Author: Rosa Bell
Israeli Minister allowed to visit Morocco despite backlash
On February 18th, a Moroccan court rejected an urgent legal request to ban Israeli Transport Minister Miri Regev from entering the country. This ruling led [more…]
Two Lebanese civilians killed by Israeli forces, 17 wounded
Israeli forces have killed two Lebanese civilians and wounded 17 more on January 27th, in a second day of attacks, according to The New Arab. [more…]
Lebanon-Israel ceasefire extended, US says
The ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel will continue to be upheld until February 18th, under monitoring by the US, the White House said on January [more…]
Extension on the cards for Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire
The rocky 60-day ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah is anticipated to be extended, UN and diplomatic sources have said, The National reported on January 24th. [more…]
Turkish Airlines reopen services to Syria after 13 years
The first Turkish Airlines flight in over 13 years has landed in the Syrian capital Damascus on January 23rd, an AFP correspondent reported, according to [more…]
Beirut explosion probe recommences after two years
Lebanese judge Tarek Bitar has resumed his investigation on January 16th into the 2020 Beirut port blast, charging 10 people such as security, customs and [more…]
“No real effort” made by Israel to probe Gaza war crimes – ICC prosecutor
The International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor, Karim Khan, has defended his decision to bring war crimes allegations against Israel’s prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, arguing Israel [more…]
Cocaine use almost doubles in France
The number of cocaine users in France has almost doubled to 1.1 million, as employees are increasingly using the drug to cope with workplace related [more…]
West Bank olive grove planted, paying tribute to Jimmy Carter
Palestinian activists and residents planted a grove of 250 olive trees in the northern West Bank town of Tulkarem on January 13th in honour of [more…]
Israel must prepare for war with Turkey – govt committee
The Nagel committee recently established by the Israeli government has stated that the country must prepare for a potential war with Turkey. According to [more…]
Israel will withdraw from Lebanon according to US envoy
The Israeli military has stated it will withdraw entirely from southern Lebanon, according to Al Jazeera on January 6th. This comes despite recent reports that [more…]
Canadian PM Justin Trudeau steps down after “Liberal infighting”
After 9 years in office, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has said he will be stepping down in the coming months. According to Reuters on [more…]
Hezbollah leader killed inside war operations room
Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah was killed in an Israeli airstrike on 27 September last year. According to The New Arab on January 5th, new details [more…]
Syrian justice minister scrutinised after execution videos resurface
Syria’s interim justice minister has recently come under scrutiny after old videos resurfaced, showing him reading execution sentences in Idlib, as reported by Middle East [more…]
Syria school curriculum proposal sparks international concern
The new Syrian Government has planned to revise the national school curriculum, sparking widespread concern. Critics are arguing these new changes reflect a more Islamic [more…]
Israeli order to evacuate Gaza hospital not logistically possible
Israel has ordered the closure and evacuation of one of the last hospitals still partially functioning on the northern Gaza Strip. According to Middle East [more…]
Saudi project clears 570 landmines in Yemen
Saudi Arabian Project Masam has aided the removal of 570 Houthi explosive devices from regions of Yemen. The explosive devices were comprised of 2 anti-personnel [more…]
Gaza Ceasefire deal closer than before
Israeli and Palestinian officials have stated gaps between Israel and Hamas over a Gaza ceasefire have narrowed, according to Arab News and Reuters on [more…]
3 aid trucks have reached North Gaza in last 2.5 months
Reports from Oxfam suggest over the course of two and a half months, only three trucks carrying vital aid have reached North Gaza Governorate, according [more…]
UN offers resolution affirming Palestinian right to self-determination
The United Nations General Assembly voted for a resolution to the Israel-Palestine conflict on December 12th affirming the Palestinian people’s right to self-determination by an [more…]
