March 2019

Gaza journalist: "They beat me with various types of clubs and sticks." Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Hamas targets more than 70 journalists in anti-protest measures

Ministry of Health warns patrons the Forest nightclub to consider seeking medical help. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Measles scare at Tel Avivian night club

The Middle East has turned this week to New Zealand, where a horrific terror attack in a mosque took the lives of 50 people.. Source: Albawaba Full Article: New Zealand…

An Iranian asylum seeker said he converted from Islam to Christianity because it was a “peaceful” religion. The Home Office used Bible verses about vengeance as a basis to deny…

Victims were mostly women and children celebrating Kurdish new year, say officials.. Source: Albawaba Full Article: Iraq ferry sinking: at least 70 people drown in Mosul

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei says the Islamic Republic has successfully resisted US sanctions.. Source: Albawaba Full Article: In Nowruz speeches, Iranian leaders vow to boost economy

Two months after the merger between Reshet and Channel 10 was implemented, Keshet - which shared Channel 2 with Reshet until 2017 - is ready to declare victory. Source: Jerusalem…

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reacted, saying that "when Iran seeks to use Syria as a platform to destroy Israel, President Trump boldly recognizes Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights." Source:…

Israel seized the Golan Heights from Syria in the 1967 Six-Day War.. Source: Albawaba Full Article: Trump Suggests U.S. Will Formally Recognize Israeli Control Over Golan Heights

Although Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh’s long visit to Egypt achieved positive results, including the release of four Hamas members abducted in 2015, many pending issues remain unresolved. Source: Al Monitor…