News 26 May 2020 Leifer court ruling presages extradition, easing of tension over the case Judge Chana Miriam Lomp’s decision does have an air of finality about it in terms of the final outcome. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Leifer court ruling presages extradition, easing… Meet the Middle East
News 26 May 2020 Israel rejects Chinese bid to build Sorek 2 amid pressure from the US Friedman, Hendel discuss US warnings against Chinese involvement in 5G networks. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Israel rejects Chinese bid to build Sorek 2 amid pressure from the US Meet the Middle East
News 26 May 2020 Malka Leifer fit for extradition, judge rules Jerusalem District Court rules that after six-year-long legal battle alleged sex offender Malka Leifer is fit for extradition, appeal of decision to Supreme Court likely. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article:… Meet the Middle East
News 26 May 2020 Czech parliament Speaker questions two-state paradigm as cabinet quarrels Vondráček concluded that support for Israel should not be based on a two-state solution. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Czech parliament Speaker questions two-state paradigm as cabinet quarrels Meet the Middle East
News 26 May 2020 US prioritizes stopping Chinese involvement in Israeli 5G The US has asked its allies, including Israel, in recent weeks to sever ties with China in areas with security risks, according to a US official. Source: Jerusalem Post Full… Meet the Middle East
News 26 May 2020 Cairo cracks down on social media influencers Internet personalities in Egypt, especially women, are the target of a government campaign against debauchery and other charges that rights activists say violate free speech. Source: Al Monitor Full Article:… Meet the Middle East
News 26 May 2020 UN: Libyan coastguard detains hundreds of migrants About 1,000 migrants have attempted the Mediterranean Sea crossing from Libya this month, United Nations says.. Source: Albawaba Full Article: UN: Libyan coastguard detains hundreds of migrants Meet the Middle East
News 26 May 2020 Arab countries to gradually lift COVID-19 restrictions Countries in the Arab region are gradually lifting lockdown measures put in place to contain the coronavirus pandemic.. Source: Albawaba Full Article: Arab countries to gradually lift COVID-19 restrictions Meet the Middle East
News 26 May 2020 How Iran's Quds Day propaganda pictures backfired Iran's Quds Day propaganda has backfired, with Tehran's role in the Syria war brought to task.. Source: Albawaba Full Article: How Iran's Quds Day propaganda pictures backfired Meet the Middle East
News 26 May 2020 Over 1,100 alcohol bottles seized from pit in middle of Dubai desert Most of the bottles had been hidden in a pit in the middle of a desert.. Source: Albawaba Full Article: Over 1,100 alcohol bottles seized from pit in middle of… Meet the Middle East