Who is Oscar Gloukh? Celtic eye the Maccabi Tel Aviv rising star with a flair beyond his years The 18-year-old attacking Israeli attacking midfielder has been attracting attention from across Europe. Daily Record · Sep 18, 2022
‘Russian Vacuum’ in Syria, ‘Messages of Fire’ & Normalization Day after day, signs of normalization of ties between Damascus and Ankara are building up. Day by day, Iran’s incursions into Syria are growing. Also, the range of Israeli raids on Iranian and military sites in Syria is expanding with more US involvement in these attacks. Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 18, 2022
Israeli, Turkish Leaders to Meet at United Nations Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid is to meet Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York on Tuesday, as relations between the two countries thaw. Lapid's office said he would travel to New York on Monday night, ahead of an address to… Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 18, 2022
Diplomatic spat after Chile leader snubs new Israeli ambassador President Boric postponed meeting with Israeli envoy following Israeli army killing of Palestinian boy on the same day. Al Jazeera · Sep 17, 2022
Byzantine Mosaics Discovered under Gaza Farm Byzantine mosaics dating from the 5th to 7th centuries were unveiled in the central Gaza Strip on Friday, after being uncovered by a farmer ploughing his land. Found in an area less than a kilometer (half a mile) from the often tense border with Israel, the mosaics are "in a… Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 17, 2022
UAE FM: No Stability in the Region Without Solution to Palestinian Issue United Arab Emirates Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan said that the stability of the region can only be fully realized by finding a solution to the Palestinian issue. "This solution must meet the legitimate aspirations of the Palestinian people, including establishing an… Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 17, 2022
Five Syrian Soldiers Killed in Israeli Strike on Damascus An Israeli airstrike near Damascus airport killed five Syrian soldiers on Saturday, Syrian state media said. "The aggression led to the death of five soldiers and some material damage," Syria's official news agency Sana quoted a military source as saying. The strike carried out at approximately 00:45 am (2145 GMT… Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 17, 2022
Israeli Army Assessing Withdrawal of Iranian Militias from Syria The Israeli military and intelligence are assessing whether the withdrawal of pro-Iran militias from several locations in Syria is tactical or a redeployment or a result of a strategic decision taken in wake of pressure on Tehran, said an informed Israeli source. A senior Israeli commander has stated that the… Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 17, 2022
Israel Preparing to Connect Karish Gas Field to its Network Israel's energy ministry said Friday it was set to conduct tests on a maritime field claimed in part by Lebanon, ahead of connecting it to the Jewish state's gas network. The ministry "was preparing to connect the Karish reservoir to the Israeli system," a statement said. The gas field has… Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 17, 2022
Syria says five killed in Israeli air attack on Damascus airport Israel has intensified missile attacks on Syrian airports saying the strikes target Iranian forces and military assets. Al Jazeera · Sep 17, 2022
Israel attacks Damascus airport, five soldiers killed, Syria says Israel carried out an airstrike on Syria's Damascus International airport and other positions south of the capital, killing five soldiers and causing material damage, the ministry of defence said early on Saturday. Reuters · Sep 16, 2022
Palestinians commemorate horrific 1982 massacre in Beirut Hundreds of Palestinians have commemorated the 40th anniversary of the horrific killings in a refugee camp in Beirut that left hundreds of people dead during Israel’s 1982 invasion of Lebanon The Independent UK · Sep 16, 2022
Israel to reprimand Chile for snubbing its new ambassador to Santiago A diplomatic tussle intensified on Friday after Chile's president put off accepting the credentials of Israel's new ambassador to Santiago over the killing in the occupied West Bank of a Palestinian teenager. Reuters · Sep 16, 2022
UAE Embassy in Tel Aviv Celebrates Second Anniversary of Abraham Accords The UAE embassy in Tel Aviv marked the two-year anniversary of the Abraham Accords, in a ceremony held on Thursday in the presence of Israeli President Isaac Herzog and UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, along with senior Israeli and UAE officials. The celebration unveiled remarkable progress in the… Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 16, 2022
Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 16, 2022 Israel Appoints New Ambassador to Morocco The Israeli Foreign Ministry has appointed Alona Fisher as head of Israel’s liaison office in Rabat, replacing David Govrin, following sexual harassment allegations and administrative malpractice against him. Fisher was a former Israeli ambassador to Serbia and Montenegro.
Al Jazeera · Sep 16, 2022 Sabra and Shatila massacre: What happened in Lebanon in 1982? Israeli-backed Phalange militia killed between 2,000 and 3,500 Palestinian refugees and Lebanese civilians in two days.
The Independent UK · Sep 16, 2022 Palestinian farmer discovers rare ancient treasure in Gaza A Palestinian farmer in the Gaza Strip has discovered a rare mosaic on his property
The Independent UK · Sep 16, 2022 Bloc of Arab parties splits ahead of Israeli elections A bloc of Arab parties has split ahead of Israel’s fifth elections in less than four years, a move that could dilute the minority’s political influence and aid former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s return to power
Al Jazeera · Sep 15, 2022 Shireen Abu Akleh: Key US senator demands answers on killing Patrick Leahy suggests US assistance to Israel could be restricted to ensure accountability for journalist’s killing.
Salon · Sep 15, 2022 Trump offered Jordan the West Bank: book Reporters offer behind-the-scenes look at a tumultuous Trump presidency — and his wife's criticism
The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2022 Trump offered the West Bank to Jordan’s king, according to a new book The Jordanian king said of the January 2018 offer from the former president that he ‘thought I was having a heart attack’
Irish Mirror · Sep 15, 2022 Jim Crawford on Aaron Connolly call-up and contract negotiations with the FAI Ireland Under-21 boss Jim Crawford has named his squad for the Euros play-off against Israel
Reuters · Sep 15, 2022 Israel's election campaign kicks off, polls predict further deadlock Israeli political parties submitted their final lists of candidates on Thursday for an unprecedented fifth election in four years, which looks unlikely to break the deadlock between former premier Benjamin Netanyahu and his bitter rivals.
Al Jazeera · Sep 15, 2022 The queen and the Middle East, and Israeli raids in the West Bank Here’s a round-up of Al Jazeera’s Middle East coverage from the past week.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 15, 2022 US Offers $10 Million Reward for Information on 3 Iranians over Hacking Scheme The State Department is offering a $10 million reward for information leading to the capture of three Iranians, who it said have worked for tech companies linked to the Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps. The Iranians have been charged with trying to extort hundreds of thousands of dollars from organizations in…