British citizen Ali Issa Ahmad was arrested by UAE security forces because he wore a Qatar football shirt. He says he was beaten, electrocuted, cut, and burned during his detention..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: UK urges investigation into UAE arrest of British football fan for wearing Qatar shirt
Syrians destitute under olive trees after days of bombing
Dozens of Syrians set up camp in the fields of Atme near the Turkish border, after fleeing air strikes by the Assad regime..
Source: Albawaba
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Settlement hotels part of 'detrimental' West Bank expansion policy, says HRW
Unrestricted funding for hotel building in illegal settlements reflects Israel’s ‘full-bore’ settlement expansion policy in the West Bank, which is costing the Palestinian economy billions of dollars a year..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Settlement hotels part of 'detrimental' West Bank expansion policy, says HRW
Israel celebrates 71 years of independence – watch live
Sixteen men and women will light 13 torches at the annual Independence Day ceremony in Jerusalem, under the theme of the “Israeli Spirit.”
Source: Jerusalem Post
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Test your Israel knowledge by taking our Independence Day quiz!
On the occasion of the State of Israel's 71st Independence Day, the 'Or Movement,' that brings the Negev and Galilee to their full inherent potential, brings you a fun quiz about the country.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Test your Israel knowledge by taking our Independence Day quiz!
Al Quoz: An industrial area that turned into a cultural hub
Al Quoz does look a bit complicated with identical looking streets and dusty roads..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Al Quoz: An industrial area that turned into a cultural hub
Famed Saudi cleric says he will 'sever' links with Qatar
Saudi cleric Aid al-Qarni vehemently criticised Qatar and said he….
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Famed Saudi cleric says he will 'sever' links with Qatar
The Battle of Kibbutz Gesher – history
The stand of Kibbutz Gesher in the War of Independence would be described by military historian Meir Pa’il as more impressive than that of any of the settlements fending off attacks.
Source: Jerusalem Post
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U.S. ends waivers of Jerusalem Embassy Act after terms fulfilled- Pompeo
President Trump in December 2017 recognized Jerusalem as Israel's capital and in May 2018 followed through on his campaign promise to move the embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: U.S. ends waivers of Jerusalem Embassy Act after terms fulfilled- Pompeo
Sudan army rulers delaying transition to civil rule, say protest leaders
Sudanese protest leaders Wednesday accused the military rulers of delaying the transfer of power to a civilian administration, amid disagreements between the two sides over the country’s new
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Sudan army rulers delaying transition to civil rule, say protest leaders