News 08 May 2019 The Battle of Kibbutz Gesher – history The stand of Kibbutz Gesher in the War of Independence would be described by military historian Meir Pa’il as more impressive than that of any of the settlements fending off… Meet the Middle East
News 08 May 2019 U.S. ends waivers of Jerusalem Embassy Act after terms fulfilled- Pompeo President Trump in December 2017 recognized Jerusalem as Israel's capital and in May 2018 followed through on his campaign promise to move the embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. Source:… Meet the Middle East
News 08 May 2019 Sudan army rulers delaying transition to civil rule, say protest leaders Sudanese protest leaders Wednesday accused the military rulers of delaying the transfer of power to a civilian administration, amid disagreements between the two sides over the country’s new Source: Al… Meet the Middle East
News 08 May 2019 Israel won’t let Iran get nuclear weaponry, says Netanyahu Israel will not allow Iran to obtain nuclear weaponry, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday, reiterating a long-held Israeli position after Tehran announced it was scaling back some of… Meet the Middle East
News 08 May 2019 How Hezbollah evades sanctions in Venezuela and partakes in Maduro’s drug trade The international media has been rife with analysis about the events of April 30th and May 1st, when Venezuelan Interim President Juan Guaidó, recognized by more than 54 countries, launched… Meet the Middle East
News 07 May 2019 Lebanese Central Bank employees suspend strike that crippled country's financial system Employees of the Lebanon Central Bank have suspended their open-ended strike for three days. The strike, which was in response to austerity measures, forced the Lebanon Stock Exchange to close..… Meet the Middle East
News 07 May 2019 IS members funded through 'VAT scam' by Spanish cell Large-scale VAT fraud in Denmark earned a Spanish extremist cell millions of dollars that were used to send members to join the Islamic State group.. Source: Albawaba Full Article: IS… Meet the Middle East
News 07 May 2019 Poor detention conditions of UAE activist Ahmed Mansoor may 'constitute torture', UN rights experts say Ahmed Mansoor, jailed for 10 years on charges of 'disseminating misinformation', has now finished a weeks-long hunger strike in detention, according to the Gulf Center for Human Rights.. Source: Albawaba… Meet the Middle East
News 07 May 2019 Light a virtual Memorial Day candle for Israel's fallen Join more than quarter of a million people who have already immortalized Israel's fallen heroes. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Light a virtual Memorial Day candle for Israel's fallen Meet the Middle East
News 07 May 2019 Saudi Arabia’s Moment in the Sun Although cooperation with China can help Saudi Arabia boost production of solar power, global trade dynamics may complicate the kingdom’s renewable energy goals. | عربي.. Source: Albawaba Full Article: Saudi… Meet the Middle East