Trump’s new decision excludes Syria and Iraq, both of which were part of his previous ban issued during his first term in 2017.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Trump travel ban 2.0: Assessing the impact on Mideast nations
Israeli Finance Minister says banks should not obey EU sanctions on settlers
The Religious Zionist Party chair urged banks not to obey EU sanctions in the name of "a national moral injustice."
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Israeli Finance Minister says banks should not obey EU sanctions on settlers
French dock workers block shipment of military material for Israel: union
French dock workers at a southern port were Thursday blocking the shipment of military material bound for Israel in protest at Israeli actions against Palestinians in Gaza, their union said.The stevedores at the port in Fos-sur-Mer outside Marseille have refused to load crates of links used to assist the rapid fire of bullets aboard the cargo vessel, the CGT trade union said.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: French dock workers block shipment of military material for Israel: union
Germany says recognising Palestinian state now would send 'wrong signal'
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said Thursday that recognising a Palestinian state now would send "the wrong signal", despite moves by other European countries in that direction.Speaking at a Berlin press conference with his Israeli counterpart Gideon Saar, Wadephul stressed German support for a two-state solution but said "negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians must be concluded" first.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Germany says recognising Palestinian state now would send 'wrong signal'
What is genocide and is it happening in Gaza?
Rights groups, lawyers and some governments are describing the Gaza war as "genocide" and calling for a ceasefire but Israel, created in the aftermath of the Nazi Holocaust of Jews, vehemently rejects the explosive term.Israel says it is seeking to wipe out Gaza's Islamist rulers and free its hostages still held in the occupied Palestinian coastal strip since the Hamas militant attack in Israel on October 7, 2023.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: What is genocide and is it happening in Gaza?
Over 1.67million pilgrims performing Hajj in Saudi Arabia: GASTAT
More than 1.5m international pilgrims arrive in Saudi Arabia for Hajj
Source: Arabian Business
Full Article: Over 1.67million pilgrims performing Hajj in Saudi Arabia: GASTAT
Kuwait reports massive 83% reduction in traffic violations
Traffic-related deaths down 55 per cent as Kuwait introduces new road rules
Source: Arabian Business
Full Article: Kuwait reports massive 83% reduction in traffic violations
Witkoff urges Hamas to accept ceasefire proposal
Earlier on Thursday, the bodies of Judith Weinstein Haggai and her husband, Gadi Haggai, were recovered by the military. They held Canadian and American citizenships.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Witkoff urges Hamas to accept ceasefire proposal
'Incredible pride': 'Post' talks to IDF laser operator on cutting-edge defense of Israel
The breakthrough of the last week is only the beginning of the changes that operational military lasers will accomplish for the IDF.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: 'Incredible pride': 'Post' talks to IDF laser operator on cutting-edge defense of Israel
Media groups urge Israel to allow Gaza access for foreign journalists
More than 130 news outlets and press freedom groups called Thursday for Israel to immediately lift a near-total ban on international media entering Gaza, while calling for greater protections for Palestinian journalists in the territory.Israel has blocked most foreign correspondents from independently accessing Gaza since it began its war there following the unprecedented October 7, 2023 attack by militant group Hamas.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Media groups urge Israel to allow Gaza access for foreign journalists