Map wars in the Middle East: How cartographers charted and helped shape a regional conflict
This is not exclusive to the Middle East – “map wars” are underway across the globe. Some of the more well-known examples ...
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Ceasefire Brings Hope to Lives Connected to Holy Land Tourism
Airlines have begun to resume flights to Israel that have been suspended due to the military conflicts that ensued after ...
Notre Dame tops list of most Instagrammed religious landmarks in the world
With more than 4.7 million hashtags, Notre Dame Cathedral in France ranks as the most Instagrammable religious landmark in ...
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Jordan ready for war with Israel if Palestinians are expelled into its territory
The Hashemites are also the custodians of the Islamic and Christian holy sites in Jerusalem. Any move to demolish the Dome of the Rock or Al-Aqsa Mosque to build a third Jewish temple - a ...
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King receives President Abbas, reiterates Jordan’s unwavering support for Palestinians
His Majesty also urged the international community to take on a more efficient role towards de-escalation in the West Bank, and ending the violations of Muslim and Christian holy sites in Jerusalem, ...
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Israel army conducts strike in Lebanese territory on two military sites
CAIRO, Feb 7 (Reuters) - The Israel army said in a statement early on Friday that it conducted a strike in Lebanese territory on two military sites that contained Hezbollah weapons. Sign up here.
Historic landmarks in Iraq’s Mosul are reopening as the city heals from Islamic State devastation
For over 850 years, the leaning minaret of the Great Mosque of al-Nuri stood as an iconic landmark in the Iraqi city of Mosul ...