Mid East – Page 1439 – Prologue Journal

What to Know About the Hostages Taken From Israel by Hamas

New York Times At least 150 Israelis were taken hostage by Hamas fighters, according to an initial assessment. Officials from the U.S. and other countries are determining if their citizens are among the captives. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/09/world/middleeast/israel-hostages-hamas-explained.html

Hamas Attack Strips Away Notion It Could Be a Force for Stability in Gaza

New York Times Israel had considered Hamas a terrorist organization but one that could help govern the Gaza Strip, which the group controls. Now, senior Israeli officials say, Hamas must be crushed. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/09/world/middleeast/hamas-gaza-israel.html

Iran: Muslim nations must rush to aid Palestinians against Israel

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Iran’s Foreign Minister Amir-Abdollahian urges Muslim countries to rush to support the Palestinian people in their fight against Israel. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/10/09/712399/Iran-Oman-Palestine-Israel-Amir-Abdollahian-Sayyid-Badr-Albusaidi-Storm-Al-Aqsa-Mosque-OIC-emergency-meeting-

Crossing between Gaza and Egypt’s Sinai disrupted after bombing -sources, witness

Jerusalem Post The border crossing was partially closed following the strike, which occurred as Israel bombarded Gaza in response to an incursion into Israeli territory by Palestinian militant group Hamas. https://www.jpost.com/arab-israeli-conflict/article-767455

What to prepare in case you need to stay in your bomb shelter

Jerusalem Post “Following these instructions could save lives,” the Homefront Command said. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-767451

Some Israeli military personnel collaborated in al-Aqsa Storm: Report

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. An informed Palestinian official has reportedly said part of the Israeli military personnel collaborated with resistance groups in the recent surprise attack against the regime. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/10/09/712394/Israeli-military-personnel-Palestinian-resistance-collaboration

Hamas video shows resistance movement’s air defense system

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The Qassam Brigades showed in a new video what is described as its air defense system ‘Mutber 1.’ https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/10/09/712389/Hamas-video-air-defense

Russia warns of foreign involvement in Palestinian conflict as US moves warships

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The Kremlin says it fears the conflict in Palestine could get deeper after the US decided to relocate warships. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/10/09/712387/Russia-Palestine-conflict-foreign-involvement-warning-Peskov-Lavrov

Senior Bahraini cleric hails Hamas operation against Israel

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Sheikh Isa Qassim said Operation al-Aqsa Storm was a “humiliation, disgrace, and a scandal” for the regime. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/10/09/712388/Bahrain-Isa-Qassim-Hamas-Israel

Dozens killed as Israel strikes Gaza refugee camp

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Dozens of Palestinians killed, wounded in Israeli strikes on Gaza refugee camp. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/10/09/712382/Dozens-killed-as-Israel-strikes-Gaza-refugee-camp