Mid East – Page 1559 – Prologue Journal

Palestinian terrorist cell killed by IDF drone strike near Jenin

Jerusalem Post The cell has carried out several shooting attacks against settlements throughout the West Bank recently. https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-747144

Israel approves 1,000 more settler units in stolen Palestinian lands

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Since taking office in January, Netanyahu’s coalition has approved the promotion of more than 7,000 new settler units, most deep in the West Bank. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/06/21/705698/Israel-approves-1000-more-settler-units-in-stolen-Palestinian-lands

The unique forum that brings together Greece, Cyprus and Israel

Jerusalem Post Experts and diplomats from Greece, Israel and Cyprus met in Cyprus and discussed stability, from the Eastern Mediterranean to the Middle East. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-747130

Israel will ‘pay the price for settler crimes,’ Palestinians vow

Jerusalem Post The PA, Hamas and other Palestinian parties strongly condemned the attack on Turmus Ayya and said Israel would pay the price. https://www.jpost.com/arab-israeli-conflict/article-747127

Astana talks: Parties underline commitment to Syria’s sovereignty, slam Israeli aggression

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Participants at the Astana talks underline their strong commitment to Syrian sovereignty and slam Israel’s acts of aggression against the Arab country. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/06/21/705695/Astana-format-talks-Syrian-sovereignty-territorial-integrity-Israeli-aggression-

Egyptian writer condemns celebration of Israeli soldiers’ murders

Jerusalem Post Despite Egypt and Israel signing a peace agreement in 1979, according to many Israeli analysts, large swathes of Egypt’s population remain deeply hostile toward Israel. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-747109

Drought in Iran Leaves Some Chasing the Last Drops of Water

New York Times Lawmakers are warning that one province will run out within three months, and the shortage is inflaming tensions with the country’s neighbors. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/21/world/middleeast/iran-drought-water-climate.html

Israel Advances West Bank Settlement Plans After Palestinian Attack

New York Times In response to a deadly shooting, Israeli arsonists set fires in Palestinian villages and the Israeli government advanced plans for new settlement homes in the occupied West Bank. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/21/world/middleeast/west-bank-settlement-palestinian-israeli-violence.html

Dozens injured as Israeli forces attack Syrians in occupied Golan Heights

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Dozens of people have been injured as Israeli forces attacked Syrians protesting against the Tel Aviv regime’s plan to seize their agricultural land in the occupied Golan Heights. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/06/21/705682/Dozens-injured-Israeli-forces-attack-Syrians-occupied-Golan-Heights

Negev Forum Summit called off due to expedited settlement proposal

Jerusalem Post Morocco, which had planned to host the meeting, canceled it after the Israeli cabinet voted to change how it authorized construction in the West Bank. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-747072