News 15 Apr 2020 Israeli drone targets Hezbollah car in Syria near Lebanon border Source from the Lebanese group says all four passengers in the vehicle survived the attack.. Source: Albawaba Full Article: Israeli drone targets Hezbollah car in Syria near Lebanon border Meet the Middle East
News 15 Apr 2020 New Israeli COVID-19 treatment seemingly successful with first two patients Opanagib is a "new chemical entity" which is administered orally and performs "anticancer, anti-viral and anti-inflammatory activities."; Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: New Israeli COVID-19 treatment seemingly successful with first… Meet the Middle East
News 15 Apr 2020 Baghdad, a City Gone Still The picnicking families are gone by the Tigris. So are the peddlers. But a twilight walk along the river still offers a sad solace.. Source: Albawaba Full Article: Baghdad, a… Meet the Middle East
News 12 Apr 2020 Iran's coronavirus stimulus: too little, too late Iran's decision to withdraw 1 billion euros from the country's sovereign wealth fund will do little to boost the economy, already distressed by corruption and the impact of global sanctions.… Meet the Middle East
News 13 Apr 2020 Coronavirus changes Iraq’s traditions of physical touch The imposition of social distancing in Iraq to avoid the spread of the coronavirus has affected Iraqi cultural habits such as shaking hands and kissing. Source: Al Monitor Full Article:… Meet the Middle East
News 13 Apr 2020 Coronavirus: Oman announces 128 new cases, a major increase bringing total to 727 Oman announced a significant increase in coronavirus cases on Monday, with 128 new cases taking the total in the country from 599 to 727, according to the Omani Ministry of… Meet the Middle East
News 13 Apr 2020 How Syrian opposition is trying to stop coronavirus from reaching its areas The Syrian opposition-led government is penalizing anyone involved in smuggling operations in a bid to contain the spread of the coronavirus. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: How Syrian opposition is… Meet the Middle East
News 13 Apr 2020 Israel passes ball of prisoner exchange deal back to Hamas On the back of the coronavirus crisis, Israel is now examining a three-phased plan proposed indirectly by Hamas for the exchange of prisoners. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Israel passes… Meet the Middle East
News 13 Apr 2020 Gantz, Netanyahu trample Basic Law with mind-boggling hutzpah In negotiating a unity government, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Blue and White leader Benny Gantz are making a mockery of Israel's parliamentary system and Basic Laws. Source: Al Monitor… Meet the Middle East
News 13 Apr 2020 Coronavirus: Saudi Arabia’s Interior Ministry updates curfew movement permit forms Saudi Arabia’s Interior Ministry has updated the forms for movement permits during the curfew which the Kingdom has extended indefinitely.An official source at the Ministry of Interior said the updated… Meet the Middle East
