Lebanese Druze leader Walid Jumblatt has accused Israel of exploiting followers of his minority faith in Syria as part of a broader plan to divide the Middle East along sectarian lines.Israel wants "to implement the plan it has always had... which is to break up the region into confessional entities and extend the chaos," said Jumblatt, a key figure in Lebanese politics for more than four decades.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Lebanon Druze leader accuses Israel of exploiting minority in Syria
Middle East will 'blow up like a spark': Iran speaker warns Trump against attack
Parliament Speaker Mohammad Qalibaf: "If the Americans attack the sanctity of Iran, the entire region will blow up like a spark in an ammunition dump."
Source: Jerusalem Post
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Israel’s healthcare workforce lags behind OECD averages despite growth in doctors and nurses
Despite an increase in medical professionals, Israel’s healthcare workforce remains below the OECD average, highlighting ongoing challenges.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Israel’s healthcare workforce lags behind OECD averages despite growth in doctors and nurses
Erdogan turns sights on opposition CHP with his main rival in jail
With the jailing of Istanbul's mayor on corruption charges, Turkey's Recep Tayyip Erdogan has got rid of his most powerful opponent. Now his sights are set on the main opposition CHP, analysts say."When the big fishes are exposed, they won't dare to look their own families in the eye, let alone the nation," the president warned this week, hinting at a fresh legal action targeting the Republican People's Party (CHP).
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Erdogan turns sights on opposition CHP with his main rival in jail
'Post' makes first media visit to IDF positions in Lebanon
Israel Katz told The Jerusalem Post that the destroyed villages prevent Hezbollah and civilians from returning to southern Lebanon for up to five years.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: 'Post' makes first media visit to IDF positions in Lebanon
US, Turkey to begin technical talks on CAATSA sanctions, F-35 acquisition
The Turkish and US sides aim to initiate interagency talks on sanctions removal as soon as possible, a Turkish official told Al-Monitor.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: US, Turkey to begin technical talks on CAATSA sanctions, F-35 acquisition
Israel's not a dictatorship, but it's headed toward becoming one
The danger of changing Israel’s character has increased. The country is still a vibrant democracy, but will it remain so?
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Israel's not a dictatorship, but it's headed toward becoming one
Israel flouting international law with forced evacuations in Gaza, UN says
Over half of northern Gaza appears to be under evacuation orders.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Israel flouting international law with forced evacuations in Gaza, UN says
From defiance to dialogue: How close are Iran and Trump to breakthrough on nuclear program?
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?
1,400 lights, 1,400 souls: Shining a light on the victims of October 7
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