Mid East – Page 215 – Prologue Journal

Israeli occupation forces expand aggression in SW Syria, seize local weapons

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The Israeli military expands its invasion of Quneitra Province in southwestern Syria, forcing the locals there to hand over their weapons to the regime’s forces. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2024/12/25/739692/Israeli–military-expands-aggression-in-SW-Syria-province-purges-local-weapons

Christmas in Pictures: Lights and Color Mark the Season

New York Times Around the world, people found ways to show their holiday spirit. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/25/world/middleeast/christmas-photos-world-2024.html

In Tyre, Lebanon, a Somber Christmas Underlined by Trauma and Grief

New York Times The ancient Christian community in the coastal city of Tyre has little cause for celebration this year, with many mourning their dead and still rattled by months of Israeli bombardment. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/25/world/middleeast/lebanon-christmas-war.html

Hamas condemns Israeli evacuation order of Indonesian Hospital

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Hamas has strongly condemned the Israeli evacuation order of the Indonesian Hospital in the northern Gaza Strip. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2024/12/24/739680/Hamas-condemns-Israeli-evacuation-order-of-Indonesian-Hospital

Syrians in Christian Neighborhoods Protest After Christmas Tree Is Burned

New York Times The protests in Damascus broke out after footage circulated online of an artificial Christmas tree on fire in a mostly Christian town as masked men stand around it. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/24/world/middleeast/syria-christmas-tree-burning-protests.html

Youssef Nada, key Muslim Brotherhood leader, dies at 94 in Europe

Jerusalem Post Youssef Nada, accused of terror financing after 9/11, dies at 94 in Europe. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-834768

As Washington woos Syria’s new leader, pivotal meeting signals policy shift

Jerusalem Post Washington cancelled the $10 million reward for HTS chief, Ahmed al-Sharaa, noting his ‘pragmatic’ leadership. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-834766

‘These kids need to be killed’: Shocking details of Israeli brutalities in Gaza

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. An Israeli professor says the soldiers of the regime are increasingly engaged in war crimes in the besieged Gaza Strip. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2024/12/24/739675/israel-haaretz-soldiers-gaza-children

‘Easy target’: Yemen warns 4th US carrier within reach

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. A senior Yemeni official has warned the United States against launching further aggression against the Arab country, vowing that Yemeni forces can easily destroy American warships near Yemeni waters. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2024/12/24/739677/Easy-target-Yemen-warns-fourth-US-carrier-within-their-reach

Is Israel fighting the Houthis or the country of Yemen?

Jerusalem Post With the conflicts with Hamas and Hezbollah gradually fading, Israel now turns to deal with continuous attacks from the Houthis. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-834760