May 2021

Already fragile small Arab-Israeli businesses were hit especially hard by the pandemic and the ensuing economic crisis. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: New loan fund could save small Arab-Israeli businesses

The United Arab Emirates confirmed 1,507 new COVID-19 cases, 1,476 recoveries and two deaths in 24 hours, the country’s emergency and disasters management authority (NCEMA) reported on Monday.For more coronavirus…

Despite support from the Gaza Municipality, a new program allowing young women to practice cycling has sparked controversy in conservative Gaza. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Bicycling program for women…

The Israeli authorities have closed a border crossing with Gaza as rockets rain down and dozens of incendiary balloons float from the Strip toward Israel's southern communities. Source: Al Monitor…

Saudi Arabia has reported 986 new COVID-19 cases and 13 deaths over the past 24 hours, the Ministry of Health announced on Monday, raising the total number of cases to…

In a meeting with a powerful parliamentary commission on the recently leaked audiotape of himself, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said he would not run for president.  Source: Al…

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Saeed Khatibzadeh said the Iraq-mediated talks focused on bilateral and regional issues. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Iran confirms talks with rival Saudi Arabia

Hamas said it fired rockets at Israel on Monday, triggering warning sirens in Jerusalem and near the Gaza border, in an apparent response by the militant group to the injury…

Gaza Health Ministry says nine Palestinians killed in Israeli air strikes in northern Gaza.Earlier, Palestinian media had reported about the strikes by Israel in northern Gaza.-- Developing Source: Al Arabiya…

After increased aggression from Israeli settlers and authorities towards Palestinians, air raid sirens and explosions were hears in Jerusalem.. Source: Albawaba Full Article: Air raid sirens, explosions heard in Jerusalem…