News 14 Sep 2020 Iran considers assassinating US ambassador to South Africa: report Two US officials have told a news magazine that Iran is considering assassinating the US ambassador to South Africa in revenge for the killing of Qasem Soleimani.. Source: Albawaba Full… Meet the Middle East
News 14 Sep 2020 Israel, UAE agreement will be a peace treaty It had previously been unclear if the agreement to be signed will be normalization or peace, since Israel and the UAE had not previously been at war. Source: Jerusalem Post… Meet the Middle East
News 14 Sep 2020 New political crisis averted; France urges swift govt formation Prime Minister-designate Mustapha Adib’s decision not to present a draft Cabinet lineup to President Michel Aoun Monday has averted a new political crisis in the country already reeling from multiple… Meet the Middle East
News 14 Sep 2020 Jordan reimposes restrictions on schools, businesses after COVID-19 spike Places of worship, cafes, restaurants and public markets must close their doors for the next two weeks. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Jordan reimposes restrictions on schools, businesses after COVID-19… Meet the Middle East
News 14 Sep 2020 Israeli sentenced to life in prison for 2015 murder of Palestinian toddler, parents Amiram Ben-Uliel was handed three life sentences for firebombing a Palestinian home in 2015, killing three of the family members inside. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Israeli sentenced to life… Meet the Middle East
News 15 Sep 2020 Fire breaks out in landmark building in central Beirut: Reports A fire erupted in central Beirut’s commercial district in a landmark building designed by the late British-Iraqi architect Zaha Hadid, Al Arabiya sources confirmed on Tuesday.The fire was extinguished shortly… Meet the Middle East
News 15 Sep 2020 Bahrain, Israel normalize ties: Seven events that led to the deal Bahrain and Israel will sign a historic agreement of normalization on Tuesday, but in the last three years, the countries have interacted in various ways - from interfaith trips to… Meet the Middle East
News 15 Sep 2020 How the Islamic State found a haven in Syrian desert The Syrian regime and Russian forces are facing a growing threat of the Islamic State, which continues to hold pockets across the desert in central Syria. Source: Al Monitor Full… Meet the Middle East
News 15 Sep 2020 Iran warns US against ‘strategic mistake’ after Trump threatens response Iran warned the US on Tuesday against making a “strategic mistake” after President Donald Trump threatened Tehran over reports it planned to avenge the killing of top general Qasem Soleimani.“We… Meet the Middle East
News 15 Sep 2020 US Secretary Pompeo criticizes France for policy on Iran, Hezbollah France’s leadership is failing to stand up to Iran and its proxy Lebanese Hezbollah, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Monday.France’s President Emmanuel Macron has recently attracted attention… Meet the Middle East