Middle East Experience

Netanyahu detailed Israel's next steps following the conclusion of the political and security cabinet meeting.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Netanyahu declares war to resume if hostages not returned by Saturday

If we have to go back to the days before the ceasefire, we will. But the anger and frustration from the people and demand for accountability from our leaders will grow… until it explodes.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: What are the dangers facing Israel if Gaza ceasefire breaks down?

A Swedish court on Tuesday sentenced a 52-year-old woman to 12 years in prison on genocide charges, in the country's first court case over crimes by the Islamic State group against the Yazidi minority.Accused of keeping Yazidi women and children as slaves at her home in Syria in 2015, Lina Ishaq was convicted of genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes, the Stockholm district court said in a statement.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Swedish woman jailed for keeping Yazidi slaves in Syria

Likud’s delegates in the World Zionist Congress are currently split evenly between representatives of the Likud in Israel and from the World Likud.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Power struggle within Likud to come to a head in key Sunday vote

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that the Iranian nation has proved itself by standing with the ideals of the Islamic Revolution.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Iran reaches out to Oman, Russia as it seeks future success

The vote comes after consultation with Canadian Jewish groups and students that included a review of anti-Jewish experiences at educational institutions.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Toronto schools to vote on new antisemitism strategy after hearing about incidents

A suspension of US foreign aid and possible dismantling of the US Agency for International Development (USAID) will have a major impact on some of the world's poorest countries, the Washington-based Center for Global Development (CGD) warned Tuesday.For more than 20 economies, a year-long pause on US aid could mean a loss of over one percent of their gross national income, the CGD said in a blog post.And eight economies including South Sudan, Somalia and Afghanistan could face a hit of three percent or more, the group added.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: US foreign aid halt to have major hit on poorest countries: report

More than $53 billion will be required to rebuild Gaza and end the "humanitarian catastrophe" that has gripped the war-ravaged territory, including $20 billion in the first three years alone, the United Nations said Tuesday.The global body said in a report that a "political and security framework" must also be put in place so that recovery and rebuilding can begin, and a groundwork can be laid for a political process to quickly end the Israeli occupation "and establish a viable two-State solution."
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: At least billion needed to rebuild Gaza, UN estimates

Syria's foreign minister announced on Wednesday that a new government would take over next month from the interim cabinet formed following the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad, vowing that it would represent all Syrians in their diversity. The new authorities will have to rebuild Syria's institutions after more than 50 years of Assad family rule and revive an economy smashed by nearly 14 years of war.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Syria to have new government on March 1: foreign minister

Syria’s Ahmed al-Sharaa and Russia’s Vladimir Putin held their first phone call on Wednesday in an uncertain time for the former allies.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Russia's Putin and Syria's Sharaa hold first call since Assad fall