Mid East – Page 1416 – Prologue Journal

BBC takes 6 reporters off air amid probe into pro-Palestinian posts on X

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The BBC has taken six of its reporters off the air as an investigation has been launched into their pro-Palestinian posts on X. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/10/17/712912/Palestine-BBC-reporters-Israel-Hamas-X

Fears of Violence Between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon Grow

New York Times The fighting between Israel and Hamas has raised fears the violence will spill into Lebanon as a wider conflict with Hezbollah. Given the strength of Hezbollah forces, that would pose a real danger for Israel. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/17/world/middleeast/hezbollah-lebanon-israel-gaza.html

UAE agribusiness in talks to acquire land in Egypt

Reuters Reuters was first to report that Emirati agribusiness Al Dahra is in talks to acquire more agricultural land in Egypt, a deal that could reduce Cairo’s dependence on imports of staple crops but also reignite water use concerns. The post UAE agribusiness in talks to acquire land in Egypt appeared first on Reuters News…

‘Many children were burnt alive,’ Zaka volunteer says

Jerusalem Post ZAKA’s spokesman Moti Bokatsin speaks about the work of caring for the dead in the communities attacked by Hamas. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-768745

Hundreds reported killed in Gaza hospital explosion amid rocket barrage

Jerusalem Post Rockets fired by factions in the Gaza Strip often fall short, with Palestinians killed in a number of past such incidents. https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-768879

Rescuers struggle as Israel’s bombardment buries Gazans in their homes.

New York Times The work of digging out some 1,200 people from destroyed buildings is too difficult and dangerous. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/17/world/middleeast/rescuers-struggle-as-israels-bombardment-buries-gazans-in-their-homes.html

Hamas condemns votes cast against draft UNSC resolution on Gaza

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Hamas says countries who voted against the UNSC resolution calling for ceasefire gave a green light for more Israeli crimes in Gaza. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/10/17/712904/Hamas-statement-UN-draft-resolution-Gaza-Russia

How Zionist lies, amplified by Biden, led to 6-year-old Muslim boy’s murder in US

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The gruesome murder of a 6-year-old Palestinian Muslim boy in the US state of Illinois by his landlord came days after CNN and Joe Biden peddled lies about Israeli children being “beheaded” by…

Israelis, Lebanese pack bags for indefinite exile amid fears of border war

Jerusalem Post Fearing their hometowns could become the main front in a war between Israel and the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah, they have packed their bags and begun to move out. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-768861

Israeli lawmakers launch bipartisan center to aid citizens amid war

Jerusalem Post Members from both sides of the political spectrum are working together during Israel’s time of crisis. https://www.jpost.com/arab-israeli-conflict/article-768848