Mid East – Page 156 – Prologue Journal

Israeli forces assault, strip Palestinian woman

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Newly-surfaced footage shows Israeli forces assaulting and stripping a Palestinian woman in the occupied West Bank. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/08/740569/Israel-forces-attack-strip-Palestinian-woman-West-Bank

Israeli Soldiers on Vacation Are Being Investigated for War Crimes in Gaza

New York Times The Israeli military will longer identify its forces by name in the media, “fearing the arrest of soldiers abroad.” https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/08/world/middleeast/israeli-soldiers-on-vacation-are-being-investigated-for-war-crimes-in-gaza.html

Who Is Hussain Sajwani, the Developer Behind Trump’s $20 Billion Data Center Pledge?

New York Times Hussain Sajwani, the founder and chairman of DAMAC Properties of Dubai, built the first Trump-branded golf course in the Middle East a decade ago. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/08/business/trump-damac-data-centers.html

Hostage Is Found Dead in Gaza Tunnel, Israel Says

New York Times The hostage, Youssef Ziyadne, an Arab Bedouin, was seized along with three grown children on Oct. 7, 2023. Two of them were released, but there is “serious concern” about the fate of the third. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/08/world/middleeast/israel-gaza-hostage-found-dead.html

Blinken: Ceasefire agreement will be handed over to Trump if not completed before inauguration

Jerusalem Post Challenges remain, Blinken said, but so far, the mechanism put forth by France and the US is functioning well, as more than one-third of Israeli forces have withdrawn from Lebanon. https://www.jpost.com/arab-israeli-conflict/article-836722

IDF recruits Yemeni Jews to bolster intelligence efforts against Houthis

Jerusalem Post The US has informed Israel that, by the end of US President Joe Biden’s term in office, America intends to escalate its attacks on Yemen’s Houthis, according to a KAN News report. https://www.jpost.com/arab-israeli-conflict/article-836718

Top Iranian General Admits ‘Big’ Defeat in Syria

New York Times For weeks, Iranian officials have downplayed the fall of their ally in Syria. But an important general has offered a remarkably candid view of the blow to Iran, and its military’s prospects. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/08/world/middleeast/iran-general-syria-defeat.html

Saudi Arabia May Partner With UFC Owner TKO to Create Boxing League

New York Times A company owned by the country’s sovereign wealth fund is poised to partner with TKO, which owns Ultimate Fighting Championship, the kingdom’s latest foray into pro sports. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/08/business/tko-saudi-arabia-boxing-league.html

Lebanon’s presidential election: Testing Hezbollah’s influence after losing to Israel

Jerusalem Post Lebanon is at a crossroads. This election offers a chance for the country to reclaim sovereignty, strengthen state institutions, and ensure significant foreign aid. https://www.jpost.com/arab-israeli-conflict/article-836712

Red Cross calls for aid access to Gaza amid famine, harsh winter

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The Red Cross has called for safe access to Gaza in order to bring aid to the besieged Palestinian territory. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/08/740559/Red-Cross-urges-unhindered-aid-access-to-Gaza