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Bassem Mroue

Bassem Mroue

The Times of Israel

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Lebanon considers its largest amnesty in 35 years but some are protesting

Lebanon considers its largest amnesty in 35 years but some are protesting

Measure would release over 3,000 prisoners and reduce thousands of sentences amid prison overcrowding while reopening debate over fate of former...

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The Times of Israel

Bassem Mroue

A 12-hour drive through Iran offers glimpses of destruction, defiance and daily life

After crossing into Iran from Turkey, AP journalists see normality in cities yet untouched by the war, contrasted with the destruction in and around...

06.04.2026 50

The Times of Israel

Bassem Mroue

With NHL playoffs at stake, Israeli-American rookie jumps in

19-year-old defenseman Zeev Buium may have to hold his own in the Minnesota Wild’s mid-season action, but the college hockey superstar is no...

15.04.2025 60

The Times of Israel

Bassem Mroue

Fearful Syria’s Alawites still face attacks a month after wave of deadly violence

Members of former ruling minority say Sunni vengeance against ousted regime has continued, as tens of thousands flee to neighboring Lebanon

15.04.2025 60

The Times of Israel

Bassem Mroue

Lebanon’s new central bank chief vows to combat terror financing

Karim Souaid says bank must counter money laundering, restructure banking system as he begins task of repairing economy battered by decades of...

04.04.2025 40

The Times of Israel

Bassem Mroue