Israel offered no evidence and Iran denies the accusation, but Netanyahu vowed to respond saying, “Iran is the greatest enemy of Israel. I am determined to halt it. We are hitting it in the entire region”:
- Israel Blames Iran for Attack on Freighter Near the Persian Gulf (Washington Post)
Until recently settlers entered the mosque through the Al-Magharbeh Gate. After opening all the gates to settlers, the Israeli occupation forces now deny all but a “very few” Palestinians from outside the city access :
- Israel Blocks Palestine Worshippers From Reaching Al-Aqsa Mosque (Middle East Monitor)
Apparently alluding to President Biden’s retaliatory strikes on Iranian allies, “Iran’s FM “said recent actions taken by Washington and Europeans had led Iran to conclude that the ‘time was not right’ to hold such talks” …
… yet some experts think Biden can deescalate tensions between Iran and Saudi Arabia:
- Biden Can Help ‘Ease Tensions’ Between Saudi Arabia And Iran, Says Chairman of Gulf Research Center (Arabian Business)
“Several social media users had a field day on Thursday, who mocked Biden administration and its supporters for propping up a ‘Hijabi’ woman – Sameera Fazili at a press conference just a day after bombing innocent Muslims in Syria”:
“The U.S. foggy position encourages the Israeli government to escalate its settlement policy,” the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) said in a statement.
- Palestine Lashes Out At U.S. Position Towards Israeli-Palestinian Conflict (Xinhua News Agency)
After historically supporting Pakistan’s stance on Kashmir, Saudi Arabia recently took a neutral stance following rifts between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan at OIC meetings:
- Much to Pakistan’s Dismay and India’s Delight, Saudi Arabia Maintains Neutrality over Kashmir Issue (Times of India)
Indian-administered Kashmir is under scrutiny following the recent restoration of 4G access as the blockade has seriously hampering civic participation, business, livelihoods, education, and access to health-care and medical information:
- UN Rights Chief Concerned over Kashmir Restrictions (Anadolu Agency)
Royal Commission of New Zealand created 44 recommendations following terrorist attack on Christchurch mosques, and Muslim organizations in the country are criticizing the government’s response:
- Christchurch Terror Attack: Muslim Groups Want Royal Commission’s Recommend (New Zealand Herald)
“Shows like Ramy, Transplant and DC’s Legends of Tomorrow are pushing the industry away from stereotypical portrayals of Muslims as terrorists. But it’s a long road ahead”:
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