News 06 Mar 2023 In first, Ed. Minister visits family of deceased schoolchildren in Shuafat The children, aged three, four and eight, died after getting hit by a car on their way to school. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: In first, Ed. Minister visits family… Meet the Middle East
News 06 Mar 2023 10% of Israeli Jews think terrorist Baruch Goldstein is a 'national hero' – poll Baruch Goldstein was a Jewish settler and terrorist who massacred 29 Palestinians in the Cave of the Patriarchs in Hebron in 1994. Some Israelis still support him. Source: Jerusalem Post… Meet the Middle East
News 06 Mar 2023 Russia mulls passports for families of mobilized soldiers – report Russian President Vladimir Putin shared his support for the move, which is being implemented in Russia's Kurgan Oblast. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Russia mulls passports for families of mobilized… Meet the Middle East
News 06 Mar 2023 Lebanon adopts ‘dollarisation’ as currency, economy crumbles The shift to a more dollar-dominated economy happened not by government decree, but by companies and individuals refusing to accept payment in a currency that relentlessly loses value.. Source: Albawaba… Meet the Middle East
News 06 Mar 2023 If key IDF reservists not ready for war – how bad could striking be? – analysis There is no question that at least some of the nightmare scenarios of reservists striking due to judicial reform could be catastrophic for the IDF. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article:… Meet the Middle East
News 06 Mar 2023 Iran’s Leader Says Those Who Poisoned Schoolgirls Deserve Death Authorities have acknowledged suspected attacks at more than 50 schools across 21 of Iran’s 30 provinces since November.. Source: Albawaba Full Article: Iran’s Leader Says Those Who Poisoned Schoolgirls Deserve… Meet the Middle East
News 06 Mar 2023 Israel's striking reservist pilots are short-sighted – analysis The IDF is composed of many people for whom convictions go to the root of their being. Sometimes the government will make decisions that go against these convictions. Source: Jerusalem… Meet the Middle East
News 06 Mar 2023 Pakistan: Blanket ban on critical speeches ‘disturbing demonstration’ of threat to freedom of expression Overbroad use of bans constitutes a violation of the right to freedom of expression.. Source: Albawaba Full Article: Pakistan: Blanket ban on critical speeches ‘disturbing demonstration’ of threat to freedom… Meet the Middle East
News 06 Mar 2023 Bangladesh: Urgent emergency measures must aid all impacted by fire in Rohingya Refugee camps Responding to the news of a devastating fire on Sunday at the Cox’s Bazaar Rohingya camp in Bangladesh which has left around 12000 refugees homeless, Yasasmin Kaviratne, the regional campaigner… Meet the Middle East
News 07 Mar 2023 Purim Shpiel: Israelis enter mikveh clothed to protest Kotel modesty law Purim Shpiel: The following is a satirical article from The Jerusalem Post's annual parodic Purim page, The Jerusalem Roast. Enjoy! Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Purim Shpiel: Israelis enter mikveh… Meet the Middle East
