News 15 Aug 2024 Hundreds of Israeli pilgrims pray at Joseph’s Tomb in Nablus Joseph's Tomb in Nablus has often been the site of violent conflicts between Palestinians and Israelis. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Hundreds of Israeli pilgrims pray at Joseph’s Tomb in… Meet the Middle East
News 15 Aug 2024 Iran says IRGC member killed in coalition strike in Syria Iranian news outlets blamed the IRGC member’s death on “coalition forces,” but did not offer further details. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Iran says IRGC member killed in coalition strike… Meet the Middle East
News 15 Aug 2024 Israeli Navy conducts drill to prepare for emergency scenarios in Israel's North The exercise was done to prepare for escalations in the northern area as tensions between Israel and the Hezbollah terror group continue. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Israeli Navy conducts… Meet the Middle East
News 15 Aug 2024 Gaza ceasefire, hostage deal could hinge on IDF exiting Philadelphi Corridor Israel has purportedly hinted or explicitly told mediators it would be willing to withdraw from the all-important Philadelphi Corridor in Rafah. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Gaza ceasefire, hostage deal… Meet the Middle East
News 15 Aug 2024 Arab world reacts to Haredi rabbis' Arabic video denouncing Temple Mount visits by Jews While largely ignored by the Arab world, the video also sparked debates rejecting moderate views of Jews and claiming that Jews are now afraid due to the October 7th attacks… Meet the Middle East
News 15 Aug 2024 Israeli forces foil terror plan to strike Tel Aviv During the investigation by the Shin Bet and the Southern District Police, it was revealed that Atta attempted to initiate terrorist activities in Israel and sought to recruit others as… Meet the Middle East
News 15 Aug 2024 US: Iran attack could come with no warning, possibly in next days Kirby said that the US did not have a firm sense of what kind of an attack Iran might launch, which is why it has worked diplomatically to de-escalate the… Meet the Middle East
News 16 Aug 2024 New hostage deal talks set for Cairo next week, US gives bridging proposal The statement came out after negotiators met in Doha on Thursday and Friday in the latest round of ceasefire talks. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: New hostage deal talks set… Meet the Middle East
News 16 Aug 2024 Exhibit, memorial in LA re-creates terror attack at Nova music festival The Nova exhibition opens to the public Saturday. The privately funded exhibit is selling tickets for $8, $18, $36, $72 or $180; all proceeds go toward the Tribe of Nova… Meet the Middle East
News 16 Aug 2024 US legislators to take up bills on genocide education, campus protest restrictions, DEI training The bills have faced strong opposition from pro-Palestinian groups, including Jewish Voice for Peace and the Council on American-Islamic Relations. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: US legislators to take up… Meet the Middle East