US Republican senator calls for probe into Abu Akleh’s killing Mitt Romney, joined by a Democratic senator, urges the US to ensure a ‘full and transparent investigation’. Al Jazeera · Jun 7, 2022
Dubai International Chamber Plans to Open Representative Office in Tel Aviv The Dubai International Chamber announced plans to open a representative office in Tel Aviv, aiming to facilitate trade and investment between business communities in Dubai and Israel. The announcement came during a recently held meeting at the Chamber’s headquarters between CEO of Dubai Chambers Hamad Buamim, Israeli Minister of Economic… Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 7, 2022
Israel Govt. Loses Key Vote in Setback for Coalition Israel's government suffered a defeat at the hands of the opposition Monday which voted down a push to uphold Israeli law in settlements on the occupied West Bank, posing a challenge to the ruling coalition. In force since Israel's 1967 occupation of the West Bank the law, giving settlers in… Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 7, 2022
Syria’s State TV Says Israeli Missiles Targeted Syrian Army Syria’s state television reported Tuesday that Israeli missiles targeted Syrian army positions south of the capital of Damascus, causing material damage but no casualties. The TV quoted an unnamed military official as saying that Israeli warplanes fired several missiles while flying over Syria’s Israeli-occupied Golan Heights before midnight on Monday. Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 7, 2022
Israeli coalition fails to pass bill on upholding settler law Monday’s vote marks a major setback for the fragile coalition government that could send Israel to new elections. Al Jazeera · Jun 6, 2022
Monkeypox: ‘This is an entirely new spread of the disease’ One thousand confirmed cases of monkeypox, a disease originating in Africa, have been recorded since early May across at least 30 non-endemic countries such as the United Kingdom, Spain, Portugal, France, the United States, Australia, United Arab Emirates and Israel. But what is this virus? Who is affected? And should… The Conversation · Jun 6, 2022
Israel-Lebanon Sea Boundary Row Obstructs Energy Development A dispute between Israel and Lebanon over their maritime boundary has obstructed energy exploration in the eastern Mediterranean and risks exacerbating tensions between two foes. After months of deadlock in US-mediated talks, Beirut on Sunday warned against any activity in the disputed area, responding to the arrival of a vessel… Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 6, 2022
Israel’s fragile ruling coalition to vote on Israeli settler law Coalition government could collapse if vote fails to pass law renewing status of Israeli settlers in occupied territory. Al Jazeera · Jun 6, 2022
Lebanon to invite US to mediate Israel maritime border talks Lebanese officials agree to invite US senior energy adviser Amos Hochstein to Beirut to mediate dispute with Israel. Al Jazeera · Jun 6, 2022
‘Top Gun’ Heirs Sue Paramount over ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ The family of the author whose article inspired the 1986 Tom Cruise movie "Top Gun" on Monday sued Paramount Pictures for copyright infringement over this year's blockbuster sequel "Top Gun: Maverick." According to a complaint filed in Los Angeles federal court, the Paramount Global unit failed to reacquire the rights… Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 6, 2022
Israel-Lebanon sea boundary row obstructs energy development A dispute between Israel and Lebanon over their maritime boundary has obstructed energy exploration in the eastern Mediterranean and risks exacerbating tensions between two foes. Reuters · Jun 6, 2022
Hezbollah says 'ready' to act if Lebanon says Israel violating water rights Hezbollah is ready to take action "including force" against Israeli gas operations in disputed waters once the Lebanese government adopts a clearer policy, the heavily armed movement's deputy leader told Reuters on Monday. Reuters · Jun 6, 2022
Lebanon urges US envoy to end maritime dispute with Israel The Lebanese government is inviting a U.S. envoy mediating between Lebanon and Israel over their disputed maritime border to return to Beirut as soon as possible to work out an agreement amid rising tensions along the border The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2022
Israeli coalition could crumble over settler laws vote Israel’s ruling coalition is gearing up for a major test with an expected vote on the legal status of Jewish settlers in the occupied West Bank The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2022
Reuters · Jun 6, 2022 Israel rejects Lebanese accusation about gas field, says conflict unlikely Israel has denied a Lebanese allegation it is encroaching on a disputed Mediterranean natural gas field, playing down on Monday any prospect of conflict over the dispute.
Reuters · Jun 6, 2022 Lebanon invites U.S. envoy to Beirut to discuss maritime dispute with Israel Lebanon's president has agreed to invite U.S. envoy Amos Hochstein to Beirut to continue negotiations over the demarcation of its southern maritime border with Israel, the office of the Lebanese caretaker prime minister said on Monday.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 6, 2022 Lebanon Urges US Envoy to End Maritime Dispute with Israel The Lebanese government invited on Monday a US envoy mediating between Lebanon and Israel over their disputed maritime border to return to Beirut as soon as possible to work out an agreement amid rising tensions along the border. The invitation for Amos Hochstein, a senior adviser for energy security at…
Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 6, 2022 Palestinians Commemorate Naksah, Asserting Right of Return The Palestinians asserted their adherence to their land and the right of return, commemorating the 55th anniversary of the Six-Day War (Naksah), during which Israel occupied East Jerusalem, the West Bank, the Gaza Strip, Sinai, and the Golan Heights. Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh said that the Palestinians are more steadfast…
Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 6, 2022 Israeli Army: Hezbollah Owns 210-Km Range Missiles Lebanon’s Hezbollah owns more than 100,000 rockets and missiles of various types, the Israeli Army said in a report published on Sunday. It revealed that the Lebanese party has expanded its rocket arsenal since the 2006 war and remains the closest threat to the Israeli regime's internal front. The report…
Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 5, 2022 Lebanon Warns Against Any Israeli 'Aggression' in Disputed Waters Lebanon warned Israel on Sunday against any "aggressive action" in disputed waters where both states hope to develop offshore energy, after a ship arrived off the coast to produce gas for Israel. President Michel Aoun said any activity in the disputed area would amount to an act of aggression and…
Reuters · Jun 5, 2022 Any activity in disputed maritime zone is 'provocative and hostile' - Lebanon's Aoun Lebanon's President Michel Aoun said on Sunday that any activity in a maritime zone disputed with Israel is "provocative and hostile", according to a tweet on the Lebanese presidency account.
Reuters · Jun 5, 2022 Lebanon says Israel creates crisis in disputed waters Lebanon's caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati said on Sunday that Israel was creating a new crisis by encroaching on Lebanese resources in disputed waters where both states hope to develop offshore energy resources.
Daily Record · Jun 5, 2022 Liel Abada praised as Celtic star earns Israel boss backing after milestone goal The Parkhead winger bagged his first senior international goal and manager Alon Hazan was impressed
Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 5, 2022 Biden Postpones Middle East Tour Till July US President Joe Biden postponed his trip to the Middle East from the end of June to July, according to media reports. Sources told NBC News that the White House is now planning a broader trip to the Middle East next month. "We are working on a trip to Israel…
Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 5, 2022 Palestinian Farmers Sound Alarm over Foot-and-Mouth Outbreak An outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease in the West Bank early this year has killed thousands of livestock, pushing Palestinian farmers already living under occupation to the brink of bankruptcy. Mohammed Basheer said he had to incinerate hundreds of his dead lambs after the outbreak devastated livestock across the West Bank,…