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Israeli president casts Turkey visit as part of climate campaign

Israel wants an end to Turkish support for Islamist Hamas militants

The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2022

Gaza Construction Workers Find 31 Roman-era Tombs

Construction workers at a building site in northern Gaza have uncovered 31 Roman-era tombs dating from the first century AD, the Palestinian territory's Hamas rulers said Monday. The tombs were discovered near the town of Beit Lahia as work began on an Egyptian-funded residential area, part of the $500 million…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 24, 2022

Israel condemns Russian attack on Ukraine

Israel condemned Russian actions in Ukraine on Thursday and called on world powers to resolve the crisis swiftly.

Reuters · Feb 24, 2022

3 Syrian Soldiers Killed in Israeli Strike Near Damascus

Three Syrian soldiers were killed Thursday in an Israeli airstrike near the capital Damascus, according to Syria's state media. It was the fourth reported time this month Israel has launched strikes inside Syria, keeping up a campaign against pro-Iranian forces supporting the Damascus government in the more than decade-old civil…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 24, 2022

Plan to scrutinise pension fund’s investment in 9 firms delayed

The issue will be brought back to another meeting of the committee

Liverpool Echo · Feb 23, 2022

Palestinian boy buried after being killed by Israeli fire

A large crowd of mourners buried a 14-year-old Palestinian boy in the occupied West Bank, a day after he was shot dead by Israeli troops

The Independent UK · Feb 23, 2022

Tunisia Withdraws ‘Death on the Nile’ over Israeli Actress

Tunisia has withdrawn from cinemas a new Agatha Christie adaptation starring Israeli actress Gal Gadot, following protests over "normalization" with the Jewish state, officials said Wednesday. British director Kenneth Branagh's "Death on the Nile", already banned in Kuwait and Lebanon for the same reason, will no longer be shown in…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 23, 2022

Israel Urges Diplomatic Solution in Ukraine, Avoids Mention of Russia

Israel called on Wednesday for a peaceful resolution of the Ukraine crisis and said it was concerned about the country's large Jewish community but avoided any mention of Russia, a major player in the conflict in Syria. "Israel shares international concern over the steps in eastern Ukraine and the severe…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 23, 2022

Israel urges diplomatic solution in Ukraine, avoids mention of Russia

Israel called on Wednesday for a peaceful resolution of the Ukraine crisis and said it was concerned about the country's large Jewish community but avoided any mention of Russia, a major player in the conflict in Syria.

Reuters · Feb 23, 2022

Where can I go on holiday if I’m not vaccinated?

Here are the countries you can visit if you haven’t been jabbed

The Independent UK · Feb 23, 2022