Mid East – Page 15 – Prologue Journal

Hamas hails African leaders’ stance against Israeli war on Gaza

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Hamas praises African leaders’ ‘principled and courageous’ stance against the Israeli onslaught in Gaza. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/02/17/742972/Hamas-praises-African-leaders%E2%80%99-%E2%80%98courageous%E2%80%99-stance-against-Gaza-onslaught

EU to tell Israel displaced Gazans must return, offer aid for reconstruction

Jerusalem Post The EU position emphasizes both Europe’s commitment to Israel’s security and its view that “displaced Gazans should be ensured a safe and dignified return to their homes.” https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-842498

Indian Ocean Conference highlights growing Iran engagement as Israel remains isolated

Jerusalem Post These kinds of regional events often do not include Israeli participation, illustrating that while Israel has sought out ties, it often faces an uphill struggle participating in important groups. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-842496

US bombers fly over Mediterranean Sea as delivery of heavy bombs to Israel announced

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. A squadron of six US Air Force bombers is flying over the Mediterranean Sea, according to the latest data from a live global flight tracker. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/02/17/742970/US-bombers-flying-Mediterranean-

Pro-Israel extremist mistakes Israeli tourists for ‘Palestinians’, opens fire on them in Miami

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. A pro-Israel extremist has mistaken two Israeli tourists on Miami Beach for Palestinians, and fired 17 rounds towards their car. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/02/17/742968/Pro-Israel-extremist-mistakes-Israeli-tourists-for-Palestinians-guns-them-down

Israeli airstrike kills civilian in south Lebanon in fresh violation of ceasefire

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. An Israeli airstrike on a car in Sidon, a coastal city in southern Lebanon, killed one civilian and injured three others. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/02/17/742971/Israel-attack-Lebanon-Sidon-Hamas-official

Rubio Lands in Saudi Arabia for Talks on Gaza and Ukraine

New York Times Marco Rubio’s visit to Riyadh, his first as secretary of state, came amid uncertainty about the future of Gaza and Ukraine and criticism of unilateral U.S. moves over the wars in both places. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/17/world/middleeast/rubio-saudi-arabia-gaza-ukraine.html

Palestinian Displacement in the West Bank Is Highest Since 1967, Experts Say

New York Times The Israeli military launched a wide-scale operation last month against militants in several cities in the West Bank. Now, roughly 40,000 Palestinians have fled their homes — the highest since Israel occupied the territory nearly six decades ago, according to researchers. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/17/world/middleeast/west-bank-palestinian-displacement.html

The PA may want to run Gaza, but it would face numerous obstacles

Jerusalem Post Fatah spokesperson Maher al-Namoura says the Palestinian Authority is ready to govern and rebuild Gaza as ceasefire talks and discussions on the strip’s future continue. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-842457

Silent genocide: Gaza hospitals facing ‘severe lack of oxygen’ after Israeli attacks

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The Ministry of Health in Gaza says hospitals in the strip are facing “a severe lack of oxygen” that threatens patients’ lives. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/02/17/742961/-oxygen-shortage-Gaza-threatens-lives