Matthew Bell
Gun Culture in Israel
The debate over gun control is settled in Israel: you can have a gun if you want, but you better be able to use it properly.
Egyptian Christians Hit the Beaches on First Day of Ramadan
In the Egyptian coastal city of Alexandria, the beaches are largely empty, because Muslims are observing the first day of Ramadan. But there is one group that’s enjoying the sun and waves — Egyptian Christians.
Post Mubarak, New Controls Over Egyptian State Media
The World’s Matthew Bell reports from Cairo on reaction there to events in Syria and on a new kind of Eyptian state media control.
Egypt’s President Invites Public Complaints
Egypt’s new president, Mohamed Mursi, is doing something his predecessor would never have allowed. He’s taking petitions directly from people with grievances, and allowing protests outside his palace.
Documenting the Law
Israeli documentary filmmaker Ra’anan Alexandrowicz’s “The Law in These Parts” casts a critical eye on the unique legal system Israel has developed over nearly a half century in the occupied territories [...]
Documentary ‘The Law In These Parts’ Explores Israel’s Legal Framework For Occupied Territories
In Israel, a government-appointed committee of legal experts has concluded that all of the Jewish settlements in the West Bank are legal under international law.
What Killed Yasser Arafat?
The Palestinian Authority says it is willing to have the body of the late PLO leader Yasser Arafat exhumed to investigate the cause of his death.
Ultra-Orthodox Men May Face Military Draft in Israel
An Israeli government panel has recommended that most ultra-Orthodox men be required to join the army. Should the recommendation become law, those dodging the draft on religious grounds would be penalized.
Israeli Company Removes THC for New Medicinal Marijuana
Israeli researchers say they have developed a variety of cannabis that can fight disease without inducing the effects associated with smoking a preparation of the plant’s dried leaves known as marijuana.
Some Fear Egypt’s New Islamist President Will Usher in an Era of Prohibition
Egypt’s new president, former Muslim Brotherhood leader Mohammed Mursi, has said he’ll be a leader for all Egyptians. But some who make a living selling alcohol – forbidden in Islam – worry that an Islamist in charge could hurt their business.
Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood Demands Military Step Aside
The Muslim Brotherhood supporters have held massive demonstrations and the Islamic Group is showing willingness to come to an arrangement with the ruling military council in Egypt.
Confusion Surrounding Mubarak’s Health Adds to Anxiety About Political Turmoil
Hosni Mubarak is said to be clinging to life in a Cairo hospital. Or is he? Whatever the truth, conspiracy theories abound.
Egypt Election: Muslim Brotherhood Calls for Mass Protest
The two rivals for the presidency in Egypt are each claiming victory. The ex-Prime Minister and the Muslim Brotherhood candidate both say they garnered just over half the votes. As The World’s Matthew Bell reports from Cairo, the scene has been set for a showdown between supporters of the Muslim Brotherhood and Egypt’s military.
Muslim Brotherhood Claims Victory in Egypt
Egypt’s ruling military council has vowed to hand over power to an elected president by the end of June. The promise comes as votes are counted after Sunday’s presidential run-off election, with both candidates claiming they are ahead in early results.
Ominous Warnings Ahead of Egypt’s Run-off Vote
The World’s Matthew Bell reports on the mood in Cairo as Egyptians prepare to vote in a presidential run-off election this weekend. The vote is being held just days after Egypt’s highest court through the country into political turmoil by ruling that parliament be dissolved.
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