Off The Hookah With Phil And Cooper

America’s relationship with Palestine has grown even more fragile over the last few days, when the Trump Administration decided to cut much needed foreign aid to them. What’s the reasoning, and why now? Also, tension is building in Syria’s Idlib region – Phil and Cooper break down what Turkey, the Kurds and Russia have to do with it. Palestinian aid critics wary of Trump cuts (Bryant Harris) Israel, US seek to redefine Palestinian refugees (Ben Caspit) Turkey strives to unite rebel factions in Syria against Assad (Khaled al-Khateb) Idlib locals worry as regime offensive looms (Mohammed al-Khatieb) Turkey amasses force of Syrian rebel factions at Idlib (Fehim Tastekin) Will Turkey’s 'strategic partnership' with Russia cover Idlib? (Semih Idiz) Our Spotify playlist is available here. Music: Elissa - Aayshalak (iTunes | Spotify)