Mid East – Page 1373 – Prologue Journal

Iran claims it will host pro-Palestinian naval stunt – analysis

Jerusalem Post Iran says that the IRGC Navy will send its vessels, which usually include hundreds of fast boats of varying type and quality. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-739209

Pro-Iran Nujaba militia in Iraq threatens Israel with drones

Jerusalem Post The groups released a video, which makes threats to Israel over the tensions over Al-Aqsa. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-739206

Nasrallah: ‘Developments of the last year have served our struggle against Israel’

Jerusalem Post Hezbollah Secretary General Nasrallah said that “this year, we saw the axis of resistance strong, capable and cohesive, and we will witness this in the coming weeks also with regard to developments.” https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-739203

Iran executions reach new high not seen since 2015 – report

Jerusalem Post The report alleges that only 12% of state executions were reported by officials. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-739202

Jordan pushing Arab peace plan to end Syria conflict

Jerusalem Post Syria would also need to take steps to stamp out a multi-billion dollar drug trafficking trade to Jordan and the Gulf from it’s southern borders. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-739200

Meir Shalev, Whose Novels Found Humor in Israeli Life, Dies at 74

New York Times He focused mostly on the half century before Israeli independence, finding the plight of the early Zionists ripe for affectionate satire. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/13/books/meir-shalev-dead.html

Iran and Nicaragua Discussed Military Cooperation, Leaked Report Says

New York Times The two countries had found common ground in opposing “perceived U.S. efforts to expand influence in Latin America,” according to an intelligence update based on C.I.A. intercepts. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/13/world/middleeast/iran-nicaragua-military-cooperation.html

After Shunning Assad for Years, the Arab World Is Returning Him to the Fold

New York Times President Bashar al-Assad of Syria was isolated for years after brutally crushing his country’s Arab Spring uprising. But in most Arab capitals today, the only question is how — not whether — they should deal with him again. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/13/world/middleeast/assad-syria-middle-east.html

Resistance leaders reiterate liberation of Palestine on Quds Day eve

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The secretary general of Hezbollah says International Quds Day constitutes the main part of the struggle for liberation of Palestine. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/04/13/701491/Intl–Quds-Day-constitutes-main-part-of-struggle-for-Palestine-liberation–Nasrallah

Changing Middle East pushes G7 to discuss waning influence -diplomats

Jerusalem Post The ministers of the G7 – France, Britain, Germany, Italy, Canada, the US and Japan, meet in Japan between April 16 to 18. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-739171