Mid East – Page 1392 – Prologue Journal

Libia tras las inundaciones: escenas de un diluvio

New York Times Las potentes lluvias destruyeron dos represas y se calcula que el número de muertos en el país norteafricano supera los 5000. https://www.nytimes.com/es/2023/09/13/espanol/libia-inundaciones-fotos.html

Israel denied life-saving healthcare to hundreds of Palestinian children: Report

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Devastated by 16 years of an Israeli blockade and recurrent military attacks, Gaza’s healthcare system faces immense challenges. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/09/13/710796/Palestine-Gaza-Save-the-Children-WHO-

U.S. Deepens Security Pledge to Bahrain, an Adversary of Iran

New York Times The Biden administration suggested the stronger security commitment could serve as template for other Gulf countries facing threats from Iran. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/13/world/middleeast/us-bahrain-security-pact.html

US sanctions seven individuals, entities linked to Lebanon’s Hezbollah

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The US Treasury slaps sanctions on seven individuals and entities linked to Lebanon’s Hezbollah. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/09/13/710777/us-treasury-sanctions-hezbollah-lebanon

Aid Reaches Libya After Catastrophic Floods Kill Thousands

New York Times More than 5,000 people are reported to have died in the floods in recent days. As international relief gradually arrived, the U.N. pledged $10 million in aid. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/13/world/middleeast/libya-flooding-aid.html

Kurds face unprecedented crisis in face-off with Iran, Iraq – analysis

Jerusalem Post Many of Iraqi Kurdistan’s neighbors are jealous of its success and are chomping at the bit to undermine it. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-758847

Israel denies it approved transfer of 1,500 rifles to Palestinians

Jerusalem Post COGAT denied the reports of a weapons transfer on Wednesday morning, stating that “no weapons were transferred to the Palestinian Authority during the past year.” https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-758834

Palestinian PM urges UK to recognize State of Palestine

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The Palestinian PM urged the UK to recognize an independent Palestinian state and support its full UN membership. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/09/13/710760/Palestinian-prime-minister-calls-on-UK-to-recognize-State-of-Palestine,-support-its-full-UN-membership

New phase of West Bank arms race emerges amid storm over PA weapons – analysis

Jerusalem Post In Israel, a political crisis may be sparked by concerns about the weapons ending up in the hands of terrorists. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-758830

Libya Floods: What We Know

New York Times More than 5,200 people were killed and another 20,000 were displaced after heavy rains caused two dams to break and unleash torrents of water into the coastal city of Derna. Officials are pleading for international aid. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/13/world/middleeast/what-we-know-floods-libya.html