Middle East Experience

As Syrians pour out of prisons that Bashar al-Assad used to cement his grip on power, the Saudi-based family of one detainee is desperate for any news, even if it confirms their worst fears.Rania al-Abassi, a Syrian dentist and former national chess champion, disappeared into Assad's lethal network of detention facilities in 2013 along with her husband and their six children.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Painful wait in Saudi for family of detained Syrian chess champion

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Thursday that there was a "flame of hope" in Syria following the fall of president Bashar al-Assad's regime but warned of significant challenges ahead.He also underlined that Israel's widespread strikes on Syrian military infrastructure were "violations" of the country's sovereignty and called for them to cease."The Middle East is being consumed by many fires, but today, there is a flame of hope in Syria, and that flame must not be extinguished," he said.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: UN chief sees 'flame of hope' in Syria, calls for end to Israel strikes

Stamford Hill has a high population of visibly religious Jews, and has been the focal point of high profile and violent antisemitic attacks in recent months.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Two London teens sentenced for Stamford Hill ‘antisemitic rampage’

"The future is built on human connections based on trust and a shared commitment to succeed for future generations,” David Even-Tsour said.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Regional interfaith conference in Haifa aims at building bridges between religions

“We allege Hall used graphic and hate-filled rhetoric to terrorize several victims in New York City and around the US," Acting Special Agent in Charge Nelson Delgado said in a statement.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Arizona man indicted for 1000 antisemitic threats to murder, torture, maim Jews

Former Irish defense minister Alan Shatter talks to ‘Post’ after Israel closes Dublin embassy over Irish policies.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: From criticism to closure: How did Irish-Israeli relations get to this point?

The report includes 11 actionable recommendations for universities, the executive branch and for congress. 
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: House Republican staff report outlines efforts to fight college campus antisemitism

Nestled in a hidden alley off a bustling thoroughfare in the heart of the Egyptian capital sits an unassuming little manicure shop concealing a historic legacy.Today, Madame Lucie's small establishment is dwarfed by the sleek facades of modern cafes, fashion boutiques and fast food chains that have all but snuffed out Cairo's old grandeur.But decades ago, the shop's seats were occupied by the likes of Nobel laureate Naguib Mahfouz, international singing sensation Dalida and cinematic heartthrob Omar Sharif, all of whom sought the now 88-year-old manicurist's expert hand.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Manicurist to the stars keeps Cairo's golden age alive

Despite the relative calm in the Israeli border town of Kiryat Shmona since a ceasefire took effect between Israel and Hezbollah, Rakhel Revach said she was not moving back just yet."Why am I not returning to live here? I want to return with full security," the 57-year-old said on a brief visit to pick up some personal belongings."As long as there is no full security and I still hear booms and see the army inside (Lebanon), I am not willing to return."
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Displaced Israelis fear returning home despite Lebanon truce

France has further warned of the collapse of the agreement in such instances. 
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: France claims Israel violated ceasefire, warns of collapse of deal