News 29 Jan 2025 Trump admin has opportunity in Syria policy The US has a rare opportunity to remake Syrian policy after a decade of anti-ISIS policy and after decades of the Assad regime controlling Damascus. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article:… Meet the Middle East
News 29 Jan 2025 ‘We are united’: NYC Jewish, Muslim community members commemorate Auschwitz liberation “The memory of the Holocaust reminds us that the seeds of hatred must be confronted wherever they appear,” CAM Chief Government Affairs Officer Lisa Katz said. Source: Jerusalem Post Full… Meet the Middle East
News 29 Jan 2025 Ben-Gvir proposes bill to publish database of released terrorists The proposed bill would allow the publishing of a database of released terrorists, listing their names, photos, and crimes, with Ben-Gvir citing security concerns amid ongoing prisoner exchanges. Source: Jerusalem… Meet the Middle East
News 29 Jan 2025 Trump Mideast Envoy Witkoff visits Netanyahu ahead of hostage release The timing of announcing the identities of the three hostages slated to be released coinciding with Netanyahu hosting Witkoff indicates they discussed details of the upcoming hostage exchange deal. Source:… Meet the Middle East
News 29 Jan 2025 Prince Feisal Al-Hussein says he can 'bridge gap' in Olympic movement Prince Feisal Al-Hussein of Jordan says he can bridge continents and cultures if he becomes the first president of the International Olympic Committee from outside Europe and the United States.The… Meet the Middle East
News 29 Jan 2025 Israel says UN aid agency UNRWA 'riddled' with Hamas operatives Israel alleged on Wednesday that the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) is full of Hamas operatives and reaffirmed its commitment to end ties with the agency this week."UNRWA equals… Meet the Middle East
News 29 Jan 2025 Israel says Hamas to free 11 more hostages this week Israel said on Wednesday that 11 more hostages held in Gaza, including five Thais, would be freed over two days this week as part of a fragile Gaza ceasefire.Prime Minister… Meet the Middle East
News 29 Jan 2025 Syrian al-Qaeda affiliate, HTS offshoot Hurras al-Din dissolves: What we know Hurras al-Din, which split from Hayat Tahrir al-Sham after the latter distanced itself from al-Qaeda, had led attacks against Syrian government forces and Russian interests in Syria. Source: Al Monitor… Meet the Middle East
News 28 Jan 2025 Bittersweet homecoming for Gazans returning to north Columns of Palestinians carrying what belongings they could headed to north Gaza on Tuesday for a second straight day, after Israel permitted their passage in accordance with an ongoing ceasefire."I'm… Meet the Middle East
News 28 Jan 2025 Israel must set conditions for Syria withdrawal, 6 month stay would backfire, INSS expert says Conditions include a new regime stopping Hezbollah smuggling and do not rely solely on UNDOF. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Israel must set conditions for Syria withdrawal, 6 month stay… Meet the Middle East