Al-Qard al-Hassan, bombed by Israel over it's Hezbollah links, is a lifeline for mainly Muslim Shiite communities battling a years-long financial crisis that has locked Lebanese out of their bank deposits. The financial firm, officially registered as a charity, has been offering customers credit in exchange for gold deposits on an interest-free basis since the 1980s.Its beneficiaries are mainly Shiite Muslims, but in a country where a five-year economic crisis has forced many into desperation, Christians and Sunni Muslims have also turned to its services.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Hezbollah-linked financial firm an economic lifeline for Lebanese
US envoy Hochstein’s document for Israel-Lebanon cease-fire: What we know
According to a report by the Lebanese Al-Akhbar newspaper, the US envoy presented a document that includes several amendments to UN Resolution 1701 as a proposal to end the war in Lebanon, which Lebanese officials have repeatedly refused to change.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: US envoy Hochstein’s document for Israel-Lebanon cease-fire: What we know
Will a new conservative-led government in Austria keep pro-Israel policy?
Austria's President, Alexander Van der Bellen, announced that he asked the ÖVP leader - out-going Chancellor Karl Nehammer - to lead negotiations for the constitution of a new government.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Will a new conservative-led government in Austria keep pro-Israel policy?
IDF probe of Hezbollah detainee death not necessarily as bad as Sde Teiman incident
The case went public with an IDF announcement on Saturday of the incident and the probe.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: IDF probe of Hezbollah detainee death not necessarily as bad as Sde Teiman incident
IDF intercepts Lebanese drone after hour-long pursuit in Israel's airspace
"We are conducting efforts to follow and intercept the target. The public is asked to listen to Home Front Command security guidelines," the IDF said.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: IDF intercepts Lebanese drone after hour-long pursuit in Israel's airspace
Haredi IDF exemption bill will cause 'fault line' in Israeli society, Eisenkot says
Such a bill "undermines" Israel's national security by harming necessary solidarity and national consensus, Eisenkot added.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Haredi IDF exemption bill will cause 'fault line' in Israeli society, Eisenkot says
Blinken urges Israel to 'capitalise' on Sinwar death and reach Gaza truce
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Tuesday to seize on the killing of Hamas's leader to work towards a Gaza ceasefire.Blinken also pressed for more aid to be allowed into the Palestinian territory as concerns rise for tens of thousands of civilians trapped by fighting in the hard-to-reach north.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Blinken urges Israel to 'capitalise' on Sinwar death and reach Gaza truce
Up to 80% of strokes are preventable with lifestyle changes, new guidelines suggest
The recommendations emphasize a Mediterranean diet, regular physical activity, and closer monitoring of high-risk groups, including women and transgender individuals.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Up to 80% of strokes are preventable with lifestyle changes, new guidelines suggest
Hamas’ Abu Marzouk in Russia as group grapples with Sinwar’s successor
The visit is one of many by Hamas officials to Russia since the Gaza war erupted last year.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Hamas’ Abu Marzouk in Russia as group grapples with Sinwar’s successor
In Oman visit, Ukraine FM calls for food hub to boost Africa trade
Ukraine’s top diplomat will visit Egypt and other African countries after Oman amid the ongoing war with Russia.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: In Oman visit, Ukraine FM calls for food hub to boost Africa trade