Middle East
Israel Says Second Round of Sea Border Talks With Lebanon Under Way
Israel and Lebanon on Wednesday launched a second round of US-mediated talks over their disputed sea border, an Israeli statement said. Delegations from the long-time...
Palestinians Press for International Peace Conference to Renew Talks With Israel
JNS.org - Top Palestinian diplomat Riad Malki on Monday called for an international peace conference as the only way to renew talks with Israel, AP reported. According to the report, this comes on the heels of...
In Beirut Port, All of Lebanon’s Ills Are Laid Bare
The first of many warnings about a deadly cargo in Beirut's port came in February 2014, about three months after its arrival. It was made by Colonel Joseph Skaf, described by his family as a...
Digital Conference: Gulf Arabs Emphasize Rapprochement With Israel, Disappointment With Palestinians
JNS.org - Israelis are, of course, just getting used to the idea of having friendly relations with the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain after signing normalization deals with each country in recent days. Even more...
Israeli, UAE Soccer Leagues Ink Cooperation Agreement
The soccer leagues of Israel and the United Arab Emirates signed a memorandum of understanding...
Qatar to Send More Economic Aid to Gaza Strip in Coming Days
i24 News - The Qatari government will reportedly send a desperately needed cash infusion to...
Iran Reports Record 6,968 New Coronavirus Cases and 346 Deaths in Past 24 Hours
Iran on Tuesday reported 6,968 new coronavirus cases and 346 deaths in the past 24...
Hamas Releases Palestinian Peace Activists Arrested After Zoom Call With Israelis
Gaza's Islamist rulers Hamas convicted three Palestinian peace activists of "weakening revolutionary spirit" for having...
Head of Sudan’s Ruling Council Defends Deal for Ties With Israel
The military leader of Sudan's ruling council sought to defend on Monday a US-backed agreement...
Israel Says Second Round of Sea Border Talks With Lebanon Under Way
Israel and Lebanon on Wednesday launched a second round of US-mediated talks over their disputed sea border, an Israeli statement said. Delegations from the long-time foes...
Palestinians Press for International Peace Conference to Renew Talks With Israel
JNS.org - Top Palestinian diplomat Riad Malki on Monday called for an international peace conference as the only way to renew talks with Israel, AP...
In Beirut Port, All of Lebanon’s Ills Are Laid Bare
The first of many warnings about a deadly cargo in Beirut's port came in February 2014, about three months after its arrival. It was made...
Digital Conference: Gulf Arabs Emphasize Rapprochement With Israel, Disappointment With Palestinians
JNS.org - Israelis are, of course, just getting used to the idea of having friendly relations with the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain after signing...
Israeli, UAE Soccer Leagues Ink Cooperation Agreement
The soccer leagues of Israel and the United Arab Emirates signed a memorandum of understanding on Monday to bolster cooperation, the state-run Emirati news agency...
Qatar to Send More Economic Aid to Gaza Strip in Coming Days
i24 News - The Qatari government will reportedly send a desperately needed cash infusion to the struggling Gaza Strip to provide economic relief to needy...
Iran Reports Record 6,968 New Coronavirus Cases and 346 Deaths in Past 24 Hours
Iran on Tuesday reported 6,968 new coronavirus cases and 346 deaths in the past 24 hours, its highest daily tally, pushing the death toll in...
Hamas Releases Palestinian Peace Activists Arrested After Zoom Call With Israelis
Gaza's Islamist rulers Hamas convicted three Palestinian peace activists of "weakening revolutionary spirit" for having held a Zoom call with Israelis peace campaigners, but ordered...
Head of Sudan’s Ruling Council Defends Deal for Ties With Israel
The military leader of Sudan's ruling council sought to defend on Monday a US-backed agreement to establish relations with Israel, saying the deal was yet to...
US Issues Fresh Iran-Related Sanctions Targeting State Oil Sector
The United States on Monday imposed fresh Iran-related sanctions targeting the Islamic Republic's oil sector, including the Iranian Ministry of Petroleum, in Washington's latest action to increase...
Israeli UN Envoy Slams Security Council for Failure to Recognize New Mideast Reality
Israel's UN envoy accused the Security Council on Monday of not recognizing far-reaching changes taking place in the Middle East, including the normalization deals Israel...
Lebanese President’s Daughter Says She’s Not Opposed to Peace With Israel
i24 News - Claudine Aoun, daughter of Lebanon's President Michel Aoun and head of the National Commission for Lebanese Women, said she was open to...
Iran Reports COVID-19 Death Every Four Minutes, Extends Curbs
Iran extended COVID-19 curbs in Tehran and across the country on Monday as health authorities said they were recording a death from the virus every...
Dubai-Based NY Koen Group in Talks to Purchase Israeli Airline Israir
JNS.org - The Dubai-based NY Koen Group announced on Sunday that it is negotiating to purchase Israir, Israel’s third largest airline. Negotiations began in Dubai between...
