News 16 Aug 2024 Iraq, Turkey set to end standoff over military base with new pact The deal, hailed by both sides as historic, includes an agreement to turn a Turkish military base in the Iraqi town of Bashiqa over to the Iraqi government. Source: Al… Meet the Middle East
News 16 Aug 2024 Iran hijab laws back in spotlight as police shooting leaves woman paralyzed With her case reminiscent of the Mahsa Amini drama, the mother of two struggled against permanent paralysis amid a state-imposed media blackout and pressure on her family to remain silent.… Meet the Middle East
News 17 Aug 2024 Lebanon says 10 Syrians killed in Israeli strike on south The Lebanese health ministry said an Israeli air strike on the south on Saturday killed 10 Syrians, as the Israeli military reported hitting weapons stores of the Iran-backed Hezbollah movement.The… Meet the Middle East
News 17 Aug 2024 Hamas official dismisses 'illusion' that Gaza truce nearer A senior Hamas official on Saturday dismissed optimistic talk by US President Joe Biden that a Gaza truce is nearer after negotiations in the Gulf emirate of Qatar."To say that… Meet the Middle East
News 17 Aug 2024 Over 63% of Israelis support hostage deal, Naftali Bennett rises in popularity Israeli voters prefer Prime Minister Netanyahu to opposition leader and Yesh Atid chairman Yair Lapid. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Over 63% of Israelis support hostage deal, Naftali Bennett rises… Meet the Middle East
News 17 Aug 2024 Camp Ramah Sasson offers support retreats for Jewish families facing loss and illness The Foundation for Jewish Camp CEO , noted, “Camp Ramah Sasson embodies the best of Jewish camp: leaning on community, ritual, and fun as a way to help families create… Meet the Middle East
News 17 Aug 2024 Power outage in Lebanon: The last operational power plant shuts down South Lebanon Water Establishment said that shutting down power plants will negatively affect their ability to pump sufficient quantities of water into the area. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Power… Meet the Middle East
News 17 Aug 2024 Shock, grief as Israeli Lebanon strike kills 10 Syrians Sobbing relatives thronged Sheikh Ragheb Hospital Saturday after an Israeli air strike killed 10 Syrians, including two children, who had escaped war at home only to die in south Lebanon.The… Meet the Middle East
News 17 Aug 2024 'Dismissed,' crime capers, and more – What's new on TV in Israel? If you want to watch something where people wear a little bit more clothing, season four of Emily in Paris is being released August 15 on Netflix. Source: Jerusalem Post… Meet the Middle East
News 17 Aug 2024 Haniyeh's son claims Hamas leader was killed by guided missile that tracked his cell phone Haniyeh revealed that his father had been using his phone constantly and even used it at 10:15 p.m. the same night he was killed. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Haniyeh's… Meet the Middle East