Arab leaders have warmly welcomed Ahmed al-Sharaa as Syria's interim president, with close allies of his deposed predecessor remaining noncommittal.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: UAE, Saudi Arabia congratulate Sharaa as Jordan resumes Syria flights
Sudan paramilitary chief admits setbacks, vows to expel army from Khartoum
Sudan's paramilitary commander Mohamed Hamdan Daglo, in a rare video address on Friday, acknowledged setbacks in the capital Khartoum but vowed to expel the army from the city again.The war since April 2023 between Daglo's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the army has killed tens of thousands of people, uprooted more than 12 million, according to the United Nations, and pushed millions to the brink of famine.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Sudan paramilitary chief admits setbacks, vows to expel army from Khartoum
State comptroller: Fuel storage system was not prepared for war
The report found that Israel was not prepared to unload distillates needed in emergency while the Israel-Hamas War shut down the port in Ashkelon.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: State comptroller: Fuel storage system was not prepared for war
Thai Ambassador to 'Post': Bringing the hostages home made this one of the happiest days of my life
Thai ambassador to Israel Pannabha Chandraramya told The Jerusalem Post that she was “over the moon” with excitement for the hostage’s return.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Thai Ambassador to 'Post': Bringing the hostages home made this one of the happiest days of my life
Emily Damari captures moment Agam Berger en route to hospital
Former Hamas hostage posted to her Instagram story the moment the military helicopter that was carrying Agam Berger to the hospital.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Emily Damari captures moment Agam Berger en route to hospital
Jewish women are braiding challah and hair to mark the release of Israeli hostage Agam Berger
Now, with Berger released Thursday after 482 days, her supporters are returning the gesture, crafting braids of their own to celebrate her freedom and inspiration.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Jewish women are braiding challah and hair to mark the release of Israeli hostage Agam Berger
IDF to publish major update on war crimes probes in coming weeks, may include WCK case
The last significant update published by IDF on war crimes probes was in August after IDF Military Advocate General Maj. Gen. Yifat Tomer Yerushalmi first started to provide public updates in May.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: IDF to publish major update on war crimes probes in coming weeks, may include WCK case
Turkey awaits price offer for Eurofighters, says defense official
Ankara expects a price offer for the Eurofighter jets as it seeks to modernize its air fleet.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Turkey awaits price offer for Eurofighters, says defense official
Salwan Momika, the Koran burner who sparked international tensions
Iraqi refugee Salwan Momika, who was shot dead late Wednesday in Sweden, stoked international controversy with his Koran burnings.In June 2023, the 38-year-old with a chequered past sparked outrage when he stomped on the Islamic holy book and wrapped it in bacon before lighting a few pages on fire, slamming it shut and kicking it like a football.Momika, along with co-protester Salwan Najem, went on to stage several similar protests, in one instance outside Iraq's embassy in Stockholm -- although he refrained from burning it on that occasion.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Salwan Momika, the Koran burner who sparked international tensions
Israel cut all ties with UNRWA: ‘This was just the beginning’ – MK Dan Illouz
"No other refugee population had an agency like UNRWA,” Illouz said.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Israel cut all ties with UNRWA: ‘This was just the beginning’ - MK Dan Illouz