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• Israel allows 180 Jews to pray at Al-Aqsa Mosque for first time

  By Lubna Masarwa Verified, Alex MacDonald Verified| Middle East Eye Verified Israel has allowed 180 Jewish worshippers to enter Al-Aqsa Mosque, the largest number ever permitted by the authorities. On Wednesday, dozens of worshippers were seen entering the site, referred to as Temple Mount in Judaism, flanked by Israeli security services. The move marks a departure from Israel's previous policy of allowing no more than 30 Jewish Israelis at a time into the site, which was conquered by Israel in the 1967 war and is recognised as occupied territory internationally.

  By Lubna Masarwa Verified, Alex MacDonald Verified · Middle East Eye

  Apr. 16, 2025

• Iraq's Halabja declared a new governorate

  By Alex MacDonald Verified| Middle East Eye Verified The Iraqi government has declared Halabja, a region notorious for one of the worst chemical weapon attacks in history, a new governorate. Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid offered his “warmest congratulations” to the people of Halabja over the move, which was passed in the Iraqi parliament on Monday.

  By Alex MacDonald Verified · Middle East Eye

  Apr. 15, 2025

• UN report cites 'multiple flights' from UAE to Chad, possibly arms transfers to Sudan's RSF

  By Alex MacDonald Verified, Osama Abuzaid| Middle East Eye Verified A leaked UN report has revealed "multiple" flights from the UAE to bases in Chad where arms smuggling to Sudanese paramilitaries is known to take place. The details in the confidential report have raised further questions about the Gulf state's alleged support for the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan. They also raise questions about the UAE's presence at a conference in London, which has a stated aim of ending the two-year conflict in the country.

  By Alex MacDonald Verified, Osama Abuzaid · Middle East Eye

  Apr. 15, 2025

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Middle East Eye

Middle East Eye (MEE) is an independently funded digital news organization based in London, launched in April 2014. It specializes in providing in-depth news coverage, commentary, and analysis focused on the Middle East and North Africa, along with related global content. MEE is recognized for its investigative journalism and has reported on significant stories, including the investigation into Jamal Khashoggi's death. The organization is led by editor-in-chief David Hearst, a noted commentator on Middle Eastern affairs. MEE operates with a team of journalists and freelance correspondents throughout the Middle East and North Africa, as well as a U.S. team in New York and Washington. It also has a bureau in Jerusalem and offers content in French through digital platforms. MEE actively engages with its audience via social media channels like Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.