When Qatar granted access to Israeli soccer fans and media despite an absence of diplomatic ties, some saw it as another sign of warming ties with the Arab world. Instead, some of the Israelis got a chilly reception.
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No New Trial in Murder Mystery That Gripped France, Court Rules
Omar Raddad was convicted in the 1991 killing of a wealthy widow, but scant evidence and a grammatical error sowed doubts about his guilt. He sought a retrial based on new DNA evidence.
Four Young Leaders Explain Their Roles in the Global Democracy Movement
Four young leaders explain how they became involved in the global democracy movement and what they have learned so far.
Israel Recalls Envoy to Morocco After Harassment Claims
Israel is investigating accusations against David Govrin over his conduct in Rabat, the Moroccan capital. The two countries sealed formal ties in 2020 as part of a wider regional realignment.
Migrants in Morocco Are Sentenced in Attempt to Cross Into Spanish Enclave
Thirty-three men, part of a larger group, were given 11 months in prison after a deadly border-crossing effort.
Israel Downs Iran Drones With Arab Help, Signaling Growing Ties
The destruction of Iranian drones last year was an early example of a new regional military project that President Biden is trying to shore up during his Middle East visit.
More than 20 Migrants Die in Effort to Enter Spanish Enclave in Africa
The deaths occurred during an attempted mass crossing by 2,000 people over border fences into Melilla. Several human rights groups have called for an investigation.
Preserving the Music of Morocco’s Sephardic Jews
For centuries after the expulsion from Spain, Morocco’s Sephardic Jewish women sang of love, loss and identity. Now, they’re almost all gone.
U.S. Pressured to Open Consulates in Jerusalem and Western Sahara
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken, on travels through the Middle East and North Africa over the past week, was urged by Arab leaders to make good on past promises.
Israeli Summit Mixes Historic Symbolism With Sharp Disputes
The meeting of diplomats from Israel, the U.S. and four Arab countries was momentous just for taking place. But in private, they tried to hash out differences over Iran and the war in Ukraine.