News 14 Aug 2020 Egypt takes action against ‘dangerous’ materials after Beirut explosion Egyptian authorities have begun measures to transfer dangerous materials stored at airports near populous areas to prevent a catastrophe similar to the devastating Beirut port explosion. Source: Al Monitor Full… Meet the Middle East
News 14 Aug 2020 Afghanistan forms new women's council ahead of Taliban talks President Ashraf Ghani said the council, announced late on Thursday, would "empower women", promote their rights at home and implement Afghanistan's international commitments on women's rights. Source: Jerusalem Post Full… Meet the Middle East
News 14 Aug 2020 Trump's younger brother hospitalized in New York ABC News described Robert Trump's condition as "very ill," citing unidentified sources. The nature of the illness was not known. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Trump's younger brother hospitalized in… Meet the Middle East
News 14 Aug 2020 Mossad chief likely to continue advancing Israel, UAE contacts Israel has plenty of professional diplomats specialized in the Arab world, yet Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is relying on Mossad chief Yossi Cohen to advance ties with Gulf states. Source:… Meet the Middle East
News 14 Aug 2020 Coronavirus cabinet: 30 people can gather in open spaces New directives laid out as death toll climbs pass 650. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Coronavirus cabinet: 30 people can gather in open spaces Meet the Middle East
News 14 Aug 2020 Yoaz Hendel visits Bar-Ilan U., presented with latest 5G technology Hendel arrived at Bar-Ilan as a guest of the university's Center for Smart Cities, which views advanced technologies and 5G specifically as an important national project. Source: Jerusalem Post Full… Meet the Middle East
News 14 Aug 2020 Was COVID-19 a catalyst for Israel-UAE peace? “I’ve heard this repeatedly from my friends in the Gulf: COVID-19 is a real opportunity for joint cooperation,” Rabbi Marc Schneier said. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Was COVID-19 a… Meet the Middle East
News 14 Aug 2020 UAE defends Israel deal as 'shake-up' despite annexation still on the table The UAE defended its peace deal with Israel as a move designed to…. Source: Albawaba Full Article: UAE defends Israel deal as 'shake-up' despite annexation still on the table Meet the Middle East
News 14 Aug 2020 US can no longer accept empty promises, dysfunctional governance in Lebanon: Hale The United States can no longer accept “more empty promises and more dysfunctional governance” from Lebanese officials, a senior US diplomat said Friday.“The path forward, of course, can only be… Meet the Middle East
News 14 Aug 2020 Oman says it supports UAE-Israel normalization of ties Israeli officials told the local press they are in talks with Oman to reach a similar normalization in ties. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Oman says it supports UAE-Israel normalization… Meet the Middle East