Mid East – Page 1431 – Prologue Journal

Blinken arrives today, US pledges action, if needed

Jerusalem Post ‘We are sending a loud and clear message that we are ready to take action,’ said the National Security spokesman John Kirby. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-767834

‘It’s Terrifying’: Residents in Israel’s North Brace for Another Possible Front

New York Times The Hamas assault on Israel’s south has inspired new levels of fear among the battle-hardened citizens along the country’s northern border with Lebanon, where another group that has clashed with Israel holds forces. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/11/world/middleeast/israel-gaza-lebanon.html

Egypt discusses Gaza aid, rejects corridors for civilians, say sources

Jerusalem Post Egypt has long restricted the flow of Gazans on to its territory, even during the fiercest conflicts. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-767831

Rescuers in Gaza Struggle With Dwindling Fuel and Equipment

New York Times Paramedics said they would need bulldozers, which they don’t have, to pull more people from buildings destroyed by Israeli airstrikes amid power cuts. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/11/world/middleeast/gaza-airstrikes-rescues.html

For Hamas, Shattering Israel’s Sense of Security Is a Major Goal

New York Times Rising domestic pressures and a desire to boost its anti-Israel credentials pushed Hamas to attack and most likely drove its decision to invoke terror. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/11/world/middleeast/hamas-israel-goals.html

Turkey in talks seeking release of civilians held by Hamas – senior Turkish official

Jerusalem Post There has been no official statement from Ankara about contact with the group since the fighting began. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-767829

People across globe stand in solidarity with Gaza

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. People in a number of countries across the globe have staged demonstrations in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/10/11/712545/People-across-globe-stand-in-solidarity-with-Gazans-as-Israel-bombing-continues-for-fifth-day

Israel Forms Unity Government and Bombs Gaza in the Wake of Hamas Attack

New York Times Following the deadliest assault on Israel in half a century, the country is vowing to crush Hamas, and both sides are bracing for an escalating war. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/11/world/middleeast/israel-hamas-gaza-unity-government.html

Gaza health ministry: 1,100 Palestinian killed in 5 days of Israeli bombardment

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. At least 1,100 Palestinians have been killed in more than five days of Israeli bombardment of the besieged Gaza Strip. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/10/11/712544/Israel-Palestine-Gaza-al-Aqsa-Storm-UNRWA-Hamas–

Russia fully supports establishment of Palestinian state: Putin

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The Russia president says his country fully supports the establishment of a Palestinian state. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/10/11/712546/Russia-Putin-Palestine-state-Israel-Hamas-US