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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1335, Pope Benedict XII issues the papal bull Fulgens sicut stella matutina to reform the Cistercian Order. In 1580, The Ostrog Bible, one of the early printed Bibles in a Slavic language, is published. In 1914, Mohammad Moin, Iranian linguist and lexicographer (died 1971) was born. In 1948, Israeli Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion orders the expulsion of Palestinians from the towns of Lod and Ramla. In 1948, Elias Khoury, Lebanese intellectual, playwright and novelist (died 2024) was born. In 1997, Malala Yousafzai, Pakistani-English activist, Nobel Prize laureate was born. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. In 2012, Alimuddin, Pakistani cricketer (born 1930) passed away. In 2012, Hamid Samandarian, Iranian director and playwright (born 1931) passed away. In 2014, Jamil Ahmad, Pakistani author (born 1931) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
This language school wants Israelis to do more than order hummus in Arabic
'Education is an optimistic act': We spoke with teachers from 'This Is Not an Ulpan' about the possibilities and limits of open dialogue between Jews and Palestinians, and the ways language can reshape our perceptions, and perhaps reality itself
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The Jerusalem Post
· Jul 6, 2026
UNRWA failed to implement UN recommended reforms related to violent speech, antisemitism
One eighth-grade Arabic language textbook contains reading comprehension, grammar, and vocabulary exercises that praise the slashing of Israelis’ throats and glorify suicide bombings.
Borneo Bulletin
· Jul 4, 2026
Arabic programme fosters students’ interest, skills
Arabic programme fosters students’ interest, skills
UrduPoint
· Jul 1, 2026
Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre signs agreement with Alma Mater Studiorum - University of Bologna to expand global reach of Arabic language
Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre signs agreement with Alma Mater Studiorum - University of Bologna to expand global reach of Arabic language
Aish
· Jun 23, 2026
The Lost Language Behind Judaism's Greatest Books
From roughly 850 to 1200 CE, following the rise of the Abbasid Caliphate, an estimated 90 of Jews worldwide lived in the Islamic world and spoke Arabic as their native tongue. But Arabic wasn't merely a new vessel for old ideas. It became the language in which Jews produced original, groundbreaking works of philosophy, grammar, [] The post The Lost Language Behind Judaism's Greatest Books appeared first on Aish.com.
Saudi Gazette
· Jun 23, 2026
Arab League calls for comprehensive US-Iran agreement to enhance regional security
AMMAN — Arab Foreign ministers welcomed the agreement between Iran and the United States. They emphasized the importance of reducing tensions and creating conditions conducive to a comprehensive agreement that would enhance security and stability across the region. Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan attended the 165th ordinary session of the Council of the Arab League at the ministerial level, held in the Jordanian capital Amman on Monday. The meeting reviewed progress in joint Arab action as well as ways to strengthen the Arab League system and develop its mechanisms to fulfill the aspirations of member states. The meeting, chaired by Bahrain’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr. Abdullatif Alzayani, formally announced the council’s approval of the appointment of Nabil Fahmy as the new secretary general of the Arab League, under a mandate from Arab leaders, effective from the beginning of July. Al Zayani, speaking on behalf of the council’s member states, wished Fahmy success in leading the organization, advancing joint Arab action, and serving Arab causes. Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador to Jordan Prince Mansour bin Khalid and Saudi Arabia’s Permanent Representative to the Arab League Abdulaziz Al-Matar also attended the session.
Syrian Arab News Agency
· Jul 11, 2026
Syria, Qatar sign MoU for cooperation in diplomatic studies and training
Damascus, July 11 (SANA) Syrian Foreign Minister, Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani, and Qatari Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Mohammed bin Abdulaziz al-Khulaifi, signed a memorandum of understanding for cooperation in the field of diplomatic studies and training. Earlier, Minister al-Shaibani received Minister al-Khulaifi and his accompanying delegation at Tishreen Palace in Damascus on Saturday. The []
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Related coverage for "This language school wants Israelis to do more than order hummus in Arabic": The Jerusalem Post — UNRWA failed to implement UN recommended reforms related to violent speech, antisemitism. Borneo Bulletin — Arabic programme fosters students’ interest, skills. UrduPoint — Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre signs agreement with Alma Mater Studiorum - University of Bologna to expand global reach of Arabic language. Aish — The Lost Language Behind Judaism's Greatest Books. Saudi Gazette — Arab League calls for comprehensive US-Iran agreement to enhance regional security. Syrian Arab News Agency — Syria, Qatar sign MoU for cooperation in diplomatic studies and training