Mid East – Page 138 – Prologue Journal

Recent IDF casualties show deadly drone threat from Iraq, Yemen is increasing

Jerusalem Post The Iranian-backed drone programs that proliferated in the Middle East in recent years have become increasingly deadly. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-823206

Here Are the Hezbollah Leaders Israel Has Targeted

New York Times Israeli strikes have aimed to kill the leaders of the Lebanese militia, most recently Hashem Safieddine. It was not immediately clear whether he had been killed in an overnight strike near Beirut. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/04/world/middleeast/hezbollah-leadership.html

Two Israeli troopers killed in Iraqi drone attack, 24 others injured

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The Israeli occupation forces says an Iraqi drone attack on an Israeli base in the Golan Heights has killed at least two soldiers and injured 24 others. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2024/10/04/734547/Iraqi-drone-attack-killed-at-least-two-Zionist-troops-injured-24-Israeli-army

Iraqi resistance carries out separate drone attacks on Israeli-occupied territories

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Iraq’s Islamic Resistance says it has carried three separate drone attacks on the Israeli-occupied territories in support of the Muslim nations of Palestine and Lebanon. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2024/10/04/734539/Iraqi-resistance-carries-out-three-drone-attacks-on-Israeli-occupied-territories

Israel Expands Evacuation Warnings in Southern Lebanon After Renewed Strikes

New York Times Israeli soldiers were also waging a ground invasion in southern Lebanon targeting what military officials said were Hezbollah sites in the rugged border area. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/04/world/middleeast/israel-lebanon-evacuation-warnings.html

Ayatollah Khamenei Leads Friday Prayer in Iran

New York Times Ayatollah Ali Khamenei led Friday Prayer for the first time in years, delivering a sermon during a memorial service in Tehran for Hezbollah’s leader. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/04/world/middleeast/ayatollah-khamenei-iran.html

IAF destroys 3.5 km. Lebanon-Syria Hezbollah smuggling tunnel

Jerusalem Post The tunnel was operated by Hezbollah’s 4400 Unit, which is responsible for the transportation of weaponry from Iran to Lebanon. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-823185

Italian media contradicts foreign minister Tajani on arming Israel

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. A recent report published by the monthly magazine Altreconomia has highlighted Italy’s involvement in the Gaza carnage, despite Rome having declared on numerous occasions that it had stopped sending weapons to Israel since…

Kushner has discussed US-Saudi diplomacy with Saudi crown prince

Jerusalem Post In a Sept. 18 speech, MbS said the kingdom would not recognize Israel without the creation a Palestinian state, suggesting a deal may be near impossible for the foreseeable future. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-823183

Khamenei says Iran will not delay nor rush to confront Israel

Jerusalem Post In his first public appearance since Tuesday’s missile attack , Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said that Iran’s axis of resistance remains undeterred. https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-823182