Jerusalem's Ramadan Dabash is encouraging Palestinians to unite in an Arab voting bloc for the upcoming municipal election despite a fatwa against them participating.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Arab bloc could get out Palestinian vote in Jerusalem municipal elections
Toxic dust from 9/11 linked to almost 10,000 cancer cases, officials say
A total of 9,795 people were diagnosed with cancer over the past 17 years due to breathing in fire smoke and toxic dust in the 9/11 attacks, of which 420 died, according to officials at the World
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Toxic dust from 9/11 linked to almost 10,000 cancer cases, officials say
How Qatar is funding a high-profile lobbyist to influence US Senate elections
Qatar is funding a high-profile lobbyist to influence the upcoming US Senate elections in November, according to US media reports this week. Michael Soliman is the New Jersey Democrat's Bob Menendez
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: How Qatar is funding a high-profile lobbyist to influence US Senate elections
Survey suggests Palestinian radicalization driven by lack of hope
A recent poll indicates a slight increase in support for Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Fatah, mainly due to US policy on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, but those numbers are countered by signs pointing to growing radicalization and lack of hope.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Survey suggests Palestinian radicalization driven by lack of hope
Did Trump’s double-speak ‘blow’ chances of Rouhani meeting?
The Iranian and US presidents are slated to address the UN General Assembly on the same day next month — but the prospect of direct talks between the two leaders remains dim given the harsh rhetoric and contradictory stances of the US administration.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Did Trump’s double-speak ‘blow’ chances of Rouhani meeting?
Saudi air defenses destroy ballistic missile launched by Houthis at Najran
Saudi air defense forces destroyed a Houthi ballistic missile targeting Najran on Monday. According to an Al Arabiya news channel correspondent, Saudi air defense forces intercepted and destroyed the
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Saudi air defenses destroy ballistic missile launched by Houthis at Najran
Iran’s Khamenei bans holding direct talks with United States
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei banned holding any direct talks with the United States, state TV reported, rejecting an offer last month by U.S. President Donald Trump for talks
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Iran’s Khamenei bans holding direct talks with United States
Analysis: Eurovision spat isn't Israel's 'Hallelujah' moment
In 1979, IBA didn't have the funds to host the Eurovision. But in 2018, everyone is just playing games.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Analysis: Eurovision spat isn't Israel's 'Hallelujah' moment
Strong feelings, but no renewed violence on Charlottesville anniversary
The impact of Charlottesville had this region braced for a new round of violence.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Strong feelings, but no renewed violence on Charlottesville anniversary
Parks Authority closes Golan streams amid fear of leptospirosis outbreak
Leptospirosis is a bacterial infection that can cause kidney damage, breathing issues and other ailments, and can potentially be fatal.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Parks Authority closes Golan streams amid fear of leptospirosis outbreak