Mid East – Page 143 – Prologue Journal

US resident killed in Israel’s military campaign in Lebanon, friend says

Jerusalem Post “We are deeply saddened by the death of Kamel Ahmad Jawad and our hearts go out to his family and friends. His death is a tragedy…,” a White House spokesperson said. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-823046

Israel-Hezbollah War: What to Know

New York Times An Israeli ground operation targeting Hezbollah forces in Lebanon recalls previous wars and raises fears of worse to come. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/02/world/middleeast/israel-hezbollah-lebanon-war-history.html

Nasrallah’s son-in-law killed in airstrike on Damascus, days after brother

Jerusalem Post Hassan Jafar Qassir’s assassination is another severe blow to Hezbollah as its leadership has been slowly picked off in Israeli operations. https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-823039

After Missiles, Israel May Be Ready to Risk All-Out War With Iran

New York Times Israel seems ready to respond in a much more forceful and public way with Iran after Tehran launched its second massive missile attack on Israel this year, analysts and officials say. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/02/world/middleeast/iran-missile-attack-israel-war.html

Israel kills 3 Syrians in airstrike on residential building

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The attack is the second strike in as many days on a residential neighborhood in Damascus, a monitor group says. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2024/10/02/734437/Israel-attacks-residential-buildings-Damascus-Syria

Tehran, Doha seek to strengthen relations: Iranian president

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Iran and Qatar have a mutual will to enhance the level of cooperation between them in various areas, including trade and transportation, according to the Iranian president. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2024/10/02/734438/Tehran-Doha-seek-to-strengthen-relations-Iranian-president

Hamas claims responsibility for deadly shooting in Tel Aviv

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Hamas says such operations are a natural response to Israeli genocidal campaign in besieged Gaza Strip. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2024/10/02/734441/Palestine-Israel-Tel-Aviv-Hamas–Ezzedine-Al-Qassam-Brigades

Biden Says He Won’t Support an Israeli Strike on Iran’s Nuclear Sites

New York Times His comments reflected a renewed effort by his administration to seek restraint from Israel to try to avoid a growing war in the Middle East. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/02/world/middleeast/iran-nuclear-weapons-biden-israel.html

Iran’s Strikes on Israel Appear Aimed at Shoring Up Regional Alliance

New York Times Iran’s second missile barrage against Israel is unlikely to deter its foe, experts say, but may help retain the support of the “Axis of Resistance” it has built up over years. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/02/world/middleeast/iran-israel-hezbollah-strikes.html

14 Israeli soldiers killed in southern Lebanon, Israeli sources say

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Sky News Arabia reported the fatalities, citing unnamed Israeli sources. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2024/10/02/734431/Lebanon-Israel-aggression-Hezbollah-Hassan-Nasrallah