Mid East – Page 1352 – Prologue Journal

Israel Ziv, a Retired General, Grabbed His Pistol to Take on Hamas

New York Times By rushing to confront the attackers himself, Israel Ziv has become a public symbol of Israel’s former military successes — and its failure this time. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/12/world/middleeast/general-ziv-hamas-israel.html

IDF: Hamas’ control of Gaza is faltering, will explain electricity cut-offs

Jerusalem Post IDF spokesperson Hagari said Hamas is no longer aware in real time which of its commanders are alive or dead. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-767868

Israel targets elite Hamas unit in Gaza, naval officer killed

Jerusalem Post The Israeli military attacked several operational headquarters from which Hamas organized the terrorist encroachment into Israeli territory. https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-767866

“Redhead” IDF officer Alina Pravosudova’s heroic sacrifice to protect her soldiers

Jerusalem Post Lieutenant Alina Pravosudova, 23, bravely shielded fellow soldiers during the terrorist attack on Saturday. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-767728

Here is the latest on the fighting.

New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/11/world/middleeast/here-is-the-latest-on-the-fighting.html

US CEOs urge blacklisting of Harvard students who signed anti-Israeli statement

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. CEOs running a whole host of American business giants urge blacklisting of the Harvard University students, who recently signed an anti-Israeli statement. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/10/11/712548/Palestine-Israel-United-States-Harvard-University-students-statement

Blinken arrives today, US pledges action, if needed

Jerusalem Post ‘We are sending a loud and clear message that we are ready to take action,’ said the National Security spokesman John Kirby. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-767834

‘It’s Terrifying’: Residents in Israel’s North Brace for Another Possible Front

New York Times The Hamas assault on Israel’s south has inspired new levels of fear among the battle-hardened citizens along the country’s northern border with Lebanon, where another group that has clashed with Israel holds forces. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/11/world/middleeast/israel-gaza-lebanon.html

Egypt discusses Gaza aid, rejects corridors for civilians, say sources

Jerusalem Post Egypt has long restricted the flow of Gazans on to its territory, even during the fiercest conflicts. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-767831

Rescuers in Gaza Struggle With Dwindling Fuel and Equipment

New York Times Paramedics said they would need bulldozers, which they don’t have, to pull more people from buildings destroyed by Israeli airstrikes amid power cuts. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/11/world/middleeast/gaza-airstrikes-rescues.html