Hezbollah supporters beat a Lebanese man on Monday after he was seen chanting “Free Beirut, Iran out” and smashed a poster of slain Iranian commander Qassem Soleimani.The Beirut International and Arab Book Fair is currently being held in the Lebanese capital, once hailed as a beacon of freedom of expression.For the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app.A large poster of Soleimani was seen at the Iran stand at the book fair alongside books and other pictures of him and Iranian leaders.Heading to the poster of Soleimani, the man protesting began trying to take it down before another man confronted him.The protester kept chanting “Free Beirut, Iran out,” as he was attacked by a group of men saying, “we will show you what freedom is like.”The book fair is run by former Lebanese PM Fouad Siniora’s sister, Salwa Sanioura Baasiri.Hezbollah has been one of the main factors Lebanon has become isolated from the Arab world. Its control over state institutions and other facets of the country has also become an issue.It is the only group with weapons outside of the state’s control, in addition to the weapons in Palestinian refugee camps.Read more: Saudi Arabia, France agree on joint working mechanism to support Lebanese people
Source: Al Arabiya
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Bonei Zion Prize for English-speaking olim announced
The prizes are sponsored by Sylvan Adams, a Nefesh B’Nefesh Oleh, real estate developer and philanthropist.
Source: Jerusalem Post
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Terror stabbing attack in Jerusalem's Old City injures two
The attack was the second in the Old City of Jerusalem in as many days.
Source: Jerusalem Post
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Anger on Qatari social media as pro-UAE influencer is invited to Merwad Exhibition
Frustrations with some of the invited guests listed in this year's Merwad exhibition were voiced on Twitter and Snapchat outlets..
Source: Albawaba
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Turkish Airlines and Air Serbia further expand their codeshare cooperation
Since the establishment of the company in 1927, Air Serbia has been a leader in air travel in the region of Southeast Europe. Turkish Airlines and Air Serbia announced the further enhancement of their commercial cooperation with a codeshare agreement expanding to destinations both from Turkish Airlines’ and Air Serbia’s networks. The codeshare expansion agreement ..
Source: Albawaba
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Supreme Court hears Duma Jewish terrorist appeal
Lawyers say lower court botched handling of confession from torture.
Source: Jerusalem Post
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Qatar Museums exhibitions are free of charge in March
Eight museums in Qatar will open their doors free of charge for all visitors this month..
Source: Albawaba
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Haifa, Tel Aviv top 10bis list of best cities in world for falafel
Haifa was number one, scoring 9.07, followed by Tel Aviv at 8.7 and Beirut and Jerusalem at 7.92.
Source: Jerusalem Post
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Prisoners of war in the Russian invasion of Ukraine must be protected
“It is essential that all parties to the conflict fully respect the rights of prisoners of war.”..
Source: Albawaba
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Actress Angelina Jolie visits Yemen ahead of fundraising summit
Jolie, who is special envoy for the UN on refugee issues, landed in Aden to meet with families and refugees there..
Source: Albawaba
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