Middle East Experience

Viviane Teitelbaum, a parliamentary representative for the capital Brussels, was subjected to a stream of antisemitic insults.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Two-year jail sentence for man who made antisemitic threats against MP

Lebanon’s Health Ministry confirmed a sudden spike of 51 new coronavirus cases Sunday, just over a week before the country’s only airport is set to reopen after three months of closure..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Lebanon records 51 new COVID-19 cases amid fresh spike

Palestinian resident of a village nearby Bethlehem, Bassam Ghnaim, was forced out of his own land by Israel..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Palestinian family forced out of home as Israel gears up for West Bank annexation

Saudi Arabia has eased lockdown measures across the kingdom, with authorities confirming the reopening of cinema theatres..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Saudi Arabia reopens cinemas after three month coronavirus lockdown

For the first time, there is a plan that asks what Israel’s national interests are, according to Major General (Res.) Yitzhak ‘Jerry’ Gershon.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: ‘Trump’s peace plan is a game changer on territory, security’

A second incident in Holland in the city of Leeuwarden involved an alleged “assassination attempt” against a Kurdish Iranian activist.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Stabbing attacks in UK and Holland leave questions about motive

Putin doubted Israel could take military action against Tehran; Kushner blocked Netanyahu's calls to Trump on Iran.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Trump was prepared to back Israeli strike on Iran, Bolton says

The war in neighboring Libya has further polarized Tunisia's political landscape and imperiled the country’s fragile governing coalition.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: How Libya’s war is poisoning Tunisia’s politics

The United Arab Emirates has extended the movement ban into Abu Dhabi for another week from June 22 as testing efforts continue throughout the country, according to a statement. However, residents may still leave the capital without a permit, and they will be allowed to travel within the emirate's regions, including Al Ain and Al Dhafra.Read the latest updates in our dedicated coronavirus section.“Following promising indicators in the number of cases found in COVID-19 tests, Abu Dhabi residents may move freely from 6 a.m. on Tuesday 23 June,” Abu Dhabi Media Office announced in a tweet.The country initially restricted movement into the capital from June 2 in line with measures to curb the coronavirus outbreak, the Abu Dhabi Media Office announced at the time. Residents were also banned from traveling outside of the regions in which they live.Deliveries of goods and mail, in addition to permit holders are exempt from the ban. Meanwhile, labor workers are prohibited from entering the capital until further notice.For all the latest headlines follow our Google News channel online or via the app.The UAE has confirmed 44,925 coronavirus cases as of June 22 and 32,415 recoveries. The death toll has reached 302.Dubai eases travel restrictionsForeign nationals with valid residency visas may return to Dubai starting June 22, the Dubai Media Office announced on Sunday. Tourists are welcome to visit the emirate next month starting July 7.The emirate will also allow its citizens and residents to travel to other countries, “provided the destination countries agree to receive them,” starting from June 23.Al Arabiya English's Tuqa Khalid contributed to this report.Read more:Dubai welcomes returning residents from June 22, tourists from July 7UAE bans movement in, out of Abu Dhabi as lockdown tightenedUAE reports 392 new COVID-19 cases in 24 hours, one death
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Coronavirus: Abu Dhabi movement ban extended as COVID-19 testing continues in UAE

Three years after being designated as a high-risk country with strategic anti-money laundering and counterterrorist financing deficiencies, Tunisia is officially off the list and getting ready for foreign investments.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Tunisia’s removal from EU financial blacklist should help boost economy