Mid East – Page 1440 – Prologue Journal

Australians rally in support of Palestinians

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Over a thousand Sydney residents marched in solidarity with Palestinians. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/10/09/712378/Australians-rally-in-support-of-Palestinians

Hamas-Israeli conflict causes massive flight cancellation, suspension 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. Fierce Hamas-Israeli clashes have led to a massive flight cancellation and suspension in Tel Aviv. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/10/09/712377/Hamas-Israeli-conflict-causes-massive-flight-cancellation,-suspension-in-Tel-Aviv

Abu Dhabi’s oil champion ADNOC bets on global expansion

Reuters Reuters reported that the United Arab Emirates is refashioning state-owned Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) in the image of an international oil major by stepping up its global expansion and finding new revenue streams to maximise earnings for the Gulf state. Like Gulf neighbours Saudi Arabia and Qatar, the UAE wants to exploit…

World Bank urges rapid cooling of Israel-Gaza conflict as annual meetings start

Jerusalem Post “We’re all just very much taken aback by the magnitude of the casualties on both sides,” Anna Bjerde, the World Bank’s managing director of operations said. https://www.jpost.com/arab-israeli-conflict/article-767403

EU freezes aid payments for Palestinians after Hamas attack on Israel

Jerusalem Post Oliver Varhelyi, the European Commissioner for Neighbourhood and Enlargement, said said all new budget proposals for Palestinian aid were also postponed until further notice. https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-767399

In Beijing, Schumer calls on Xi to support Israel after Hamas attacks

Jerusalem Post Mao said China was calling for a ceasefire to avoid more deaths, and urged Chinese citizens traveling to the area to pay attention to the local security situation and avoid going out. https://www.jpost.com/arab-israeli-conflict/article-767395

Qatar leading talks to swap Hamas-held hostages for Palestinians in Israeli jails

Jerusalem Post Details about negotiations focusing on the release of 36 Palestinians from Israeli jails have not previously been reported. https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-767380

Death toll tops 1,200 as fighting rages in occupied territories

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The death toll from the battle between Palestinian resistance fighters and the Israeli regime has topped 1,200. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/10/09/712372/Death-toll-tops-1200-fighting-between-Gaza-Israel-rages

Palestinian operation puts Netanyahu between rock and hard place: Ex-diplomat

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The military operation by the Palestinian resistance movement Hamas has placed the embattled Israeli premier Benjamin Netanyahu between a rock and hard place, says a former Iranian diplomat. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/10/09/712366/Palestine-Operation-Puts-Netanyahu-Between-Rock-Hard-Place

Across the Mideast, a Surge of Support for Palestinians as War Erupts in Gaza

New York Times The escalation laid bare the limitations of diplomatic deals between Israel and Arab governments as long as the underlying conflict continues. “We told you so,” a Saudi scholar said. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/09/world/middleeast/mideast-palestine-support-gaza.html