Iran prisoner release deal may signal new direction in western diplomacy Joe Biden is taking risks with detainee swap, but US can now test the waters with Tehran on its nuclear programme The Guardian - UK · Sep 18, 2023
Where do Morocco and Sudan relations stand with Israel? After agreeing to normalise relations with Israel in 2020, Rabat and Khartoum have had varying degrees of progress. Al Jazeera · Sep 18, 2023
Unesco votes to list West Bank city of Jericho as World Heritage Site A UN conference has voted to list ruins of the ancient West Bank city of Jericho as a World Heritage Site in Palestine, a decision that has angered Israel, which controls the territory and does not recognise a Palestinian state. Evening Standard · Sep 18, 2023
Football rumours: Scott McTominay emerges as alternative Bayern option Scottish midfielder linked with move away as Manchester United track Israeli teenager. The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2023
Ancient Palestinian site near Jericho added to UNESCO World Heritage list Tell es-Sultan is an oval-shaped tell, or mound, in the Jordan Valley containing prehistoric evidence of human activity. Al Jazeera · Sep 17, 2023
UNESCO lists ancient ruins near West Bank city of Jericho as World Heritage Site A U.N. conference voted Sunday to list prehistoric ruins near the ancient West Bank city of Jericho as a World Heritage Site in Palestine, a decision likely to anger Israel, which controls the territory and does not recognize a Palestinian state. France 24 · Sep 17, 2023
UN committee votes to list ruins near ancient Jericho as a World Heritage Site in Palestine A U.N. conference has voted to list prehistoric ruins near the ancient West Bank city of Jericho as a World Heritage Site in Palestine The Independent UK · Sep 17, 2023
Joe Biden to meet Benjamin Netanyahu at UN in awkward rapprochement US president agrees to talks at general assembly despite deep unease over policies of Israeli PM’s hardline coalition The Guardian - UK · Sep 17, 2023
Biden is meeting with leaders from Israel, Brazil, Ukraine and the 'Stans' this week President Biden will hold a series of talks with world leaders this week around U.N. meetings — including a first-ever summit with Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. WEKU · Sep 17, 2023
Three years on, how have the Abraham Accords helped the UAE? While trade, travel have increased between the two, questions remain about the issue of Palestine. Al Jazeera · Sep 17, 2023
Among The Global Jewish Population, The Number Of Jews In Israel Is 7.2 Million The number of Jews in Israel is 7.2 million, an increase from 7.08 million last year Zenger · Sep 17, 2023
How to make the perfect no-drama challah "MasterChef Israel" winner Tom Aviv gives his best tips for a fluffier, more flavorful loaf Salon · Sep 16, 2023
Canada, India trade talks paused, says Piyush Goyal days after Trudeau visit for G20 summit India-Canada trade talks frozen due to disagreements on “certain issues”. India-Canada talks for Early Progress Trade Agreement (EPTA) have held 6 rounds, but stalled after India objected to pro-Khalistan activities in Canada. Canada cancelled trade mission to India, and PM Trudeau's visit to Delhi was delayed due to security concerns. The Hindu · Sep 16, 2023
Multiple routes proposed in India-Middle East-EU corridor, but multi-billion-dollar project comes with its share of challenges Official sources said that a study was conducted to establish the extent of already existing and under-construction railway lines. The Hindu · Sep 16, 2023
Zenger · Sep 15, 2023 Biden Tells US Jews, ‘I Have Your Back,’ In A Pre-High Holidays Call Biden wants nobody to ever have to fear walking down the street wearing a symbol of their faith
Al Jazeera · Sep 15, 2023 ‘Bold and beloved’: Palestinians mourn teenager killed by Israel Milad al-Raee, 16, was shot in the back by an Israeli soldier at entrance to al-Arroub refugee camp near Hebron.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 15, 2023 ‘The show must go on’: 35,000 ultra-Orthodox Jews travel to Ukraine for Rosh Hashanah The annual pilgrimage brings both prayers and partying to Uman. Many have been undeterred by official pleas to stay away this year
The Hindu · Sep 15, 2023 What purpose does the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) serve? | Explained We explore the purpose, geopolitical relevance and finer details of the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC), about which a memorandum of understanding was signed during the recently concluded G-20 summit in India.
Evening Standard · Sep 15, 2023 Israelophobia review: Is Israel treated differently? Yes and that should shame us If your starting position is that Israel has no right to exist – to “push it into the sea” as the Iranian regime charmingly puts it – this probably isn’t the book for you. Israelophobia by Jake Wallis Simons is not a simple defence of Israel, nor an attempt to deny its…
Zenger · Sep 15, 2023 Penn Leaders Cite Academic Freedom, Allowing Events Although Incompatible With Penn’s Values Penn leaders allow the event to proceed despite some speakers’ antisemitic history
Al Jazeera · Sep 15, 2023 Map: Which MENA countries have diplomatic ties with Israel? Following the signing of the Abraham Accords in 2020, five Arab states in total have diplomatic ties with Israel.
The Conversation · Sep 14, 2023 Recognition versus reality: Lessons from 30 years of talking about a Palestinian state This week marked the 30th anniversary of the Oslo Accords aimed at bringing about Palestinian self-determination. The occasion has served as a stark reminder of the unfulfilled promises and unresolved struggles of the Palestinian quest for statehood.
Al Jazeera · Sep 14, 2023 In West Bank, Israel continues to hold back Palestinian development Israel wants to prevent development in the occupied territories to stop Palestinian self-determination, experts say.
Zenger · Sep 14, 2023 Syria: Israeli Airstrikes In Hama Targeted CERS The Israel Air Force carried out strikes in Hama, Syria, on Wednesday night, according to Syrian state media
Zenger · Sep 14, 2023 Six Gazans Killed In Botched Attempt To Bomb Border Fence The six were killed when a homemade explosive device they attempted to place on the Gaza security fence detonated prematurely