Mid East – Page 172 – Prologue Journal

Kiryat Shmona, Israel, Endures Hezbollah Rocket Strikes

New York Times Despite the danger, older residents, firefighters, medics and a few small-business owners chose to stay put in Kiryat Shmona, the northernmost Israeli city near the border with Lebanon. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/25/world/middleeast/kiryat-shmona-border-town.html

Naftali Herstik, Renowned and Influential Cantor, Dies at 77

New York Times Part of a long line of cantors, he led services at the Great Synagogue in Jerusalem for 30 years and helped train the next generation. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/25/world/middleeast/naftali-herstik-dead.html

Even with a potential wider-scale war looming, Israel has strategic advantages, experts say

Jerusalem Post Experts Prof. Uzi Rabi and Gen. Israel Ziv analyze Hezbollah’s intensified attacks, the role of Iran, and the potential for a broader Middle Eastern conflict. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-821790

Iraqi resistance drone attack hits Israel’s Eilat port

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The umbrella group of various Iraqi factions announced it targeted “a vital installation.” https://presstv.ir/Detail/2024/09/25/733965/Iraqi-resistance-drone-attack-hits-Israel-Eilat-port

Israel calls up 2 reserve brigades to Lebanese border

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Israeli media have repeatedly said the northern settlements have been emptied of settlers amid retaliatory strikes by Hezbollah. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2024/09/25/733963/israel-hezbollah-reserve-brigades

Turkey voices support for Lebanon amid Israeli attacks

Jerusalem Post Turkey denounces Israel’s strikes on Hezbollah in Lebanon as Ankara warns of regional chaos as Erdogan demands action to halt the Gaza war and cross-border conflict. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-821760

Israeli bulldozers do extensive damage to West Bank infrastructure

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Residents say it has been an unprecedented level of devastation, according to a New York Times article. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2024/09/25/733960/Israeli-bulldozers-wreak-havoc-on-West-Bank-infrastructure

Hezbollah’s Military Capability: What We Know

New York Times The Iran-backed militants have perhaps the largest arsenal of any armed group in the world, excluding governments, experts say. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/25/world/middleeast/hezbollah-military-capability.html

Gaza authorities lash out at Israel for sending 88 unidentifiable bodies

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The decomposed bodies were reportedly sent from Israel without prior coordination or information about their identities. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2024/09/25/733953/Gaza-Israel-Red-Cross

People feeling Israel’s Lebanon aggression Syria’s top priority: President Assad

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Bashar Assad has instructed Syria’s newly formed cabinet to “stand by our friends in Lebanon in all fields and in all sectors.” https://presstv.ir/Detail/2024/09/25/733956/Syria-Bashar-al-Assad-assist-Lebanon-people-Israel-war