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MENA Now Morning Briefing, February 18, 2021

*This daily morning briefing covers news as presented by the media, and does not present the views of MENA Now.

* All sources were drawn from publicly available online news sources

Lebanon Today

Nasrallah’s proposal for expanded Cabinet fails to break gridlock; https://bit.ly/3pwP0Km

Reflecting his frustration, Macron delays sending envoy to Lebanon; https://bit.ly/2ZqFgqd

Palestinian refugees in Lebanon three times more likely to die with COVID-19; http://bit.ly/3dpqU1C

Regional Overview

UAE Dubai Princess Latifa UK Calls Proof Alive; http://bit.ly/2OFEIuv

Israel: Election of new ICC prosecutor raises questions for war crimes probe; http://bit.ly/3qxRI3n

Syria and Israel to swap prisoners in Russia-mediated deal; http://bit.ly/3pGvU4F