Middle East Experience

Trump reiterated his desire to take over Greenland as recently as Wednesday, saying the US needs the strategically located island for security.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: US VP Vance lands in Greenland as new government calls for unity

Tehran's response to Trump's letter has been conveyed via Oman, raising hopes among Iranian moderates that a deal could be around the corner, despite earlier incendiary rhetoric from both sides.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: From defiance to dialogue: How close are Iran and Trump to breakthrough on nuclear program?

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences apologized Friday for failing to defend an Oscar-winning Palestinian filmmaker who said he was attacked by Israeli settlers.The group, which hosts and awards the Oscars each year, wrote to members after movie stars including Joaquin Phoenix, Penelope Cruz and Richard Gere had slammed its initially muted response to the incident.The Academy "condemns violence of this kind anywhere in the world" and its leaders "abhor the suppression of free speech under any circumstances," said the letter, seen by AFP.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Academy apologizes after stars say it 'failed to defend' Palestinian filmmaker

Marwa fled Taliban rule in Afghanistan because she wanted to study, work, wear jeans and go to the park without a male chaperone. Now she is under lock and key in Costa Rica, along with hundreds of other migrants expelled by the United States to third countries in Central America.Costa Rica is one of three Central American countries, along with Panama and Guatemala, that have agreed to receive migrants from other countries and to detain them until they are sent to their home nations or other host countries.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: 'Jail or death': migrants expelled by Trump fear for their fate

US government lawyers pushed Friday for the case of a pro-Palestinian protest leader slated for deportation to be moved to a Louisiana court thought to be sympathetic to President Donald Trump's hardline immigration crackdown.Columbia University graduate student Mahmoud Khalil -- a prominent face of the protest movement that erupted in response to Israel's war in Gaza -- was arrested and taken to Louisiana earlier this month, sparking protests. Several other foreign student protesters have been similarly targeted.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Trump lawyers try to shift Palestinian activist's case to Louisiana

Every bulb represents a name, every barcode tells a story: A light installation at Tel Aviv’s Habima Square aims to keep the memory of each victim.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: 1,400 lights, 1,400 souls: Shining a light on the victims of October 7

The mother of Matan Zangauker accused PM Netanyahu of "tattooing the souls of our loved ones with numbers" like Nazis did during the Holocaust.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Hostage families 'held captive by Netanyahu,' Einav Zangauker claims in fiery address

The 35-year-old, who has spent over a year in Hamas captivity, suffers from asthma.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: 'Deliver my screams': Hamas publishes video of Elkana Bohbot begging for release

Initial reports suggest the suspect, 'Roman D.,' is a Ukrainian citizen.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: What is known about the Amsterdam attacker?

From the dark years of the Corbyn era, the prime minister has transformed the Labour Party to a place where Jews are welcome again.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Under Keir Starmer, Britain is a friend of Israel