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Defying Western attempts to isolate during its ongoing war with , Russian President visited earlier this month to strengthen ties following a strategic meeting with leader .
https://themedialine.org/top-stories/putin-hints-at-changes-to-russias-nuclear-doctrine-amid-western-tensions/
As the operation winds down, considers the implications for its ongoing conflict with .
https://themedialine.org/top-stories/israeli-military-nears-end-of-rafah-campaign-looks-ahead/
The rebel paramilitary Rapid Support Forces ( ) expanded the war in over the weekend by attacking several cities and villages in the central province.
https://themedialine.org/headlines/rsf-attacks-in-sudans-sennar-province-intensify-conflict/
, , and mediators are working to prevent escalating cross-border attacks between and from igniting a broader conflict.
https://themedialine.org/headlines/us-and-allies-warn-hezbollah-against-escalation-with-israel/
is set for a runoff presidential election on July 5 after no candidate secured the necessary majority in the initial vote. The contest is between Masoud Pezeshkian, a relatively moderate lawmaker, and hard-line former Revolutionary Guard member Saeed Jalili.
https://themedialine.org/headlines/irans-presidential-runoff-set-between-moderate-and-hard-liner/
A recent television poll reveals that approximately two-thirds of believe Prime Minister should exit politics and not seek reelection.
https://themedialine.org/mideast-daily-news/poll-majority-of-israelis-want-netanyahu-out-of-politics/
At least five people were killed and 59 others were injured when a bus overturned on a coastal highway in ’s northwestern province on Saturday, according to the MENA news agency.
https://themedialine.org/mideast-daily-news/fatal-bus-accident-on-egypts-coastal-highway-kills-5-injures-59/
During restoration work at ’s historic Al-Nuri mosque, a team discovered five bombs hidden in the walls, planted years ago by the Islamic State ( ) group.
https://themedialine.org/mideast-daily-news/bombs-found-in-mosuls-al-nuri-mosque-during-restoration-work/
, located less than 10 kilometers from the border with and the only trauma center for 40 kilometers, has already been operating in war mode.
https://themedialine.org/by-region/inside-the-war-zone-galilee-medical-center-prepares-for-conflict-with-hezbollah/
escalates nuclear activities as contends with in and threats. Regional tensions rise, with states cautiously navigating their ties.
https://themedialine.org/top-stories/middle-east-faces-multifront-turmoil-amid-conflicting-stances-on-irans-nuclear-ambitions/
In a landmark decision, ’s Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday that ultra-Orthodox ( ) seminary students must be drafted into the army, ending a long-standing exemption. This exemption has been a contentious issue in Israeli society.
https://themedialine.org/top-stories/60-of-ultra-orthodox-men-willing-to-join-army-but-leadership-out-of-sync-expert-says/
The recent primary defeat of Rep. in New York’s 16th Congressional District has sent ripples through the Democratic Party, highlighting internal divisions and the influence of pro- groups.
https://themedialine.org/headlines/pro-israel-lobby-flexes-muscle-in-democratic-primaries/
An upcoming meeting in marks the first time ’s rulers will engage with representatives from about 25 countries, including the , the , the , , , and Afghanistan’s neighboring states.
https://themedialine.org/headlines/un-chief-defends-taliban-meeting-womens-rights-to-be-discussed/
During a key meeting this week between President ’s national security team and ’s Defense Minister , it was confirmed that the US will continue to pause the shipment of heavy bombs to Israel.
https://themedialine.org/headlines/biden-administration-maintains-pause-on-bomb-shipment-to-israel-amid-civilian-casualty-concerns/
Secretary of State has disclosed that and the ( ) are prepared to participate in a security force to stabilize post-conflict, according to a Thursday report by The Times of Israel citing three officials familiar with the matter.
https://themedialine.org/headlines/egypt-uae-agree-to-join-us-led-gaza-security-force-report/
Mayor Alireza Zakani and Martyrs' Foundation head Amir-Hossein Ghazizadeh Hashemi announced their exits from the presidential race, according to state media.
https://themedialine.org/mideast-daily-news/key-hard-line-candidates-withdraw-from-irans-presidential-race/
A appeals court on Wednesday upheld an international arrest warrant for President , confirming its validity despite his position as a head of state. The warrant stems from allegations of war crimes during ’s civil war, particularly a 2013 chemical attack that resulted in over 1,000 deaths.
https://themedialine.org/mideast-daily-news/french-court-upholds-arrest-warrant-for-assad-over-2013-chemical-attacks/
and on Wednesday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to facilitate the transfer of natural gas from Russia to Iran. This development was reported by Shana News Agency, which is linked to the Iranian Oil Ministry.
https://themedialine.org/mideast-daily-news/iran-russia-agree-on-gas-transfer-deal-to-boost-regional-energy-trade/
Thousands of who are being held captive in face severe torture, hunger, and psychological abuse, according to the testimony of released prisoners and information obtained by the and human rights organizations.
https://themedialine.org/people/harrowing-torture-and-atrocities-ukrainian-pows-suffer-severe-abuse-in-russian-captivity/
The was the primary mediator in a recent deal between and that saw 180 prisoners exchanged between the two sides, the Gulf nation’s state news agency WAM said Tuesday.
https://themedialine.org/headlines/uae-behind-successful-prisoner-exchange-between-ukraine-and-russia/
The has labeled the conditions for humanitarian workers in as “increasingly intolerable,” urging on Tuesday to enhance coordination with aid organizations and facilitate more effective aid delivery.
https://themedialine.org/headlines/united-nations-urges-israel-to-facilitate-humanitarian-aid-in-gaza/
The on Tuesday reached a new historic low against the dollar, trading at over 33 liras per dollar. At 12:37 p.m. local time (0937 GMT), the exchange rate was 33.01 liras per dollar, later stabilizing at 32.96 liras in the afternoon.
https://themedialine.org/mideast-daily-news/turkish-lira-falls-to-new-low-against-us-dollar/
’s rebels have announced that they successfully targeted the , a Liberian-flagged vessel sailing in the , using a newly developed ballistic missile.
https://themedialine.org/headlines/houthi-group-asserts-successful-attack-on-israeli-ship-in-arabian-sea/
is grappling with an escalating water crisis as demand surpasses the available supply, according to a report by on Tuesday.
https://themedialine.org/mideast-daily-news/tunisia-faces-severe-water-shortage-urges-conservation/
After eight months of violence at the - border, Israel and are inching closer to an all-out war that threatens to engulf the Middle East in a wider conflict.
https://themedialine.org/top-stories/hezbollah-is-an-army-israel-confronts-formidable-enemy-on-its-northern-border/
federal police have deported a man with alleged ties to , along with his family, after the State Department alerted authorities to his recent arrival in the country, law enforcement sources said Monday.
https://themedialine.org/headlines/brazil-deports-palestinian-man-linked-to-hamas-following-us-tip/
has formally charged 28 individuals with human trafficking-related offenses for allegedly helping pilgrims illegally attend this year’s in , Jordan’s state news agency reported Tuesday.
https://themedialine.org/headlines/jordan-indicts-28-for-helping-pilgrims-bypass-hajj-visa-limits/
Following a Security Council meeting on Monday, a coalition of countries, including the and major powers, denounced nuclear ambitions and called on to adhere to the agreed-upon limits established nearly a decade ago.
https://themedialine.org/headlines/global-powers-denounce-irans-nuclear-ambitions-at-un-meeting/
Victims of the October 7 attacks on southern have filed a lawsuit in , accusing the Relief and Works Agency for Refugees ( ) of orchestrating a large-scale money laundering operation.
https://themedialine.org/headlines/october-7-victims-sue-un-agency-for-alleged-aid-diversion-to-hamas/
has raised concerns about tourism companies from other countries misleading visa holders into taking part in the pilgrimage.
https://themedialine.org/mideast-daily-news/saudi-arabia-warns-of-misleading-hajj-visa-practices-by-foreign-companies/
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#usa #ambassador to #Israel Tom Nides is resigning this summer after serving only two years. A report cited two US officials, revealing that Nides informed the secretary of state of his decision during a visit to Washington last week. Nides said the reason for his departure was personal, having been away from his family since December 2021.
TML's #MayaMargit was at the Scroll of Fire Plaza on the outskirts of Jerusalem for to cover #Israel's national Holocaust Remembrance Day. #HolocaustRemembranceDay I #Memorial I #Ceremony
The Israeli army arrested four suspects in the deadly shooting of Yehuda Dimentman, a 25-year-old father of a toddler from the West Bank settlement of Shavei Shomron. The incident led to several apparent reprisal attacks by Jewish settlers against Palestinians. Palestinian groups and activists have warned that Israel’s practices and settler “assaults” against Palestinians in the West Bank will lead to a new intifada, or uprising. More: https://bit.ly/3pzKttY #WestBank I #Israel I #Palestinian
Christmas time: a time for gift-giving, tree lighting, and celebration. In the spirit of Christmas, Jewish and Arab musicians came together in the Arab-Israeli city of Nazareth, the hometown of Jesus, to kick off the third edition of the Liturgical Festival at the picturesque Salesian Church. A celebration of classical music, the three-day festival was run by the Polyphony Conservatory, the first-ever classical music conservatory in Nazareth. More: https://bit.ly/3Emgolq #Israel I #Nazareth I #Christmas
During the Christmas season, Bethlehem’s Manger Square is normally packed with pilgrims and tourists. Thousands of people traditionally flock to the biblical town, where Christians believe Jesus was born more than 2,000 years ago. But for the second year in a row, tough travel restrictions are in place and Manger Square is empty of tourists, putting a damper on this year’s holiday spirit. More: https://bit.ly/3GQUsAH #Bethlehem I #WestBank I #Christmas I #COVID19
Four decades after Israel annexed the Golan Heights, a seeming majority of the Golan's Druze residents express loyalty to the Syrian government. More: https://bit.ly/3DXK7RD #Israel I #Syria I #Golan
Tel Aviv, long known for being Israel’s cultural and commercial capital, has now added a more dubious distinction. The coastal city that is the heart of the country’s bustling high-tech sector was recently declared the most expensive city in the world to live in, according to the Economist Intelligence Unit’s (EIU) Worldwide Cost of Living index. Many blame the government for failing to address skyrocketing cost of living: Full Story: https://bit.ly/3oHiEzd #Israel I #TelAviv I #Economy
Israel’s Iraqi Jewish community is determined to keep its traditions alive. After a two-year hiatus due to #COVID19 restrictions, members of the community gathered for a Health Ministry-approved #Hanukkah celebration in Jerusalem on Wednesday night. Full Story: https://bit.ly/3rDxrgs #Israel I #Iraqi I #Jewish
#Hanukkah is usually a peak season for tourism in Israel. We asked Israelis if their government is right to close the skies to incoming tourists in response to the Omicron variant. For more: https://bit.ly/3IfomAc #Israel I #COVID19 I #Omicron
A groundbreaking exhibition at the Jerusalem Theater featuring works by artists from the #UAE and #Israel seeks to strengthen the connection between Jewish and Islamic culture. At the same time, a contemporary jewelry exhibit at the Tower of David, called “Between a Break and a Breakdown,” showcases the works of 24 artists from #Turkey and Israel. Full Story: https://bit.ly/3rkTF6H
In the not-so-distant future, robotic dogs equipped with facial recognition cameras might just scamper about outside and help police officers identify suspicious persons. The Media Line's Maya Margit on the latest innovations in facial recognition and surveillance at the iHLS Innotech conference in Tel Aviv: Full Story: https://bit.ly/3lnWq3d #Israel I #Tech I #AI
In the not-so-distant future, robotic dogs equipped with facial recognition cameras might just scamper about outside and help police officers identify suspicious persons. The Media Line's Maya Margit on the latest innovations in facial recognition and surveillance at the iHLS Innotech conference in Tel Aviv: #Israel I #Tech I #AI
Happy #Chanukah!! Every year during the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah, customers make a pilgrimage to Cafe Kadosh קפה קדוש in Jerusalem. Undoubtedly one of Israel’s most popular bakeries, Café Kadosh comes out with unique new iterations of a beloved holiday treat each year: the sufganiyah.
Happy #Chanukah!! Every year during the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah, customers make a pilgrimage to Cafe Kadosh קפה קדוש in Jerusalem. Undoubtedly one of Israel’s most popular bakeries, Café Kadosh comes out with unique new iterations of a beloved holiday treat each year: the sufganiyah.
Selina Steinfeld competed against nine other finalists in an event aimed at raising awareness about the horrors of the #Holocaust. Maya Margit brings us this special video report. Full Story: https://bit.ly/3l25dHP
Jenin Camp residents say that they are neglected by the PA, and that Ramallah is intentionally targeting them. Full Story: https://bit.ly/32r2xxj #Palestinian I #Jenin I #Violence
Dr. Izzeldin Abuelaish’s three daughters and niece were killed when his house in Gaza was struck by Israeli tank fire during Operation Cast Lead. He is appealing the Supreme Court for compensation after a lower court in 2018 ruled that they were killed in an “act of war,” and that in such a case the state is not required to pay out damages. Full Story: https://bit.ly/3oretGw #Israel I #Gaza I #Justice
US Senator Coons expressed support for expanding the Abraham Accords, and recognized the importance of keeping an open line of communication with the Palestinians. Full Story: https://bit.ly/3ojZ9LQ #Israel I #Paestinian I #USA
The #US and #Israel may be headed toward a diplomatic confrontation over a potential #Palestinian consulate in #Jerusalem. Full Story: https://bit.ly/3wBRlbW
Reports that the #Biden administration plans to reopen an American mission for #Palestinians has sparked a strong reaction on the streets of #Jerusalem. Full Story: https://bit.ly/2YAgSFQ #Israel I #Politics I #MiddleEast
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