Mid East – Page 1464 – Prologue Journal

UN Human Rights chief calls for end to clashes in Syria’s Deir ez-Zor region

Jerusalem Post Formerly united against Islamic State, the Kurdish-led SDF and the Military Council supported by Arab tribal leaders have been fighting for several weeks. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-759912

Palestinian Islamic Jihad increases threats in Jenin

Jerusalem Post The escalation comes amid Jewish holidays and the UN General Assembly. https://www.jpost.com/arab-israeli-conflict/article-759909

How diplomacy replaced oil as the new ‘prize’ in the Middle East – analysis

Jerusalem Post The important comments by Saudi Arabia’s crown prince this week about potential normalization with Israel and also Iran’s nuclear program illustrate how Riyadh is positioning itself in the region. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-759906

Turkey’s Erdogan says he plans to visit Israel soon

Jerusalem Post Erdogan added that he was excited to fulfil his Islamic duty to pray at the Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem. https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-759905

Israel closes Gaza crossings again, hinders Palestinians’ access to work

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The Israeli blockade has wreaked havoc on the economy of Gaza and worsened its humanitarian conditions. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/09/20/711232/Palestine-Gaza-Ayman-Abu-Krayyem-West-Bank-Erez-

Biden and Netanyahu Meet to Try to Soothe Tensions, With Some Success

New York Times The president put aside his frustrations with the Israeli prime minister over his “extremist” government to focus on issues of mutual interest, like Iran and Saudi Arabia. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/20/world/middleeast/biden-netanyahu-meet-iran-saudi.html

Diplomats harassed by Israeli settlers during West Bank tour – EU

Jerusalem Post Footage from the scene showed the left-wing and right-wing activists scuffling and shouting at each other. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-759894

Algeria calls for UN vote on granting Palestine full membership

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The Algerian leadership has often advocated for Palestinian rights and causes, including the status of the Palestinian state at the UN. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/09/20/711220/Palestine-Algeria–Abdelmadjid-Tebboune-General-Assembly-UNSC-

Palestine’s Islamic Jihad sets up new brigade to confront Israeli forces

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The Islamic Jihad in Palestine set up a new brigade to fight Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/09/20/711215/Palestine-Tulkarm-brigade-formation-West-Bank

Qatar pursues US-Iranian nuclear steps after detainee swap – analysis

Jerusalem Post “When nobody wants a crisis then it’s good time to negotiate between now and the US elections,” said a senior diplomat in the region. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-759852