Mid East – Page 1541 – Prologue Journal

Palestinian Authority’s Mahmoud Abbas seeks to revive unity gov’t with Hamas

Jerusalem Post “If the Egyptians put enough pressure on Hamas, it’s possible we could see a new unity government,” a Fatah official said. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-750175

Netanyahu Rushed to Hospital, but in ‘Good Condition,’ His Office Says

New York Times Israel’s prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, went to the hospital suddenly on Saturday afternoon. Mr. Netanyahu, 73, is currently facing one of the most testing phases of his political career. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/15/world/middleeast/netanyahu-hospital.html

Israeli forces assault, teargas Lebanese journos, MP near border village

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The village of Ghajar was occupied by Israel in the war of July 2006. Some 2,000 people live there. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/07/15/707095/Israel-Lebanese-journalists-Ghajar-border-village

Top Israeli court to hear petition seeking Netanyahu’s removal

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The Israeli high court has decided to discuss a petition that seeks to remove prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu from office. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/07/15/707079/Top-Israeli-court-hear-petition-seeking-Netanyahu-removal

Israeli military’s Jenin onslaught amounts to war crime: Legal experts

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Legal experts argue that the Israeli military’s onslaught on the Jenin refugee camp in the West Bank fits into the parameters of a war crime. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/07/15/707070/Israeli-military-Jenin-onslaught-amounts-war-crime-Legal-experts

UN raises concerns over Syria aid route from Turkey, cites ‘unacceptable issues’

Jerusalem Post Syria gave its approval on Thursday for the UN to use Bab al-Hawa for another six months, but with several conditions. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-750126

Voices from the Arab press: The French far-right tsunami is coming

Jerusalem Post A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-749969

Israel forces clash with Palestinians protesting land grab policy

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Israeli forces clash with Palestinians protesting the regime’s land grab policy across the occupied West Bank. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/07/14/707061/West-Bank-Israeli-forces-have-once-again-attacked-Palestinians-protesting-against-the-regime-land-grab-policy

Iraqis slam US interference, threats against resistance leaders

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The protesters voiced discontent with the meddlesome behavior of US Ambassador to Iraq Alina Romanowski. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/07/14/707058/Iraq-Baghdad-US-embassy

Alcohol Poisonings Rise in Iran as Bootleggers Defy Ban

New York Times Iran’s prohibition of the drinking and selling of alcohol has led to a flourishing underground market. But even officials have acknowledged a wave of hospitalizations and deaths in recent months. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/14/world/middleeast/iran-alcohol-deaths.html