Mid East – Page 55 – Prologue Journal

Oct. 25: ‘Axis of Resistance’ operations against Israeli occupation

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Amid Israeli genocide in Gaza and Lebanon, Palestinian and regional resistance groups continued their operations against the regime on Friday, October 25. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2024/10/26/736007/oct-25-axis-resistance-ops-against-israeli-occupation

Israel’s Strike Marks New Phase of Conflict, but Stops Short of All-Out War

New York Times Iran’s initial reaction suggested that the sides had once again averted an uncontrolled war, even if the prospect looms larger than ever. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/26/world/middleeast/israel-iran-attack-war.html

Islamabad hosts SCO Summit focused on economic collaboration and regional stability

Jerusalem Post The Shanghai Cooperation Organization’s 23rd meeting emphasized the need for improved regional economic collaboration to enhance prosperity among member states https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-826151

Iran’s State Media Plays Down Israeli Attacks

New York Times Explosions woke Iranians up and rattled their windows as strikes targeted sites in at least three provinces. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/26/world/middleeast/irans-state-media-plays-down-israeli-attacks.html

Halevi hints at ‘sharp end’ in Lebanon as Israel suffers deadliest days

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The Israeli military has suffered the deadliest days of its ground invasion of southern Lebanon and the Gaza Strip when at least 13 soldiers were killed in less than 48 hours. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2024/10/26/735991/Over-dozen-Israeli-soldiers-killed-during-offensives-in-southern-Lebanon,-across-Gaza

Voices from the Arab press: Will Lebanon defeat Israel? Yes – this is how

Jerusalem Post A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-826010

Caught between sympathy and fear: Egypt’s Christians confront the Gaza conflict

Jerusalem Post Egypt’s Coptic Orthodox Christians are torn between support for Palestinian civilians and fear of Hamas, complicating their response to the ongoing war https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-826145

IDF intensifies Lebanon and Gaza ops., destroys Hezbollah and Hamas positions

Jerusalem Post In southern Lebanon, the Israel Air Force (IAF) launched strikes on more than 70 Hezbollah-related targets. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-826144

As U.S. Election Looms, Biden Aides Struggle With Middle East Wars

New York Times Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken tried to get Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel to envision a U.S.-backed plan for ending the war in Gaza, but there was no sign of progress. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/26/us/politics/election-biden-middle-east.html

Explosion of Lebanese weapons depot activates earthquake alerts in North

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-826136