Mid East – Page 134 – Prologue Journal

Talks on Gaza Cease-Fire and Hostage Releases: What to Know

New York Times The negotiations appeared to be gaining momentum on Monday as Arab and American mediators pushed for an agreement before President-elect Donald J. Trump takes office. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/13/world/middleeast/gaza-cease-fire-talks-hostages-israel-hamas.html

Iran claims to expand its drone armada, AI capabilities

Jerusalem Post Iran is bolstering the capabilities of its army after the fall of the Assad regime and as it prepares for the incoming Trump administration. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-837292

At least 13 Israeli troopers killed, injured in retaliatory op in northern Gaza

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Palestinian resistance fighters have killed and wounded 13 Israeli soldiers in northern Gaza, media outlets reported. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/13/740834/Palestinian-resistance-fighters-kill-and-wound-13-Israeli-soldiers-in-northern-Gaza

Extremist minister says seeking to settle one million Israelis in West Bank

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’s housing minister calls for the illegal settling of one million Israelis in the occupied West Bank. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/13/740828/Israeli-minister-Goldknopf-settling-West-Bank

Ex-State Dept. officials confirm US bombs used in children massacres in Gaza

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. American government officials who resigned in protest over Washington’s role in the Israeli war on Gaza have confirmed the US complicity in Israel’s genocide. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/13/740830/Whistleblowers-US-complicity-Israel-genocide

Iraqi FM warns against reemergence of Daesh terrorists in Syria

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Iraqi FM warns against the reemergence of Daesh terrorists in Syria following the fall of Assad’s government. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/13/740835/Top-Iraqi-diplomat-warns-against-reemergence-of-Daesh-terrorists-in-Syria

Iran, Europeans slip in nuke talks right before Trump inauguration

Jerusalem Post Sources have indicated that the E-3 is still concerned that Israel or Trump may only push Iran over the nuclear weapons line. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-837278

What an Upended Mideast Means for Trump and U.S. Gulf Allies

New York Times While major ruptures are not expected, Gulf states are urging a tougher stance on Israel and a softening toward Iran, positions that differ greatly from the president-elect’s first term. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/13/world/middleeast/trump-middle-east-allies-israel-iran-oil.html

Despite major strike, Houthis target Israel with new drone attack

Jerusalem Post Though the drone was shot down, hopes are not high for the end of attacks. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-837277

Tortured body of abducted Syrian cleric found in Damascus outskirts

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The body of a moderate Sunni Muslim preacher abducted by unknown militants has been found on the outskirts of the Syrian capital. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/13/740824/Body-of-moderate-Syrian-cleric-found-in-Damascus-outskirts-over-week-after-his-abduction