Mid East – Page 30 – Prologue Journal

Jordan holds first election under new law, Islamists expected to benefit from Gaza war sentiment

Jerusalem Post Jordan’s first election under a new law aims to reduce tribal influence and boost parties, with Islamists expected to gain due to Gaza war. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-819466

Israel strikes a part of Gaza packed with displaced people.

New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/09/world/middleeast/gazan-authorities-report-dozens-of-deaths-in-an-area-israel-had-designated-safe.html

40 killed after Israel attacks displaced Gazans with US-provided 2,000-pound bombs

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The Israeli regime attacks the displaced Palestinians in the southern Gaza Strip with US-provided 2,000-pound bombs, killing at least 40 civilians, mostly women and children. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2024/09/10/732997/Israel-attack-refugee-camp-Gaza-Strip-40-killed-United-States-bombs

Palestinian Militants in the West Bank Flex New Capabilities

New York Times The increased Palestinian attacks, coupled with the expansion of Israeli military raids and increased settler violence, have created a spiral of violence that analysts say is set to worsen. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/09/world/middleeast/west-bank-attacks-israel-gaza.html

Airstrikes Hit Syrian City Said to Be a Weapons Research Hub, Killing 18

New York Times Syria accused Israel of carrying out the attacks in and around Masyaf, where experts say missiles and unconventional weapons are developed. Israel did not comment. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/09/world/middleeast/airstrikes-syria-weapons-development.html

Syria warns Israel about ‘unforeseeable consequences’ of its atrocities

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Syria warns the Israeli regime about the dire consequences of its atrocities against regional countries, reacting to the regime’s earlier deadly strikes on the country. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2024/09/09/732990/Syria-warning-Israel-aggression-regional-countries-Hama

Pompeo: Middle East hopes for Trump re-election to restore security, stability

Jerusalem Post Pompeo called on the international community to support Israel’s efforts to establish a security arrangement that would prevent further attacks, such as the October 7 assault by Hamas. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-819431

Hamas slams Israel’s onslaught on education of Gaza students

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The Palestinian Ministry of Education says nearly 80% of Gaza’s schools have been damaged or destroyed since October. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2024/09/09/732986/hamas-israel-gaza-education

Alleged Israeli strikes target Iranian-backed forces in Syria’s Hama region, 16 dead

Jerusalem Post Syrian air defenses intercepted an attack on Masyaf, killing 16. Israel is suspected but hasn’t confirmed involvement. Hezbollah also targeted Israel with drones. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-819421

Palestinians Hold Funeral for Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, American Slain in West Bank

New York Times Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, a 26-year-old from the Seattle area, was shot and killed, when Israeli forces opened fire during a protest she was attending in a village in the West Bank, witnesses and Palestinian officials said. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/09/world/middleeast/aysenur-ezgi-eygi-funeral.html