News 01 Aug 2024 Major haredi systems to face organizational overhaul after financial trouble The issue of the haredi school system is unrelated to the ongoing issue of the haredi exemption from IDF service, whose legal basis expired in July 2023. Source: Jerusalem Post… Meet the Middle East
News 01 Aug 2024 Elbit Systems signs ammunition deal worth $340 million with Israel Defense Ministry As part of the deal, Elbit will establish a new facility in Israel to produce ammunition and munitions. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Elbit Systems signs ammunition deal worth 0… Meet the Middle East
News 02 Aug 2024 Jewish Australian Jemima Montag wins bronze in the 20-km racewalk Montag, 26, finished the race in 1:26:25, six seconds behind the Spanish silver medalist and 31 seconds behind the Chinese winner. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Jewish Australian Jemima Montag… Meet the Middle East
News 02 Aug 2024 Five of Sinwar's greatest allies eliminated in attack on Gaza terror tunnel Ruhi Mushtaha, a close associate of Sinwar, was one of five terrorists eliminated, according to Saudi media. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Five of Sinwar's greatest allies eliminated in attack… Meet the Middle East
News 02 Aug 2024 Archbishop of Canterbury urges nations to respect ICJ opinion on Israeli 'occupation' Justin Welby - who also heads the worldwide Anglican Communion - said in a statement the ICJ opinion had made it clear the 'occupation' is "unlawful" and must end. Source:… Meet the Middle East
News 02 Aug 2024 IDF won't bow to pressure in probing Sde Teiman torture claims, ex-IDF prosecutor says The Jerusalem Post Podcast with Tamar Uriel-Beeri, Sarah Ben-Nun, and Zvika Klein. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: IDF won't bow to pressure in probing Sde Teiman torture claims, ex-IDF prosecutor… Meet the Middle East
News 02 Aug 2024 British rabbi arrested in Ireland for performing illegal non-Jewish circumcision Rabbi Jonathan Abraham performed circumcisions on people who were not members of the Irish Jewish community, according to Irish Chief Rabbi Yoni Wieder. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: British rabbi… Meet the Middle East
News 03 Aug 2024 Iran claims Hamas leader Haniyeh was killed by 'short-range projectile', vows revenge This statement contradicts previous reports, which have been verified by the "Jerusalem Post," that state that Haniyeh was killed by an explosive device that was planted in his room. Source:… Meet the Middle East
News 03 Aug 2024 Al-Qaeda affiliate says it has taken two Russians hostage in Niger Speaking in Russian-accented English, both identified themselves as Russians and said they were taken hostage in Mbanga, an area about 60 km (40 miles) west of the capital Niamey. Source:… Meet the Middle East
News 03 Aug 2024 Voices from the Arab press: Japan and China spark new arms race in Asia A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Voices from the Arab press: Japan and China spark new arms… Meet the Middle East