Mid East – Page 5 – Prologue Journal

Iran’s Ambassador to Lebanon Is Injured in Apparent Pager Attack, State Media Reports

New York Times The ambassador, Mojtaba Amini, lost an eye, according to two members of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Corps who were briefed on the attack. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/18/world/middleeast/iran-ambassador-mojtaba-amini-pager-attack.html

Funeral Is Held for 9-Year-Old Girl Killed in Pager Attack in Lebanon

New York Times “The enemy killed us using this small device!” mourners chanted at the funeral for Fatima Abdullah, a fourth grader. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/18/world/middleeast/lebanon-funeral-pager-attack.html

What Are Pagers? Devices Exploded Across Lebanon

New York Times Pagers lack more modern navigation technologies so can be harder to track, but are still widely used in hospitals for their reliable service. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/18/world/middleeast/what-is-pager-hezbollah.html

Sinwar’s letters to Hezbollah, Ansarullah leaders shows ‘Axis of Resistance’ bonding

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar has in recent days written rare letters to the leaders of resistance in Lebanon and Yemen, thanking them for their support and vowing to fight on. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2024/09/18/733513/sinwar-letters-hezbollah-ansarullah-leaders-shows-axis-resistance-bonding

Gaza Health Ministry condemns death of Palestinian doctor in Israeli jail

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The Gaza Strip’s health ministry has denounced the death of a Palestinian doctor during his detention in an Israeli jail, calling for Israel to be held accountable for its crimes against medical staff…

Pager Attacks in Lebanon Puncture Hezbollah’s Image as Powerful Anti-Israel Force

New York Times The armed group’s history suggests that the attacks targeting its pagers will not cause it to change course or seek an accommodation with Israel. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/18/world/middleeast/hezbollah-israel-pager-lebanon.html

Pagers used for terror attack in Lebanon ‘made in Hungary’: Taiwan’s Gold Apollo

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Taiwanese company Gold Apollo says the pagers used in a recent deadly attack on Lebanon had been made by a Hungarian firm. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2024/09/18/733511/Lebanon-attack-Israel-pagers-Taiwan-company-Gold-Apollo-Hungary

Israel’s Pager Attack Has No Clear Strategic Goal, Analysts Say

New York Times By targeting so many pagers at the same time, Israel demonstrated technical prowess. But its long-term intent is unclear. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/18/world/middleeast/israel-hezbollah-pager-attack.html

‘Thirst for blood’: Syria says Israel terror attack in Lebanon shows its ‘desire to expand war’

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Syria says the Israeli regime’s recent deadly attack on Lebanon reflects its warlike and bloodthirsty nature. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2024/09/18/733507/Syria-Israel-attack-Lebanon-pagers-explosion

Jordan’s King Abdullah appoints reformist government to advance IMF-backed reforms

Jerusalem Post Jordan’s King Abdullah appointed a reformist government led by Jafar Hassan to advance IMF-backed reforms and modernization efforts amid economic challenges. https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-820651