News 13 Aug 2018 Arab bloc could get out Palestinian vote in Jerusalem municipal elections Jerusalem's Ramadan Dabash is encouraging Palestinians to unite in an Arab voting bloc for the upcoming municipal election despite a fatwa against them participating. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Arab… Meet the Middle East
News 13 Aug 2018 Toxic dust from 9/11 linked to almost 10,000 cancer cases, officials say A total of 9,795 people were diagnosed with cancer over the past 17 years due to breathing in fire smoke and toxic dust in the 9/11 attacks, of which 420… Meet the Middle East
News 13 Aug 2018 How Qatar is funding a high-profile lobbyist to influence US Senate elections Qatar is funding a high-profile lobbyist to influence the upcoming US Senate elections in November, according to US media reports this week. Michael Soliman is the New Jersey Democrat's Bob… Meet the Middle East
News 13 Aug 2018 Survey suggests Palestinian radicalization driven by lack of hope A recent poll indicates a slight increase in support for Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Fatah, mainly due to US policy on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, but those numbers are countered… Meet the Middle East
News 13 Aug 2018 Did Trump’s double-speak ‘blow’ chances of Rouhani meeting? The Iranian and US presidents are slated to address the UN General Assembly on the same day next month — but the prospect of direct talks between the two leaders… Meet the Middle East
News 13 Aug 2018 Saudi air defenses destroy ballistic missile launched by Houthis at Najran Saudi air defense forces destroyed a Houthi ballistic missile targeting Najran on Monday. According to an Al Arabiya news channel correspondent, Saudi air defense forces intercepted and destroyed the Source:… Meet the Middle East
News 13 Aug 2018 Iran’s Khamenei bans holding direct talks with United States Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei banned holding any direct talks with the United States, state TV reported, rejecting an offer last month by U.S. President Donald Trump for talks… Meet the Middle East
News 13 Aug 2018 Analysis: Eurovision spat isn't Israel's 'Hallelujah' moment In 1979, IBA didn't have the funds to host the Eurovision. But in 2018, everyone is just playing games. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Analysis: Eurovision spat isn't Israel's 'Hallelujah'… Meet the Middle East
News 13 Aug 2018 Strong feelings, but no renewed violence on Charlottesville anniversary The impact of Charlottesville had this region braced for a new round of violence. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Strong feelings, but no renewed violence on Charlottesville anniversary Meet the Middle East
News 13 Aug 2018 Parks Authority closes Golan streams amid fear of leptospirosis outbreak Leptospirosis is a bacterial infection that can cause kidney damage, breathing issues and other ailments, and can potentially be fatal. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Parks Authority closes Golan streams… Meet the Middle East
