News 03 May 2019 Israel fears Islamic Jihad will ruin Eurovision Israel fears that escalation in the Gaza Strip and rockets by Islamic Jihad will chase away the thousands of tourists expected to come to Tel Aviv for the 2019 Eurovision… Meet the Middle East
News 03 May 2019 Saudi court releases four additional women accused of undermining security A Saudi court temporarily released on Thursday four women accused of undermining the Kingdom’s security.Saudi Arabia’s laws prohibit the official publication of the names of those accused Source: Al Arabiya… Meet the Middle East
News 03 May 2019 Tens of thousands set to March for Israel in Switzerland “At a time when Jewish life in Europe is threatened once again, the March of Life is connecting remembrance and reconciliation with a clear call to support Israel." Source: Jerusalem… Meet the Middle East
News 03 May 2019 Iran crossing the line from bravado to absurdity There is a fine line between bravado and absurdity. Iran has crossed that line in its battle of wits with the United States, resorting to fake news and postdated videos,… Meet the Middle East
News 03 May 2019 Haftar militia forces kidnap two journalists amid Tripoli fighting in Libya Haftar's forces have allegedly kidnapped and detained two TV journalists as both sides of the battle for Tripoli begin targeting reporters to conceal the dire situation on the ground.. Source:… Meet the Middle East
News 03 May 2019 Thousands of Algerians protest to push power elite out Algerians poured onto the streets to push for sweeping changes in the wake of veteran leader Abdelaziz Bouteflika's departure, after the army chief appeared to rebuff their demands.. Source: Albawaba… Meet the Middle East
News 03 May 2019 Saudi Arabia: Second Case Against Jailed Shia Cleric Saudi authorities are seeking to lengthen the prison sentence of a cleric known for supporting protests against the systematic discrimination of Saudi Arabia’s Shia minority, Human Rights Watch said.. Source:… Meet the Middle East
News 03 May 2019 Afghanistan’s grand council ends with call for peace talks An Afghan grand council convened by President Ashraf Ghani ended on Friday with a resounding call for peace with the Taliban and a promise from the president to free 175… Meet the Middle East
News 03 May 2019 Anger as abducted girl, 6, stays in Libya Talia Belaid’s mother was told by a High Court judge to visit Libya herself or write to her MP.. Source: Albawaba Full Article: Anger as abducted girl, 6, stays in… Meet the Middle East
News 03 May 2019 Two IDF soldiers injured by Palestinian sniper fire, IAF strikes Hamas IDF forces were shot by Palestinians, IDF spokesperson reported. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Two IDF soldiers injured by Palestinian sniper fire, IAF strikes Hamas Meet the Middle East