News 03 Dec 2020 Ministry too busy with 'real problems' to investigate rape of the disabled While parents of children with special needs were horrified by the report of the abuse and the response of the ministry, the truth is that few were surprised. Source: Jerusalem… Meet the Middle East
News 03 Dec 2020 Judges express skepticism over Leifer’s Supreme Court extradition appeal The judges expressed skepticism on several occasions to the claims by Leifer’s defense attorneys. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Judges express skepticism over Leifer’s Supreme Court extradition appeal Meet the Middle East
News 03 Dec 2020 Iran: Kylie Moore-Gilbert detained for being Israeli spy for Bahraini MP Moore-Gilbert was released on November 25 in exchange for three Iranians involved in an attempted bombing attack in Bangkok, Thailand, aimed at killing Israeli diplomats. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article:… Meet the Middle East
News 03 Dec 2020 Thousands attend funeral of Mir Yeshiva rabbi, violating regulations Attendees are reportedly throwing stones at police, who are trying to enforce coronavirus restrictions. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Thousands attend funeral of Mir Yeshiva rabbi, violating regulations Meet the Middle East
News 03 Dec 2020 Iranian-Swedish scientist's execution on hold for 'next few days' Amnesty International said Ahmadreza Djalali's execution has been halted for now, but his fate is unclear. The rights group, Sweden and the UN are protesting Iran's treatment of him. Source:… Meet the Middle East
News 04 Dec 2020 Muqtada al-Sadr may be preparing a bid to be Iraq’s next prime minister The populist cleric appears to be gearing up for the upcoming parliamentary elections slated for June 2021 in a bid to win the premiership. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Muqtada… Meet the Middle East
News 04 Dec 2020 Coronavirus: UAE reports 1,311 COVID-19 cases, one death The United Arab Emirates on Friday reported 1,311 new coronavirus cases, bringing the total number of cases to 174,062 in the country, according to Emirates News Agency (WAM).For more coronavirus… Meet the Middle East
News 04 Dec 2020 Erdogan says he hopes France will get rid of Macron “burden” soon Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Friday he hoped France would soon get rid of President Emmanuel Macron, describing him as a burden on France which was enduring dangerous times.For… Meet the Middle East
News 04 Dec 2020 German FM requests broader Iran nuclear deal, no ballistic rocket program Germany said Friday that a new broader Iran nuclear accord must be reached to also rein in Tehran’s ballistic missile program, warning that the 2015 deal was no longer enough.“A… Meet the Middle East
News 04 Dec 2020 Gaza caught between full lockdown or collapse of health sector amid COVID-19 surge A health catastrophe looms on the horizon of the Gaza Strip amid the already fragile health-care sector, while the government hesitates to impose a full lockdown due to the deteriorating… Meet the Middle East