News 20 Feb 2021 Protesters make their way to Jerusalem for week 35 of Balfour Protests Two violent incidents already occurred, including one 70-year-old protester who was allegedly attacked by Netanyahu supporters. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Protesters make their way to Jerusalem for week 35… Meet the Middle East
News 20 Feb 2021 Toxic tar fumes force volunteers to evacuate while cleaning beaches Municipalities are desparate for working hands to clean up the environmental disaster, but caution against doing so independently. *Warning: Graphic Content* Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Toxic tar fumes force… Meet the Middle East
News 10 Feb 2021 King’s call to revisit political reforms triggers cautious optimism in Jordan In an interview, King Abdullah focused on the need to launch political and administrative reforms that include reviewing laws that govern elections and political parties, in a move that coincides… Meet the Middle East
News 10 Feb 2021 Canadian authorities reviewing audio of Iran’s Zarif discussing Ukraine plane downing Canada is reviewing an audio recording in which an Iranian official, reportedly identified as Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, concedes that the downing of a Ukrainian airliner by the Iranian… Meet the Middle East
News 10 Feb 2021 Iran-backed Houthis claim attack on Saudi Arabia’s Abha airport The Iran-backed Houthis claimed on Wednesday the attack on Saudi Arabia’s Abha airport and said it was a military target, AFP reported.For all the latest headlines, follow our Google News… Meet the Middle East
News 10 Feb 2021 France, not US, offers to involve Israel in talks with Iran Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu did not react publicly to the statement by French President Emmanuel Macron over the need to involve Israel and Saudi Arabia in talks with Iran.… Meet the Middle East
News 10 Feb 2021 Israel, Greece agree on 'green passports' for citizens vaccinated for COVID-19 Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu agreed Feb. 9 to adopt a mutual tourism pact, which will enable those already vaccinated against the coronavirus to… Meet the Middle East
News 10 Feb 2021 Dubai fines yacht party organizer $13k, partygoers $4k for breaking COVID-19 rules Dubai authorities have issued a fine of 50,000aed ($13,000) to the organizer of a yacht party, while each partygoer was fined 15,000aed ($4,000) for violating COVID-19 precautionary measures, the Dubai… Meet the Middle East
News 10 Feb 2021 Saudi Arabia's FM Prince Faisal meets US Yemen envoy in Riyadh: SPA Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud met US special envoy for Yemen Timothy Lenderking in Riyadh, Saudi state news agency SPA said on Wednesday.“Developments concerning Yemen… Meet the Middle East
News 10 Feb 2021 Egypt fines farmers for wasting water as Nile dam crisis drags on Cairo has begun fining farmers for inefficient irrigation practices as it promotes a series of projects to enhance water security. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Egypt fines farmers for wasting… Meet the Middle East
