Palestinian factions have begun a national dialogue in the Egyptian capital, Cairo, on Monday to prepare for upcoming elections.
“The national dialogue sessions are under way in Cairo under the auspices of (Egyptian) President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi,” Egyptian state television reported.
On the agenda are thorny issues such as judicial and security arrangements for the vote and the fate of Palestinian voters in Israeli-occupied East Jerusalem.
“The two-day dialogue will focus on issues related to the elections, including ways of holding the polls without interference,” Hamas spokesman Hazem Qassem told the Turkish state news agency, Anadolu.
“We will also discuss neutralising people and parties who affect the will of Palestinian voters and the necessary steps to allow freedoms in the West Bank and Gaza,” Qassem said.
A new era of travel: From the Grand Tour to vacations with purpose
We are witnessing a growing trend of tourists who want to turn the travel experience into one that is more meaningful than just seeing, touching, or speaking to the locals, and are instead searching for something that will leave a positive footprint
Uri Sharon |
Published: 02.08.21 , 11:03
The days of the Grand Tours of the 19th century are over. Back in those days travelers - aristocrats, writers, and the children of the upper classes - would set out from Britain, Europe and the Americas on a quest to see and -meet new cultures.
Iftar events banned as new curfew goes into effect and donations are fleeting during the holy month
People ask me about the prices, and when I answer, they seem very unhappy. Some even beg me to give them lower prices. But the truth is, I am one of these people. I am suffering just like them
Updated 14 April 2021
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BEIRUT: The social events, traditions and gatherings usually celebrated during Ramadan will be very different this year in Lebanon as the country continues to grapple with unprecedented economic collapse and a coronavirus (COVID-19) surge.
Leading up to the holy month, preparations for Ramadan were slight in Beirut as only a few signs reminding people to donate could be seen in the city’s main streets. Charity foundations usually rely on the month of Ramadan every year to collect donations but the country’s ability to give is fleeting.
TEL AVIV, ISRAEL When it comes to fighting the coronavirus, Israel is discovering the limits of vaccines. The country famous for its high-tech prowess and spirit of innovation is home to the world s speediest vaccination drive, fueled from the top by national pride and a deep longing to start getting back to life, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu put it. But experts say reopening the country will still take months, complicated by coronavirus mutations that have spread from Britain and South Africa, a refusal among some sectors to adhere to safety rules and wobbles in the pace of vaccinations of people under 60.
On Friday, Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh praised the ruling by the International Criminal Court as a victory for justice and humanity” as well as for.