Mid East – Page 133 – Prologue Journal

Israel Was Ready for a War With Hezbollah. Ending It Will Be Harder.

New York Times Lessons learned from a 2006 invasion of Lebanon have guided Israel in its current one. Security experts say a political deal is needed to restore calm. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/06/world/middleeast/israel-military-hezbollah.html

People join rallies across world to condemn Israeli genocide

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Pro-Palestinian rallies have taken place in major cities worldwide, including the US, the UK, and other European nations, and countries such as South Africa, the Philippines, Indonesia and Australia. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2024/10/06/734654/Tens-Of-Thousands-Rally-Pro-Palestinians-Ahead-October-7-Anniversary-Israel-Genocide-US-UK-Italy-Germany-France-Australia-Indonesia-Greece-Ireland-South-Africa

Dozens killed in massive Israeli bombing of school, mosque in Gaza

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The Gaza government says Israel has committed “two horrific massacres” in the central Gaza Strip, killing 24 Palestinians and injuring 93 others. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2024/10/06/734657/Palestinians-killed-Israeli-strikes-Gaza

Oct. 5: ‘Axis of Resistance’ operations against Israeli occupation

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Amid Israeli genocide in Gaza and Lebanon, Palestinian and Lebanese resistance groups continued their operations against the regime on Saturday, Oct. 5. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2024/10/06/734655/oct-5-axis-resistance-ops-against-israeli-occupation

Israel’s response to Iran: Military, economic, and political targets

Jerusalem Post The political leadership faces several dilemmas regarding the nature of the IDF’s response on Iranian soil. What sort of targets might it choose to strike? https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-823327

Tunisia’s Autocratic Leader Is Poised to Steamroll to Election Victory

New York Times President Kais Saied, who has jailed opponents and consolidated power, is almost certain to win Sunday’s election in the North African country, the birthplace of the Arab Spring movement. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/06/world/middleeast/tunisia-election-saied-autocratic.html

Netanyahu lashes out at Macron over call for ‘arms embargo’ on Israel

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The French president calls for an “arms embargo” on the Israeli regime over the war on Gaza, prompting a fiery backlash from the regime’s prime minister. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2024/10/06/734646/France-Israel-Macron-Netanyahu-arms-embargo-war-Gaza

Israel Steps Up Attacks in Lebanon as Fighting Spreads

New York Times With the region on edge about a possible Israeli retaliatory strike on Iran, U.S. Central Command hit targets in Yemen and Israel ordered evacuations in Gaza. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/05/world/middleeast/israel-lebanon-hezbollah-iran.html

Israel stages ‘very violent’ raids against southern Beirut: Lebanese media

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 conducts a number of ferocious attacks against Lebanon’s capital Beirut, pressing on with its months-long deadly escalation against the country. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2024/10/05/734638/Israel-attacks-Lebanon-Beirut-Hezbollah

Macron Calls for Halting Weapons to Israel for Gaza Conflict

New York Times The French leader’s comments drew the condemnation of Israel’s prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, and reflected the growing international concern over Israel’s expanding conflicts in the region. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/05/world/middleeast/macron-israel-gaza-weapons.html