Mid East – Page 1401 – Prologue Journal

Iran fears Israel will soon normalize ties with more Muslim countries

Jerusalem Post Iran thinks that by ingratiating itself with countries like Saudi Arabia, it might set back the trend of normalization with Israel. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-757799

Mass Hunger Strike in Bahrain Prison Sets Off Rare Protests

New York Times In a kingdom that crushed an Arab Spring uprising more than a decade ago, prisoners are now on hunger strike to demand better conditions, fueling protests in support of their cause. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/06/world/middleeast/bahrain-prison-hunger-strike.html

Hezbollah raps Bahrain for opening new Israeli embassy

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Hezbollah resistance movement slams the opening of a new Israeli embassy in Bahrain. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/09/06/710326/Hezbollah-raps-Bahrain-for-opening-new-Israeli-embassy

US: We don’t expect imminent announcement of Israel-Saudi peace deal

Jerusalem Post US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan: Recent calls do “not portend any imminent breakthrough or action with respect to the question of normalization.” https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-757769

‘Don’t be Netanyahu’s idiot’: US cannot gift Israel peace with Saudis – Friedman

Jerusalem Post Thomas Friedman to NYT: Netanyahu’s government “has to be stopped,” factions reminiscent of Ku Klux Klan. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-757765

Tehran-Riyadh rapprochement ‘positive step’ towards enhancing regional security: Iraq

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Iraq’s president has lauded the resumption of relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia as a “positive step” that works to enhance security and stability in West Asia. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/09/05/710310/Iraqi-President-Abdul-Latif-Rashid-rapprochement-Iran-Saudi-Arabia-positive-step-security-West-Asia-region

UN warns Israel that deporting Eritreans en masse contravenes intl. law

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Netanyahu has said he was considering deporting 1,000 Eritreans who took part in recent protest in Tel Aviv. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/09/05/710303/UNHCR-Israel-Benjamin-Netanyahu-Eritreans-William-Spindler–

‘Collective punishment’ of Palestinians: Israel closes key Gaza crossing

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Two Palestinian industrial institutions in the Gaza Strip slam Israel’s decision to close the Kerem Shalom crossing for exports from the Gaza Strip. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/09/05/710293/Palestine-industrial-institution-condemn-Kerem-Shalom-crossing-closure-Israel-collective-punishment-Gaza-Strip

Biden Picks Jack Lew as Envoy to Israel During Time of Friction

New York Times Mr. Lew, a former Treasury secretary, would bring stature and a low-key style to the assignment of representing the president to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/05/us/politics/jack-lew-israel-biden.html

Iraq expects over 30 million Arba’een pilgrims this year: Krabala governor

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The number of pilgrims flocking to Iraq to participate in this year’s Arba’een march will exceed 30 million, the governor of the holy city of Karbala predicts. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/09/05/710282/Iraq-expects-over-30-million-Arbaeen-pilgrims-Krabala-governor