Mid East – Page 1353 – Prologue Journal

For Hamas, Shattering Israel’s Sense of Security Is a Major Goal

New York Times Rising domestic pressures and a desire to boost its anti-Israel credentials pushed Hamas to attack and most likely drove its decision to invoke terror. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/11/world/middleeast/hamas-israel-goals.html

Turkey in talks seeking release of civilians held by Hamas – senior Turkish official

Jerusalem Post There has been no official statement from Ankara about contact with the group since the fighting began. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-767829

People across globe stand in solidarity with Gaza

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. People in a number of countries across the globe have staged demonstrations in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/10/11/712545/People-across-globe-stand-in-solidarity-with-Gazans-as-Israel-bombing-continues-for-fifth-day

Israel Forms Unity Government and Bombs Gaza in the Wake of Hamas Attack

New York Times Following the deadliest assault on Israel in half a century, the country is vowing to crush Hamas, and both sides are bracing for an escalating war. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/11/world/middleeast/israel-hamas-gaza-unity-government.html

Gaza health ministry: 1,100 Palestinian killed in 5 days of Israeli bombardment

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. At least 1,100 Palestinians have been killed in more than five days of Israeli bombardment of the besieged Gaza Strip. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/10/11/712544/Israel-Palestine-Gaza-al-Aqsa-Storm-UNRWA-Hamas–

Russia fully supports establishment of Palestinian state: Putin

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The Russia president says his country fully supports the establishment of a Palestinian state. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/10/11/712546/Russia-Putin-Palestine-state-Israel-Hamas-US

False Claims Around the Israel Attacks Include Recycled Videos and a Game Clip

New York Times Graphic imagery and footage has flooded social media since Hamas terrorists attacked Israelis. Bogus claims are also circulating, and risk obscuring real evidence of atrocities. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/11/world/middleeast/israel-attacks-video-disinformation.html

Egypt warned Israel three days before Hamas massacre – US congressman

Jerusalem Post “We’re not quite sure how we missed it. We’re not quite sure how Israel missed it,” said the US House Foreign Affairs chair. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-767816

Ayatollah Sistani condemns Israeli’s savagery in Gaza, urges intl. action to end atrocities

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Ayatollah Sistani condemns the Israeli onslaught in the Gaza Strip and urges the world to stand up to the regime. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/10/11/712542/Ayatollah-Sistani-Israel-attacks-Gaza-statement

‘We are being bombed in total silence’ by Israel, journalist says

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Journalist says Israel is cutting off Gazans from outside world. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/10/11/712538/-Bombed-in-total-silence—Journalist-says-Israel-is-cutting-off-Gazans-from-outside-world