Mid East – Page 1246 – Prologue Journal

Thousands-strong protests against Israel’s extremist cabinet drag into 26th week

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Tens of thousands protest in Tel Aviv against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s far-right cabinet and its extremist policies. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/07/01/706277/Palestine-Israel-anti-regime-protest-Tel-Aviv-Netanyahu

Syrian air defense missile explodes in air on way to Israel – IDF

Jerusalem Post No special directives have been issued for the home front. https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-748490

Iraq calls on Sweden to extradite immigrant who burned Qur’an

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Iraq’s Foreign Ministry has called on Sweden to extradite the Iraqi man who publicly burned a copy of Qur’an outside a Stockholm mosque. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/07/01/706264/Iraq-Foreign-Ministry-demand-Sweden-extradite-Iraqi-immigrant-burning-Qur-an-trial-Iraqi-laws

Police brutality exposed France’s false claims about equality: Syria

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Syria condemns the killing of a teenager by French police at point-blank range. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/07/01/706271/France-police-Syria

Islamic Jihad leader: We are arming Fatah terror groups in West Bank

Jerusalem Post PA officials recently expressed concern over the growing cooperation between PIJ and Fatah armed groups in the northern West Bank. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-748472

China’s UN envoy calls for greater humanitarian funding for Syria

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The Chinese deputy permanent representative to the UN urged concerned parties to increase support to bridge the humanitarian funding gaps in Syria. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/07/01/706252/Chinese-UN-envoy-calls-for-greater-humanitarian-funding-for-Syria

Israel concerned by Hezbollah’s growing air defense power: Report

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The Israeli military has expressed concerns about the growing air defense capabilities of Lebanon’s resistance movement Hezbollah. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/07/01/706230/Israel-concerned-Hezbollah-growing-air-defense-power-Report

‘Escape To Aswan’: A scathing critique of Egyptian politics – review

Jerusalem Post The novel explores dark forces perpetuating authoritarian rule and Islamic fundamentalism. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-748286

Many injured as Israel forces attack peaceful protest in West Bank

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. At least seven Palestinians are injured after Israeli forces attack peaceful anti-settlement march in northwestern West Bank. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/07/01/706218/Palestine-Israel-attack-anti-settlement-march-West-Bank

Palestinians furious over Netanyahu’s claim that Israel must ‘crush’ statehood ambitions

Jerusalem Post The veteran Israeli politician has revealed his true goal, critics say: no Palestinian state and a Palestinian Authority that serves only as Israel’s “subcontractor” https://www.jpost.com/arab-israeli-conflict/article-748435