News 23 Feb 2025 Israel won't allow HTS forces in southern Syria, Netanyahu says "We demand full demilitarization of southern Syria, in the provinces of Quneitra, Daraa, and Sweida," Netanyahu said at a military graduation ceremony. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Israel won't allow… Meet the Middle East No Comments
News 16 Feb 2025 Ex-hostage Sasha Troufanov wraps tefillin with Russian chief rabbi day after release After nearly 500 days, Sasha was freed from Gaza captivity. The next morning, he turned to his faith. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Ex-hostage Sasha Troufanov wraps tefillin with Russian… Meet the Middle East
News 18 Feb 2025 France probes 2012 reporters' deaths in Syria as crime against humanity The French judiciary is investigating the 2012 deaths of reporters in Syria as a possible crime against humanity, anti-terror prosecutors told AFP on Tuesday.Prominent US journalist Marie Colvin and French… Meet the Middle East
News 19 Feb 2025 Trump administration cuts all funding for Palestinian security forces Trump administration cuts all aid for Palestinian security forces, delaying key training programs. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Trump administration cuts all funding for Palestinian security forces Meet the Middle East
News 21 Feb 2025 IDF arrests 90 terrorists in West Bank counterterrorism operation The IDF was instructed to increase its activities in the West Bank and to keep a close eye on the terrorists who have been released from prison during the ceasefire.… Meet the Middle East
News 23 Feb 2025 New Zealand's only Jewish school targeted by vandals 'Jewish New Zealanders should not have to live under heightened security simply for existing as a community,' said the school representative. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: New Zealand's only Jewish… Meet the Middle East No Comments
News 16 Feb 2025 The real test begins: Can Israel make the Hamas, Hezbollah ceasefires hold? In the coming days, it will be clear if Israel can convince Hamas to resolve post-Gaza war issues or if conflict will continue, potentially undermining stability from the past month.… Meet the Middle East
News 18 Feb 2025 Russia, US to name negotiators on ending Ukraine war Russia and the United States will name teams to negotiate a path to ending the war in Ukraine, the powers decided on Tuesday in discussions that drew a rebuke from… Meet the Middle East
News 20 Feb 2025 Syria arrests Hezbollah-linked smugglers in Damascus: What to know A crackdown on smuggling operations between Lebanon and Syria has intensified since the fall of Bashar al-Assad. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Syria arrests Hezbollah-linked smugglers in Damascus: What to… Meet the Middle East
News 22 Feb 2025 Tears of joy as Hamas frees more Israeli hostages Family and friends of released Israeli hostage Omer Shem Tov clapped, burst into tears and popped bottles of champagne as they watched him walk free on Saturday after being handed… Meet the Middle East