News 12 Feb 2021 Grand Mufti of Egypt says OK for Muslims to build churches The Grand Mufti of Egypt issued a fatwa permitting Muslims to work in church construction, which sparked controversy on social media with activists recalling previous fatwas on Salafist websites prohibiting… Meet the Middle East
News 12 Feb 2021 Israel campaigns against the US rushing to negotiate with Iran A report issued by the Israel Defense Forces about Iran two years away from a nuclear bomb was designed first and foremost to calm the American sense of urgency over… Meet the Middle East
News 12 Feb 2021 US to remove Yemen’s Houthis from terror list next week: State Department The United States will officially remove the Iran-backed Houthi militia from its list of terrorist organizations next week, a statement from Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Friday.“Effective February 16,… Meet the Middle East
News 12 Feb 2021 COVID-19: Israel’s reproduction number hits 0.88, lowest in three months The number of serious patients is also on the decline, especially among people 60 and older. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: COVID-19: Israel’s reproduction number hits 0.88, lowest in three… Meet the Middle East
News 12 Feb 2021 Rivlin asks Gantz to investigate damage done to Mount Ebal altar site Rivlin stated that he wrote to Defense Minister Benny Gantz and asked him to investigate the extent of the damage, and take measures to make sure it doesn't reoccur. Source:… Meet the Middle East
News 12 Feb 2021 13-year-old victim of suspected gang rape in Sharon region found Police have begun investigating the affair, but no suspects have yet been arrested. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: 13-year-old victim of suspected gang rape in Sharon region found Meet the Middle East
News 12 Feb 2021 One-third of couples say COVID-19 harmed sex life – study On Israel Family Day, more couples were found desiring divorce due to the pandemic as trust in teacher plummeted. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: One-third of couples say COVID-19 harmed… Meet the Middle East
News 12 Feb 2021 Understanding Turkey's vision of medical schools for small Syrian town Ankara plans to establish two medical educational facilities in a small Syrian town across the border as Turkish entrenchment deepens in Syria. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Understanding Turkey's vision… Meet the Middle East
News 12 Feb 2021 Iran, India discuss upgrade in strategic ties New Delhi and Tehran are resetting strategic relations, "fast-tracking" transit trade opportunities and building on commonalities. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Iran, India discuss upgrade in strategic ties Meet the Middle East
News 12 Feb 2021 Nigeria creates $2.6 billion infrastructure company Nigeria’s president has announced the creation of a multi-billion dollar company to finance infrastructure projects.. Source: Albawaba Full Article: Nigeria creates .6 billion infrastructure company Meet the Middle East
