Mid East – Page 95 – Prologue Journal

Israeli-Russian hostage Tsurkov is alive and Iraq is working on her release, Iraqi FM to Axios

Jerusalem Post She has been held by the Shiite militia Kataib Hezbollah since March 2023. https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-838950

Abu Obeida’s replacement theology

Jerusalem Post A look at the Quranic verses chosen by Al-Qassam’s spokesperson in his speech this week allows a glimpse into Hamas’s religiously motivated modus operandi. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-838938

Israeli Forces Kill 2 Men in Jenin Who They Say Were Wanted for Murder

New York Times The men were affiliated with a militant group, Palestinian Islamic Jihad, that carried out an attack earlier this month, the military said. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/23/world/middleeast/israel-west-bank-jenin.html

Saudi Crown Prince pledges $600bn in investments to Trump

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman has pledged $600 billion in investments during a call with Trump. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/23/741463/Saudi-Arabia-bin-Salman-US-Trump-investment-weapons-Yemen

Hamas commander’s reappearance on video belies Israeli claim of killing him

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The reappearance of a high-ranking Hamas commander in a video clip has belied the Israeli military’s claim of killing him. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/23/741462/Hamas-commander-Hussein-Fayyad-Gaza-Strip-footage-reappearance-

Ansarullah dismisses terror designation: ‘Being on US list of friends far more provocative’

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Yemen’s Ansarullah says a recent decision by the US to label it a terrorist organization poses a greater threat than terrorism itself. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/23/741456/US-allies-list-threat-terrorism-Ansarullah-

Hamas Takes Charge in Gaza After 15 Months of War

New York Times Israel says it has killed thousands of the armed group’s members and destroyed much of its infrastructure, but since the cease-fire started Hamas has shown it still holds power in the enclave. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/23/world/middleeast/hamas-gaza-israel-cease-fire.html

Google worked ‘directly’ with Israel on AI services in Gaza war: Report

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Google has worked “directly” with Israel and provided the regime with more access to AI services since the start of the Gaza war, says a report. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/23/741455/Google-AI-services-genocidal-war-Gaza-Strip

Gaza remains unbroken: Palestinian commander

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Palestinian resistance commander hails the Gaza Strip’s staying steadfast and strong in the face of 15 months of genocidal war by the Israeli regime. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/23/741443/Palestinian-commander-Gaza-ceasefire-Israel

Rights group sues Israeli war criminal in Germany, Austria, ICC

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. A pro-Palestinian advocacy organization files a law against an Israeli trooper for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide in the Gaza Strip. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/23/741444/Israeli-war-criminal-lawsuit-Germany-Austria-ICC-Gaza-genocide