News 23 Apr 2020 Ex-IDF official: Facing mass Palestinian protest may spread coronavirus Brig. Gen. (res.) Assaf Orion, who was a top intelligence and military diplomacy official, warned that in the coronavirus era, even a “win” in enforcing the law, could be a… Meet the Middle East
News 23 Apr 2020 Gap year programs begin adapting to ‘new normal’ of coronavirus As the Israeli government begins to loosen social distancing regulations, gap year programs are now faced with the question: What next? Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Gap year programs begin… Meet the Middle East
News 23 Apr 2020 Likud, UTJ coalition deal to freeze status quo on religion and state The basis of the coalition agreement is very similar to those which were drafted after the April and September elections. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Likud, UTJ coalition deal to… Meet the Middle East
News 23 Apr 2020 Dubai’s 24-hour national coronavirus sterilisation programme timings will be revised for Ramadan Authorities revised timings for the disinfection programme to facilitate people in the country.. Source: Albawaba Full Article: Dubai’s 24-hour national coronavirus sterilisation programme timings will be revised for Ramadan Meet the Middle East
News 17 Apr 2020 Migrants in detention center go on hunger strike in fear of coronavirus Migrants in a Tunis detention center went on a hunger strike to protest bad conditions that aren't improving amid the coronavirus outbreak despite calls by rights organizations that prisoners be… Meet the Middle East
News 17 Apr 2020 Turkey plays extra time in Idlib game with new ‘army’ plan Turkey is reportedly planning to forge a unified militia army in Idlib, but discord among armed groups and the clout of jihadi factions stand out as major stumbling blocks in… Meet the Middle East
News 17 Apr 2020 Saudi Arabia’s grand mufti says Ramadan prayers to be held at home As the number of coronavirus cases in the kingdom surpasses 7,000, the country's grand mufti suspended group prayers in mosques. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Saudi Arabia’s grand mufti says… Meet the Middle East
News 17 Apr 2020 Trump’s COVID-19 aid for Palestinians, Yemenis falls short of Congress’ directives The Donald Trump administration’s new COVID-19 aid for Palestinians and Yemenis represents a tiny portion of the funding Congress actually appropriated to help both peoples. Source: Al Monitor Full Article:… Meet the Middle East
News 18 Apr 2020 Gulf countries convert event centers, hotels into coronavirus medical facilities Several Gulf states have transformed places like hotels, event centers and parking garages into medical facilities for coronavirus patients. Some are now hospitals for treatment while others were turned into… Meet the Middle East
News 18 Apr 2020 Watch: Thousands affected by coronavirus lockdowns in US line up for free groceries The coronavirus pandemic has shut down nonessential businesses across the United States, with more than 90 percent of Americans under some kind of stay-at-home order, depriving millions of a paycheck.Read… Meet the Middle East