Details of the reconciliation deal were to remain TOP SECRET, and that all sides would work together to promote positive change in the region;
11-A reconciliation summit meeting had been slated in Bahrain in January, but it is unknown if it will take place after the US elections’ outcome, [if Biden wins]. If held, the meeting will be attended by Qatar’s Amir, and is designed to help all sides re-establish brotherly ties without shaming any party or putting the blame on one side and not the other.
Comment: The intelligence community recognizes that Qatar understands that Iran is a larger threat to their economic and political sovereignty than any of its Arab neighbours. Nonetheless, ego, hatred and grudges held by Qatar against UAE and Saudi Arabia have hindered reconciliation. Qatar will only comply with the deal if they have to. Additionally, the Amir and his father appear to be strictly listening to their advisor Azmi Bashara, who is an Israeli-Arab-Palestinian. Bashara is a well-spoken advisor, but does not understand Washington’s nuances nor does he necessarily see Iran as Qatar’s largest threat. Because of the delay in Trump’s re-election and the wait for Congressional confirmation, Qatar has been lucky because the reconciliation deal is now on hold. On one hand, if the pro-Iranian and anti-Saudi Biden receives Congressional confirmation, there is no need for Qatar to reconcile. On the other hand, if Trump receives Congressional confirmation, Qatar will recognize and adhere to the pre-approved reconciliation deal. That means that until January 20th when one of the two men will be sworn in, Qatar will remain a rouge player in the region.

... continue reading.

Qatar Almost Signed A Peace Deal with Israel and Reconciled with Gulf Neighbors Right Before November 3rd Read More »

Netanyahu Told Saudi Crown Prince: War With Iran Not Unlikely

/

Earlier this week, Israeli media leaked that Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu made a trip to Saudi Arabia, where he met with crown Prince Mohammad Ben Salman. When mentioned in both Israeli and American media, the trip was described as a step towards normalization between Israel and the fast- modernizing Saudi kingdom.
JaFaJ intelligence sources in Israel and America have confirmed that the trip was not about normalization, but rather about the Iranian threat and the possibility of war in the region.
The source reported that the visit was to “discuss Israel’s reaction to Iranian threats” and was triggered by Israel’s recent strikes on Iranian military targets in Syria. Over the past ten days, Israel has been carrying out a series of relentless attacks on Iranian military installations in Syria, with little coverage or attention from the world media.
With very few Iranian installations left in Syria, the Israeli attacks were specifically designed to destroy the few remaining Iranian military installations there, literally forcing Iran out of the country. It is also clear that the actions were made as a result of America’s Elections, and that the attacks began right after Joe Biden declared himself the winner of the US Presidential Elections.
According to JaFaJ sources, both Saudi Arabia and Israel are very concerned that Biden will relaunch the Obama’s “friendly towards Iran policy”. According to the sources, both Saudi Arabia and Israel believe that this policy will allow Iran to secure itself as a nuclear military power, with a program that will build not just nuclear bombs, but a delivery system that will threaten the lives of millions of the region’s Arabs and Israelis.
The same source has also confirmed that the Saudi Crown Prince told Netanyahu that he was “not seeking a war or any form or confrontation with Iran, but nonetheless was not going to sit idly by and do nothing as Iran takes over and threatens the Arab Gulf”.
In support of this statement, the Crown Prince reportedly explained, “We are a peaceful nation, consisting of people who are only concerned with prosperity. But, it needs to be made clear to Iran that our Kingdom is willing to fight to protect itself.” According to the source, the Prince added, “my grandfather [founder of the kingdom Abdul Azeez] was a worrier who fought hard to secure peace in this land, and we are prepared to fight to protect our people and the region if we have to”.
Netanyahu reportedly told the Crown Prince that “war with Iran was not unlikely as far as Israel is concerned”. According to the source, Netanyahu added that “that Israel has always fought to protect itself, their people and our beliefs”, and “Is not willing to allow a dangerous rogue state to acquire nuclear weapons and threaten everything that we as a nation have worked for”.
The source also confirmed that Netanyahu told the Prince that “Israel’s fingers will remain on the trigger until the Iranian threats are neutralized,” and that “Israel is making preparations to meet a variety of probable scenarios”.
Both leaders confined to one another that they would not be involved with American politics. Netanyahu added that both Trump and Biden were friends of Israel, but that Israel was simply preparing for any potential change of American policy towards Iran and its impact on Israel.
Mohammad Ben Salman was more honest about the situation, confirming that Iran “has the illusion that a change of the administration would give it a free pass on everything”. Both leaders agreed that Iran has become “more brazen” and “comfortable” since the US elections were held. [COMMENT: A huge shift from Iran’s desperate effort to appease the US just a month ago. END COMMENT]
In response, the Crown Prince confirmed to the Prime Minister that the Saudi Air Force, [recognized as one of the region’s largest and most advanced], was training for a full confrontation with Iran, while the Saudi Royal Navy is on constant alert in the Arab Gulf.
COMMENT: Israel and Arab states are mutually concerned about Biden’s tolerant policy towards Iran and his likely return to Obama era policies that initially allowed Iran to finance regional terrorism while enriching uranium that might be used for nuclear weapons. And while a war with Iran remains a remote possibility, Israel is making full preparations for it and seems to believe that, this time, Israel would have the full backing of Arab countries to carry out an attack on Iran. Also, Israel and Arab states realize that internal unrest and protests are growing in Iran, that the country is in a complete economic meltdown thanks to President Trump’s sanctions, and the staggering Covid-19 cases that have seen thousands perish. As of publication, it was reported that Iran has over 908,000 reported cases, with over 46,500 deaths. As a result of these combined facts, Iran is now weaker than ever before and the region is afraid that Biden will remove the sanctions and help Iran get back on its feet economically, politically and militarily. With these facts in mind, it is clear how Netanyahu’s statement that “the war is not unlikely” rings truer as things unfold.

... continue reading.

Netanyahu Told Saudi Crown Prince: War With Iran Not Unlikely Read More »

Jordan’s King Missing in Action, His Uncle, Hassan, Trying to Seize Power

/

JaFaJ intelligence sources in Amman Jordan have confirmed that the king’s uncle, Prince Hassan Bin Tallal, is desperately trying to expand his political influence and power in the Hashemite Kingdom.
Hassan, a former Crown Prince of the Hashemite Kingdom, and was already assuming his role of succession until King Hussein mysteriously removed him from his position and appointed his son, Abdullah as Crown Prince. Abdullah became King shortly after as Hussein died.
For the past 21 years of King Abdullah’s reign, Hassan has been very cooperative and appreciative of his nephew, with no signs of objections what-so-ever. Nonetheless, sources inside the royal palace have confirmed to JaFaJ that Hassan has been “trying to gain more power lately, and for very good reasons”.
JaFaJ sources have confirmed that King Abdullah has been “missing in action since early this month and that Hassan is trying to fill the vacuum”. The source added that a ‘variety of rumours have been circulating about Abdullah’s health and the causes of his disappearance.”
To counteract the rumours, the king’s office, through the Royal Hashemite Court, has been circulating pre-recorded videos of the king in an effort to prove he was still in Jordan, is still alive and still in complete control of the country.
Because of the quality of the videos, as well as discussions with insiders and research, it is clear that the videos do not sit well with the growingly suspicious Jordanian public. In fact, they have fuelled further rumours and anticipation about the Abdullah’s reasons for absence.
With no clear answers about Abdullah’s absence, some facts stand out. Those are: Abduallah is nowhere to be seen and has not been conducting his royal duties since November 3rd and has postponed the opening ceremony of the newly elected Jordanian parliament until the 29th of November at the earliest. [COMMENT: The 70 year old Jordanian Constitution states that the king must ceremonially open the parliament, swear in its members and address the body END COMMENT]
In addition, the King’s office manager, Yousef Al-Eisawi has been running the country due to Abdullah’s absence, micromanaging everything like never before.
While the king’s whereabouts and conditions remain a mystery, Uncle Hassan has been frantically trying to fill the vacuum left by Abdullah’s absence, while drumming up political support.
Sources have told JaFaJ that “Hassan has been calling Arab rulers begging for support.” The sales pitch he has been using, revolves around this concept: “The Hashemite kingdom is in danger and they HAVE to support him in order to prevent the fall of an Arab kingdom”. The sources confirm Hassan’s demand: “Arab support for him to succeed his nephew, whom he believes is no longer able to rule the country for health reasons”.
Arabs sources have confirmed that Hassan’s calls have met with indifference from Arab rulers, and reports have confirmed that Hassan has escalated his frustrated tone, warning Arab rulers that, “If the Hashemites fall, they will be next.” Additional reports state that the frustrated Hassan had said to a member of another Arab Royal family the following threat: “Hashemites have survived many critical times, and we will survive this one, and we won’t forgive those who have failed to support us at these difficult times”.
With failures mounting and Hassan unable to find help from his neighbours and other Arab nations, he has taken a page out of the Abdullah’s playbook and started calling for support and help internationally. He started reaching out to members of the Democratic Party in the US. This includes high-ranking officials in the Joe Biden campaign and senior Members of the British House of Lords.
It is reported that Hassan told them that “His Majesty King Abdullah can no longer handle the job because of his ailing health, and you [the West] must support a viable alternative”. He then added that Abdullah’s son – Crown Prince Hussein, “doesn’t want the job and has left the country.” He added that “Prince Hussein will be settling in the UK, and has no plans on succeeding his father”.
Additionally, Jordanian intelligence sources confirm: Although Hassan is not eager to become Jordan’s king himself, he is rather obsessed with “sustaining the Hashemite Kingdom and not handing it over to those who have always plotted against us”.
The source who made this statement insists that the Crown Prince was speaking of “a massive plot against the Hashemite ruling family, involving the Saudis, the UAE, and the Palestinians”.
With very little response or support from outside Jordan, Hassan turned his attention to trying to appease the Jordanian people, and did so by sending several conciliatory messages to figures of Jordan’s Palestinian majority (better known as Jordanians of Palestinian origins), and tribal leaders of the East Bankers minority.
COMMENT:
Hassan’s sudden movement is another indicator of how unsettled the Hashemite royal family is. Abdullah’s absence is not news, Abdullah barely spends any time in Jordan, and there has been one occasion where he spent five consecutive months without stepping foot in Jordan. Nonetheless, it seems there is more to his absence this time than before.
Hassan is not young, 73, and has been isolated from politics by Abdullah for over 20 years. Additionally, Hassan is hated by Jordan’s Palestinian majority who see him as responsible for the systematic oppression and disenfranchisement that have endured for decades. Jordan’s Bedouin minority is not in favor of Hassan either, or any other Hashemite for this matter. In addition, Hassan has a history of provoking regional rulers by making open claims to their countries as part of the Hashemite’s Arab Kingdom. It is unlikely that Hassan will be able to secure any internal or external support for his quest to “save the Hashemite kingdom”.
One thing is certain: Jordan’s kingdom is weaker than ever and its rulers more shaky than they have ever been.

... continue reading.

Jordan’s King Missing in Action, His Uncle, Hassan, Trying to Seize Power Read More »

Kuwait’s Ruler Is Clinically Dead; Muslim Brotherhood Gets Stronger

/

As the Ill and Old Kuwait’s Ruler’s Reign Comes to AN End, The Muslim Brotherhood Is Already Planning to Take Over the Government
22 July 2020
The Kuwaiti media has announced that the Amir, Sabah al-Ahmad al-Jaber Al-Sabah, was admitted to the hospital. Jafaj intelligence sources in Kuwait have confirmed that Sheikh Al-Sabah, who has been battling different illnesses for over a year, went into a coma and is now clinically dead.
At the same time, intelligence gathered from Kuwaiti sources have confirmed that the country’s Muslim Brotherhood (MB) has been planning and deliberating for over a week on how to take advantage of the Amir’s death. Evening meetings across the political saloons, known as Duwaniayah, have been intensified with some lasting until the early morning hours.
The MB’s effort is a part of a plan’s that rests on their influencing the Al-Sabah’s family, and supporting their decisions to pick a successor who is supportive and tolerant of the MB’s activities in general, and their politics specifically. They hope that they will entrench themselves politically, and that they will be installed in the government.
The plan’s roadmap was established over a decade ago. During that time, Kuwait’s MB has ensconced itself in the Kuwaiti Parliament and currently holds a “good chunk of the seats”. [COMMENT: Elections were held in November 28, 2016. The Emir called for early elections due to a gridlock over economic policies. Voter turnout was an estimated 70%, which was the highest ever recorded. The opposition, which around half consisted of Salafist and the Muslim Brotherhood, won a total of 24 seats. END COMMENT].
The MB has been tolerated and propped up by Al-Sabah family for the purpose of using the MB to confront the country’s liberal and Westernized opposition, as well as the growing public demands for economic reforms and the end of corruption. In fact, while Kuwaiti law does not recognize political parties, the Kuwaiti authorities and security agencies allow the MB to operate freely in the country.
Additionally, the Al-Sabah ruling clan has used the MB’s ties with Iran to gain political power and have helped minimize the “hostility from the Islamic Republic”.
Historically, the Kuwaiti ruling family has always been afraid of “an Iranian takeover” of their small, yet oil-rich country. These fears are justified because Iran is a Shiite oriented neighbor and between 20-25 percent of Kuwaiti nationals belong to the Shiite sect, and thus ideologically sympathizes with Iran. The MB of Kuwait has ushered behind the scenes talks and understandings between Kuwait and Iran. This has resulted in Kuwait becoming closer to Iran than it has ever been over the last two decades.
Despite the MB having been overly accommodating to Kuwait’s ruling class, they have never given up their dream of eventually ruling Kuwait, under a powerless monarchy. They are not seeking to remove the monarchy all together, but to control it through time. For now, the MB want more seats in the Kuwaiti Parliament and more senior government positions.
Jafaj intelligence sources have confirmed that the MB’s plan is to exhibit support for the incoming Amir in exchange of more seats in the government with up to one third of Kuwait’s ministerial positions.
Jafaj’s intelligence confirms that the MB understands that the royal family will not allow them to take full control of the government and turn the Amir into a Constitutional Monarchy. Nonetheless, the MB is patient and thinks long-term. Their patience has paid off in countries like Jordan and, to a great extent, Morocco.
Jafaj intelligence sources have also confirmed that the leaders of Kuwait’s MB are in constant contact with their Jordanian counterparts. The Jordanian and Kuwaiti MB leaders “have been discussing a variety of opportunities that are expected to arise from the Amir’s soon to be death pronouncement.” The Jordanian MB leaders reportedly gave the Kuwaiti arm the following advice: “offer support for the next Amir in exchange for more government positions and parliamentary seats”.
Kuwait’s crown prince, Nawaf Sabah al-Ahmad al-Jaber Al-Sabah is known to be tolerant of the MB. Nonetheless, his personality is not as tolerant or humble as the outgoing Amir. While he may not agree with all of the MB’s demands, the MB stands to gain more power under him, simply because he cannot do without them and their growing role in the government.
The MB may not get everything they want in the short run, but if they stick to their plan and embrace their patience, they will become stronger and closer to their aim of eventually controlling Kuwait’s government, natural resources and wealth.

... continue reading.

Kuwait’s Ruler Is Clinically Dead; Muslim Brotherhood Gets Stronger Read More »

Questions Surround The King Of Jordan’s Health

/

His confusing actions, lack of public interaction and silence raises serious questions
JaFaJ intelligence has been told by palace insiders that the health of Jordan’s king is in question by his inner circle, members of his own family and those close to him.
Sources have told JaFaJ that the most significant part of this is the king’s mental health and that he is reportedly spiraling into chronic depression, appears to be very agitated and has been on edge for at least three weeks.
According to a palace source, “The king has suffered from depression for years, nonetheless, lately he has been very nervous and hostile to people around him.”
The same source has confirmed that “One cannot come within three meters of the king without provoking him”. The source added that if you came close enough, he would hit you.
When asked, the source said that although the king has not actually hit anyone (lately), it is clear that he is angry and very mad about something and that the slightest thing could tick him off”.
An Israeli source who is in contact with the Jordanian Government, confirmed to JaFaJ that “the King has been acting weird for months”. The source added that “He yells over the phone, provokes others, makes threats and is very, very agitated – so much so that it has become very difficult just to communicate with him about everyday activities and needs”.
Other Jordanian sources have both reported and confirmed that the king has been making delusional statements to his inner circle, claiming things like he could get 70 billion dollars worth of investments from China, turn Jordan into the world’s hospital for treating COVID-19 patients, and turn Jordan into a regional hub to combat food scarcity. The last two ideas he has actually mentioned publicly on state TV.
All of the sources have added that the king is losing focus, is having problems running his country, cannot protect his people and is having problems focusing on current events and country problems. As such, he keeps switching between unrealistic ideas and uncalled for anger– often hourly.
“It is as if he is desperate to find a solution for the ongoing crisis, but can’t and is using outlandish thoughts to balance reality”. These thoughts include, “We can fight Israel and win if we have to” and that “Well-connected American statesmen have confirmed to me that Trump will lose the presidential elections and when he does, everything will return to normal”.
Despite the King’s delusional statements and reported aggressions, his physical health does not appear to be deteriorating. Sources inside his palace have confirmed that the king has quit drinking his favorite drink – Black Label Whiskey, but is suffering emotionally, and instead has been engaging in emotional eating and gaining weight, a major problem to him considering he has had heart issues. [Comment: It has long been rumored that the King consumes as many as two bottles of whiskey in a single evening. End Comment]
Conclusion: Socially, politically and economically challenged, the King of Jordan is despised by the Jordanian public, untrusted by his few remaining local loyalists and marginalized by most major Arab regimes. It appears that King Abdallah’s “depression” is spiraling out of control, threatening lives and regional stability. On top of this, the King’s physical health is more challenged today, with a worsening heart condition that appears to have resulted from substance abuse in his youth, not to mention Crohn’s disease symptoms. Because of his irrational thinking and actions, a country that is ruled by one man who holds unlimited power, Jordan’s stability is in question, and this threatens peace in the region. [Comment: it should be noted here that mental illness is not new to the Hashemite family. Abdallah’s grandfather (Talal) was dethroned because of mental illness (schizophrenia), and that Abdallah appears to be exhibiting many of the same symptoms [End Comment].

... continue reading.

Questions Surround The King Of Jordan’s Health Read More »

Serious Trouble Ahead For Kuwait’s New Ruler

/

The passing of Kuwait’s Emir on 29 September in an American hospital came as a surprise to many. Up until the announcement of his death, the Kuwaiti media was claiming he was just “recovering” and “going through successful treatment”. In reality, the Emir had been clinically dead for almost two months, as JaFaj exclusively reported on 23 July, https://acuitywebtechnologies.com/jafaj/kuwaits-ruler-is-clinically-dead-muslim-brotherhood-gets-stronger/ . The Emir died of natural causes.
The deliberate cover up of the late Emir’s critical health condition was driven by not only respect, but also fear. The fear of the then crown prince, now Emir of Kuwait, Nawaf AlAhmad AlSabah. Nawaf knows the Emir’s passing has only opened a Pandora’s Box for him. Instead of enjoying the fact that he is now the ruler of Kuwait, he is reported to be more consumed with worries than any passion there is.
Emir Nawaf Faces The Following Concerns:
First, the surge of Islamists and the Muslim Brotherhood group. Strong, connected and well-tolerated by the Kuwait government, the Muslim Brotherhood (MBK) has been seeking to expand their power in the oil rich country. The ill health of the former Emir and two decades of empowerment for the Brotherhood have driven their lust for power.
JaFaj’s Kuwait sources have confirmed the MBK’s simple aim: they want to keep the Emir as a strong figurehead while the group takes control of the Kuwait Parliament and get members appointed into the Kuwaiti government cabinet.
Originally, the MBK was hoping to make clear demands for a parliamentary government led by them, nonetheless, they have been advised by their Jordanian counterparts to “take things slow” and “weaken the Kuwaiti regime slowly but surely”.
Nawaf is aware of the MBK’s plan, nonetheless, he cannot face off to them as he uses them to pacify the Kuwaiti pubic which has grown very angry with the deteriorating economic condition, burden of personal loans and crude “in your face corruption” by Kuwaiti officials and members of the Kuwaiti ruling family.
Second, the threat Kuwait’s new Emir faces is a regional quick sand: with the Gulf region rapidly changing, UAE’s rulers and Saudi’s Crown Prince Mohammad Ben Salman are very hostile to both the Muslim Brotherhood and Iran. Kuwait has good ties to both, Iran and the Brotherhood. With an agile and strong Shiite minority in Kuwait, the Kuwaiti regime has adopted a policy of appeasing those to buy Iran’s support, or at least tolerance. With the anti-Iran push growing stronger and spearheaded by UAE, Kuwait is between a rock and a hard place. On one hand, either it joins the anti-Iran camp and turns itself into a legitimate target for the Iranian intelligence, or on the other hand, it keeps the status quo, which the UAE or Saudi Arabia will not accept.
Third, the concern is Kuwait’s deteriorating economic conditions. Despite trillions of dollars in oil wealth yielded over decades, corruption and graft are rampant in Kuwait. This has dried up the government’s budget to the point that the average Kuwaiti citizen is worrying about daily expenses and rent. The most provocative side of the ongoing public distress is loans owed by Kuwaitis to their government. Kuwaiti social media activists are constantly critical of their government giving away 100s of millions each year to Arab countries like Jordan and the Palestinian Authority, while at the same time denying a debt break for Kuwaiti citizens.
Conclusion: Despite the external and internal pressure, the new Emir is unlikely to change much of the status quo. He will keep tolerating the Muslim Brotherhood, refusing to cut ties with either Iran or Qatar, nor is he going to move forward with a peace agreement with Israel.
Kuwait’s ruling family has done very well under the status quo, and therefore, they are going to try to maintain it for as long as possible. On the other hand, it is safe to estimate that Kuwait will face serious and unprecedented forms of public pressure, which will open Kuwait up to all forms of foreign interference either by Iran or regional countries with interests in Kuwait. It will be an uphill battle for the new Emir, and sadly, he should expect the worst, unless he makes major changes. These changes must include empowerment of the strong Kuwaiti liberal/secular movement, cracking down on corruption and the gradual ending of the government’s ties to the Muslim Brotherhood.

... continue reading.

Serious Trouble Ahead For Kuwait’s New Ruler Read More »

Qatar’s Prime Minister receives a phone call from British Prime Minister Boris Johnson.- Al-Raya- Page 1:

/

Al-Raya reported a phone call between British President of the Council of Minister [and royal family member] Khaled Al-Thani and British PM Johnson. Al-Raya claims Johnson made the phone call to Khaled Al-Thani, which is typical of Arab state media, always claiming Western officials initiate phone calls to seek advice from Arab officials. [COMMENT: JaFaJ intel in Qatar confirm the phone call was mainly about the new Qatar-sponsored Hamas deal, by which the Hamas seizes military acts in exchange of non-disrtpution of Qatari funds. JaFaJ confirms this deal was the main topic of discussion between Qatar’s Emir and US Presidential advisor Jared Kushner who visited just days ago. END COMMENT]
PDf Link to original story in Arabic : Download PDF
Link : Read Full News

... continue reading.

Qatar’s Prime Minister receives a phone call from British Prime Minister Boris Johnson.- Al-Raya- Page 1: Read More »

Qatar Has Some Bad News For Hamas, Hezbollah And Others

/

Jafaj sources in Doha, Qatar have confirmed that Qatar’s Emir met with his most senior advisors last night, shortly after the visit of President Trump’s advisor, Jared Kushner.
The sources confirmed with Jafaj that the Emir refrained from sharing with his advisors the details of his meeting with Kushner. This, according to our sources, is very unlike the Emir’s MO. He is usually very outspoken within his inner circle. Nonetheless, the Emir told his advisors that “things have changed” and “we cannot keep doing things the old way now, we have to be prudent at least until the US presidential elections conclude”.
The Emir then issued orders to his advisors that are to be passed on to Hamas and the Muslim Brotherhood that controls Hamas, Hezbollah and Iran.
To Hamas and the Muslim Brotherhood, the Emir said he could not guarantee the flow of Qatari cash. Adding that the recent American-Israeli approval of the delivery of $30 million to Hamas was “not a policy”, but rather “a one off”.
“They will keep doing this on a one by one bases and it will all depend on Hamas’s behavior”. The Emir reportedly then warned that “The Americans and Israelis are not kidding around this time around”.
The sources reported the message was quickly delivered to Hamas last night, a senior Hamas official, who is a full time resident of Doha was summoned to the Emir’s Diwan (The Qatari Royal Court) and told of the new status quo.
Another piece of bad news was conveyed by the Emir’s advisor to the same Hamas official, that “it does not seem as if Trump is going to lose the presidential elections”.
JaFaJ has confirmed that several Democrats who are close to Qatar have been confirming to the Emir that Biden’s victory was a done deal and that all the Emir has to do is hold his ground until President Trump is out of the White House.
This morning, AlJazeera’s senior editorial team were summoned by a senior member of the Qatari royal family, and were instructed to moderate their reporting and programming in reference to Hamas, Israel and radical views.
JaFaJ has confirmed that those instructions came directly from the Emir in order to stop provoking the peace forces in the region, including the US, Israel and UAE. This does not mean Aljazeera will change at all, but would just lower the throttle a little.
As for Hezbollah and Iran, Qatar is still considering the kind of message it wants to deliver to them, because unlike Hamas, they could cause serious damage to Qatar if they want to. Additionally, over the last two decades, Qatar has strengthened its with Iran and its Lebanese offshoot, and would not want to lose those.
Speaking with an intelligence source with proximity to Qatar, JafaJ has confirmed that “Kushner could not have told the Emir anything extraordinary, or anything that Kushner or Trump would not say in public on TV”. The source added that Qatar and others are shocked by the President’s rising poll scores, and have come to realize that their dreams of Trump losing the elections are gone”.

... continue reading.

Qatar Has Some Bad News For Hamas, Hezbollah And Others Read More »

Oman-Israel Peace To Come Shortly After Kushner Visits Gulf

/

JaFaJ intelligence sources in Oman have confirmed that Oman’s Sultanate will most likely be the next Arab state to make peace with Israel and normalize relations.
Omani delegates and intelligence officers have been visiting Israel and meeting with their counterparts since 2018. Nonetheless, communications between the two countries have increased to an unprecedented level since the UAE announced that they are normalizing ties with Israel on August 13, 2020. Additionally, sources have also confirmed that Omani leaders have been pressing Israel to expedite the announcement of normalization between the two countries.
To date, Israel has been prudent, fearing that a quick announcement could create friction between UAE and Oman. Historically, the UAE and Oman have had good ties but differences over their positions towards the civil war in Yemen, as well as Oman’s semi-friendly ties with Iran, while the UAE has been working for almost a decade to limit Iran’s influence in the Gulf.
Israel told the Sultanate to ‘be patient and wait” until President Trump’s advisor (Jared Kushner) concludes his visit to Israel and the Gulf States in an effort to “Iron things out”. The Israelis assured the Omanis, “We’re talking weeks, not months”.
On one hand, the Omani government has been content with Israel’s request, and are willing to wait until the proper time to revisit the issue.
On the other hand, the UAE has expressed to the Israelis that it would not mind a peace agreement between Israel and Oman, noting “We do not consider Oman a rival, but a sister Arab state”. A UAE official has confided to Israeli sources that “Oman will join the peace band soon, and many Gulf states will follow, sooner rather than later”.

... continue reading.

Oman-Israel Peace To Come Shortly After Kushner Visits Gulf Read More »