News 23 Feb 2023 Three ways Israel leads the battle against the climate crisis Israel's innovative climate technology uniquely positions Israel to help tackle the climate crisis. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Three ways Israel leads the battle against the climate crisis Meet the Middle East
News 23 Feb 2023 Türkiye/Syria Earthquakes: A Human Rights Approach to Crisis Response The catastrophic earthquakes that devastated southeastern Türkiye and northern Syria on 6 February and again on 20 February require a committed and sustained global humanitarian response. To date, the combined… Meet the Middle East
News 23 Feb 2023 British meta-analysis claims face masks had little effect in preventing COVID-19 infection During the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, Israelis were fined by government authorities for not wearing face masks in public places, and violent incidents ensued when people refused to don… Meet the Middle East
News 23 Feb 2023 Ramat Gan municipality celebrates 'Family Day' with five gay weddings Couples arrived at the LGBTQ+ Center in Ramat Gan to a venue decorated with flowers and balloons for the upcoming nuptials. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Ramat Gan municipality celebrates… Meet the Middle East
News 23 Feb 2023 Foreign-Policy Dissenters Deserve a Fair Hearing Iraq’s upcoming anniversary is a reminder of the dangers of hawkish groupthink.. Source: Albawaba Full Article: Foreign-Policy Dissenters Deserve a Fair Hearing Meet the Middle East
News 24 Feb 2023 Israel approves over 7,000 settlement homes, Palestinians appeal to US Peace Now, an anti-settlement watchdog group that attended the meeting, said a planning committee granted approvals for some 7,100 new housing units across the West Bank.. Source: Albawaba Full Article:… Meet the Middle East
News 24 Feb 2023 Attitude of Lebanese politicians raises questions as central bank governor is charged with corruption “But the second interpretation is that this is just to tell the foreign investigators that we are doing our own probe” and thereby slow down cooperation with the European officials,… Meet the Middle East
News 24 Feb 2023 Berlin Museum of Islamic Art: “Islamic Art” goes digital The Berlin Museum of Islamic Art’s new online portal is the first digital platform in the German-speaking world to present Islamic cultures in an innovative and entertaining way. By Ceyda… Meet the Middle East
News 24 Feb 2023 Rentier system and security policy: Jordan’s profound economic crisis Excessive reliance on rentier economics and foreign aid is bringing Jordan to its knees, argues Marwan Muasher.. Source: Albawaba Full Article: Rentier system and security policy: Jordan’s profound economic crisis Meet the Middle East
News 24 Feb 2023 Iran may reinforce Syria’s air defence in indirect showdown with Israel “Syria needs to rebuild its air defence network and requires precision bombs for its fighter planes,” the state broadcaster said.. Source: Albawaba Full Article: Iran may reinforce Syria’s air defence… Meet the Middle East