Mid East – Page 1157 – Prologue Journal

Jordan pushing Arab peace plan to end Syria conflict

Jerusalem Post Syria would also need to take steps to stamp out a multi-billion dollar drug trafficking trade to Jordan and the Gulf from it’s southern borders. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-739200

Meir Shalev, Whose Novels Found Humor in Israeli Life, Dies at 74

New York Times He focused mostly on the half century before Israeli independence, finding the plight of the early Zionists ripe for affectionate satire. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/13/books/meir-shalev-dead.html

Iran and Nicaragua Discussed Military Cooperation, Leaked Report Says

New York Times The two countries had found common ground in opposing “perceived U.S. efforts to expand influence in Latin America,” according to an intelligence update based on C.I.A. intercepts. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/13/world/middleeast/iran-nicaragua-military-cooperation.html

After Shunning Assad for Years, the Arab World Is Returning Him to the Fold

New York Times President Bashar al-Assad of Syria was isolated for years after brutally crushing his country’s Arab Spring uprising. But in most Arab capitals today, the only question is how — not whether — they should deal with him again. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/13/world/middleeast/assad-syria-middle-east.html

Resistance leaders reiterate liberation of Palestine on Quds Day eve

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The secretary general of Hezbollah says International Quds Day constitutes the main part of the struggle for liberation of Palestine. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/04/13/701491/Intl–Quds-Day-constitutes-main-part-of-struggle-for-Palestine-liberation–Nasrallah

Changing Middle East pushes G7 to discuss waning influence -diplomats

Jerusalem Post The ministers of the G7 – France, Britain, Germany, Italy, Canada, the US and Japan, meet in Japan between April 16 to 18. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-739171

Notable Kuwaiti writer opposes country’s boycott of Israeli athletes

Jerusalem Post Kuwaiti fencer refused to compete against Israeli fencer in April https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-739154

Qatar, Bahrain agree to restore diplomatic relations

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Qatar and Bahrain have reached an agreement to restore their diplomatic ties, following a long-running feud between the two Persian Gulf nations. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/04/13/701457/Qatar-Bahrain-agree-restore-diplomatic-relations

Palestinian Islamic Jihad delegation visits Baghdad ahead of Quds Day

Jerusalem Post Nakhala is set to deliver a speech at the Quds Day rallies in Baghdad on Friday. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-739093

Saudi Arabia, Syria call for end to foreign military presence on Syrian soil

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Syria and Saudi Arabia call for an end to foreign military presence on Syrian oil and West’s interventions in the Arab country, as they resume diplomatic ties after years of estrangement https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/04/13/701449/Saudi-Arabia,-Syria-agree-to-resume-consular-services,-vow-to-combat-all-forms-of-terrorism