Mid East – Page 84 – Prologue Journal

‘We’ll be with you until victory,’ Ansarullah leader says after Sinwar’s martyrdom

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Ansarullah’s leader affirms Yemen’s robust support for the Palestinian cause following the martyrdom of Hamas’ Political Bureau Chief Yahya Sinwar. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2024/10/18/735518/Yemen-Hamas-Houthi-Sinwar-Palestine-Israel-assassination

Drone Captures Moment of Defiance, Which Israel Says Was Sinwar’s Last

New York Times In a war often seen from far away, the footage from an Israeli drone appears to capture a moment both pivotal and personal. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/18/world/middleeast/yahya-sinwar-hamas-drone-video.html

Israel Destroys Parts of Lebanese Village, Photos and Videos Show

New York Times About two dozen buildings were demolished in the village, which The Times identified as Mhaibib, just over a mile from Israel’s northern border. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/18/world/middleeast/israel-lebanon-mhaibib-photo-video.html

U.N. Peacekeeping Force in Southern Lebanon Will Remain, U.N. Official Says

New York Times Israel has demanded that the force, known as UNIFIL, pull out. But all the countries contributing troops and the U.N. Security Council decided unanimously that UNIFIL should stay. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/18/world/middleeast/un-peacekeepers-lebanon-israel.html

Islamic Jihad, Palestinian factions mourn Sinwar

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The Islamic Jihad and other Palestinian factions mourn the martyrdom of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar in Gaza at the hands of Israeli forces. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2024/10/18/735512/Islamic-Jihad-Palestinian-factions-mourn-Sinwar

UN experts warn states helping Israel may be ‘complicit’ in genocide

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. UN experts have also examined the implications of last month’s UN General Assembly vote demanding the occupation end within a year. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2024/10/18/735513/Palestine-Gaza-Israel-Navi-Pillay-ICJ-

Sinwar’s Death Embodies Israel’s Long Quest for Deterrence

New York Times Israel’s killing of the Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar is the latest expression of Israel’s belief that regional acceptance will be achieved only through strength. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/18/world/middleeast/israel-military-sinwar-killing.html

Hamas Leader Yahya Sinwar Killed by Gunshot, Israeli Autopsy Finds

New York Times The director of Israel’s national forensic institute, Dr. Chen Kugel, oversaw the autopsy and described its findings in an interview with The New York Times on Friday. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/18/world/middleeast/yahya-sinwar-hamas-autopsy.html

Despite IDF’s year-long operation, Hamas offices continue to operate

Jerusalem Post It turns out that most Hamas government offices are still functioning, and in many cases, they continue to provide services to civilians. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-825169

IDF intercepts Hezbollah drones, kills 60 terrorists in southern Lebanon

Jerusalem Post In the past 24 hours, around 60 terrorists were neutralized in close-quarter combat and through IAF airstrikes. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-825170