Mid East – Page 184 – Prologue Journal

Syria set to be 2025’s big story: Can Damascus unite a fractured nation?

Jerusalem Post Parts of Syria remain in stasis despite the country’s recent massive upheaval. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-835701

Khamenei’s empty promises: Iran’s Syria dreams slip amid domestic unrest – expert

Jerusalem Post Iran’s failure to maintain control in Syria has triggered a major strategic crisis, Iran researcher Benny Sabati said. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-835693

Year in review: Major events that shaped 2024 for Iran and the world

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. With curtains down on 2024, we look at the defining moments and events that shaped a year of tragedies, triumphs and transformations for Iran and the world. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2024/12/31/740069/year-in-review-major-events-shaped-2024-iran-world

Sheikh Naim Qassem: Hezbollah has revived its prowess

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Sheikh Naim Qassem says the Hezbollah resistance movement has recuperated, and revived its prowess. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/01/740124/Hezbollah-resistance-movement-has-recuperated,-revived-its-prowess–Sheikh-Qassem

Deadly Strike Hits Northern Gaza, Palestinian Officials Say

New York Times Several people were killed in an attack on the city of Jabaliya, according to the Palestinian Civil Defense. Israel’s military did not immediately comment. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/01/world/middleeast/israel-gaza-strike.html

Hamas: Israel ‘most dangerous enemy’ of journalists in Palestine

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Hamas has described the Israeli regime as the most dangerous enemy of the press and journalists in Palestine. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/01/740120/Palestine-Hamas-Israel-dangerous-enemy-journalists–occupied-territories-Gaza-expose-Israeli-crimes

Yemeni air defenses intercept, shoot down another US MQ-9 Reaper drone

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Yemeni air defense units have intercepted and shot down a US MQ-9 Reaper unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) over the Ma’rib province. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/01/740118/Yemeni-air-defense-units-shoot-down-US-MQ-9-Reaper-drone-over-Ma%E2%80%99rib-province

Rebels Easily Toppled Syria’s Army. Their Challenge Now: Rebuilding.

New York Times The rebels’ path to victory is littered with evidence of Syria’s defeated military. It also reflects the sizable task of trying to put the country back together. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/01/world/middleeast/syria-rebel-groups-army.html

Israel’s Shin Bet claims spying for Iran up 400% in 2024

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Israel’s so-called internal spy service alleges a “400-percent increase” in the spying cases stemming from Iran. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/01/740114/Israel-spy-agency-Iran-espionage-cases-400-percent-rise-Gaza-settlers

Dec. 31: ‘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. Amid Israeli genocide in Gaza, Palestinian and regional resistance groups continued their operations against the regime and its Western backers on Tuesday, December 31. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/01/740106/dec-31-axis-resistance-ops-against-israeli-occupation