Mid East – Page 1226 – Prologue Journal

Russian diplomat decries illegal US military presence in Syria

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. A top Russian diplomat slams the presence of US military forces in Syria, calling upon the Pentagon to end its illegitimate occupation of mineral-rich parts of the country. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/07/19/707327/Russian-diplomat-decries-illegal-US-military-presence-Syria

ICC to allow Palestinians online to sue Israelis for war crimes

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The International Criminal Court is to launch an online platform, allowing individuals to file complaints against Israel’s war crimes. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/07/19/707317/ICC-set-to-unveil-online-platform-to-sue-Israelis-for-war-crimes

2 Syrian soldiers wounded in fresh Israeli aggression

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Israel targets the vicinity of the Syrian capital of Damascus, wounding two Syrian soldiers. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/07/19/707316/Syria-Israel-airstrikes-Damascus-soldiers-wounded

Alleged Israeli airstrikes target Damascus area

Jerusalem Post That airstrike came shortly after reports of alleged Israeli airstrikes in the Homs Governorate in central Syria. https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-750548

Patrick Zaki, Student and Rights Advocate, Is Jailed by Egypt

New York Times The case of Patrick Zaki, who had been studying in Italy and was convicted of spreading “fake news,” prompted an outpouring of support in two countries. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/18/world/middleeast/egypt-patrick-zaki-jailed.html

‘50% of cancer patients don’t get treatment in Gaza due to Israeli blockade’

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The Israeli regime refuses to allow the entry of medical equipment as well as spare parts for devices that are needed to treat thousands of patients in Gaza. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/07/18/707308/Palestine-Israel-Ashraf-al-Qidra-Gaza-Sobhi-Skaik–

US rights groups urge Congress to probe Palestinian journalist Abu Akleh’s killing

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. More than 60 human rights organizations in the US have called on Congress to pass a bill that would require the Biden administration to investigate the killing of Palestinian journalist Shireen Abu Akleh…

Blinken: Israel, Jordan, Egypt, lack envoys due to Senate delays

Jerusalem Post The nominations of these critical ambassadors have been “irresponsibly” blocked “for leverage on other issues,” Blinken told reporters on Monday in Washington. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-750530

Hamas calls on ICC to probe Israeli crimes against Palestinians

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The Palestinian resistance movement Hamas has called for international judicial intervention to stop Israeli crimes. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/07/18/707300/Palestine-Israel-ICC-al-Quds-West-Bank–

Saudi Arabia buys Turkish drones in ‘biggest’ military contract in Turkey’s history

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Saudi Arabia has signed an agreement with Turkey to buy drones from Ankara in the “biggest” military contract in Turkish history. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/07/18/707297/Saudi-Arabia-military-contract-Turkey-drones-Recep-Tayyip-Erdogan-economy