The "celebration" caused a major traffic jam on Highway 1 with commuters visibly frustrated about the congestion and blockage.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Extremist ultra-Orthodox group organizes honor event for 'Torah prisoners'
Pentagon acknowledges US contractor presence in Syria for first time
The US military revealed in a new report that some 5,500 contractors are helping fight the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Pentagon acknowledges US contractor presence in Syria for first time
5 potential scenarios for Iran deal
With only weeks to go until US President Donald Trump faces a deadline to sign sanctions waivers, the nuclear deal with Iran could go very different places.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: 5 potential scenarios for Iran deal
Sony Mobile unveils Xperia and XZ2 Compact in UAE
Xperia XZ2 and Xperia XZ2 Compact are available in major retail stores across the UAE for AED2,899 and AED2,599 respectively
Source: ITP.net
Full Article: Sony Mobile unveils Xperia and XZ2 Compact in UAE
Palestinian Info Center: Grey's Anatomy star volunteering in Gaza
They also seem to think Ms. Heigl is a French doctor.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Palestinian Info Center: Grey's Anatomy star volunteering in Gaza
Parliament votes to disband Tunisia's truth commission
The Tunisian Truth and Dignity Commission vows to continue its efforts to help victims of human rights violations, despite parliament's efforts to dissolve the group.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Parliament votes to disband Tunisia's truth commission
As border protests persist, Abbas steps up pressure on Gaza
Despite the ongoing protests on Gaza's borders, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas does not seem to be backing out on his demand for a full handover of the Gaza Strip to the Palestinian Authority.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: As border protests persist, Abbas steps up pressure on Gaza
Countdown begins to Putin-Erdogan-Rouhani talks
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan are set to meet in Turkey, where they will be joined by Iranian President Hassan Rouhani for negotiations to end the fighting in Syria.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Countdown begins to Putin-Erdogan-Rouhani talks
Israeli defense official threatened owners of Gaza bus companies in days before protest
Hamas-backed demonstrations reflect Palestinian political crisis, despair of Gaza’s economic conditions and collapse of peace process.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Israeli defense official threatened owners of Gaza bus companies in days before protest
Women at the front lines of Gaza protests
Palestinian women are going to the front lines of Gaza's border demonstrations, cooking for protesters and holding several activities near the border.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Women at the front lines of Gaza protests