News 07 Dec 2020 Coronavirus cabinet: 'Cost of third lockdown NIS 5.6 billion a month' There were 1,230 new cases diagnosed on Sunday, the Health Ministry reported Monday - 3.3% of those who were screened tested positive. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Coronavirus cabinet: 'Cost… Meet the Middle East
News 07 Dec 2020 Israeli innovations featured in Time's 100 Best Inventions of 2020 The 2020 list has "100 groundbreaking inventions — including a smarter beehive, a greener tube of toothpaste, and technology that could catalyze a COVID-19 vaccine." Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article:… Meet the Middle East
News 07 Dec 2020 MK Yair Golan leaves Barak for Meretz Yair Lapid: Center-Left must unite to beat Netanyahu. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: MK Yair Golan leaves Barak for Meretz Meet the Middle East
News 07 Dec 2020 High Court Justice Menachem Mazuz to retire in April The judge was expected to continue serving until 2025. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: High Court Justice Menachem Mazuz to retire in April Meet the Middle East
News 30 Nov 2020 Gaza blockade responsible for $16B in economic damage, UN agency says UN trade and development agency says Gaza economy "near collapse." Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Gaza blockade responsible for B in economic damage, UN agency says Meet the Middle East
News 30 Nov 2020 Iranian commander killed in airstrike on Iraq-Syria border No one has yet taken responsibility for the bombing that killed the IRGC commander. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Iranian commander killed in airstrike on Iraq-Syria border Meet the Middle East
News 01 Dec 2020 Despite tension, Turkey attracts more Egyptians than ever Istanbul has been a hot destination for Egyptians for many years and the trend is only increasing despite the tensions between the two countries. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Despite… Meet the Middle East
News 01 Dec 2020 Exclusive: US backs Israel’s right to self-defense after Iran threat, State Dept says The US State Department backed Israel’s right to self-defense on Tuesday following Iranian threats to attack Israel’s port city of Haifa.On Sunday, Iranian newspaper Kayhan - run by a representative… Meet the Middle East
News 01 Dec 2020 UAE to celebrate its 49th National Day on December 2 Leaders of the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday congratulated the Emirati people as the country is set to mark its 49th National Day, which is celebrated annually on December 2.For… Meet the Middle East
News 01 Dec 2020 Coronavirus: Hamas Gaza leader al-Sinwar tests positive for COVID-19, spokesman says Hamas' Gaza leader, Yehya al-Sinwar, has tested positive for COVID-19, a spokesman for the Palestinian militant group said on Tuesday.Read the latest updates in our dedicated coronavirus section.Sinwar, 58, is… Meet the Middle East