“I promised to be the most pro-Israel Governor in America and I sincerely thank Ariel University for presenting me the Honorary Fellowship Award,” DeSantis said.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: “No room for BDS,” Florida Governor says in West Bank settlement visit
Canada saves 16 abused Israeli dog, escaping possible death in Israel
Earlier this year, 120 dogs and 100 cats were saved by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development Division in northern Israel after they were being mistreated by a shelter called Girgurim.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Canada saves 16 abused Israeli dog, escaping possible death in Israel
Iran detains 30 at yoga class citing inappropriate clothing and behavior
Participating in mixed sporting events is illegal in Iran, as are most activities that mix both men and women.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Iran detains 30 at yoga class citing inappropriate clothing and behavior
Eisenkot confidants think he’d sit race out
By law, former IDF generals are prohibited from running for three years after they complete their service.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Eisenkot confidants think he’d sit race out
Saudi Arabia shoots down Houthi drone targeting Jizan airport
Saudi announcement came hours after Houthis said they used an armed drone to attack warplane runways at the airport..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Saudi Arabia shoots down Houthi drone targeting Jizan airport
Netanyahu: Elections can still be avoided
Liberman says Likud should look in the mirror instead of blaming him.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Netanyahu: Elections can still be avoided
Lebanon cabinet approves austerity budget as public sector protests escalate
As the Lebanese parliament decides whether to approve the draft austerity budget, Lebanese public employees have shown they are prepared to protest against benefits cuts..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Lebanon cabinet approves austerity budget as public sector protests escalate
Ninevah governor's election stirs Sunni split in Baghdad
The Ninevah Provincial Council has chosen a new governor close to the Shiite-dominated Popular Mobilization Units, prompting objections from many Sunnis.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Ninevah governor's election stirs Sunni split in Baghdad
Trump declares Iran emergency to bypass Congress on Gulf arms sales
The Donald Trump administration cited Iran as the justification to invoke emergency powers to transfer arms to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates over congressional objections.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Trump declares Iran emergency to bypass Congress on Gulf arms sales
US says Gulf troop surge ‘defensive in nature’
The Pentagon announced it will send additional US forces to the Middle East, but whether this is a smart defensive move or an unnecessary escalation of tensions with Iran remains to be seen.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: US says Gulf troop surge ‘defensive in nature’