Mid East – Page 1454 – Prologue Journal

Israel’s internal lawlessness attracts Iran’s attention – analysis

Jerusalem Post From Tehran’s perspective, increasing numerous small threats is important and can benefit Iran’s proxies and destabilize Israel. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-761251

500-year-old Torah scroll on display at Saudi book fair

Jerusalem Post The Torah scroll was displayed at a pavilion in Riyadh alongside over 25 other rare manuscripts. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-761247

Israel forces Palestinian family to tear down their houses in al-Quds

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Israel has already confiscated vast tracts of Palestinian land to construct and expand new illegal settler units across the West Bank. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/10/01/711894/Palestine-West-Bank-al-Quds-Hamas

Terrorists will never succeed in destroying Turkey’s peace: Erdogan

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Erdogan says terrorists who attempt to disrupt peace and security in the country will never succeed, following a terrorist attack in the capital Ankara earlier in the day. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/10/01/711882/Turkey-Erdogan-terrorist-attack-explosion-parliament-Ankara-fight-terrorism

Israeli forces assault journalists, worshipers at al-Aqsa Mosque compound

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Such mass settler break-ins almost always take place under the auspices of the Israeli forces in al-Quds. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/10/01/711880/Palestine-Israel-al-Quds-al-Aqsa-compound–Mughrabi-Gate-

Israel waging ‘religious war’ on al-Aqsa Mosque: Hamas

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Hamas says Israel has launched “a religious war” against al-Aqsa to implement its plan of dividing it by any means, stressing that the holy site is Palestinians redline. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/10/01/711873/Palestine-Israel-attack-al-Aqsa-al-Quds-prisoners-Hamas-redlines-resistance

Thousands mourning in Christian town in Iraq after wedding hall fire

Jerusalem Post The fire happened in a Christian town that has been recovering since the war on ISIS. ISIS expelled Christians from Mosul, Nineveh, and Christian towns like Hamdaniya. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-761203

Iran adding cruise missiles to frigate in bid to strengthen navy

Jerusalem Post Iran doesn’t have very many large surface ships capable of performing blue-water naval operations far from base. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-761200

Turkey Thwarts Attack on Police Headquarters in Ankara

New York Times Two assailants with explosives were killed near Parliament, which was set to convene with a speech by the Turkish president. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/01/world/europe/turkey-bomb-attack-ankara.html

Antakya, Turkey, Struggles to Recover From Earthquake

New York Times Seven months after powerful earthquakes battered the historic city of Antakya in southern Turkey, life feels temporary as residents await reconstruction. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/01/world/middleeast/turkey-earthquake-antakya-reconstruction.html