News 13 Dec 2024 Russia, HTS in 'direct contact' to keep bases in Syria: What we know Russia is reaching out to the new seat of power in Syria in a bid to maintain its military bases in the country, citing the ongoing threat of the Islamic… Meet the Middle East
News 13 Dec 2024 IAEA says Iran agrees to more monitoring at Fordo enrichment plant Iran has agreed to increased monitoring by the UN nuclear watchdog at its Fordo enrichment plant, following its plans to ramp up production of highly enriched uranium at the site,… Meet the Middle East
News 13 Dec 2024 American-Israeli wounded in California vehicular attack by Palestinian-Iranian driver Roy Gross, 28, has undergone surgery to treat the wounds he sustained during the attack and is expected to need further surgeries. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: American-Israeli wounded in… Meet the Middle East
News 13 Dec 2024 Israel orders troops to 'prepare to remain' in Syria buffer zone through winter Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz has ordered the military to "prepare to remain" throughout the winter in the UN-patrolled buffer zone that is supposed to separate Israeli and Syrian forces… Meet the Middle East
News 13 Dec 2024 On Syria tour, Blinken pledges to work with Iraq against IS jihadists US Secretary of State Antony Blinken promised Friday to work with Iraq to ensure no resurgence of the Islamic State group after Bashar al-Assad's overthrow in neighbouring Syria.On a regional… Meet the Middle East
News 13 Dec 2024 StandWithUs pilot study: Safety and security on campus The survey showed that while campuses have resources in place, there is a clear need for enhanced measures to ensure all students feel safe and supported. Source: Jerusalem Post Full… Meet the Middle East
News 13 Dec 2024 Has Australia quietly applied a 'shadow ban' on Israelis? Group demands answers on long visa waits Two Israeli siblings were reportedly left waiting to enter Australia for their grandmother's birthday after the Australian government demanded they answer questions on their IDF service. Source: Jerusalem Post Full… Meet the Middle East
News 13 Dec 2024 Far too early to lift US sanctions on Syria, lawmakers say "We're all really happy that Assad is gone," Senator Jim Risch, the top Republican on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, told Reuters. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Far too early… Meet the Middle East
News 13 Dec 2024 'Syria freed!': thousands cheer at famed Damascus mosque Thousands of jubilant Syrians converged on Damascus's landmark Umayyad Mosque for Friday prayers, waving opposition flags and chanting -- a sight unimaginable a week ago before rebels ousted president Bashar… Meet the Middle East
News 13 Dec 2024 Former US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi injured in Europe, admitted to hospital Pelosi, 84, is the first woman to serve as speaker of the House and had also been a longtime leader of the House Democratic Caucus. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article:… Meet the Middle East