Mid East – Page 1540 – Prologue Journal

As Iraq Tries to Chill Critics, Its Newest Target Is Social Media

New York Times New regulations on “degrading content” are part of a broader campaign to silence independent voices. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/16/world/middleeast/iraq-dissent-free-speech-social-media.html

Anti-Judaization commission warns of Israeli plans to take over al-Aqsa Mosque

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The head of a Palestinian non-governmental organization has warned of the Israeli regime’s plans to take over the sacred al-Aqsa Mosque compound. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/07/16/707141/Anti-Judaization-commission-warns-Israeli-plans-take-over-al-Aqsa-Mosque

Tens of thousands take to streets in 28th week of protests against Israel’s extremist cabinet

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Tens of thousands rally across the occupied territories for the 28th straight week against Israel’s far-right cabinet and its policies. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/07/15/707130/Palestine-Israel-protests-Tel-Aviv-al-Quds

Four reasons to stay at the Abu Dhabi Four Seasons

Jerusalem Post Come explore what makes the Four Seasons Abu Dhabi the right choice for your holiday. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-750161

India, UAE sign deal to use national currencies in bilateral trade, ditching US dollar

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. India and the United Arab Emirates sign an agreement to implement bilateral trade in local currencies instead of the US dollar. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/07/15/707129/India-UAE-de-dollarization-bilateral-trade-local-currencies

What do MENA Muslims think about the role of women in society? – study

Jerusalem Post The researchers surveyed respondents from Algeria, Egypt, Pakistan, Tunisia, Turkey, and the Palestinian Territories on their perception of women’s chastity and marital patriarchy. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-750177

Are the Hezbollah border threats the new normal for Israel? – analysis

Jerusalem Post The Hezbollah incidents and threats to Israel along the northern borders appear to be increasing in both tempo and type. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-750191

UK’s 2nd-largest trade union backs anti-Israel boycott movement

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Unite, the second-largest trade union in the UK has backed the Palestinian-led BDS boycott movement against the Israeli regime. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/07/15/707101/UK%E2%80%99s-2nd-largest-trade-union-backs-anti-Israel-boycott-movement

Red Sea oil leak disaster may be averted as tanker heads to transfer oil

Jerusalem Post The Iran-Saudi deal likely paved the way for this, Iran has backed the Houthis in Yemen and they prevented access until now. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-750186

India and UAE strengthening ties during Modi’s visit

Jerusalem Post Modi’s visit to the UAE will impact the region because India is important for the Middle East and it plays an important role globally. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-750183