News 19 Dec 2023 Israeli right-wing lawmakers seek delay of municipal elections amid Gaza war Interior Minister Moshe Arbel insisted that it would be possible and reasonable to hold the elections at the end of January and refused to delay them again. Source: Jerusalem Post… Meet the Middle East
News 19 Dec 2023 Jewish a cappella group mix tradition with modern twist on Hallel prayer The video beautifully weaves together the essence of Hanukkah - a festival of light and hope - with a musical tapestry that transcends boundaries. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Jewish… Meet the Middle East
News 19 Dec 2023 From dating to politics: How Iran uses social media to divide Israelis Recently, an Iranian influence operation tried to trick activists from the protests pushing for the release of the hostages. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: From dating to politics: How Iran… Meet the Middle East
News 20 Dec 2023 UK convicts Iran-linked terror suspect of spying on anti-regime channel Prosecutors said Dovtaev went to Iran International's office to try and record security arrangements after the channel became a target following the death of Mahsa Amini. Source: Jerusalem Post Full… Meet the Middle East
News 20 Dec 2023 Likud MK advances bill to give Druze, Circassians special status The new bill is being legislated as a response to the heavy criticism voiced against the Nation-State Law. It is to afford special status to Israel's Druze and Circassian communities.… Meet the Middle East
News 20 Dec 2023 US charges alleged Hezbollah member over deadly 1994 AMIA bombing Federal prosecutors in Manhattan said Samuel Salman El Reda, 58, had coordinated Hezbollah's activities in South America, Asia, and Lebanon since 1993. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: US charges alleged… Meet the Middle East
News 20 Dec 2023 Lebanese man shot by IDF sniper fire as exchanges of fire continue on border At least two Hezbollah were killed on Wednesday, bringing the total number of Hezbollah members killed since October 7 to 117. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Lebanese man shot by… Meet the Middle East
News 20 Dec 2023 Israel's interior minister defends refusal to delay municipal elections After being urged to push off the already postponed municipal elections until February 27, Interior Minister Moshe Arbel defended his insistence on not changing the date. Source: Jerusalem Post Full… Meet the Middle East
News 21 Dec 2023 Jordanian newspaper publishes cartoon of Netanyahu drinking blood A new report by the Anti-Defamation League paints a troubling picture of the use of antisemitic themes, which have gained momentum since the recent events in the Middle East. Source:… Meet the Middle East
News 21 Dec 2023 The pro-Israel case for a negotiated end to the war in Gaza – opinion It may be hard for us to call for a negotiated end to the war, but doing so might well be the most pro-Israel and the most Jewish position that… Meet the Middle East