May 2020

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is expected to warn Israel on his Wednesday visit against letting a Chinese firm build and operate the biggest seawater desalination plant in the world.…

Out of 22,000 ancient coins found in the Old City, only four can be traced back to Bar Kochba rebellion. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Ancient coin tied to Jewish…

Support for Palestinian statehood “is a point of no-return. One can’t recognize and then un-recognize Palestinian statehood. It’s like un-cooking scrambled eggs,” Bennett said. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Bennett's…

An Italian aid worker has said she converted to Islam while being held hostage by Al-Shabab-linked militants.. Source: Albawaba Full Article: Freed Italian hostage says conversion to Islam during Al-Shabab…

Hajjar was found dead and two women rescued during a mission involving the Ministry of Interior’s air wing, Sharjah Police, civil defence and coast guar…. Source: Albawaba Full Article: Tributes…

Iran, however beat-up, is not tired or willing to change its goals, but is happy to fight and suffer – as long as it causes its adversaries to suffer. Source:…

Bahraini authorities have been criticised after abruptly intervening to stop an anti-Israel normalisation discussion online, amid warming ties between the Gulf state and Israel.. Source: Albawaba Full Article: Bahrain abruptly…

Ex-justice Dorner: We need set rules of the game Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: The intersectionality of politics, the court, public opinion - analysis

The World Health Organization has suspended its staff activity in certain areas throughout Houthi-controlled territory. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Intel: WHO suspends Yemen staff activity over 'credible threats' in…

Finance Ministry aims to reopen restaurants, cafés next week * Cabinet approves reduced restrictions: outdoor workout parks open, Israelis returning to Israel can enter home-isolation Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article:…