Mid East – Page 1407 – Prologue Journal

Egypt launches massive ‘Bright Star’ military drill with 30 countries

Jerusalem Post This year’s Bright Star drills have increased in importance due to the number of countries involved and Egypt’s increasing diplomatic and military influence in the region. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-757319

Nasrallah meets Hamas, PIJ to unite terror front against Israel

Jerusalem Post The reports from Lebanon said that the meeting included discussions of “political developments especially in Palestine.” https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-757303

A Crackdown on Free Speech in Jordan

New York Times A satirical Arabic website, much like The Onion, poked fun at a royal wedding in Jordan in June. Not long after, it was blocked. “We’re totally backsliding,” said one cartoonist in the kingdom. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/02/world/middleeast/free-speech-jordan.html

Israeli settler filmed harassing Palestinian boy addressed UK parliament in 2019: Report

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. An armed Israeli settler who recently took a lot of flak over harassing a young Palestinian boy in the West Bank had been invited in 2019 to speak at a UK parliamentary event…

Israel chides Belgian envoy over minister’s demolitions criticism

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Israel has summoned Belgium’s ambassador to Tel Aviv following remarks by a minister about whole Palestinian villages being “wiped off the map.” https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/09/02/710077/Israel-chides-Belgian-envoy-over-minister-demolitions-criticism

Hamas: Any incursion against al-Aqsa Mosque tantamount to all-out war

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Hamas warns against any Israeli incursions against the al-Aqsa Mosque’s compound. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/09/01/710068/Palestine-Hamas-warning-al-Aqsa-Mosque-Israel

Jewish singer talks to ‘Post’ about new Mahsa Amini song release

Jerusalem Post Iraqis in Pajamas will be releasing ‘#MahsaAmini on September 16, the anniversary of Amini’s murder by Iranian police for wearing trousers. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-757228

Mohamed al-Fayed, Tycoon Whose Son Died With Diana, Is Dead at 94

New York Times An Egyptian businessman, he built an empire of trophy properties in London, Paris and elsewhere, but it was overshadowed by a fatal car crash that stunned the world. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/01/business/mohamed-al-fayed-dead.html

9 Palestinians injured in clashes with Israeli forces near Gaza fence

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The violence broke out in the area of Malka, east of Gaza City. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/09/01/710063/Palestinians-Israeli-military-fence-Gaza

Ben-Gvir’s restrictions on Palestinian prisoners to spark ‘explosion’: PLO

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 the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) warns that Ben-Gvir’s restrictions on Palestinian inmates will explode the already volatile situation in the occupied territories. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/09/01/710052/Ben-Gvir-restrictions-on-Palestinian-prisoners-to-spark-explosion