Mid East – Page 149 – Prologue Journal

Lebanon’s Prime Minister Meets With Syrian Leader

New York Times The visit by Prime Minister Najib Mikati was the first official trip by the Lebanese leader to meet with the new government of Syria. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/11/world/middleeast/syria-lebanon.html

One killed, several injured in joint US, UK, Israeli strikes on Yemen

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. At least one person has been killed and nine others were wounded in the US-British-Israeli joint airstrikes across Yemen. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/11/740691/One-killed,-9-injured-as-US-British-Israeli-joint-strikes-target-western-Yemen,-capital-Sana%E2%80%99a

London police under fire for banning pro-Palestine rally outside BBC

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The UK’s pro-Palestinian groups condemn London’s MET police for banning a Palestine march. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/11/740693/UK-Pro-Palestinian-Groups-Condemn-Met-Police-Ban-On-Palestine-March

Israel’s Campaign in Syrian Border Area Prompts Fears It Plans to Stay

New York Times Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s order for Israeli troops to “take over” a buffer zone with Syria upended decades of relative calm along the de facto border between the two countries. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/11/world/middleeast/syria-buffer-israel.html

EU involvement in post-Assad Syria

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The EU is considering normalizing ties with Syria’s interim government, contingent on the protection of minorities and women’s rights. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/11/740689/The-EU-is-considering-normalizing-ties-with-Syria-s-interim-government,-contingent-on-the-protection-of-minorities-and-women-s-rights-

Hochstein guarantees full IDF withdrawal before end of ceasefire

Jerusalem Post He reportedly explained that he had secured “a detailed timeline for the withdrawal” following direct discussions with Israeli officials. https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-837035

Tehran unveils weapons facility used in attacks on Israel, promises new missiles in development

Jerusalem Post General Amir Ali Hajizadeh toured the facility, describing it as a “dormant volcano.” https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-837028

Western powers warn Syria over foreign jihadists in army

Jerusalem Post The US, European, and Arab Gulf states are engaging with the new administration to try to push it towards an inclusive political transition and seek cooperation on counter-terrorism. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-837025

Israeli strikes kill more civilians across Gaza

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Israel is pushing ahead with its genocidal onslaught on Gaza, killing more Palestinians in its indiscriminate air and artillery strikes. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/11/740677/Israeli-strikes-kill-more-civilians-across-Gaza

Voices from the Arab press: Will Elon Musk mark a victory in politics?

Jerusalem Post A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-836792