Jordan and the West African country of Mauritania which is a member of the Arab league, have either downgraded or cut diplomatic ties with Qatar in the deepening row over Doha’s alleged support for terrorists. Qatar has for years parlayed its enormous gas wealth and media strength into broad influence in the region. But Gulf […]
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Middle EastTEHRAN, Iran — A suicide bomber detonated explosives inside a popular shrine and a suspect blew himself up after a siege inside Iran’s parliament building in near-simultaneous attacks in Tehran on Wednesday that left 12 people dead and more than 42 injured. The militant group the Islamic State claimed responsibility via its Amaq news agency,
Last week’s rejection of Jonathan Pollard’s appeal to ease his difficult parole restrictions is largely due to a letter written by a US Navy admiral – the contents of which have been called a “myth.” An investigative report by the Hamodia newspaper shows that the letter, written in 1995, contains never-before raised grave accusations against
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Middle East, USAPresident Reuven Rivlin on Tuesday honored 30 outstanding soldiers with disabilities, congratulating them on their devotion and hard work. Rivlin hosted, for the first time, soldiers with disabilities from the Special in Uniform program. Special in Uniform (SIU) is a signature program of the IDF meant to integrate Israeli youth with disabilities&mdashboth mental and physical&mdashinto
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Middle East“Wonder Woman” and the film’s star, Gal Gadot, have been delivered a taste of the lasso of truth as they’ve entered into non-stop war leading up to the film’s box office debut. After its arrival, many potential viewers are in opposition of the Amazonian warrior’s tale primarily due to Gadot’s nationality. On Friday, June 2,
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Middle East, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, USAUse of the animals is growing in Israel, although the country’s lone accredited school training them in Hebrew struggles with lack of funding and awareness By Luke Tress Six juvenile Labradors and Golden Retrievers surrounded Yariv Melamed, intently watching the piece of bread the dog trainer held in his hand. Several others wrestled with each
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Middle East, The World We ShareMossad said to have listened in on secret Egyptian transmissions using radioactive batteries supplied by Zalman Shapiro of NUMEC By Times of Israel staff Illustrative image of technicians handling a RTG battery, February 2, 2007. (Public domain, Wikimedia commons) A year before the 1967 Six Day War, a Jewish-American scientist reportedly gave Israel groundbreaking technology
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Middle East, USAIstanbul (dpa) – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has been on the phone to regional leaders following the crisis between Qatar and several Arab Gulf nations, in the hope that the sudden breakdown in relations can be resolved, the state-run Anadolu news agency reported Tuesday. Turkey is seen as having a close relationship with Qatar,
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Middle EastAfter violent Kafr Kassem protest, furious Arab lawmakers call for strike, say police neglecting to fight crime in Arab towns; Cops minister blames locals who ‘terrorize anyone’ trying to work with law enforcement By Times of Israel staff Police forces in Qafr Kassem on June 6, 2017 (Courtesy) Arab leaders on Tuesday announced a state
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Middle EastThe United Nations is beginning to change – for the better – says Israeli Ambassador to the UN Danny Danon. Ambassador Danon marched at the annual Celebrate Israel Day parade in Manhattan Sunday, joining Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, Israeli Internal Security Minister Gilad
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International, Middle EastUN Secretary General Antonio Guterres on Monday blamed “Israeli occupation” for imposing a “heavy humanitarian and development burden” on Palestinian Arabs, calling for the establishment of a Palestinian state. In a statement released on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the start of the Six Day War, Guterres said, “Today marks 50 years since
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International, Middle EastRamallah – Fatah central committee official Jibril Rajoub’s recent remarks that Jerusalem’s Buraq Wall “must remain under Jewish sovereignty” sparked a wave of criticism among Palestinians. He told Israel’s Channel 2 television that he agrees that the Buraq Wall (Wailing Wall) should remain under Israeli control. US President Donald Trump visited the site, he noted,
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Jewish Religion, Middle EastPrime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu landed Sunday morning in the Liberian capital city of Monrovia, where he was welcomed in an official state ceremony led by Liberian President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf. The national anthems of the two countries were played the Prime Minister inspected an honor guard and observed a traditional local dance. The Prime Minister then
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International, Middle EastUS Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley, who will visit Israel next week along with her Israeli counterpart, Ambassador Danny Danon, will tour the Old City of Jerusalem during her trip to the region. Ambassador Hailey will arrive in Israel this coming Wednesday morning, and during the day she will meet with President Reuven Rivlin
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