Dario Salvi

Security forces allegedly opened fire on a group of young people who were throwing Molotov cocktails on passing cars. In the target a highway near Beit Jala used by Jewish settlers of the area. Even with the Bennet government, the policy of settlement development continues.

The attack struck the Palmyra region, hitting a communications tower and several targets in the area. Damascus' defense system intercepted several other missiles. Seven other people were wounded. Last week, a similar raid in the same area killed two militiamen.

The two countries are close to an agreement for the resumption of official relations. A sign of progressive detente after years of tensions, but obstacles and divisions remain, especially over Yemen. King Salman also calls for "tangible results" to rebuild a climate of "trust" between the two nations.

The bloc of the radical Shiite leader, enemy of the U.S. and distant from Tehran, wins the largest number of seats and exceeds the result of 2018. Sunnis and the pro-Iranian coalition of al-Maliki counts losses. Abstentionism weighs heavily, only 41% of eligible voters cast ballots. Four Christian seats (out of five) to the Babylon Movement. Shadows of fraud and manipulation.

12th report on "Global restrictions on religions" by the Pew Research Center reveals attacks by terrorist groups are decreasing, but restrictions and constraints imposed by the State or government agencies are growing. Christians remain the most persecuted religious group in the world, with at least 153 nations experiencing attacks of various kinds.

The causes of the fire remain unknown. Although no casualties or injuries have been reported, the area was evacuated for safety reasons. An eyewitness heard a “loud explosion” followed by the “outbreak of a fire". The tank contained 200,000 litres of petrol. After hours of blackout over the week-end, there are supplies for “at least three days”.

Drop in arrivals from Russia, growth from U.S., South Africa and Ethiopia as part of Operation Tzur Israel. Immigrants mostly young people. The influx never stopped, not even during the most acute phase of the Covid-19 pandemic. For the Israeli minister, these are "positive" figures.

The Saudi Public Investment Fund, controlled by bin Salman, has bought 80% of the English team. An updated version of the football war to excel in the region. Criticism from Amnesty International and Khashoggi's widow. For the fans, it is the results on the pitch that count. The silence of the politicians who trade arms worth 10 billion with the Wahhabi kingdom.

The October 10 election is a "moment of hope" that requires "broad participation". USA, Australia and Europe praise the work of the Independent Electoral Commission. Exchange vote also among Christians, question of quotas for minorities to be reviewed.

Damming report by the Independent mission wanted by the UN Human Rights Council. The experts analyzed the events that occurred in the conflict from 2016 to the present. Behind payment Ankara would have provided young people between 15 and 18 years old, used in the fighting and as guards. The Turkish government rejects the accusations.

Israeli NGO Impact-se reports Saudi authorities are continuing their work of "moderation and openness" in school books. The definitions of "infidels" and "enemies of God" have been removed. The society remains traditional, gender discrimination and the knot of Zionism remain, but the change is "extraordinary".

The right to worshipp recognised following a complaint filed by Rabbi Aryeh Lippo. Jordan denounces "serious violation" of the status quo. Palestinian minister attacks: "unprecedented" decision that constitutes a "flagrant aggression". Pressure from the Israeli far right for occupation of the site is increasing.