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
World Bank says Mideast, North Africa ripe for 'digital transformation' Despite the regions' potential, the use of the internet for financial transactions is low in the Middle East and North Africa, according to a new World Bank report. By Al-Monitor Staff
Israel implements some but not all sanctions against Russian oligarchs Israel’s leadership said that the country will not enable Russian oligarchs to bypass Western sanctions, but at the same time it did not commit clearly to adopt all the sanctions. Israel
Iran among world leaders in nanotechnology The Islamic Republic has prioritized making products via nanotechnology, which refers to the production of materials and objects from molecules or atoms. Iran
Will Erdogan draw lessons from Putin's Ukraine mistakes? As Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan watches Russian forces flounder in Ukraine, he may be rethinking his own ambitions — or concluding that Turkey is in a better spot than ever. Turkey
Analysis The Takeaway: Done deal? Iran nuclear talks appear back on track Putin opens door to Syrian fighters in Ukraine; Egyptian students’ harrowing escape from Ukraine; Hamas keeps quiet on Ukraine while building mega-mosques; Lebanon’s cancer crisis; and more … in about 1,300 words. By Andrew Parasiliti , Elizabeth Hagedorn , Joe Snell
In Istanbul, fleeing Russians mull next step of self-exile Thousands of Russians fearing the political and economic fallout of the Ukraine war have fled to Istanbul, with most planning to travel on to Europe or former Soviet republics. Turkey
