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ISIS members riot and break out of Syrian prison
By Jessie Yeung, Ryan Browne and Ghazi Balkiz, CNN

Middle East

In apparent victory for Netanyahu, rival Gantz drops allies, moves towards unity

For Zoher Abu Jama and Avraham Mintz, the joint prayer was nothing new. For others, it was an inspiring image in the midst of the pandemic.

Muslim and Jewish paramedics pause to pray together. One of many inspiring moments in the coronavirus crisis

The White Helmets, accustomed to rescuing people from the rubble and dodging bombardment, are now facing off with the new coronavirus.

Courtesy the White Helmets

Rebel-held Syria braces for coronavirus 'tsunami' -- without soap, running water or the prospect of social distancing

Soldiers from the Jordanian army patrol atop a military vehicle on a street in capital Amman during a nationawide curfew imposed by the authorities in order to control the spread of the novel coronavirus, on March 21, 2020. (Photo by Khalil MAZRAAWI / AFP) (Photo by KHALIL MAZRAAWI/AFP via Getty Images)

Jordan eases lockdown after total curfew leads to chaos

Israel's President Reuven Rivlin (L) has criticized Yuli Edelstein, Speaker of Parliament.

Warnings over harm to Israel's 'democratic system' amid coronavirus crisis

Several Americans were injured when rockets hit Iraqi base for second time in a week

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a meeting of the right-wing bloc at the Knesset (Israeli parliament) in Jerusalem on November 20, 2019.

Amid coronavirus fears, Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu sees an opening

WASHINGTON, DC JANUARY 9: U.S. President Donald Trump looks on during an event to unveil significant changes to the National Environmental Policy Act, in the Roosevelt Room of the White House on January 9, 2020 in Washington, DC. The changes to the nations landmark environmental law would make it easier for federal agencies to approve infrastructure projects without considering climate change. President Trump also took several questions from reporters, including questions of Iran and impeachment. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

Outbreak of coronavirus adds to the risk of miscalculation between global enemies