One of the largest film festivals in the Middle East and North Africa has opened recently in Marrakech, Morocco. It involves 70 features from 32 countries, drawing actors and directors around the world to present their work. What makes the festival unique is its ability to make works on par with larger film festivals, while keeping the spotlight on rising… Read more »
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5yg1pq1x57o Israel has recently fired airstrikes and artillery weapons at southern Lebanon, despite the fact a ceasefire has been negotiated after over a year of war with Hezbollah. The army says it had attacked suspects at a weapons facility, and also vehicles that breached the ceasefire deal. Lebanon has accused Israel of violating the peace “several times”, but so far… Read more »
The nation of Turkey has recently announced its call for a ceasefire in Syria, asking Bashar Assad to resolve the disputes with his people and speak with his adversaries. At a joint news conference in Ankara which included Hakan Fidan and his Iranian counterpart, Hakan said that Turkey and Iran would be continuing diplomatic efforts, despite the fact that the… Read more »
Some of the harshest criticism so far by a Saudi official has occurred, with the crown prince of Saudi Arabia saying that Israel is committing “genocide” in Gaza. The prince has also criticized Israeli attacks on Lebanon and Iran. Israel, for its part, has vehemently denied any genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. Riyadh and Tehran have shown signs of improving… Read more »
The Dutch king has made a statement saying antisemitism will not be tolerated after violent attacks occurred targeting Jewish people in Amsterdam. The statement was issued after some youths reportedly on scooters crossed the city center in “hit-and-run” style attacks, specifically targeting Tel Aviv supporters who had visited the Netherlands for a Europa League match. Five people were treated in… Read more »
Israeli defense minister Yoav Gallant recently stepped down after Benjamin Netanyahu fired him. The position is now the responsibility of the former defense minister Israel Katz. Israel’s people very much disapprove, with mass protests being sparked throughout the country. Citizens saw Gallant as the only moderate voice in a far-right regime, and thus saw his removal as a sign that… Read more »