Month: February 2024
ISIS bride loses UK citizenship appeal case
ISIS bride Shamima Begum lost her Court of Appeal challenge over the decision to remove her British citizenship, it was revealed on February 23 by [more…]
Egyptian FM in talks with Iran over Red Sea tensions
Egypt’s foreign minister voiced concerns over escalating Red Sea tensions to his Iranian counterpart on February 26th, according to Al Arabiya and agencies. Sameh Shoukry [more…]
Jordan warns of regional war if Gaza killing continues
Jordan’s King Abdullah II and other Jordanian officials have reiterated the country’s support for the Palestinian cause as well as renewing calls for a ceasefire [more…]
Qatar leader in talks with Hamas over Gaza ceasefire
Qatar’s Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani is set to arrive in Paris on February 27 a day prior to meeting with Hamas’ top official, [more…]
Could Amal Jadou become Palestine’s first female FM?
Following the resignation of the Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammed Shtayyeh and his entire government on February 26, there is a somewhat likely chance of a [more…]
Palestinian PM steps down over post-conflict Gaza plans
Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammed Shtayyeh resigned alongside his entire government on February 26 amid calls by the west to reform the Palestinian Authority (PA) after [more…]
UNRWA boss insists Gaza famine can still be avoided
The United Nations’ Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), an agency assisting Palestinian refugees, said that famine in the battle-stained Gaza Strip could still be prevented, [more…]
Hezbollah fires salvo of rockets at Israeli base
Hezbollah fired a large salvo of rockets at Israeli forces on February 27th, following Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon, according to AFP. The United Nations [more…]
German man under investigation over stolen Syrian artefact
A German national is being investigated by the Baden-Wurttemberg Police after being found having a stolen artefact from Syria, The Times of India reported on [more…]
Gaza teen battles to feed three dogs amid food scarcity
Despite the turmoil surrounding Gaza, a displaced teen is keeping the faith and has his dogs as his comfort blanket, Reuters reported on February 21. [more…]
Israel blocking visas for Gaza, West Bank aid workers
Israel stopped renewing visas and work permits for foreign aid workers in the West Bank and Gaza on October 7th, according to Bloomberg. Director of [more…]
Lebanese porn star says she is heading to N Korea
Far from a stranger to controversy, Mia Khalifa recently announced that she was heading to North Korea, The Independent reported. It is unlikely that the [more…]
Lebanese doctor performs life-saving op on Japanese boy
A Lebanese doctor carried out life-saving treatment on a 15-year-old boy in the Western Japanese city of Okayama, Arab News reported on February 25. When [more…]
US makes the case for temporary ceasefire to UN
The United States proposed an amendment to the ceasefire resolution to the UN Security Council on February 19, Reuters reported. Much to the outrage of [more…]
Israeli airstrike kills two in Damascus
A February 21st Israeli airstrike on a residential building in Kafr Sousa, Damascus killed two people, according to Reuters. Syrian state TV cited a military [more…]
Lebanese singer met with anger for posing with Israeli blogger
Lebanese pop star Nancy Ajram meeting and posing with an Israeli travel blogger sparked a backlash from a furious social media army, Middle East Monitor [more…]
Israeli Parliament rejects Palestinian state recognition
Members of the Knesset voted against the unilateral recognition of a Palestinian state on February 21, The Guardian reported. Israeli lawmaykers’ opposition to the idea comes shortly [more…]
Angry Jordanians block UAE trucks from entering Israel
Large swathes of angry Jordanians formed a human barrier in an attempt to obstruct lorries carrying goods to Israel, Middle East Eye reported. This was [more…]
Houthi attack leaves British ships vulnerable
The crew of a British-registered cargo ship in the Gulf of Aden were forced to disembark following Houthi strikes, BBC News reported on February 19. [more…]
Palestinian lawyer put in isolation once more
A Palestinian human rights lawyer was placed in solitary confinement on February 19, Al Jazeera reported. Diala Ayesh, 28, who was arrested at a checkpoint [more…]
