Mid East – Page 1277 – Prologue Journal

Lebanese women find work, if they can get it, ‘senseless’ due to economic conditions

Jerusalem Post Rising unemployment rates are affecting both men and women, but the latter are being hit much harder. Women are losing jobs and being forced into dependency. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-744571

IDF clashes with Palestinians in Nablus and near Tulkarm – report

Jerusalem Post Earlier in the night, an IDF vehicle was damaged after shots were fired toward Israeli forces on Highway 60 near Kiryat Arba. https://www.jpost.com/arab-israeli-conflict/article-744568

Iraq’s $17bn transport project to create ‘economic convergence’ in Mideast: Analyst

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. An Iraqi political commentator says the “Development Road” conference held in Iraq leads to the economic convergence of the countries in the West Asia region. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/05/29/704341/Development-Road-rail-infrastructure-Moayed-Ali-West-Asia-region-

Riyadh asks diplomatic staff in Beirut to stay home after man kidnapped

Jerusalem Post The man, who works for Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia), was kidnapped in the commercial district of the Lebanese capital. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-744553

Arab League urges end to Israeli crimes against Palestinian children

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. “The international community must take serious action and stop Israeli violations [against] Palestinian children,” the Arab League said. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/05/29/704334/Arab-League-Palestinian-children

How can Gallant justify Homesh and secure US cooperation? – analysis

Jerusalem Post Gallant can point out that the new yeshiva and some other moves really are small and symbolic. They will not really change the status quo of the West Bank issue. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-744539

What do Turkey’s election results mean for Israel? – analysis

Jerusalem Post Both Israel and Turkey are growing in their strategic power, and they recognize how this new politics – which is not just post-Cold War, but also part of a shifting world order – works. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-744504

New PA bill restricts access to information, Palestinians warn

Jerusalem Post The organizations warned that the new law would stifle free speech and prevent journalists from reporting on issues that reflect negatively on the PA leadership. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-744503

Turkey’s Lira sinks to fresh record low after Erdogan re-elected

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The Turkish lira sinks to a fresh record low after Recep Tayyip Erdogan was re-elected as president. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/05/29/704312/Turkey-lira-sinks-to-record-low-after-Erdogan-reelection

Iran courts Oman while bashing Israel – analysis

Jerusalem Post Oman has traditionally been a neutral state in the Gulf, generally open to warm talks with Iran but also close with its other Gulf neighbors. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-744495