Mid East – Page 1433 – Prologue Journal

Ain el-Hilweh clashes displace 20,000 in Palestinian camp in Lebanon

Jerusalem Post Some children were separated from their parents and caregivers, he added. Other families were too afraid to leave their homes even though their supplies of food and water were limited. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-753616

Moroccan receives jail term for decrying normalization with Israel

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Said Boukioud, 48, posted Facebook messages in the last days of 2020. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/08/03/708265/Moroccan-normalization-Israel

Saudi Arabia to Extend Oil Production Cut by a Month

New York Times The kingdom said its move to reduce oil production by one million barrels a day would continue through September. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/03/business/energy-environment/saudi-arabia-oil-production-cut.html

Former Israeli soldier sets self on fire, commits suicide

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Kalaf, 33, committed suicide after the ministry of military affairs rejected his request for disability status. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/08/03/708259/Israeli-soldier-suicide

Hamas warns of Israeli settlers’ plan to build temple at al-Aqsa Mosque

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. A Hamas spokesman warns of a plan by Israeli settler groups to demolish al-Aqsa Mosque and build a Jewish temple instead. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/08/03/708253/Palestine-Israel-plan-build-temple-al-Aqsa-mosque-Hamas-spokesman-warn

Hamas asks Hezbollah to help restore peace to Palestinian camp

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The Palestinian Hamas resistance movement asks Hezbollah to help stop clashes between Palestinian factions in a densely populated refugee camp in Lebanon. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/08/03/708242/Hamas-asks-Hezbollah-help-restore-peace-Palestinian-camp

Istanbul orders unregistered Syrians to leave by September: is politics at play?

Jerusalem Post Unregistered Syrians have been ordered to leave Istanbul, a move seen as politically motivated in light of Turkey’s recent elections and growing discontent with the refugee population. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-753488

Iranians Blame Power Grid and Gas Shortage for Shutdown Amid Heat

New York Times The government in Tehran cited “unprecedented” heat when it ordered a two-day shutdown to protect health and conserve energy, but many residents were not buying it. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/02/world/middleeast/iran-heat-shutdown-power-grid.html

In letter to Pope, Ayatollah Sistani calls for promotion of respect among followers of religions

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Ayatollah Sistani underlines the significance of concerted efforts to promote respect among followers of various faiths. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/08/02/708213/Iraq-Shia-cleric-Grand-Ayatollah-Ali-alSistani-peaceful-coexistence-mutual-respect-Pope-Francis

Palestinian officers, gunmen clash in Jenin amid ongoing crackdown

Jerusalem Post The clashes erupted after the PA security forces refused to release Khaled al-Ararawi, whose nephew, Majdi, was killed during last month’s large-scale Israeli military operation in the camp. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-753431