Mid East – Page 217 – Prologue Journal

Yemeni forces strike Israeli military site with hypersonic missile

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Yemen’s armed forces say they have successfully carried out an operation against an Israeli military target in the occupied area of Yaffa, using a Palestine-2 hypersonic ballistic missile. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2024/12/24/739660/Yemen-armed-forces-operation-Israeli-military-target–ballistic-missile-Yaffa-confront-aggression-support-Palestinians-Gaza

Uncertainty clouds fate of Syrians in Egypt after Assad ouster

Jerusalem Post Rights groups criticize new law, alleging definition of refugee is ambiguous, and authorities have the right to deport anyone they deem does not qualify. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-834730

Israel provides full support for theft of aid to starve Gazans: Report

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Israel has provided full support for the theft of humanitarian aid and kills security personnel to starve the besieged people of the Gaza Strip, says a new report. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2024/12/24/739655/Israel-support-aid-theft-Gaza-police

Turkey aiming for maritime agreement with Syria, transport minister says

Jerusalem Post The maritime demarcation agreement would be in line with international law and would allow two countries to determine authorities for oil and hydrocarbon exploration. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-834721

It will take more than words to stop Houthis

Jerusalem Post Whatever path forward is chosen, the Houthis will need to suffer more serious blows because, currently, they feel emboldened. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-834716

‘Israel booby-trapped walkie-talkies, pagers years before Lebanon blasts’

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Two recently-retired, senior agents of Mossad says the work on the September explosions of pagers and walkie-talkies belonging to Hezbollah had started years ago. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2024/12/24/739646/Israel-Mossad-booby-trapped-walkie-talkies-pagers-Lebanon

Dutch Court Issues Prison Sentences Over Violence Against Israeli Soccer Fans

New York Times Five people were found guilty of crimes, including public violence, in relation to attacks targeting Israelis in Amsterdam last month. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/24/world/europe/amsterdam-israel-soccer-fans-attacks.html

Syria’s al-Sharaa pushes for unified security amid post-Assad challenges

Jerusalem Post HTS leader Ahmed al-Sharaa has been meeting with several Syrian rebel groups in an effort to work out any disputes between warring factions. https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-834705

Israel Intercepts Houthi Missile and Threatens Militant Group’s Leaders

New York Times Israel said it had shot down a missile fired by Houthi militants in Yemen, hours after Israel’s defense minister threatened to “behead” the group’s leadership. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/24/world/middleeast/israel-houthis-yemen-missile.html

Gaza Health Ministry calls for urgent intl. help to protect hospitals amid Israeli genocide

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The Gaza Ministry of Health calls on the international community to protect its hospitals amid Israeli force’s upsurge in attacks on medical facilities. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2024/12/24/739647/Gaza%E2%80%99s-Health-Hospital-demands-international-protection-of-its-medical-facilities-