Middle East Experience

A missile fired from Yemen by Iran-backed Huthi rebels struck Israel's commercial hub Tel Aviv before dawn on Saturday, wounding 16 people in the second such attack in days.The Israeli military said it failed to intercept the missile, forcing many residents to leave their homes in the early hours.The Huthis claimed responsibility for the attack, saying it used a ballistic missile directed at "a military target of the Israeli enemy".
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Yemen rebels strike Israel's Tel Aviv in pre-dawn missile attack

The IDF had earlier confirmed that Nimrod was alive, and the brigade commander called to apologize following the incident.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: 'We are not a bereaved family': IDF invites hostage parents to fallen soldier event

Syrian media outlets which trumpeted the glories of Bashar al-Assad's oppressive rule quickly adopted revolutionary fervour after his ouster, but uncertainty shadows the sector.For decades, Syria's ruling Baath party and the Assad family dynasty heavily curtailed all aspects of daily life, including freedom of the press and expression.The media became a tool of those in power.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: No longer Assad's mouthpiece, Syrian media face uncertainty

“It felt like it was a historical moment to take part in this project. We are maybe the last generation to hear these stories told directly by the people who experienced them.”
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: How a group of seventh grade pupils documented history at Kibbutz Sde Boker

US diplomats met with Syria's new ruler on Friday, an official told AFP, as outside powers seek assurances the country's Islamist-led authorities will be moderate and inclusive.The ouster of former president Bashar al-Assad ended decades of abuses and years of civil war, but raised concerns over minorities and women's rights, as well as the future of the semi-autonomous Kurdish region.The lightning offensive that toppled Assad was led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), rooted in Al-Qaeda's Syria branch but recently adopting a moderate stance.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: US diplomats meet with Syria's new ruler

The poll also found that 61% of Israelis think the IDF should remain stationed near the Syrian border until the situation in Syria stabilizes.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Majority of Israelis favor deal to end war if it returns all hostages

Finding meaning in the small things – be it our actions, our work, and in our connectedness to our family, loved ones, and friends – is huge.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Musings as we attempt to move forward

Israel, for its part, must prepare for the challenges posed by this shifting landscape.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Israel’s got a new neighbor: Turkey's taking over Syria

Human Rights Watch criticised the treatment of migrant workers on construction projects in Saudi Arabia Wednesday ahead of the expected confirmation of the kingdom's hosting of the 2034 World Cup.The New York-based rights group reported working conditions it said amounted to "forced labour", even on high-profile megaprojects at the heart of Saudi's ambitious Vision 2030 economic reform programme.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: HRW slams Saudi labour abuses ahead of 2034 World Cup vote

Most Arab Gulf states have quickly expressed solidarity with Damascus, but the ongoing rebel offensive has caught many by surprise and adds a layer of uncertainty over Arab normalization with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Syrian rebel offensive worries Gulf states as they rally around Assad