Gulf monarchs, Trump, and the great betrayal of Palestine and the Islamic conscience – Middle East Monitor

SummaryInternational airlines suspended all flights to Israel’s Ben Gurion International Airport after a missile fired by the Yemeni Houthi group landed nearby, causing panic among passengers. As foreign carriers resumed flights post-ceasefire with Hamas, the recent missile strike led to cancellations by major airlines like Delta, United, and Lufthansa, while El Al introduced rescue flights for stranded passengers. The Houthis claimed the strike, with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu promising retaliation against the group. Full Article

Pro-Palestinian activists aboard the damaged boat Conscience, reportedly hit by an Israeli drone strike, have allowed a Maltese surveyor to inspect the vessel, and six crew members are disembarking to return home. Malta's Prime Minister Robert Abela stated that the ship could be towed for repairs and allowed to continue its mission delivering humanitarian aid to Gaza once safe. The activists claim the attack occurred in international waters, causing minor injuries and a fire, while...

Shares in US film studios fell following President Trump's threat of 100 percent tariffs on foreign films, impacting companies like Lionsgate and Netflix. Oil prices dropped sharply after OPEC+ announced an output increase, raising concerns over oversupply and potential demand declines due to the trade war. Global stock markets showed mixed results ahead of central bank interest rate decisions, with the Dow slightly up and the S&P 500 down, while Berkshire Hathaway shares fell significantly...

Demonstrators gathered outside the Israeli Embassy in London to protest against Israel's air strikes on Syria and the occupation of the Golan Heights, organized by the Syrian Solidarity Campaign. The group highlighted that Israel has conducted nearly 1,000 air strikes since the fall of the Assad regime, causing civilian casualties and violating Syrian sovereignty. Protesters demanded an end to these strikes, respect for Syrian territorial integrity, and accountability for Israel’s actions, while also expressing solidarity...

Iraq's prison system is severely overcrowded, operating at 200% capacity with 67,000 detainees in facilities designed for half that number, according to Justice Minister Khaled Shwani. A general amnesty law passed in January has already led to the release of over 2,500 inmates and aims to address the disproportionate imprisonment of the Sunni community, although critics fear it may also facilitate the release of those guilty of serious crimes. To alleviate the crisis, Iraq is...

SummaryOn Friday, Turkiye condemned an attack on the Conscience, a humanitarian aid ship affiliated with the Freedom Flotilla Coalition, which was reportedly targeted by drones in international waters near Malta. Turkish Foreign Ministry spokesman Oncu Keceli stated that the ship, carrying 16 people including Turkish citizens, was attacked by Israeli unmanned aerial vehicles, and efforts are underway to ensure the safety of the crew and passengers while cooperating with Maltese authorities. Keceli confirmed that the...