Mid East – Page 1309 – Prologue Journal

Is Israel facing the Iranian threat on its own?

Jerusalem Post BEHIND THE LINES: Arab moves reflect a sober assessment of the regional balance of power. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-742131

Erdogan’s AKP relies on jingoism ahead of May 14 elections in Turkey

Jerusalem Post REGIONAL AFFAIRS: The AKP has started to pull out all the stops and is returning to its roots of extremism to win votes. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-742133

He’s 86 and Long Retired. Why Are Israelis Protesting Outside His Home?

New York Times Years ago, Aharon Barak helped shape Israel’s judicial system. Now the government wants to unravel his legacy, thrusting the retiree back into the spotlight. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/05/world/middleeast/aharon-barak-israel-judicial-overhaul.html

Iran Targets Businesses to Stop Women From Ignoring Hijab Law

New York Times As more Iranian women go without the head scarves mandated by law, efforts by the government to force businesses to promote compliance points to a growing struggle in the months ahead. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/05/world/middleeast/iran-hijab-law-businesses.html

Khader Adnan’s custodial murder by Israeli regime sets dangerous precedent

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. In the wee hours of Tuesday morning, occupied West Bank Palestinian resistance leader and hunger striker Khader Adnan was murdered through starvation and deliberate neglect in the Zionist military detention. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/05/05/702795/Khader-Adnan-custodial-murder-by-Israel-sets-dangerous-precedent

Syria to return to Arab League soon: Jordan

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Jordan says Syria should be able to return to the Arab League soon. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/05/05/702788/Syria-Jordan-Arab-League

Syria to be readmitted soon to Arab League, Jordan minister says

Jerusalem Post Safadi said Syria’s readiness to make real progress in resolving the conflict would help it win the crucial Arab support to lobby for an eventual end of Western sanctions https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-742152

‘Time is not on the side of American tormentors of Syrians’

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. An Iranian academic and political analyst says the time is not on the side of American and the European “tormentors of the people of Syria.” https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/05/04/702783/Academic–Time-is-not-on-the-side-of-American-tormentors-of-Syrians

Sudanese Refugees Desperate for Safety Flee to Egypt

New York Times The war between two generals for power in Sudan has separated family members and driven tens of thousands to flee. Many had returned after the 2019 revolution with hopes for a more democratic future. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/04/world/middleeast/sudan-refugees-egypt.html

Mega pastor: If Trump re-elected, Saudis will normalize Israel ties

Jerusalem Post Pastor Robert Jeffress is a recipient of the Friends of Zion Award. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-742128