News 28 Dec 2021 Palestinian Authority foils attempts to torch Joseph’s Tomb The PA has taken the flak from many Palestinian activists for thwarting the arson attacks and “serving as guards for Jewish settlers.” Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Palestinian Authority foils attempts… Meet the Middle East
News 28 Dec 2021 Bennett: Diaspora is ‘close to my heart,’ but no travel exceptions Diaspora Jews are frustrated with Israel’s ban on foreigners entering the country due to the Omicron variant of COVID-19. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Bennett: Diaspora is ‘close to my… Meet the Middle East
News 28 Dec 2021 Pfizer COVID-19 pills to arrive in Israel on Wednesday – Bennett Paxlovid received FDA approval after showing in a Phase II/III clinical trial that it reduces severe disease, hospitalization and death by 89% when patients are treated early. Source: Jerusalem Post… Meet the Middle East
News 28 Dec 2021 Kuwait includes opposition lawmakers in new cabinet Several lawmakers had insisted on questioning al-Khalid on various issues including handling the pandemic and perceived corruption.. Source: Albawaba Full Article: Kuwait includes opposition lawmakers in new cabinet Meet the Middle East
News 28 Dec 2021 Israeli scientists find way to identify autism within a year after birth – study Researchers from Bar-Ilan University found that early diagnosis and therapeutic intervention to treat symptoms of ASD were helpful in averting severe deviations in neurodevelopment. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Israeli… Meet the Middle East
News 28 Dec 2021 Man charged for antisemitic banner hung over California overpass The defendant, identified as 40-year-old Robert Frank Wilson, is also facing charges for assaulting his neighbor while shouting homophobic slurs on November 10. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Man charged… Meet the Middle East
News 29 Dec 2021 UAE Central Bank issues seven silver commemorative coins in honor of founding fathers The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) has announced the issuance of seven commemorative silver coins in one set to mark the 50th anniversary of the founding of… Meet the Middle East
News 29 Dec 2021 Saudi Arabia to reinforce wearing masks in public amid rise in COVID-19 cases A source in Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior on Wednesday said the Kingdom will reinforce wearing masks in public places including outdoor events as of Thursday amid a rise in… Meet the Middle East
News 29 Dec 2021 UAE reports over 2,200 new COVID-19 cases, highest daily figure in six months The UAE reported the highest number of daily coronavirus cases in six months, as it recorded more than 2,200 infections on Wednesday.The Ministry of Health reported 2,234 cases of COVID-19… Meet the Middle East
News 29 Dec 2021 Kuwait swears in fourth government in two years A new Kuwaiti government was sworn in on Wednesday, the oil-rich Gulf emirate’s fourth in two years, after the last one resigned in November amid political deadlock.Kuwait has been shaken… Meet the Middle East
