Mid East – Page 1398 – Prologue Journal

Bahraini activist says will return home despite risk of imprisonment

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Bahraini human rights activist Maryam al-Khawaja says she will travel home next week and take the risk of detention in order to raise awareness over her father’s imprisonment. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/09/09/710504/Bahraini-activist-to-return-home-to-save-father%E2%80%99s-life-despite-risk-of-imprisonment

Since Tunisia’s Saied Seized Control, the Country’s Economic Situation Continues To Deteriorate

Jerusalem Post IMF loans stall as Saied rebuffs its demands for reform; meanwhile, Europe offers aid to buy influence. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-758243

Shabtai Shavit, Former Top Israeli Spymaster, Dies at 84

New York Times As director-general of the Mossad under three prime ministers, he helped orchestrate a treaty between Israel and Jordan. But he also showed an iron hand. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/08/world/middleeast/shabtai-shavit-dead.html

Rescuers Blast Open Passages to Extract Sick American From Cave in Turkey

New York Times Mark Dickey, an American, became ill 3,400 feet underground in a cave in Turkey. International crews have gathered to help, but it will take time to carry him out. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/08/world/middleeast/turkey-cave-rescue-mark-dickey.html

Dozens injured as Israel cracks down on anti-settlement protests

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Israeli forces attacked Palestinians in several areas in the West bank, injuring a number of people. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/09/08/710482/Israel-cracks-down-several-anti-settlement-protests-West-Bank-injure-dozens

Syrians tear down poster of Assad in Syria as protests swell

Jerusalem Post In footage posted on activist pages, a group of men could be seen ripping a banner portraying Assad’s face that was hanging above the local branch of the Farmers’ Union. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-758193

Jordan: MPs demand expulsion of Israeli envoy over assault on Palestinian women

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Jordanian lawmakers call for expulsion of the Israeli ambassador amid reports about forced stripping of five Palestinian women by Israeli soldiers during a raid on their home in the southern West Bank city…

Israeli soldiers riot in training exercise, leaked footage shows

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The video shows dozens of rank and file soldiers from the Golani Brigade vandalizing property and letting out angry shouts. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/09/08/710468/Israeli-soldiers-riot-in-training-exercise-leaked-footage-shows

UK govt. taking ‘dangerous road’ by labeling critics of Israel anti-Semitic

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. British lawmakers have been warned that the UK government is taking a ‘dangerous road’ by labeling critics of the Israeli regime anti-Semitic. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/09/08/710467/UK-govt-taking-dangerous-road-by-labeling-critics-of-Israel-anti-Semitic

Israeli youths say ‘no’ to military service over regime’s policies

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Hundreds of Israeli high school students have publicly declared that they will refuse to serve in the army in protest at the far-right cabinet’s controversial policies. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/09/08/710458/Hundreds-of-Israeli-youths-refusing-military-service-over-far-right-cabinet-policies