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RSSFeeds Israeli airstrikes target Damascus countryside, Syria says https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-792633 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/555433' /><br />Syria's defense ministry claims an Israeli airstrike hit Damascus's countryside on Tuesday morning. <br /> REUTERS/Orhan Qereman Mon, 18 Mar 2024 23:35:22 GMT Tue, 19 Mar 2024 01:22:20 GMT 792633 N False BY REUTERS False Israel,Hezbollah,Damascus,airstrikes 12 Israeli airstrikes target Damascus countryside, Syria says Lebanese man caught at US border says he's part of Hezbollah https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-792436 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/572890' /><br />US Customs and Border Protection had not confirmed the report as of Sunday evening.<br /> WEST ASIA NEWS AGENCY/REUTERS Sun, 17 Mar 2024 22:57:31 GMT Sun, 17 Mar 2024 22:57:31 GMT 792436 N False BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF False Hezbollah,Lebanon,United States,US-Mexico border 12 Lebanese man caught at US border says he's part of Hezbollah - report Iran's far reaching influence: Are the Houthis getting leverage via attacks? https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-792402 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/576158' /><br />Houthi attacks escalate, Iran's influence grows. US responds with airstrikes as tensions rise with joint naval drills involving Russia and China.<br /> REUTERS/KHALED ABDULLAH Sun, 17 Mar 2024 18:09:05 GMT Mon, 18 Mar 2024 16:22:49 GMT 792402 N False BY SETH J. FRANTZMAN False Iran,Yemen,Houthi,US Navy 12 Tensions rise between US and Iran as a result of Houthi attacks Iran’s president wants new focus on artificial intelligence https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-792391 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/576966' /><br />Iran's push into AI sparks intrigue and concerns. President Raisi leads discussions on tech's role in the national economy and security.<br /> Official website screenshot Sun, 17 Mar 2024 17:10:02 GMT Sun, 17 Mar 2024 17:51:27 GMT 792391 N False BY SETH J. FRANTZMAN False Iran,Tehran,Businessman,AI 12 Iran to push for better AI in the country Tehran claims to be ‘self-sufficient’ in building drone engines https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-792379 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/579984' /><br />Iranian Defense Minister also praises Qatar’s role in the region; Doha hosts Hamas, and Iran has frequently met Hamas leaders in Doha<br /> REUTERS/AZIZ TAHER Sun, 17 Mar 2024 16:13:29 GMT Sun, 17 Mar 2024 22:38:17 GMT 792379 N False BY SETH J. FRANTZMAN False Iran,Qatar,drone,Ukraine-Russia War 12 Tehran claims to be ‘self-sufficient’ in building drone parts - analysis S. Africa is diplomatic Iran proxy, Africa faces Hamas-like jihad - top rabbi https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-792329 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/585611' /><br />Around 287 children were kidnapped from a Nigerian school on March 7 by Islamic State, he noted.<br /> office of chief rabbi Sun, 17 Mar 2024 12:12:34 GMT Sun, 17 Mar 2024 15:12:21 GMT 792329 N False BY MICHAEL STARR False Terrorism,South Africa,diplomacy,Nigeria,Africa,jihad 12 S. Africa is an Iran diplomatic proxy, Africa faces terrorism - rabbi No truce in Gaza, what about south Lebanon? Voices from the Arab press https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-791951 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/585153' /><br />A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.<br /> MOHAMED AZAKIR/REUTERS Sun, 17 Mar 2024 06:38:08 GMT Sun, 17 Mar 2024 06:38:08 GMT 791951 N False BY THE MEDIA LINE False Gaza,Lebanon,Voices from the Arab press,The Media Line,Hamas-Israel War 12 No truce in Gaza, what about south Lebanon? Voices from the Arab press Iranian official calls for forming international coalition against Israel at NY UN meeting https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-792220 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/585476' /><br />Nigeria has a history of engagement with Iranian-backed terrorist regimes including Hamas and Hezbollah.<br /> VIA REUTERS Sat, 16 Mar 2024 15:31:14 GMT Sat, 16 Mar 2024 15:38:21 GMT 792220 N False BY DARCIE GRUNBLATT False Terrorism,United Nations,Nigeria,iranian women,Israel-Hamas War 2024 12 Iran and Nigeria continue to bolster ties amid UN women’s conference Mossad chief expected to resume Gaza ceasefire talks in Doha on Sunday https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-792211 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/561956' /><br />The talks between Israel, Qatar, and Egypt will reportedly focus on remaining gaps between Israel and Hamas, including over prisoner releases and humanitarian aid.<br /> AVSHALOM SASSONI/FLASH90 Sat, 16 Mar 2024 13:11:38 GMT Sun, 17 Mar 2024 00:29:00 GMT 792211 N False BY REUTERS AND TOVAH LAZAROFF False Benjamin Netanyahu,Egypt,Hamas,Mossad,Qatar,David Barnea 12 David Barnea expected to resume Gaza hostage talks in Qatar on Sunday Yemen’s Houthis obtain hypersonic missile, upgrade weapons arsenal https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-792163 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/583892' /><br />Last week the Houthis's leader warned that the group would begin attacking ships heading toward the Cape of Good Hope in Africa's southern tip.<br /> KHALED ABDULLAH/REUTERS Fri, 15 Mar 2024 18:13:47 GMT Fri, 15 Mar 2024 18:19:25 GMT 792163 N False BY DANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD False Yemen,Houthi,Maritime security,Hypersonic weapons 12 Yemen’s Houthis obtain hypersonic missile, upgrade weapons arsenal Hezbollah tells Iran it would fight alone in any war with Israel https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-792104 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/572890' /><br />Nasrallah reassured Qaani he didn't want Iran to get sucked into a war with Israel or the United States and that Hezbollah would fight on its own, all the sources said.<br /> WEST ASIA NEWS AGENCY/REUTERS Fri, 15 Mar 2024 08:18:31 GMT Fri, 15 Mar 2024 08:20:32 GMT 792104 N False BY REUTERS False Hamas,Hezbollah,United States,Hamas and Hezbollah,nasrallah,Middle East,Hamas-Israel War 12 Hezbollah leader Nasrallah tells Iran it would fight Israel alone Afghanistan invests $35M in Iran’s Chabahar seaport https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-792088 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/479417' /><br />Experts say that the move from Kabul to Iran’s Chabahar Port sends ripples of change across the economic currents of South Asia. Pakistan should streamline border procedures to reduce delays.<br /> JALIL AHMAD/REUTERS Fri, 15 Mar 2024 02:41:58 GMT Fri, 15 Mar 2024 02:43:13 GMT 792088 N False BY ARSHAD MEHMOOD/THE MEDIA LINE False Iran,Pakistan,Taliban,Afghanistan,trade 12 Afghanistan fuels economic shift by extending trade connections Merchant vessel struck by missile west of Yemen's al Hudaydah https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-792086 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/568332' /><br />Houthi militants have repeatedly launched drones and missiles against international commercial shipping in the Gulf of Aden since mid-November.<br /> REUTERS/KHALED ABDULLAH Fri, 15 Mar 2024 02:14:45 GMT Fri, 15 Mar 2024 04:43:13 GMT 792086 N False BY REUTERS False Yemen,Houthi,Red Sea,Israel-Hamas War 2024 12 Merchant vessel struck by missile west of Yemen's al Hudaydah Iran using European ports to smuggle arms to Hezbollah https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-792080 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/537302' /><br />This arms laundering was done due to Israeli military pressure on Iranian assets in Syria and Lebanon.<br /> IRANIAN ARMY/WANA (WEST ASIA NEWS AGENCY) VIA REUTERS Thu, 14 Mar 2024 23:56:29 GMT Thu, 14 Mar 2024 23:56:29 GMT 792080 N False BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF False Hezbollah,Iran,Smuggling,arms trade,IRGC 12 616 Iran smuggling arms to Hezbollah via European ports Mahmoud Abbas appoints new Palestinian Authority prime minister https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-792032 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/585322' /><br />The Palestinian Authority, set up three decades ago under the interim peace agreement known as the Oslo Accords, exercises governance over parts of the West Bank.<br /> VIA REUTERS Thu, 14 Mar 2024 18:23:08 GMT Thu, 14 Mar 2024 23:17:51 GMT 792032 N False BY REUTERS False Mahmoud Abbas,Palestinian Authority,West Bank,mohammed shtayyeh,Israel-Hamas War 2024 12 Mahmoud Abbas appoints new Palestinian Authority prime minister Israel 'terrified' of West Bank during Ramadan - Iran's Quds Force chief https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-791911 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/585078' /><br />Iranian Quds Force Commander Esmail Qaani has lashed out at Israel, claiming that Israel is terrified of West Bank violence over Ramadan. <br /> Majid Asgaripour/WANA/via Reuters Thu, 14 Mar 2024 15:54:19 GMT Thu, 14 Mar 2024 15:54:19 GMT 791911 N False BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF False Iran,West Bank,Ramadan,Esmail Qaani 12 616 Iranian Quds Commander claims Israel terrified of West Bank, Ramadan Palestinian textbooks feature misogyny funded by Europe, report finds https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-791986 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/562446' /><br />Palestinian Authority textbooks scrutinized: Gender biases, glorification of violence, and troubling narratives revealed.<br /> AMMAR AWAD/REUTERS Thu, 14 Mar 2024 13:51:44 GMT Thu, 14 Mar 2024 17:24:51 GMT 791986 N False BY OHAD MERLIN False education,misogny,Hate speech,Textbook,Palestinian Education 12 Report: Europe funds propagation of misogyny in Palestinian textbooks More women secure senior positions in UAE, Egypt, as MENA region struggles with gender gap https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-791961 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/585175' /><br />According to the 2023 edition of the Global Gender Gap Report, the MENA region remains the furthest away from gender parity compared to other regions.<br /> THE MEDIA LINE Thu, 14 Mar 2024 12:46:31 GMT Thu, 14 Mar 2024 13:02:26 GMT 791961 N False BY THE MEDIA LINE False Israel,women,Gender,The Media Line,MENA 12 Women reach senior positions in UAE, Egypt, other MENA states struggle Russia, China, and Iran deepen ties with naval drill https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-791912 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/585081' /><br />Russia, Iran, and China have conducted at least four naval drills in the past. However, this year’s are larger, and they come amidst rising tensions in the Red Sea and off the coast of Yemen.<br /> Russian Defence Ministry/Handout via REUTERS Thu, 14 Mar 2024 09:41:34 GMT Thu, 14 Mar 2024 11:40:27 GMT 791912 N False BY SETH J. FRANTZMAN False Iran,Russia,russia iran,Middle East,Military 12 Russia, China, and Iran deepen ties with naval drill Why the world needs to understand the importance of the Red Sea - analysis https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-791839 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/578946' /><br />Tensions in the Red Sea sparked by the Houthi attacks on transiting vessels bring several economic, environmental, and security ramifications on a global level.<br /> REUTERS/KHALED ABDULLAH Thu, 14 Mar 2024 02:40:26 GMT Thu, 14 Mar 2024 02:40:26 GMT 791839 N False BY DEBBIE MOHNBLATT/THE MEDIA LINE False Yemen,Houthi,Middle East,Red Sea,The Media Line 12 Why the world needs to understand the importance of the Red Sea The silent fade of Lebanon's last Jews amid escalation with Hezbollah https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-791818 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/584958' /><br />The situation of the Lebanese Jewish community was recently brought to light the death of Isaac Arazi, a key figure in the Jewish community.<br /> OMARALI85 / CC 4.0 HTTPS://CREATIVECOMMONS.ORG/LICENSES/BY-SA/4.0 Wed, 13 Mar 2024 19:05:15 GMT Wed, 13 Mar 2024 19:10:41 GMT 791818 N False BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF False Lebanon,Diaspora Jews,Diaspora,beirut 12 The silent fade of Lebanon's last Jews amid escalation with Hezbollah Turkey says aid drops, maritime plan for Gaza positive but not a solution https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-791748 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/559975' /><br />Turkish foreign ministry spokesman Oncu Keceli, sending aid by ground was easier, cheaper, and more effective.<br /> REUTERS/STRINGER Wed, 13 Mar 2024 12:28:00 GMT Wed, 13 Mar 2024 12:28:00 GMT 791748 N False BY REUTERS False Palestinians,Turkey,United States,humanitarian aid,Israel-Hamas War 2024 12 Turkey says US caved to international pressure to provide air drops Canadian FM calls for investigation of sexual violence against Palestinian women https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-791732 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/554036' /><br />The Canadian FM is on a diplomatic tour in the Middle East, including visits to Israel, the West Bank, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and the United Arab Emirates.<br /> TIMOTHY A. CLARY/Pool via Reuters Wed, 13 Mar 2024 12:00:55 GMT Wed, 13 Mar 2024 14:07:14 GMT 791732 N False BY DARCIE GRUNBLATT False Canada,diplomacy,UNRWA,Israel-Hamas War 2024 12 Amid Middle East tour, Canadian FM Melanie Joly Jordan's Queen Rania: Israel had one October 7, the Palestinians have had 156 https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-791686 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/560235' /><br />Throughout the interview, Queen Rania places the blame on Israel, arguing that Israel is responsible for cutting the people of Gaza off from basic necessities such as food, fuel, and water. <br /> Royal Hashemite Court (RHC)/Handout via REUTERS Wed, 13 Mar 2024 08:09:31 GMT Wed, 13 Mar 2024 08:09:31 GMT 791686 N False BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF False jordan israel,Ramadan,CNN,humanitarian aid,Israel-Hamas War 2024 12 Christiane Amanpour interviews Jordanian Queen Rania on CNN Houthis fire at American ship as Greek frigate shoots down drones https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-791663 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/584897' /><br />There were no injuries or damage reported, the United States Central Command (CENTCOM) said. <br /> PUBLIC DOMAIN Wed, 13 Mar 2024 01:47:46 GMT Wed, 13 Mar 2024 13:58:32 GMT 791663 N False BY REUTERS False European Union,Yemen,Europe,Greece,Houthi,US Navy,Red Sea 12 Houthis fire at American ship as Greek frigate shoots down drones Saudi Arabia says incident involving rabbi's kippah was 'unfortunate' https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-791653 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/542804' /><br />Saudi Arabia responds to religious freedom delegation cut short in Saudi Arabia as co-chair refuses to remove kippah in public<br /> Ahmed Yosri/Reuters Tue, 12 Mar 2024 22:26:56 GMT Wed, 13 Mar 2024 16:18:40 GMT 791653 N False BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF False Saudi Arabia,kippah,religious tolerance 12 Saudi Arabia says incident involving rabbi's kippah was 'unfortunate' Palestinian state is the only path leading to peace with Israel - Saudi official https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-791595 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/574008' /><br />The official said Palestinian statehood must be "irreversible" and "irrevocable."<br /> SPUTNIK/REUTERS Tue, 12 Mar 2024 16:54:55 GMT Tue, 12 Mar 2024 16:54:55 GMT 791595 N False BY DANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD False Saudi Arabia,saudi arabia and israel,Two State Solution,palestinian statehood 12 Saudi official: Peace with Israel requires Palestinian statehood West Bank city names street after self-immolating US soldier Aaron Bushnell https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-791570 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/581116' /><br />"[Bushnell] wanted to light a strong spark, to reignite our cause,” Mayor Abdul Karim Sidr told a small crowd gathered at the opening.<br /> screenshot Tue, 12 Mar 2024 15:08:48 GMT Tue, 12 Mar 2024 15:13:08 GMT 791570 N False BY DANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD False West Bank,fire,suicide,Jericho,Israel-Hamas War 2024 12 West Bank city of Jericho names street after Aaron Bushnell 'Lying is a sign of desperation': COGAT slams UNRWA chief's misinformation https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-791448 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/563525' /><br />As of Monday, since the beginning of the war, 16,405 trucks of humanitarian aid were inspected and transferred to the Gaza Strip.<br /> REUTERS/HADEER MAHMOUD Tue, 12 Mar 2024 07:47:43 GMT Tue, 12 Mar 2024 08:41:26 GMT 791448 N False BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF False Palestinians,UNRWA,cogat,humanitarian aid,Israel-Hamas War 2024 12 COGAT slams Philippe Lazzarini on X, formerly Twitter for misinformation Yemen's Houthis target 'US ship Pinocchio' in Red Sea https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-791419 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/567346' /><br />Houthi military spokesman Yahya Sarea said the group will escalate their military operations in the Islamic holy month of Ramadan in solidarity with Palestinians during the war in Gaza.<br /> Houthi Military Media/Handout via REUTERS Tue, 12 Mar 2024 00:49:12 GMT Tue, 12 Mar 2024 03:24:45 GMT 791419 N False BY REUTERS False Yemen,Red Sea,Houthis Headline,Israel-Hamas War 2024 12 Yemen's Houthis target 'US ship Pinocchio' in Red Sea