Mid East – Page 62 – Prologue Journal

Syrian Refugees in Germany Are Glad They Can Visit Home. But Just Visit.

New York Times The more than one million Syrians who fled to Germany have celebrated the end of war in their homeland, but some fear it could mean losing their refugee status. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/31/world/europe/syrian-refugees-germany.html

825 Israeli forces killed in Gaza since war started: Daily

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Israeli daily says 825 Israeli troops have been killed in the Gaza Strip since last October, when the regime began taking the coastal sliver under a war of genocide. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2024/12/31/740039/Israel-825-forces-killed-Gaza-war-genocide

Iran’s nuclear doctrine intact: Security chief

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Iran’s security chief says the Islamic Republic’s nuclear doctrine has remained “unchanged.” https://presstv.ir/Detail/2024/12/30/740033/Iran-nuclear-doctrine-unchanged-Oman-Syria

Israel and Hamas Each Claim Wins in Fierce Fighting in Northern Gaza

New York Times As the renewed clashes in the north of the enclave neared the three-month mark, there was no sign of them abating. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/30/world/middleeast/israel-hamas-northern-gaza.html

5 Palestinians abducted from Gaza die in Israeli custody in 24 hours

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Five Palestinians Israel abducted from the besieged Gaza Strip have died in prison in 24 hours. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2024/12/30/740026/Mohamed-Rashid-Akka-Palestinian-Israel-abductee

HTS in Syria gives foreign mercenaries key roles in military: Report

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The HTS administration has appointed certain foreign militants, including Uyghurs, to its so-called military apparatus in Syria. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2024/12/30/740028/HTS-foreign-Takfiri-militants-military-positions

Hezbollah essential to protecting Lebanon’s sovereignty: MP

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. A Lebanese lawmaker says Hezbollah is essential in order to protect the Arab country’s national sovereignty, and prevent Israeli occupation. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2024/12/30/740022/Hezbollah-Lebanon-fadlallah-Israel

UN special rapporteur urges boycott of Israel by medical workers

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The United Nations special rapporteur on human rights in the Palestinian territories has called on the world’s medical community to boycott the Israeli regime over its atrocities in Gaza. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2024/12/30/740016/UN-Special-Rapporteur-Boycott-Israel-albanese

Hamas holds Israel ‘fully responsible’ for safety of detained Gaza hospital director

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Hamas says Israel is fully responsible over the recent arrest of the director of Kamal Adwan Hospital in the besieged Gaza Strip. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2024/12/30/740013/Hamas-Safiya-Kamal-Adwan

Syria’s Top Rebel Offers Hint of Timetable for Potetial Elections

New York Times Ahmed al-Shara, who led the rebel offensive that toppled Bashar al-Assad, offered little clarity on what the electoral process might look like. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/30/world/middleeast/syria-rebel-leader-elections.html