Mid East – Page 42 – Prologue Journal

Iranians celebrate Gaza ceasefire in Tehran

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Every Friday, following congregational prayers, Iranians rally to condemn the crimes of the Israeli regime and the genocide in Gaza. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/17/741105/Iranians-celebrate-Gaza-ceasefire-in-Tehran

UN chief says Israel must end occupation of south Lebanon

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. UN chief Antonio Guterres says Israel’s military operations and occupation in southern Lebanon must cease. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/17/741102/UN-chief-Israel-occupation-south-Lebanon

CIA employee who leaked classified documents on Israel’s plans to strike Iran to plead guilty

Jerusalem Post Asif William Rahman, who worked at the US intelligence agency since 2016, acknowledged that he illegally downloaded, printed and distributed classified information on multiple occasions. https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-838041

Israeli Strikes Kill Dozens of Gazans After Cease-Fire Deal Is Announced, Officials Say

New York Times Israel has continued to bomb the enclave as it prepares to implement a cease-fire. Civil Defense said Gaza City had the highest toll with more than 80 killed. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/17/world/middleeast/israel-strikes-gaza-ceasefire.html

Yemen conducts 4 retaliatory operations against Israeli, US targets

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The Yemeni Armed Forces have carried out 4 military operations against Israeli and US targets in retaliation for the genocide in Gaza and anti-Yemen strikes. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/17/741094/Yemen-four-retaliatory-operations–Israel-US-targets

Israel making ‘no effort’ to investigate Gaza war crimes allegations: ICC

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. International Criminal Court Prosecutor Karim Khan says Israel has not properly investigated war crimes allegations brought against the regime over its barbarism in Gaza. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/17/741092/Israel-investigate-Gaza-war-crimes-ICC

Israel’s ‘security cabinet’ approves ceasefire deal

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’s “security cabinet” approves a ceasefire deal between Tel Aviv and the Palestinian resistance movements. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/17/741093/Israel-approves-ceasefire-security-cabinet-Gaza-war-genocide

Israeli strikes raise anxiety on Syrian side of Golan border

Jerusalem Post An Israeli drone strike in Quneitra, Syria, killed three people, sparking tensions. Amid post-Assad reconstruction struggles, calls grow for peace, security, and improved living. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-838026

Putin, Pezeshkian sign Russia-Iran strategic partnership agreement

Jerusalem Post Putin said Russia regularly informed Iran about what was going on in the Ukraine conflict and that they closely consulted on events in the Middle East and South Caucasus region. https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-838023

Journalist Sam Husseini says ‘in no way expected’ being hauled out of Blinken presser

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Sam Husseini, an independent journalist based in Washington, DC, says he was shocked at the treatment he received during US Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s farewell press conference on Thursday. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/17/741087/Journalist-Sam-Husseini-says–in-no-way-expected–being-hauled-out-of-Blinken-presser