Mid East – Page 69 – Prologue Journal

Egypt Fears Syria’s Revolutionary Fervor Could Be Contagious

New York Times Since Islamist rebels overthrew the Assad dictatorship in Syria, Egypt, with parallels in its own recent history, has watched warily. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/31/world/middleeast/egypt-syria.html

Trump drops Gaza bombshell, shattering diplomatic orthodoxy

Jerusalem Post Trump’s proposal to relocate Gazans to other countries has sparked global debate, challenging diplomatic norms and raising questions about Middle East peace strategies. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-840029

‘Multiple’ Israeli strikes hit Lebanon in breach of ceasefire

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Israeli forces have committed further more violations of the ceasefire agreement in Lebanon in just 24 hours, amid international inaction. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/31/741909/Israel-violations-Lebanon-ceasefire

Six Israeli soldiers killed, injured as Jenin fights back onslaught

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. An Israeli soldier has been killed and five others were wounded during an exchange of fire with Palestinian resistance fighters at the Jenin refugee camp in the northern West Bank. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/31/741906/Israeli-soldier-killed-in-Jenin-as-army-continues-crackdown-in-West-Bank-

Official: Hamas continues to administer Gaza, going nowhere

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. A senior Hamas official says the resistance group will continue to govern the Gaza Strip until a viable Palestinian alternative assumes the duty. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/31/741908/Hamas-ruling-Gaza-until-Palestinian-alternative

Trump insists Egypt, Jordan will accept displaced Gazans

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Trump has insisted that Egypt and Jordan would accept displaced Palestinians from the Gaza Strip, despite the two nations having dismissed his plan to relocate Gazans there. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/31/741897/Trump-insists-Egypt,-Jordan-will-accept-displaced-Gazans

Fatah terrorist Zakaria Zubeidi released with 109 Palestinian prisoners

Jerusalem Post Terrorist Zakaria Zubeidi, a 2021 Gilboa prison escapee, was released on Thursday. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-840059

Resistance leaders pay tribute to Hamas military commander

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Resistance leaders have paid tribute to the chief of Al-Qassam Brigades, the military arm of Hamas. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/31/741894/Resistance-leaders-have-paid-tribute-to-Hamas-military-commander-Mohammed-Deif

Israel to keep troops in Syria after Assad’s fall, Katz confirms

Jerusalem Post After Abu Mohammed al-Julani was named interim president of Syria, dissolved the parliment, and suspended Syria’s constitution, Katz announced that Israel will remain in Syrian territory. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-840058

Israel Frees Palestinian Prisoners After Chaotic Hostage Handover

New York Times Hamas freed three Israelis and five Thai nationals in exchange for more than 100 Palestinians. But the militant group struggled to control crowds, prompting a delay. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/30/world/middleeast/israel-hostages-prisoners-hamas.html