Mid East – Page 1332 – Prologue Journal

Biden in Tel Aviv for support after 500 killed in strike on Gaza hospital

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The health ministry in the Gaza Strip says hundreds of victims are trapped under the rubble of the Ahli Arab Hospital after up to 500 people were killed in Israeli airstrikes on Tuesday. …

IHRC refers attacks by European states on Palestinian supporters to UN

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The IHRC says it has written a letter to the UN about attacks by some European countries on Palestinian supporters. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/10/18/712987/Palestine-Israel-Hamas-IHRC-UN-protest-Germany-UK-France

Humanitarian Aid for Gaza Amasses at Egypt’s Border as Crisis Worsens

New York Times Though the U.S. and Israel say they have cleared the way for the aid to make its way into Gaza, truckloads of supplies remain in Egypt. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/18/world/middleeast/gaza-aid-rafah-border-crossing.html

The Israeli military puts forward its version of what happened at the hospital in Gaza.

New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/18/world/middleeast/the-israeli-military-puts-forward-its-version-of-what-happened-at-the-hospital-in-gaza.html

US arms manufacturers to profit from Israel’s war on Gaza: Report

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. US arms manufacturers are expecting an increased demand from Israel, which has launched a war of aggression on the Palestinian people in Gaza, according to a report. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/10/18/712977/US-Palestine-Israel-Gaza-Biden-weapons-manufacturers-Ukraine-

Protests erupt across Middle East over Gaza blast, planned Israeli assault

Jerusalem Post The protesters shouted slogans backing Hamas, including “Revenge … revenge … Oh Hamas, bomb Tel Aviv.” https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-769069

US rejects UNSC call for humanitarian pause 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 US vetoes a UNSC resolution demanding humanitarian pauses in the Israeli regime’s war on Gaza. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/10/18/712975/US-veto-UN-resolution-Israel-war-Gaza

Humanitarian aid is at Egypt’s border, but it isn’t clear when it can go to Gaza.

New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/18/world/middleeast/humanitarian-aid-has-been-amassing-at-the-egypt-gaza-crossing.html

Iran’s Call for Oil Embargo on Israel Roils Markets

New York Times A top Iranian official urged Islamic countries to halt oil shipments to Israel, briefly causing a jump in crude prices. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/18/business/israel-oil-embargo-markets.html

Gaza Hospital Explosion: What We Know

New York Times Palestinians and Israelis have blamed each other for a blast at the Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza City. Hundreds of people were killed, according to Palestinian authorities. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/18/world/middleeast/gaza-hospital-israel-hamas-explained.html