News 05 Jan 2025 Blinken’s parting words: No hostage deal? Blame Hamas, not Netanyahu Blinken's comments in the interview Saturday were not all that predictable when nearly 20 minutes of the 50-minute conversation turned toward Israel, Hamas, and Gaza. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article:… Meet the Middle East
News 05 Jan 2025 Israelis should avoid traveling to these countries following Brazilian court incident The Brazilian court's decision to investigate a complaint against an Israeli reservist on vacation is a step up in the legal battle waged by pro-Palestinian organizations against Israelis abroad. Source:… Meet the Middle East
News 05 Jan 2025 After Chilean politicians label menorah ‘symbol of death,’ hanukkiah vandalized, lighting canceled Israeli ambassador to Chile, Gil Artzyeli, posted on social media on December 17 that Moreira’s statements were “clear antisemitism,” and he was convinced that they did not represent the Chileans.… Meet the Middle East
News 05 Jan 2025 French top diplomat 'would have preferred' if Syrian leader shook German counterpart's hand French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot on Sunday said he would have preferred if Syria's new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa had shaken the hand of his German counterpart Annalena Baerbock on their… Meet the Middle East
News 05 Jan 2025 Syrian ministers urge lifting of US sanctions in first visit to Doha Ministers from Syria's transitional government urged the United States to lift its sanctions on Damascus during their first visit to Qatar since overthrowing president Bashar al-Assad.In a statement, Qatar's foreign… Meet the Middle East
News 06 Jan 2025 'Protect our people': Armed Syrian volunteers watch over Damascus Every night, Damascus residents stand guard outside shops and homes armed with light weapons often supplied by Syria's new rulers, eager to fill the security vacuum that followed the recent… Meet the Middle East
News 06 Jan 2025 Macron urges 'realistic' expectations from Ukraine on territory French President Emmanuel Macron called on Ukraine Monday to have "realistic" expectations on territory as its fight against the Russian invasion heads into a fourth year, saying he saw no… Meet the Middle East
News 06 Jan 2025 UN envoy arrives in Yemeni capital in bid to quell tensions UN mediator Hans Grundberg will also push for the release of UN staff and others currently being held there. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: UN envoy arrives in Yemeni capital… Meet the Middle East
News 06 Jan 2025 Man who planned attack on Taylor Swift concert considered Israeli embassy as target According to the Washington Post, Aliji immersed himself in violent videos and IS chatrooms as a way of managing his depression. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Man who planned attack… Meet the Middle East
News 06 Jan 2025 France's Sarkozy on trial over alleged Kadhafi financing pact Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy went on trial on Monday charged with accepting illegal campaign financing in an alleged pact with late Libyan dictator Moamer Kadhafi.Sarkozy's career has been shadowed… Meet the Middle East