News 08 Apr 2018 Palestinian official: Israel bans Gaza tire imports In the past week, Israeli officials have expressed considerable opposition to Palestinian protesters lighting tires on fire in the border region. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Palestinian official: Israel bans… Meet the Middle East
News 18 Apr 2018 Ceremonies across the country pay tribute to Israel’s fallen Official state ceremonies were held Tuesday evening at the Western Wall, and Wednesday morning at Mount Herzl. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Ceremonies across the country pay tribute to Israel’s… Meet the Middle East
News 06 Apr 2018 Baghdad clamps down on cross-border arms smuggling While security along the Iraqi-Syrian border has improved with the near defeat of the Islamic State, Iraqi security forces still have their hands full trying to prevent arms smuggling and… Meet the Middle East
News 31 Dec 1969 Liberal US Jews recruit Democrats from all sides in anti-Trump fight Seeking to capitalize on growing partisan backlash to President Donald Trump’s Middle East policies, the liberal Jewish lobbying group J Street has formed a surprising alliance with one of the… Meet the Middle East
News 31 Dec 1969 Israel disappointed over US-led strike on Syria Israel is disappointed over the limited extent of the missile attack against the Assad regime and estimates that President Donald Trump will eventually withdraw US forces from Syria. Source: Al… Meet the Middle East
News 08 Apr 2018 'There are no innocents in Gaza,' says Israeli defense minister The march is not led by people who want peace and there are no calls for peace at this event, Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman said. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article:… Meet the Middle East
News 06 Apr 2018 Turkey’s top business body pushes for more gender equality in TV series The top business body in Turkey finds gender bias in TV series that reproduces traditional stereotypes — and aims to help correct it. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Turkey’s top… Meet the Middle East
News 31 Dec 1969 Rural areas southwest of Kirkuk grapple with fears of IS sleeper cells The Fatha road snakes behind the heavily damaged Beiji oil refinery, crossing between the low-altitude Hamreen and Makhoul mountain ranges into an area of okra fields and mullahs who fear… Meet the Middle East
News 08 Apr 2018 Is nobody in the Diaspora worthy of lighting an Independence Day torch? This was supposed to be the second year running that one torch would be specially reserved for members of Diaspora Jewry. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Is nobody in the… Meet the Middle East
News 13 Apr 2018 Ethiopian dam talks jammed with no compromise in sight Another meeting between Sudan, Egypt and Ethiopia on the massive Nile dam ended in an impasse, leaving many questions about its construction unanswered. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Ethiopian dam… Meet the Middle East