News 18 Feb 2020 Palestinian territories stable after Trump plan, but for how long? Palestinians of the West Bank and Gaza remain united in their rejection of President Donald Trump's mideast plan but it is unclear in what way they will ultimately express it.… Meet the Middle East
News 06 Mar 2020 Italian citizen who visited Israel is diagnosed with coronavirus The announcement was made shortly after three more Israelis were diagnosed with the coronavirus, bringing the country’s total confirmed cases to 21.; Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Italian citizen who… Meet the Middle East
News 18 Feb 2020 Is the time ripe for ultimate eclipse of al-Qaeda in Yemen? The irreparable decline of al-Qaeda requires Yemen’s problems — particularly political, military and economic issues — to be fixed. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Is the time ripe for ultimate… Meet the Middle East
News 06 Mar 2020 Israeli dies after drowning in Rio De Janeiro "The Israeli consulate in Brazil, and the Foreign Affairs Ministry's consular Department of Israelis Abroad are assisting the family during difficult times,” the Foreign Ministry said.; Source: Jerusalem Post Full… Meet the Middle East
News 18 Feb 2020 Ancient, modern cultures still mingle in central Erbil's Ottoman masterpieces Erbil's citadel and grand central market are living examples of the city's cultural heritage, which is both distinctly Ottoman and shaped by its local setting. Source: Al Monitor Full Article:… Meet the Middle East
News 06 Mar 2020 Coronavirus: Kuwait bans travel with Egypt, Lebanon, Syria and 4 other countries Kuwait’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) announced the suspension of all flights to and from Egypt, Lebanon, Syria, Bangladesh, Philippines, India and Sri Lanka for a week starting Source:… Meet the Middle East
News 18 Feb 2020 Jordan stands firm against Trump deal despite risks to ties There are growing concerns that Jordan’s defiance toward the US peace plan for the Middle East could affect its strategic ties with the United States. Source: Al Monitor Full Article:… Meet the Middle East
News 06 Mar 2020 Coronavirus: Saudi Arabia limits entry of arrivals from UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain Saudi Arabia announced on Saturday that land crossing with the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Kuwait and Bahrain will be limited to commercial trucks only and arrivals from the three countries… Meet the Middle East
News 19 Feb 2020 Civilians flee homes, safe zone shrinks as Syrian regime bombards Idlib Thousands of Syrians are fleeing to an ever-shrinking safe zone in Idlib province as the regime steps up its bombardment of the last opposition-held area in the country’s northwest. Since… Meet the Middle East
News 07 Mar 2020 Iranian IRGC commander killed in Syria: Reports Farhad Dabiryan, a commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), was killed in Syria Friday night, the semi-official Fars news agency reported. Dabiryan was killed in Set Zaynab, Source:… Meet the Middle East