Mid East – Page 1539 – Prologue Journal

Lebanese MP who crossed border says he’ll intensify such actions

Jerusalem Post Tensions have been rising along the northern border, with repeated scuffles between the IDF and Lebanese citizens. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-750283

Hamas unable to pay salaries in Gaza after Qatari aid delay, officials say

Jerusalem Post The salary crisis has sparked an unusual amount of criticism on social media in Gaza, including by some of Hamas’ own employees. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-750272

Iraqi PM calls for closer cooperation with Syria to tackle shared challenges

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Iraqi Prime Minister Muhammad Shia al-Sudani has stressed the need for enhancing cooperation with Syria to tackle shared challenges. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/07/16/707164/Iraq-Syria-Sudani-Assad–meeting-security-borders-challenges-enhance-cooperation-economic-ties

Crisis looms as Jordan seeks UN cooperation for Syrian refugees’ return

Jerusalem Post Jordan has exceeded its capacity for hosting Syrian refugees and there has been a decline in international support for them, says Jordan’s deputy prime minister and foreign minister. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-750245

UK invites Saudi crown prince for official visit, first since Khashoggi murder

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The UK has invited Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MbS) for an official visit to the. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/07/16/707154/UK-invites-Saudi-crown-prince-for-official-visit-first-since-Khashoggi-murder

Israeli reserve doctors suspend military services in anti-Netanyahu protest

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Hundreds of Israeli reserve doctors have reportedly suspended their military services in the regime’s occupation army in protest against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s extremist cabinet and its radical policies. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/07/16/707155/Israeli-reserve-doctors-suspend-military-services-in-anti-Netanyahu-protest

More US lawmakers join boycotting Herzog’s congressional speech

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. More US lawmakers are joining the boycott of an upcoming speech by the Israeli president at the Congress over the regime’s rights violations against Palestinians. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/07/16/707151/More-US-lawmakers-join-boycotting-Herzog-s-congressional-speech

Iraqi PM visits Syria in first trip since Syrian war

Jerusalem Post The Iraqi prime minister began an official visit to Syria on Sunday, for the first time since the outbreak of the Syrian war. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-750227

US mulling military action against Russia in Syria, irked by Iran ties

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The United States is reportedly considering a military response to Russia’s presence in the skies over Syria. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/07/16/707142/US-mulling-military-action-against-Russia-in-Syria,-irked-by-Iran-ties-

Benjamin Netanyahu Leaves Hospital

New York Times The Israeli prime minister spent Saturday night in a hospital after feeling dizziness, but was said to be in “excellent condition” on Sunday. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/16/world/middleeast/israel-netanyahu-hospital.html