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Jewish man wins case against UK Labour antisemitism expulsion

Jewish man wins case against UK Labour antisemitism expulsion Submitted by MEE staff on Fri, 04/11/2025 - 15:19 After winning appeal, former Labour member says the 'real offence' he committed was criticising Israel's oppression of Palestinians A protester holds a placard at a demonstration organised by Jewish Bloc, Jews For Palestine, in central London on 11 November 2023 (AFP/Henry Nicholls) Off A Jewish former member...

Published on: April 11, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

New York sightseeing helicopter crashes in Hudson River: What we know

New York Helicopters has suspended operations indefinitely while authorities investigate the crash.

Published on: April 11, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Israeli press review: High-tech brain drain plagues Israel

Israeli press review: High-tech brain drain plagues Israel Submitted by Nadav Rapaport on Fri, 04/11/2025 - 13:37 Meanwhile, Israelis queue for food donations amid rising poverty, 150,000 gun licences issued since 2023, hundreds of reservists dismissed over anti-war letter High-tech workers strike in Tel Aviv, on 24 January 2023, to protest the Israeli government's controversial plans to overhaul the judicial system...

Published on: April 11, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

What’s behind escalating US air attacks in Yemen?

What’s behind the US-Houthi conflict? Redi Tlhabi hosts political analysts to unpack what’s happening in Yemen.

Published on: April 11, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

What stands in the way of the US reaching a new nuclear deal with Iran?

Al Jazeera’s Maziar Motamedi explains the obstacles to the US and Iran reaching a new nuclear deal.

Published on: April 11, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

US envoy Witkoff meets Putin in Russia for Ukraine war talks

Kremlin says the more than four-hour meeting 'focused on various aspects of the Ukrainian settlement'.

Published on: April 11, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

FIFA’s Infantino promises β€˜world will be welcomed’ at US Club World Cup

As FIFA President Gianni Infantino visits the US to promote the Club World Cup, Al Jazeera takes a closer look.

Published on: April 11, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Spain public broadcaster calls for 'debate' over Israel's Eurovision participation

Spain public broadcaster calls for 'debate' over Israel's Eurovision participation Spain's public broadcaster said on Friday it has called for a "debate" over Israel's participation in this year's Eurovision Song Contest in Switzerland due to "concerns" over the situation in war-tornGaza. RTVE has sent a letter to the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), which manages the event, "requesting a debate on the participation...

Published on: April 11, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Opinion: Can the US push Lebanon to normalise with Israel?

Opinion: Can the US push Lebanon to normalise with Israel? Talk of normalisation betweenLebanonandIsraelhas been non-stop in recent days. The flurry of speculation reached a crescendo late last month, when theUSspecial envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff,declaredthat normalisation was β€œa real possibility”. Several Lebanese politicians joined the chorus. MP Paula Yacoubian, a self-declared reformist,described...

Published on: April 11, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Israeli officers allowed rabbi, aide into unapproved trip to Syria, army says

Israeli officers allowed rabbi, aide into unapproved trip to Syria, army says Israeli officers allowedprominent Rabbi Shlomo Aviner to enter Syria with one of his aides and meet soldiers ahead of the Jewish Passover holiday, the Israeli army revealed. Their entry was not approved through the correct channels, but no punishments were carried out, the Times of Israel reports.

Published on: April 11, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

'We collected his body instead of celebrating Eid,' says mother of Gaza medic killed by Israel

The mother of a Palestinian killed in an IDF attack on emergency vehicles tells the BBC of her loss.

Published on: April 11, 2025 | Source: BBC Middle East favicon BBC Middle East

Schools in Beirut suburb fear return to war after new Israeli strikes

Students, staff, and parents alike are traumatised by what has happened and the destruction that surrounds them.

Published on: April 11, 2025 | Source: BBC Middle East favicon BBC Middle East

At least three people injured after Israeli forces storm West Bank town

At least three people injured after Israeli forces storm West Bank town At leasr three people were injured after Israeli forces stormed Al-Bireh,an occupied West Bank town,Wafa news agency reported. The Palestinians were wounded after an attack by Israeli troops in the Sateh Marhaba neighbourhood, According to the news report, Israeli soldiers forced their way into several homes and severely beat three people.The...

Published on: April 10, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Six killed after helicopter crashes in New York’s Hudson River

A family of Spanish tourists, including three children, were killed in the crash, New York City Mayor Eric Adams says.

Published on: April 10, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Iran warns it could expel UN nuclear inspectors ahead of US talks

The United States and Iran are set for talks on Iran's nuclear programme in Oman on Saturday.

Published on: April 10, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Man Utd held by late Lyon Europa League goal; Tottenham draw, Chelsea win

Manchester United are denied a win as Olympique Lyonnais secure a late 2-2 draw in their quarterfinal first-leg tie.

Published on: April 10, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Prada acquires rival Versace for $1.4bn despite tariff uncertainty

The multibillion-dollar deal strengthens Italy's position in luxury fashion industry.

Published on: April 10, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

At least 29 people have been killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza City

At least 29 people have been killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza City At least 29 people have been killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza since dawn, with the majority in Gaza City, where Israel continues its heavy bombardment since it violated the ceasefire on 18 March.

Published on: April 10, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Palestinians in Gaza fear dying of thirst after Israel bombs desalination plant

Palestinians in Gaza fear dying of thirst after Israel bombs desalination plant Israel has bombed one of Gaza’s only operational water desalination plants that was supplying clean drinking water to the Strip, according to Al Jazeera on Thursday. Many Palestinians now fear dying of thirst amid an ongoing six-week blockade of food and humanitarian aid.

Published on: April 10, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Trump administration's memo on Mahmoud Khalil case 'devoid' of facts, lawyers say

Trump administration's memo on Mahmoud Khalil case 'devoid' of facts, lawyers say Submitted by MEE staff on Thu, 04/10/2025 - 20:45 The Palestinian activist will have a hearing in immigration court in Louisiana on Friday to determine whether he gets deported Signs in support of Mahmoud Khalil during the nationwide 'Hands Off!' protest against US President Donald Trump in Washington, DC, on 5 April 2025 (Amid...

Published on: April 10, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Saudi Arabia’s silver lining in the US-China trade war

Saudi Arabia’s silver lining in the US-China trade war Submitted by Sean Mathews on Thu, 04/10/2025 - 20:37 Trump’s tariffs could give the kingdom the jolt it needs by crashing energy prices and making Chinese exports less competitive A Saudi woman assembles air conditioning units at a factory in Dammam, in Saudi Arabia's eastern province, on 15 August 2023 (Fayez Nureldine/AFP) Off With the US and Chinadescending into...

Published on: April 10, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Palestinian teen attacker freed after nine years in Israeli prison

Amnesty International says Ahmed Manasra endured "shocking ill-treatment" after he was imprisoned at the age of 13 in 2015.

Published on: April 10, 2025 | Source: BBC Middle East favicon BBC Middle East

Israeli PM tells Canadian party leader to 'backtrack' comments on genocide

Israeli PM tells Canadian party leader to 'backtrack' comments on genocide Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu lashed out at Canada's Liberal leader Mark Carney on X after he agreed with a heckler at a rally that "genocide" was occurring in Gaza. Carney was at a rally in Calgary on Tuesday when someone in the crowd shouted that there was a genocide occurring in Palestine. Carney said he was aware of this and said...

Published on: April 10, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

US stocks down as trade war with China deepens

The White House says President Donald Trump’s tariffs on imports from China is currently 145 percent.

Published on: April 10, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Inside the campaign to end Microsoft's collaboration with the Israeli army

Inside the campaign to end Microsoft's collaboration with the Israeli army Submitted by Azad Essa on Wed, 04/09/2025 - 13:05 Meet the two Microsoft employees who helped shine a light on Microsoft's role in Israel's war on Gaza Ibtihal Abbousad confronts Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman during the company's 50th anniversary event in Redmond, Washington, on 4 April 2025 (Stephen Brashear/Getty Images/AFP) Off It was...

Published on: April 10, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Israel to include Rafah in Gaza 'security zones' - defence minister

The Israeli defence minister says the military is leaving Gaza "smaller" and "more isolated" to press Hamas into releasing hostages.

Published on: April 10, 2025 | Source: BBC Middle East favicon BBC Middle East

American Airlines planes bump wings at Washington airport

At least three members of Congress are on one of the planes in this latest mishap at Reagan National.

Published on: April 10, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

US-Russia prisoner swap: Ukraine aid donor for tech smuggler

Russia freed US citizen Ksenia Karelina, jailed for donating to Ukraine aid, in swap for accused smuggler Arthur Petrov.

Published on: April 10, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Tunisia mass trial highlights opposition crackdown, weakening of judiciary

Trial of more than 40 people charged with plotting against the state, including prominent politicians, resumes Friday.

Published on: April 10, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Six weeks after Israel imposed complete Gaza blockade, last of food is running out

Six weeks after Israel imposed complete Gaza blockade, last of food is running out The director of communications at the UN agency for Palestinian refugees, Unrwa, said on Thursday that food supplies are running out in Gaza, following Israel’s block on food and humanitarian aid entering the besieged strip, reported Reuters. β€œAll basic supplies are running out," said Juliette Touma. β€œThe prices of commodities have...

Published on: April 10, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Gaza residents share fears of thirst after Israel destroys water resources

Israel has bombed one of Gaza’s only operational water desalination plants that was supplying people with clean water.

Published on: April 10, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Tanzania opposition party leader Tundu Lissu charged with treason

Lissu’s lawyer Rugemeleza Nshala said the charges against his client were politically driven.

Published on: April 10, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Israeli energy minister defends cutting off Gaza's electricity

Israeli energy minister defends cutting off Gaza's electricity Israel's energy minister, Eli Cohen, defended his decision to cut Gaza's electricity. β€œThe decision I led to cut off electricity from Gaza is the right one from a security and moral perspective,"Cohen said in a post on X on Thursday."I am glad that the petition to force me to restore the electricity was rejected out of hand.” He added that "continued...

Published on: April 10, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Turkiye and Israel hold talks to avoid clashes in Syria

'Technical talks' aim to set up communications channel to avoid clashes in the region, Turkish official says.

Published on: April 10, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Israel's Supreme Court rejects petition opposing cuts to Gaza's electricity supply

Israel's Supreme Court rejects petition opposing cuts to Gaza's electricity supply Israel's Supreme Court has rejected a petition against Israel's decision to cut electricity to the Gaza Strip, Haaretz reported on Thursday. A petition - which outlined that ceasing to provide electricity to Gaza could potentially affect hostages being held in Hamas captivity and violating international humanitarian law - was submitted...

Published on: April 10, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye