News 16 Feb 2021 Coronavirus vaccination: Four millionth Israeli gets the jab Theodore Slazzen was jabbed at a Leumit Health Services clinic in Jerusalem, where he was met by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Health Minister Yuli Edelstein. Source: Jerusalem Post Full… Meet the Middle East
News 16 Feb 2021 A slice and a shot: Tel Aviv pushes COVID-19 vaccine with free food "I came today to get vaccinated and I tell everyone to come and get the shot so that we can keep our health better," Iman Dasui, a 60-year-old teacher said.… Meet the Middle East
News 16 Feb 2021 Iran reports growing infections from UK coronavirus variant A total of 17 cases attributed to the UK strain have been detected, mostly across Qazvin province, as other areas are also grappling with a new peak in overall COVID-19… Meet the Middle East
News 17 Feb 2021 Bahrain launches digital COVID-19 vaccine passport Bahrain has launched a digital COVID-19 vaccine passport for citizens and residents who have received the dose – one of the first countries in the world to do so.For more… Meet the Middle East
News 17 Feb 2021 UK to urge ceasefires in conflict zones in bid to enable COVID-19 vaccinations British Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab says he will urge the UN Security Council to adopt a resolution calling for cease-fires in conflict zones to allow the delivery of COVID-19 vaccines.Britain… Meet the Middle East
News 17 Feb 2021 Lebanese boy scout Facebook group likes woman’s Valentine’s photo, issues apology A screenshot of a Lebanese boy scout Facebook group liking a photo of a woman posing in a red dress next to Valentine’s Day flowers has been circulating on social… Meet the Middle East
News 17 Feb 2021 Arab Coalition forces intercept explosive-laden Houthi drone targeting Saudi Arabia Forces that belong to the Arab Coalition intercepted on Wednesday an explosive-laden drone that was launched by the Iran-backed Houthis towards Saudi Arabia, the coalition’s spokesperson said.The Houthis’ attempts to… Meet the Middle East
News 17 Feb 2021 Europe powers, US to hold talks on Iran nuclear deal: France France said it will host talks Thursday between the top diplomats of European powers and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken focused on Iran, as they try to salvage a… Meet the Middle East
News 17 Feb 2021 New Covid strain highly contagious, warns Bahrain Residents urged to follow all Covid safety precautions.. Source: Albawaba Full Article: New Covid strain highly contagious, warns Bahrain Meet the Middle East
News 17 Feb 2021 Gaza receives first batch of vaccines Israel approved the shipment after reportedly considering tying the delivery to the release of Israeli captives in the Hamas-run Palestinian territory. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Gaza receives first batch… Meet the Middle East
