Israel: Suicide Bombing in Eilat

By Larry Habegger | February 1st, 2007 |

A suicide bombing of a bakery in the Red Sea resort of Eilat killed three Jan. 29 and brought the violence from the Palestinian-Israeli conflict to this popular tourist town.... [Read this entry]

Israel and Palestinian Territories: Hostilities between Hamas and Fatah

By Larry Habegger | December 26th, 2006 |

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In an announcement released Dec. 21, the U.S. Consulate General in Jerusalem urged U.S. citizens to defer all travel to the West Bank and Gaza because of hostilities between Fatah... [Read this entry]

Middle East and North Africa: U.S. State Department Advisory

By Larry Habegger | November 28th, 2006 |

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The U.S. State Department reissued its public announcement alerting Americans to ongoing security concerns throughout the region, given continuing violence in Iraq, clashes between Israel and Palestinians, and credible information... [Read this entry]

Syria: U.S. Travel Warning Remains in Effect

By Larry Habegger | November 14th, 2006 |

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The U.S. State Department has authorized the return of non-emergency employees and their families to the U.S. Embassy in Damascus, but still urges Americans to defer non-essential travel to Syria.... [Read this entry]

Islamic World

By Larry Habegger | September 26th, 2006 |

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The Muslim holy month of Ramadan runs until Oct. 24. Muslims fast during daylight hours and non-Muslims should not eat, drink or smoke in their presence. In many Islamic countries... [Read this entry]

Israel: Jewish and Muslim Holy Months Coincide

By Larry Habegger | September 26th, 2006 |

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The Jewish holy month of Tishrei and the Muslim holy month of Ramadan are coinciding this year. Police in Jerusalem are worried that clashes could occur in the Old City... [Read this entry]

Syria: U.S. Embassy Attacked

By Larry Habegger | September 12th, 2006 |

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Islamic militants attacked the U.S. Embassy in Damascus Sept. 12 with automatic weapons, hand grenades and car bombs but failed to breach the walls or cause serious damage. Three attackers... [Read this entry]

Egypt: Terrorist Threat in Sinai

By Larry Habegger | September 5th, 2006 |

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Australia’s Foreign Affairs Department warned its citizens to travel with a high degree of caution, especially in the Sinai, because it continues to receive reports that terrorists are planning attacks... [Read this entry]

Jordan: Lone Gunman Attacks Western Tourists in Amman

By Larry Habegger | September 5th, 2006 |

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A Jordanian gunman fired a dozen shots at a group of Western tourists visiting an ancient Roman amphitheater in central Amman Sept. 4, killing one British man, and wounding six... [Read this entry]

Israel: Terrorist Threats in Jerusalem

By Larry Habegger | August 29th, 2006 |

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The U.S. State Department reported that Israeli security services continue to receive information of planned terrorist attacks in and around Jerusalem. Because of these threats and past incidents, the U.S.... [Read this entry]

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