News 25 Jun 2020 Coronavirus: Saudi Arabia records 3,372 new cases, 5,085 recoveries Saudi Arabia has confirmed 3,372 new coronavirus cases and 5,085 recoveries over the past 24 hours, the health ministry announced on Thursday.Read the latest updates in our dedicated coronavirus section.The… Meet the Middle East
News 25 Jun 2020 Tunisian rapper busted for marijuana revives debate on legalization The arrest and pre-trial detention of a famous rapper in Tunisia for cannabis possession revived the debate over the legalization of cannabis use and calls to abolish one of the… Meet the Middle East
News 25 Jun 2020 Netanyahu's coalition divided over new conversion bill Even his coalition partners are not enthusiastic over Interior Minister Aryeh Deri’s initiative for a new conversion law. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Netanyahu's coalition divided over new conversion bill Meet the Middle East
News 25 Jun 2020 Netanyahu's war on critical journalists threatens Israeli democracy Photos of reporter Amnon Abramovich needing a police escort to escape a demonstration in support of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu should sound an alarm for all Israelis. Source: Al Monitor… Meet the Middle East
News 25 Jun 2020 Intel: Democrats stare down AIPAC with annexation warning The majority of House Democrats united today to warn Israel against unilaterally annexing parts of the West Bank despite opposition from the powerful American Israel Public Affairs Committee. Source: Al… Meet the Middle East
News 25 Jun 2020 Hagee: Gulf states should offer Israel normalized ties Hagee and his 8.5-million-member Christians United for Israel support Trump's plan “in its entirety” and would back up Israel if it decides to apply sovereignty to the West Bank and… Meet the Middle East
News 25 Jun 2020 UN warns it cannot replace the Palestinian Authority He referenced in particularly the permit system that allowed Palestinians in Gaza to leave the Strip, so they could receive emergency medical care in Israel. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article:… Meet the Middle East
News 25 Jun 2020 Egypt's saber-rattling on Libya raises eyebrows President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi's warning of possible Egyptian military intervention in Libya drew mixed reactions both at home and from parties to the conflict. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Egypt's… Meet the Middle East
News 25 Jun 2020 UN envoy Mladenov: The region cannot afford another war Mladenov cautioned that unilateral action by Israel in applying sovereignty to parts of the West Bank will radically change facts on the ground Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: UN envoy… Meet the Middle East
News 25 Jun 2020 Coronavirus: Saudi Arabia allows lectures, lessons in mosques with restrictions Saudi Arabia allowed holding lessons and lectures after prayers in mosques across the Kingdom with coronavirus-related restrictions, according to the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance.The ministry said that… Meet the Middle East