Mid East – Page 1336 – Prologue Journal

‘Many children were burnt alive,’ Zaka volunteer says

Jerusalem Post ZAKA’s spokesman Moti Bokatsin speaks about the work of caring for the dead in the communities attacked by Hamas. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-768745

Hundreds reported killed in Gaza hospital explosion amid rocket barrage

Jerusalem Post Rockets fired by factions in the Gaza Strip often fall short, with Palestinians killed in a number of past such incidents. https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-768879

Rescuers struggle as Israel’s bombardment buries Gazans in their homes.

New York Times The work of digging out some 1,200 people from destroyed buildings is too difficult and dangerous. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/17/world/middleeast/rescuers-struggle-as-israels-bombardment-buries-gazans-in-their-homes.html

Hamas condemns votes cast against draft UNSC resolution on Gaza

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Hamas says countries who voted against the UNSC resolution calling for ceasefire gave a green light for more Israeli crimes in Gaza. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/10/17/712904/Hamas-statement-UN-draft-resolution-Gaza-Russia

How Zionist lies, amplified by Biden, led to 6-year-old Muslim boy’s murder in US

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The gruesome murder of a 6-year-old Palestinian Muslim boy in the US state of Illinois by his landlord came days after CNN and Joe Biden peddled lies about Israeli children being “beheaded” by…

Israelis, Lebanese pack bags for indefinite exile amid fears of border war

Jerusalem Post Fearing their hometowns could become the main front in a war between Israel and the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah, they have packed their bags and begun to move out. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-768861

Israeli lawmakers launch bipartisan center to aid citizens amid war

Jerusalem Post Members from both sides of the political spectrum are working together during Israel’s time of crisis. https://www.jpost.com/arab-israeli-conflict/article-768848

Pentagon Orders 2,000 More U.S. Troops to Be Ready to Deploy to the Middle East

New York Times If deployed, they would likely not serve in combat roles but would provide advice and medical support to Israeli forces, the official added. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/17/world/middleeast/pentagon-us-troops.html

Egyptian Gaza aid arrives at border but no plan for delivery yet

Jerusalem Post After nine hours of negotiations, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said early on Tuesday he had agreed with Israel “to develop a plan” to get aid into Gaza. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-768850

Hezbollah continues anti-tank missile attacks against northern Israel

Jerusalem Post Hezbollah announced that four members of the movement had been killed while “carrying out their jihadist duty.” https://www.jpost.com/arab-israeli-conflict/article-768844