Ben & Jerry's to officially return to Israeli settlements after Unilever decision Agence France-Presse
Deal with Sweden, Finland over NATO membership sees Turkey’s Erdogan hailed at home Pro-government voices see agreement as Nordic countries bowing to Turkish demands, but opponents remain critical. Turkey
In preparation for Biden’s visit, Israeli president meets with Jordanian king Ahead of President Biden's mid-July visit to the region, Israeli President Isaac Herzog met in Amman with Jordanian King Abdullah II. Israel
World Bank approves $500 million loan to Egypt for food security Egypt, like other countries in the region, is contending with food security and price increases related to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Egypt
Newly elected MPs bring back debate about civil marriage in Lebanon The positions of some new legislators in favor of civil unions to be performed in the Mediterranean country have outraged religious authorities. Lebanon
Israel's EcoOcean to tell UN meeting of its work to clean Mediterranean Participating at the United Nations Ocean Conference in Portugal, head of the Israeli NGO EcoOcean Arik Rosenblum explains the actions that they are taking to clean the seas and to protect marine ecosystems. Israel
Iran media publishes conflicting reports over status of nuclear talks in Qatar Indirect talks in Qatar have made little or no progress on restarting nuclear deal, Islamic Republic outlets agree. Iran
World Bank official: Lebanon, Yemen, Syria most food-insecure in region Many states across the Middle East and North Africa meet the criteria for food insecurity, experts said at a US Institute of Peace event. Syria
Egypt, Greece, Cyprus boost military cooperation in EastMed region Egypt, Greece and Cyprus have promoted their military relations in the face of security threats and to defend their interests in the Eastern Mediterranean that is rich in oil and gas reserves. Egypt
Egypt, UAE work to protect rare bird Under a project carried out in cooperation with a conservation fund in the UAE, Egypt's Ministry of Environment released 2,000 Houbara bustards into a nature reserve to conserve the threatened bird species. Egypt
Just before Knesset disperses, Israeli opposition blocks bipartisan bills Despite the agreement to disband the Knesset tonight, the opposition has blocked widely supported legislation. Israel
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