Two of the 12 films selected for the World Cinema Documentary Competition focus on Israel and Gaza.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Spotlight on Gaza at Sundance Film Festival
Venezuelan general urges military to disavow Maduro as opposition to rally
"People of Venezuela, 90 percent of the armed forces of Venezuela are not with the dictator, they are with the people of Venezuela," Venezuelan General Francisco Yanez said in the video.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Venezuelan general urges military to disavow Maduro as opposition to rally
Egypt, U.N. resume truce, reconciliation talks with Hamas
Hamas asked the Egyptians to keep the Rafah border crossing open in spite of the PA’s decision to withdraw its employees from the terminal.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Egypt, U.N. resume truce, reconciliation talks with Hamas
Voices From The Arab Press: Israel’s dangerous dynamic in Syria
So far Israel has succeeded to impose its own rules of engagement with Syria and Iran. Hardly a week goes by without Israeli warplanes launching missile attacks against Syrian targets.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Voices From The Arab Press: Israel’s dangerous dynamic in Syria
IAF jets scramble to intercept unidentified aircraft near Gaza strip
The small light aircraft piloted by an Israeli civilian had flown over Sderot without the coordination of authorities, in violation of civil aviation laws.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: IAF jets scramble to intercept unidentified aircraft near Gaza strip
French ‘Yellow Vests’ march through Paris denouncing police violence
Several thousand “Yellow Vest” protesters marched through Paris and other French cities on Saturday on the 12th weekend of action against the government despite opinion polls pointing to a
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: French ‘Yellow Vests’ march through Paris denouncing police violence
Syria bus attack kills one, wounds four in Manbij: monitor
One teacher was killed and four others were injured after a roadside bomb detonated in the former IS stronghold of Manbij..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Syria bus attack kills one, wounds four in Manbij: monitor
Iraq and Jordan reopen border crossing, boosting ties
As part of a deal signed between the two countries, Iraq will supply Jordan with 10,000 barrels of oil a day at a lower price..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Iraq and Jordan reopen border crossing, boosting ties
The Iranian Revolution, 40 years on
Iran today is good at meting death and destruction and not good at offering models even remotely connected to the culture of life..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: The Iranian Revolution, 40 years on
Hodeidah truce breached, coalition vows to step up pressure
UAE Foreign Affairs Minister Anwar Gargash said the Houthis were blocking aid convoys from leaving Hodeidah and barring ships from entering..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Hodeidah truce breached, coalition vows to step up pressure