Middle East Experience

British researchers say the ancient engravings of animals on the flat surfaces of stones known as plaquettes appear to move when exposed to flickering flames of a hearth fire.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Movie and a mammoth? Ice Age people created animated scenes by firelight - study

The enhanced capabilities of the missile are new salvo controls, system handover, target image acquisition, and extended ranges.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: RAFAEL's new next-gen precision missile can switch controller mid-flight

"Like the cloud that vanishes, like the wind that blows..."
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Israelis have a gas after claims Iran killed Mossad agent named 'Fart'

A bipartisan and bicameral effort by US lawmakers was announced Thursday to counter Iran as Washington hopes to integrate the air defenses of six Gulf countries, Egypt, Jordan, Iraq and Israel.The legislation, put forth by Republican Senator Joni Ernst and Democrat Senator Jacky Rosen, looks to get the Pentagon to coordinate with allies and partners “to identify an architecture and acquisition approach to an integrated air and missile defense system.”For the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app.Introducing the Defend Act, Senator Ernst said this would be to counter Iran and its continued attacks in the region. “These attacks compromise the security of our partners, US service members stationed in and around the region, and pose a persistent threat to our homeland,” said Ernst, speaking outside the US Capitol.Ernst said countering radical Islamist and terrorist acts could only be deterred if the US enabled its allies in the Middle East to take on the threat posed by Israel and “its violent extremist proxies.”She cited the Abraham Accords brokered by former US President Donald Trump as the “turnkey” to energy, economic, travel and cultural cooperation between Israel and Washington’s Middle Eastern partners.“Our bipartisan, bicameral legislation highlights the countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Egypt, and other countries identified by the Secretary of Defense,” Ernst said. “This bill also requires [the Pentagon] to build a strategy to implement the security cooperation and craft and assessment of the current threat environment.”The bill would also require a study of a fund, including money from the US and other potential stakeholders, to support an integrated defense architecture. “We ultimately believe that Congress will adopt the intent for our national security leaders to address the threat from Iran and its proxies by laying the groundwork for security cooperation with our allies and our partners in the region,” Ernst said.For her part, Senator Rosen said the bill would improve collective security in the Middle East. She pointed out Iranian and Iran-backed proxies attacking and killing “countless” American servicemembers and civilians, adding that Tehran’s armed drone capabilities “are rapidly progressing.”Read more: Senators introduce bill banning US taxpayer funds from being spent for Iran deal
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Bipartisan legislation calls for US help to integrate Middle East air defense systems

The warning comes after Russia's housing ministry website appeared to be hacked over the weekend, with an internet search for the site leading to a "Glory to Ukraine" sign in Ukrainian. 
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Russia says West risks 'direct military clash' over cyber attacks

The study will be done from a scientific perspective and will focus on identifying available data, collecting future data and seeing how that can progress our understanding of UAPs forward.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: NASA to study UFOs, mysterious phenomena, in a new independent study

Qalaat Jaabar is slowly regaining its status as a key cultural destination, attracting visitors from across war-torn Syria..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Visitors trickle back to ancient lake-side citadel in Syria

Of over $17 billion, $2.6 billion will be allocated to settling Iraq's gas and electricity debts, as well as for buying further energy supplies from abroad..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Iraq approves billion finance bill to pay Iran gas debt, buy grain

Terminal 2 will be for charter and low-cost flights, as well as those carrying Muslim pilgrims..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Lebanon to launch tender for million airport terminal

The composition of the newly appointed Presidential Council emphasizes the role of informal leaders in Yemen’s institutions, thus pushing the country a step beyond hybridity..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Yemen’s Post-Hybrid Balance: The New Presidential Council