Mid East – Page 1458 – Prologue Journal

The Oslo Accords turned 30. Here’s how they’ll shape a Saudi-Israeli peace deal

Jerusalem Post The Israeli-Palestinian conflict seems to loom over the negotiations for a Saudi-Israeli normalization deal. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-760753

US State Dept. funding Palestinian Islamic Jihad supporters – NGO Monitor

Jerusalem Post Members of the Islamic Jihad and PFLP have taken part in events held by a recipient of US State Department grants. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-760748

Rights group files lawsuit to prevent Israelis from entering US without visa

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. A rights group has filed a federal lawsuit against the US government to prevent Israelis from being added to the US Visa Waiver Program. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/09/27/711647/US-Israel-VWP-ADC-Abed-Ayoub-Biden–

Over half of US citizens oppose defense pact with Saudi Arabia: Poll

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Over half of US citizens oppose Biden’s ‘megadeal’ with Saudi Arabia, a survey shows. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/09/27/711641/Saudi-Arabia-Biden-Harris-Poll-Israel-MBS-

United Nations Struggles to Meet Challenge of Changing World

New York Times Most everyone agrees on the need for changes, but there is little agreement on what to do and nearly insuperable hurdles to doing anything. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/27/world/middleeast/united-nations-security-council-reform.html

Official Visits Between Saudi Arabia and Israel Highlight Warming Ties

New York Times Israel’s tourism minister went to Saudi Arabia, and a Saudi envoy toured the Israeli-occupied West Bank. The trips reflected how the two countries are moving toward normalizing their relationship. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/27/world/middleeast/saudi-arabia-israel-netanyahu-west-bank.html

Lebanese army says it exchanged smoke-bomb fire with Israel

Jerusalem Post The Lebanese army said Israeli troops had fired smoke bombs at a Lebanese patrol that was accompanying workers removing “infringements” that the army said had been set up by the Israelis. https://www.jpost.com/arab-israeli-conflict/article-760682

Iranian-backed Houthi attack on Bahrain soldiers escalates Yemen tensions – analysis

Jerusalem Post Attacking members of the Bahrain military may have been purposeful by the Houthis. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-760681

Explainer: Why US-led Saudi-Israel normalization talks are doomed to fail?

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Saudi Arabia’s normalization with the apartheid Israeli regime, mediated by the US, will not only represent another betrayal of the Palestinian cause but is also doomed to fail. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/09/27/711631/Explainer-Why-US-Saudi-Isarel-Normalization-Talks-Doomed-Fail

Hamas: Israel’s acts of terror will not demoralize Palestinian nation

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The Gaza-based Hamas resistance movement says Palestinians will resolutely continue their struggle against Israeli occupiers regardless of the regime’s ongoing acts of terror, bombings and siege. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/09/27/711622/Hamas-Israel-acts-terror-will-not-demoralize-Palestinian-nation