Speaking exclusively to Al-Monitor, UNRWA’s Tamara Alrifai said the upcoming Turkey office would help the agency to expand its operations not only in Gaza but also in Syria.
Category: 3. Middle East
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UNRWA plans Turkey office to boost Gaza, Syria aid as pledges dip
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UK police used fake evidence to justify ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans, chief admits
The UK’s West Midlands Police used fictitious evidence to justify their suggestion to ban Israeli fans of the Maccabi Tel Aviv soccer team from attending a match in Birmingham last month, the force’s chief admitted to a Parliament…
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Eurovision faces major test as countries weigh Israel’s participation
By Olivia Le Poidevin
GENEVA, Dec 2 (Reuters) – The Eurovision Song Contest faces a “watershed moment” on Thursday when members of the body that organises the contest may vote on whether Israel can compete in 2026, as some nations threaten to…
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Israel’s Netanyahu says Syria deal possible, expects buffer zone
Dec 2 (Reuters) – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday a deal with Syria is possible and he expects Syrian authorities to establish a demilitarised buffer zone from Damascus to Mount Hermon and other areas.
Netanyahu spoke a…
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UAE’s 54th anniversary comes with pressure on Gaza
UAE’s 54th anniversary comes with pressure on Gaza | The Jerusalem PostJerusalem Post/Middle EastUEA’s 54th anniversary celebration since the union’s creation was focused on the nation’s role in improving the humanitarian situation in Gaza and on…
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Russian-flagged tanker reports drone attack off Turkey, authorities say
ISTANBUL, Dec 2 (Reuters) – A Russian-flagged tanker loaded with sunflower oil reported a drone attack off the Turkish coast on Tuesday, but its 13 crew members were unharmed, Turkey’s maritime authority and the Tribeca shipping agency said.
The…
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Pope’s prayers renew hopes for justice for Beirut port blast victims
By Emilie Madi
BEIRUT, Dec 2 (Reuters) – Five years after losing her daughter in a devastating chemical explosion at Beirut’s port, Nelly El Helou said Pope Leo’s silent prayer at the site on Tuesday was enough to renew hopes that those…
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‘May the Attacks Cease’: Pope Leo Offers Support to Southern Lebanon Amid Israel-Hezbollah Tensions
As Pope Leo XIV wrapped up the first foreign trip of his pontificate, he referenced the ongoing conflict in southern Lebanon, including “Biblical places,” sending a message of support to southern residents affected by fighting between Israel and…
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What Trump’s Syria message means for Israel
What Trump’s Syria message means for Israel | The Jerusalem PostJerusalem Post/Middle EastIsrael is at a crossroads in its policies now. It has to think about its Syria policy a year after the fall of the Assad regime. US President Donald…
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Israel to receive possible hostage remains from Gaza for forensic tests
JERUSALEM, Dec 2 (Reuters) – Israel said on Tuesday it was preparing to receive more possible hostage remains from Gaza via the Red Cross and would send them for forensic tests.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office did not specify whether…
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