Turkey’s Foreign Minister and Qatar’s Prime Minister said during the Doha Forum conference that there’s still a ‘big question’ over the formation of an international security force for Gaza and that peace in the region could only take place with…
Category: 3. Middle East
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Gaza cease-fire at critical juncture as 'conflict isn't just about Gaza,' Qatari, Turkish officials say
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Egyptian actor faces challenge in iconic role of singer Umm Kulthum
It took Egyptian actor Mona Zaki more than a year’s preparation to take on the hardest role of her career — the iconic singer Umm Kulthum, a legend in the Arab world.
Marwan Hamed’s “El Sett” (“The Lady”) premiered this week at the Marrakech…
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Germany’s Merz makes first visit to Israel as chancellor
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz heads to Israel on Saturday for his first visit since taking office, aiming to reaffirm traditionally solid ties that were shaken during the Gaza war.
Merz, after stopping in Jordan for talks with King Abdullah II,…
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In Jerusalem, Merz reaffirms Germany’s support for Israel
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz flew into Israel Saturday for his first visit since taking office, and reaffirmed Berlin’s support after traditionally solid ties between the countries were shaken by the Gaza war.
Merz landed at Tel Aviv’s Ben…
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Femicide in Lebanon: Syrian woman scalded with oil, killed
Femicide in Lebanon: Syrian woman scalded with oil, killed | The Jerusalem PostJerusalem Post/Middle EastThe alleged killer’s sons told police their father would beat and torture the wife in front of them.Members of the Lebanese police look…
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‘We’ll bring him home’: Thai family’s long wait for Gaza hostage to end
By Thomas Suen
NONG KHAI, Thailand, Dec 6 (Reuters) – Two years after Thai worker Sudthisak Rinthalak was killed by Hamas militants, his family in northeastern Thailand is preparing to welcome his remains home and hold a Buddhist ceremony they…
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New Abu Shabab leader vows stronger fight against Hamas
New Abu Shabab leader vows stronger fight against Hamas | The Jerusalem PostJerusalem Post/Middle EastIn an interview with N12 News, Al-Duhaini said that he fights Hamas “in the name of the people and the free individuals.”Ghassan Al-Duhaini…
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Gaza talks at ‘critical’ moment, Qatari prime minister says
Gaza talks at ‘critical’ moment, Qatari prime minister says | The Jerusalem PostJerusalem Post/Middle EastMediators are working together to force the next phase of ceasefire forward, he said during a panel at the Doha Forum conference in…
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With Gaza a rallying cry in Italy, a growing number justify hostility against its Jews
Despite the ceasefire, workers’ union and political parties are leveraging the Palestinian cause to gain influence. What’s increasingly noteworthy is when their efforts backfire
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SIGAR watchdog last report reveals $145 Billion US failure
SIGAR watchdog last report reveals $145 Billion US failure | The Jerusalem PostJerusalem Post/Middle EastIn its final report, the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR) documented 1,327 instances of waste, fraud, and…
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