Blue and White would not cross the 3.25% electoral threshold.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Israel Elections: 62% of Left want Arabs in government - poll
Jews in six Gulf countries unite to create joint 'Beth Din of Arabia'
The organization will include Jews and their communities from the UAE, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, according to a statement Sunday morning.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Jews in six Gulf countries unite to create joint 'Beth Din of Arabia'
Coronavirus: Should Israel's frontline workers be paid more?
With nearly 100,000 small businesses estimated to have shuttered in Israel during the past year, the idea of raising wages has not been raised for debate.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Coronavirus: Should Israel's frontline workers be paid more?
Only 1 percent vaccinated for coronavirus in Mideast: WHO
The WHO released data for the wider Middle East region, which covers countries from Morocco through to Pakistan..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Only 1 percent vaccinated for coronavirus in Mideast: WHO
COVID-19: Gov't approves Purim restrictions, partial commerce opening
Health Ministry studies legislation to require unvaccinated teachers and other workers be tested every two days.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: COVID-19: Gov't approves Purim restrictions, partial commerce opening
IDF co-ed unit vows to protect both Jews and Arabs in the West Bank
AS A HOME FRONT COMMAND unit, the Ram Battalion is a mixed unit. Lt.-Col. Oz Gino said that around 55-60% of it is women, and the rest are men.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: IDF co-ed unit vows to protect both Jews and Arabs in the West Bank
Saudi govt to tighten up on contracts with foreign firms from 2024
The government of Saudi Arabia is determined to stop signing contracts with foreign companies with a regional headquarters that is not in the kingdom as of January 2024, the state news agency (SPA) said citing an official source..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Saudi govt to tighten up on contracts with foreign firms from 2024
Blinken walks back State Department ambiguity over Turkish hostages killed in Iraq
After an earlier statement suggesting Washington didn't necessarily buy Ankara's narrative on the killings, the State Department today said that "PKK terrorists bear responsibility."
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Blinken walks back State Department ambiguity over Turkish hostages killed in Iraq
How Cairo’s Heliopolis heritage managed to remain uncovered
The residents of Cairo's Heliopolis neighborhood have succeeded in stopping a government decision to build a new bridge in the heart of its historical and heritage area.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: How Cairo’s Heliopolis heritage managed to remain uncovered
Iraq finally makes arrests over killing of anti-government protestors
Iraqi security forces arrested four suspects for allegedly killing Iraqi protesters and activists.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Iraq finally makes arrests over killing of anti-government protestors