Mid East – Page 143 – Prologue Journal

What an Upended Mideast Means for Trump and U.S. Gulf Allies

New York Times While major ruptures are not expected, Gulf states are urging a tougher stance on Israel and a softening toward Iran, positions that differ greatly from the president-elect’s first term. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/13/world/middleeast/trump-middle-east-allies-israel-iran-oil.html

Despite major strike, Houthis target Israel with new drone attack

Jerusalem Post Though the drone was shot down, hopes are not high for the end of attacks. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-837277

Tortured body of abducted Syrian cleric found in Damascus outskirts

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The body of a moderate Sunni Muslim preacher abducted by unknown militants has been found on the outskirts of the Syrian capital. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/13/740824/Body-of-moderate-Syrian-cleric-found-in-Damascus-outskirts-over-week-after-his-abduction

Israel turns hospitals into mass graves in ‘hellish’ north: Gaza Health Ministry

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The Ministry of Health in Gaza says Israel has turned the situation in the north of the strip to “hell.” https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/13/740820/Israel-turns-Northern-Gaza-into-hell

UAE to reopen embassy in Lebanon after more than three years

Jerusalem Post The delegation’s arrival on Sunday came a day after UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and newly elected Lebanese President Joseph Aoun agreed to take steps to reopen the embassy. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-837273

Gaza’s GDP plummeted by 82% amid Israel’s genocide, statistical data show

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Recent data from the Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics have shown a severe contraction in the gross domestic product (GDP) of the Gaza Strip. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/13/740814/Statistical-data-show-significant-drop-in-Gaza%E2%80%99s-GDP-by-over-80-percent

Jan. 12: ‘Axis of Resistance’ operations against Israeli occupation

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Amid Israeli genocide in Gaza, Palestinian and regional resistance groups continued their operations against the regime and its Western backers on Sunday, January 12. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/13/740821/jan-12-axis-resistance-ops-against-israeli-occupation

Israel bombs Lebanon in new violation of truce with Hezbollah

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The Israeli military conducts airstrikes on Lebanon in yet another violation of a ceasefire deal with the Hezbollah resistance movement. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/13/740816/Israel-bombs-Lebanon-violation-truce

I doubted this generation, but they’ve proven they’re Israel’s heroes – a father’s prayer

Jerusalem Post I pray for every parent, every wife, every child waiting for their soldier to come home, the courage to wait, the strength to hold on, and the strength to keep going. https://www.jpost.com/arab-israeli-conflict/article-837264

IRGC takes delivery of 1,000 new drones

Jerusalem Post The drones were also manufactured within Iran by the Iranian military, scientists, and “innovators,” according to the state-run Tasnim news agency. https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-837253