Mid East – Page 20 – Prologue Journal

Israeli Security Chiefs Join Critical Talks for a Cease-Fire in Gaza

New York Times Pressure is on to reach a deal that would see Hamas release at least some hostages before President-elect Donald J. Trump takes office. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/12/world/middleeast/israeli-security-chiefs-gaza-cease-fire.html

Jewish group calls on all countries to cut off ties with Israel

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. A Jewish group calling itself Torah Judaism has urged world countries to cut off all ties with Israel which, it said, is founded on the “perverse ideology” of Zionism. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/12/740755/Jewish-Group-Urges-World-To-Cut-Ties-With-Israel-Says-Zionism-Aims-To-Destroy-Judaism

Syrian authorities confirm to TML: ISIS shrine attack prevented in Damascus

Jerusalem Post Syria’s Interior Ministry vowed to act decisively against any group attempting to exploit instability in certain areas of the country to carry out attacks, with a particular focus on combating ISIS. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-837166

Israel decimated Gaza’s entire education system: Malala Yousafzai

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Nobel Peace laureate Malala Yousafzai said that she would continue to call out Israel’s violations of international law and human rights in Gaza. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/12/740768/%E2%80%98Israel-has-decimated-the-entire-education-system-in-Gaza%E2%80%99–Malala-Yousafzai

US journalist schools Elon Musk on roots of Zionist entity and genocide in Gaza

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Journalist Ian Carroll schooled American billionaire and X owner Elon Musk after the latter shared a video, openly calling for the extermination of Palestinians in Gaza. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/12/740770/us-journalist-schools-elon-musk-roots-zionist-entity-genocide-gaza

EU foreign ministers to tackle Syria sanctions relief at end of month

Jerusalem Post Sunday’s conference, hosted by regional heavyweight Saudi Arabia since Assad’s ouster, comes as Damascus urges the West to lift sanctions to help international funding flow more freely. https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-837158

Palestinian Authority forces besiege Jenin camp in West Bank

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Palestinian Authority security forces have laid siege to the Jenin refugee camp in the northern part of the occupied West Bank, preventing the entry of foodstuff and medical supplies. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/12/740762/Palestinian-Authority-forces-lay-siege-to-Jenin-camp-in-northern-West-Bank

Syria Faces Big Challenge in Seeking Justice for Assad Regime Crimes

New York Times The rebel alliance that took power has vowed to prosecute senior figures from the ousted government, but accountability will be hard to achieve in a vulnerable, divided and battered country. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/12/world/middleeast/syria-prosecution-assad-regime.html

Jan. 11: ‘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 Saturday, January 11. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/12/740757/jan-11-axis-resistance-ops-against-israeli-occupation

US ‘guarantees’ Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon before truce ends: Report

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. US special envoy Amos Hochstein has told Lebanese officials that Israeli troops will withdraw from southern Lebanon before the 60-day ceasefire comes to an end, according to a report. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/12/740758/US-%E2%80%98guarantees%E2%80%99-Israeli-withdrawal-from-Lebanon-before-truce-ends–Report