Israel’s minister of religious affairs appoints women as latest reform Minister of Religious Affairs Matan Kahana's appointment of women, as well as changes to kosher supervision and to conversion law, have drawn the enmity of the ultra-Orthodox community. Israel
Art Dubai embraces digital, NFTs, Global South At Art Dubai, digital art and the Global South are spotlighted at the fair’s largest edition to date. DONT USE - Gulf Pulse
Displaced Syrians in Idlib hold classes in Roman ruins Volunteers have made ancient ruins in the middle of a displacement camp in Idlib into classrooms for displaced women and children. Syria
Gaza's horses still in shock from last year’s war The Israeli military operation in the Gaza Strip last year led to the death of several horses across the enclave and left dozens in a state of shock. Palestine
African Union demands protection for Africans fleeing Ukraine war The African Union has expressed concern for the "shocking racist treatment" of Africans fleeing the war in Ukraine. Egypt
No magic tap for Europe to replace Russian gas via Turkey Europe has been looking to Azerbaijan, Israel and other countries to transit gas via Turkey, but assuming political obstacles can be overcome, the massive investments needed will take time to realize. Turkey
Zelenskyy to give Zoom speech to Israeli Knesset Sunday With the Knesset on recess and many parliamentarians on vacation, Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and Foreign Minister Yair Lapid said they will both attend the Zoom-delivered address by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy March 20. Israel