Mid East – Page 171 – Prologue Journal

Why Curbing Hezbollah’s Power in Lebanon Just Became Harder

New York Times The militant group is a dominant force in the country, and officials have struggled for decades to limit its power. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/26/world/middleeast/hezbollah-israel-war-explainer.html

Sept. 25: ‘Axis of Resistance’ operations against Israeli occupation

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Resistance groups in Palestine and across the region continue their operations against the Tel Aviv regime and its Western backers. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2024/09/26/733992/Axis-of-Resistance%E2%80%99-operations-against-Israeli-occupation

Israel’s Displaced Want to Go Home. But Will Attacks on Hezbollah Offer That Path?

New York Times Israel said the goal of its strikes on Hezbollah was to allow residents of the north to go home. Some are hopeful that plan will work, but others worry that war may not bring safety. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/26/world/middleeast/israel-hezbollah-displaced.html

Can Iraqi militias be deterred from attacking Israel?

Jerusalem Post It is clear that the Iraqi militias are expanding their war against Israel and are increasingly a danger. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-821846

World countries call for ‘temporary’ ceasefire in Israeli war on Lebanon

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. A group of world countries has issued a joint statement, calling for a three-week ceasefire in Israel’s aggression against Lebanon. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2024/09/26/733987/Ceasefire-Israel-Lebanon-UN-Security-Council

UN: Over 625,000 children in Gaza suffering severe psychological trauma

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The UN says over 625,000 school-aged children in Gaza are enduring severe trauma while residing amidst the destruction. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2024/09/26/733988/UNRWA-children-Gaza-severe-phycological-trauma-

‘The spider at the center of this web of violence’: Danon criticizes Iran over Hezbollah escalation

Jerusalem Post Danon spoke as the UNSC met to discuss the escalation between Israel and Hezbollah, which the international community fears is about to escalate into a third Israeli-Lebanon war. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-821812

Hezbollah Targets Tel Aviv as Israel Moves Forces Toward Lebanon

New York Times A top Israeli military official hinted to soldiers of a possible ground invasion as the United States and France drafted a cease-fire proposal to try to stave off a broader conflict. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/25/world/middleeast/israel-hezbollah-lebanon.html

US, France working on a 21-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon

Jerusalem Post French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot spoke of the plan during the United Nations Security Council. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-821807

Irish peacekeepers to remain in Lebanon despite travel warnings to the country

Jerusalem Post Ireland is one of several countries to issue warnings for their citizens to leave Lebanon in recent weeks. The Irish Foreign Ministry also advised Irish citizens to limit travel to Lebanon. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-821797