Mid East – Page 40 – Prologue Journal

Hamas Approves List of Hostages It May Free Under a Cease-Fire Deal With Israel

New York Times Israel says Hamas has not provided any information about the status of those 34 hostages, dampening any notion that the endorsement is a step toward a deal to stop the war. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/06/world/middleeast/israel-hamas-hostage-list-cease-fire.html

Chilling tragedy: Israel weaponizes cold as more children in Gaza freeze to death

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. As freezing cold envelopes war-ravaged Gaza, people of the besieged strip face another challenge to survive with at least eight children freezing to death in less than a week. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/06/740415/israel-weaponizes-cold-against-palestinians-many-children-gaza-freeze-death

Driven by displacement, Syria’s women defy danger to document the truth

Jerusalem Post Facing arrests, bombings, and loss, Syrian women have become vital voices for truth, paving the way for change and demanding a role in Syria’s future. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-836287

Gaza Health Ministry warns of ‘totally catastrophic’ situation in besieged north

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Gaza’s ministry of health has warned that the health situation in northern Gaza is “totally catastrophic” as the main hospitals are out of service due to the Israeli regime’s relentless attacks. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/06/740410/Gaza-Health-ministry-warns-of-totally-catastrophic-situation-in-north

Fears grow among Israeli forces over risk of arrest abroad amid war crimes probes

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The escape from Brazil of an Israeli soldier accused of committing war crimes in Gaza has reignited fears of prosecution in international travels among Israeli forces. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/06/740413/Fears-grow-Israeli-forces-arrest-

Three Israeli settlers killed in retaliatory shooting operation 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. Three Israeli settlers has been killed and six others injured in a retaliatory shooting operation in the northern part of the West Bank. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/06/740405/3-Israeli-settlers-killed,-six-injured-in-retaliatory-shooting-operation-in-West-Bank

Over a dozen Palestinians killed, dozens injured in Israeli strikes on Gaza

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Israel renews its bloody airstrikes on the Gaza Strip, killing 14 Palestinians and injuring dozens more in the blockaded territory. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/06/740406/Palestinians-killed-Israeli-strikes-Gaza

Piers Morgan’s selective outrage: Boycott Afghan cricket, allow Israeli sports

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Piers Morgan fiercely champions the boycott of Afghan cricket team over ban on womens education in Afghanistan. Yet, he is silent on the call for boycotting Israeli athletes over genocide in Gaza. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/06/740409/piers-morgan-afghan-cricket-rant-silence-gaza-genocide-hypocrisy

West Bank Settlers Hope Trump Will Back Annexation Dreams

New York Times Settler leaders say they are confident that a Palestinian state is off the table, but their expectations are tempered by their experience of Donald Trump’s first term. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/06/world/middleeast/west-bank-settlers-trump.html

Raging raids: Israeli forces storm more areas in occupied West Bank

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Israeli forces have carried out numerous fresh raids across the occupied West Bank, as another infant died of hypothermia in Gaza. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/06/740396/Israeli-forces-continue-raid-in-occupied-West-Bank-as-another-Gaza-baby-freezes-to-death