Mid East – Page 4 – Prologue Journal

Lebanese villagers return to flattened homes after incomplete Israeli pullout

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Lebanon has rejected Israel’s continued occupation of south Lebanon and says it will ‘adopt all means’ to bring it to an end. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/02/20/743175/Lebanon-Odaisseh-Kfar-Kila-Israel-US-France-

Occupied al-Qud archbishop: Palestine will never forget Nasrallah

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Greek Orthodox Archbishop of occupied al-Quds, Atallah Hanna, has paid a glowing tribute to Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, saying the Palestinian people will always remain faithful to his sacrifices. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/02/20/743169/Palestine-Remains-Loyal-To-Sayyed-Hassan-Nasrallah-Greek-Orthodox-Archbishop-Hanna-Sebastia

Iran-Qatar meeting highlights regional ties – analysis

Jerusalem Post The two countries have often had good relations, however this is even more important as Iran is slightly weaker today than a year ago and Doha continues to back Hamas. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-843016

Hamas Hands Bodies of 4 Hostages Back to Israel

New York Times All four had been abducted during the Hamas-led attack on Oct. 7, 2023. An Israeli woman and her two young children were said to be among them. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/20/world/middleeast/israel-hamas-hostages-bodies.html

Thanks to Trump, Saudi Arabia Gets a Big Week in Diplomacy

New York Times Riyadh is hosting U.S., Russian and Arab officials for high-stakes talks on Ukraine and Gaza, more proof of its regional clout and warm relations with President Trump. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/20/world/middleeast/trump-saudi-arabia-diplomacy.html

Hamas hands over bodies of four Israeli captives to Red Cross

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Hamas hands over the bodies of four Israeli captives killed in the regime’s strikes on Gaza to the Red Cross. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/02/20/743151/Palestine-Hamas-Gaza-Israel-captives-Red-Cross-bodies-

Before and after: How Palestinians in Israeli prisons became the living dead

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Before and after pictures of Palestinian abductees released from Israeli prisons after years of incarceration bear testimony to ruthless torture and medical neglect. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/02/18/743042/Tortured-behind-bars-Palestinian-ex-detainees-carry-scars-of-captivity

Israel uses drones to terrorize Gazans, warns of ‘2nd, 3rd Nakba’

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 has employed drones as a psychological weapon to instill fear and intimidate Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/02/20/743152/Israel-drone-psychological-weapon-Gaza-ceasefire-NGO

Hamas aims to rule Gaza like Hezbollah in Lebanon – Former Mossad official

Jerusalem Post “They want to continue ruling Gaza. They will do everything to make that happen,” Igra said. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-842950

Hamas to Hand Bodies of 4 Hostages Back to Israel

New York Times All four were abducted during the Hamas-led attack on Oct. 7, 2023. They were expected to include a woman and her two children. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/20/world/middleeast/hamas-to-hand-bodies-of-4-hostages-back-to-israel.html