Turkey's top diplomat ruled out any role for French troops in Syria Friday, saying Washington was its only interlocutor as US officials sought to head off Turkish military action against Kurdish fighters. Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan accused Paris of turning a blind eye to Turkey's own security concerns, and called on France to take back its jihadist nationals jailed in Syria.Paris and Washington have been hoping to dissuade their NATO ally from escalating an offensive against the Kurdish-led SDF, which helped them defeat the Islamic State group in 2019.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Turkey raps France, says US only counterpart in northeast Syria
Palestinian family wants justice for children killed in Israel strike
Batoul Bsharat was playing with her eight-year-old brother Reda in their village in the occupied West Bank. Moments later an Israeli drone strike killed him and two of their cousins."It was the first time in our lives that we played without arguing. It meant so much to me," the 10-year-old said as she sat on the concrete ledge outside the family home in the northern village of Tammun where they had been playing on Wednesday.At her feet, a crater no wider than two fists marked where the missile hit.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Palestinian family wants justice for children killed in Israel strike
Carso Nia: The visionary real estate project helping revitalize Jerusalem
With approximately 1,950 housing units already under planning and construction across Jerusalem, Carso is one of several companies leading Jerusalem’s urban renewal.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Carso Nia: The visionary real estate project helping revitalize Jerusalem
Stampede kills three women, injures five children in Damascus mosque
The children suffered fractures, severe bruises and fainting, said the civil defense in a statement.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Stampede kills three women, injures five children in Damascus mosque
Steve Linde: Journalist, editor, mentor, mensch, friend
Behind the Bylines: As editor-in-chief, Steve Linde helped shape The Jerusalem Post into what it is today, and did the same in his seven years helming The Jerusalem Report.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Steve Linde: Journalist, editor, mentor, mensch, friend
This week in Jewish history: Babylonians besiege Jerusalem, Zola publishes 'J’accuse'
A highly abridged weekly version of Dust & Stars.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: This week in Jewish history: Babylonians besiege Jerusalem, Zola publishes 'J’accuse'
Hamas is why 'we don't have this deal,' Kirby says of hostage negotiations
'They are making it difficult,' Kirby said.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Hamas is why 'we don't have this deal,' Kirby says of hostage negotiations
Italian journalist Cecilia Sala lands in Rome after release from Iranian prison
After more than three weeks of detention, Cecilia Sala has been released from Tehran's Evin Prison and was met at the airport in Rome by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Italian journalist Cecilia Sala lands in Rome after release from Iranian prison
Will Trump do the ‘right thing’ in dealing with Palestinians and antisemitism?
Liberal respondents have little to no confidence across the board that Trump will “do the right thing” in any area of questioning.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Will Trump do the ‘right thing’ in dealing with Palestinians and antisemitism?
Body of hostage Youssef Ziyadne found in Gaza
The IDF confirmed Ziyadne was discovered in an underground tunnel in Rafah adding that it discovered "findings relating to Youssef's son."
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Body of hostage Youssef Ziyadne found in Gaza