Representatives from the Interior Ministry were sent to the Ukraine prior to the flight to issue Israeli ID cards to the group of immigrants as a way to reduce the bureaucratic procedures.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Nearly 300 new immigrants arrive to Israel from the Ukraine
Elliott Broidy sues former Yemen envoy Jamal Benomar for being ‘Qatar agent’
Republican fundraiser Elliott Broidy has sued a former high-ranking United Nations official who was its envoy to Yemen, saying he was an unregistered agent of Qatar.Broidy alleges that at the
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Elliott Broidy sues former Yemen envoy Jamal Benomar for being ‘Qatar agent’
Palestinian writer arrested by IDF in Hebron
Photos of her hugging one of her children before being led away by the IDF have appeared on numerous social media sites in the past few hours.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Palestinian writer arrested by IDF in Hebron
Report: Hundreds of White Helmets and families stranded in southern Syria
This is likely because single men could travel more easily to get around regime checkpoints, than groups of families and hundreds of people.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Report: Hundreds of White Helmets and families stranded in southern Syria
Settlers hold a protest at Sa-Nur, demanding its reconstruction
Sa-Nur was one of four northern Samaria settlements, which the government destroyed in 2005 as part of its Disengagement Plan.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Settlers hold a protest at Sa-Nur, demanding its reconstruction
Rivlin welcomed to Croatia with pomp and ceremony
Though primarily in Croatia to discuss further military cooperation, Rivlin, could not resist mentioning Croatia’s formidable showing at the recent FIFA World Cup Championships in Russia.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Rivlin welcomed to Croatia with pomp and ceremony
Renewal of anti-terror law threatens human rights in Iraqi Kurdistan
The Iraqi Kurdistan parliament has extended an austere law put in place to combat the Islamic State, raising serious concerns about human rights abuses and trials behind closed doors.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Renewal of anti-terror law threatens human rights in Iraqi Kurdistan
Pompeo, Haley try to regroup after Helsinki
In the wake of Helsinki summit, there are signs of a growing chasm between President Donald Trump and his Cabinet chiefs trying to implement US policies toward the Middle East.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Pompeo, Haley try to regroup after Helsinki
Pentagon shifts equipment from Iraq to Syria
The Pentagon is removing mine rollers and armored carriers from Iraq as it draws down its presence in the country.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Pentagon shifts equipment from Iraq to Syria
Parliament puts a price on Egyptian citizenship
A controversial bill that would allow foreign nationals to purchase Egyptian citizenship has passed through parliament and awaits the president’s signature.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Parliament puts a price on Egyptian citizenship