News 20 May 2020 Coronavirus: Saudi Arabia records 2,691 new cases, total now 62,545 Saudi Arabia has recorded a steady increase of 2,691 new coronavirus cases over the past 24 hours, raising the total to 62,545, according to the health ministry.A ministry spokesman said… Meet the Middle East
News 20 May 2020 Few Palestinians in Jerusalem covet Israeli citizenship Today, only 15% of Palestinian residents of Jerusalem say they want Israeli rather than Palestinian citizenship, likely a result of support from Turkey, the Palestinian Authority and Hamas. Source: Al… Meet the Middle East
News 20 May 2020 Gulf countries increase virus-related restrictions after new cases The United Arab Emirates and Qatar registered more than 2,000 coronavirus cases between the two of them on Monday alone. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Gulf countries increase virus-related restrictions… Meet the Middle East
News 20 May 2020 Iraq takes action against bogus social media posts Fake social media accounts have been spreading misinformation and leaked documents for political and criminal ends. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Iraq takes action against bogus social media posts Meet the Middle East
News 20 May 2020 Israel, Iran trade cyber jabs The April cyberattack on Israel’s water system and a May attack on an Iranian port might be the opening salvoes of a cyber war between Israel and Iran. Source: Al… Meet the Middle East
News 20 May 2020 Intel: Pompeo refused interview on Saudi arms sale investigation before firing Linick Secretary of State Mike Pompeo refused to give an interview for State Department Inspector General Steve Linick’s investigation into a massive Saudi arms sale deal before asking President Donald Trump… Meet the Middle East
News 20 May 2020 Netanyahu to Iran: Those who threaten Israel will be destroyed Netanyahu’s tweet came in response to one from Khamenei, featuring a poster that reads: “Palestine will be free. The final solution. Resistance is referendum.” Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Netanyahu… Meet the Middle East
News 20 May 2020 Coronavirus: Are Israel’s new ministers playing with people’s lives? “Returning to synagogues is a mistake,” said Shimon Rogoway, a haredi doctor and medical advisor, who now runs the medical consulting firm Mazor. “We are likely to pay a heavy… Meet the Middle East
News 20 May 2020 39% of Israelis think we are returning to normalcy too fast – survey 55% of Israelis think that there is a high chance that Israel will have a second wave of coronavirus. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: 39% of Israelis think we are… Meet the Middle East
News 20 May 2020 Senior EU official vows to 'look deep' into EU funding Palestinian terror "If there is any concern, we will act immediately," Olivér Várhelyi pledged. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Senior EU official vows to 'look deep' into EU funding Palestinian terror Meet the Middle East
