Mid East – Page 56 – Prologue Journal

Qatar to support Lebanon after formation of new government, Qatari PM says

Jerusalem Post As well as meeting Aoun, who was elected president in early January, Al Thani met caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati, Prime Minister-elect Nawaf Salam and parliament speaker Nabih Berri. https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-840652

Lebanon files complaint against Israel with UN Security Council

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Lebanon has filed a lawsuit with the UN Security Council against Israel over its military’s violation of a ceasefire deal with Hezbollah. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/02/04/742180/Lebanon-complaint-Israel-UN-Security-Council

As Israel Expands West Bank Operation, Two Soldiers Are Killed

New York Times Israel’s military said this week that its campaign targeting militants, which local Palestinians have called one of the most destructive in recent memory, was moving eastward. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/04/world/middleeast/israel-west-bank-raid.html

Losing the PR battle? Gaza hostage releases are not a victory for Hamas

Jerusalem Post The Hamas victory celebrations and use of the hostage handover to parade hostages, has led to anger in Israel. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-840626

Some Palestinian prisoners released by Israel arrive in Turkey after deportation

Jerusalem Post Turkey takes in 15 Palestinian prisoners deported under Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal. Palestinians view those jailed for fighting Israel as resistance heroes. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-840625

US-backed forces kill five ISIS operatives in Iraq, capture leaders in Syria

Jerusalem Post ISIS remains a threat to the region and beyond, and CENTCOM, along with partners and allies, will continue to aggressively pursue these terrorists to protect the homeland,” CENTCOM said. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-840623

Pakistan denies involvement as Hamas negotiates hosting of Palestinian prisoners

Jerusalem Post These reports come as negotiations for the agreement’s second phase are set to begin on Tuesday and after Trump suggested that Arab nations should take in large numbers of Palestinian refugees. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-840617

‘Massive protest’ planned in Washington during Netanyahu-Trump meeting

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Pro-Palestinian groups, including Jews, have planned a protest rally in Washington against Israeli crimes in Gaza as ICC-wanted Netanyahu is set to Trump. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/02/04/742168/US-Trump-Netanyahu-protest-Jews-White-House-Gaza-crimes-Israel-Palestine

Gaza humanitarian crisis: Israel ‘severely disrupting’ aid amid ‘ceasefire’

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor warns of an alarming humanitarian crisis in Gaza despite the ceasefire. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/02/04/742170/EuroMed-chief-alarming-humanitarian-crisis-Gaza-ceasefire-

Trump and Netanyahu Meeting Is Expected to Focus on Gaza Cease-Fire

New York Times The president will welcome the Israeli prime minister to the White House for his first in-person meeting with another world leader since returning to power. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/04/us/politics/trump-netanyahu-meeting-israel-gaza.html