Regions – Page 64 – Prologue Journal

What does call for disarmament of Kurdish militants in Turkey mean for Middle East?

Jerusalem Post The big question now is whether the PKK will actually heed this call by Ocalan and if PKK affiliates will agree. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-844240

UN rights official: Israeli occupation of Golan Heights destabilizes security

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. A UN Human Rights Office spokesman says Israel’s occupation of the strategic Golan Heights destabilizes the security situation in Syria. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/03/01/743721/Israeli-occupation-of-Golan-Heights-destabilizes-security–UN-Human-Rights-official

Shocked by Trump Meeting, Zelensky and Ukraine Try to Forge a Path Forward

New York Times After President Trump’s rebukes, President Volodymyr Zelensky tried to repair the relationship with his counterpart while also reaching out to European allies. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/01/world/europe/trump-zelensky-us-ukraine-russia-meeting.html

Trump’s Dressing Down of Zelensky Plays Into Putin’s War Aims

New York Times The public blowup could propel President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia to escalate the fight in Ukraine instead of agreeing to peace. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/01/world/europe/trump-zelensky-putin.html

Hamas rejects Israel’s proposal to extend phase one of Gaza ceasefire

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Hamas has rejected Israel’s proposal to extend the first phase of the ceasefire in Gaza, calling on the international community to pressure the occupying regime to proceed to the second phase of the…

Cambodia returns 119 Thais in crackdown on cyberscam centres

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Thailand, Myanmar and Cambodia have ramped up efforts to curb a cyberscam industry worth billions of dollars a year. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3300687/cambodia-returns-119-thais-crackdown-cyberscam-centres?utm_source=rss_feed

No Hamas or PIJ presence in Syria, Damascus-based source claims

Jerusalem Post The source added that such an allegation is a lie made up by Israel “to cover up its plans regarding Syria after the fall of the Assad regime.” https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-844223

Israelis push for Russia to keep Syria bases, want Damascus ‘weak, divided’: Report

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. According to a recent report, the Israeli regime is exerting pressure on the United States to ensure that Syria remains weak and divided, with Russia maintaining its military presence in the country. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/03/01/743710/Israeli-Push-For-Russia-To-Keep-Syria-Military-Bases-Damascus-Weak-Divided

Kurdish Insurgent Group Declares Cease-Fire in Conflict With Turkey

New York Times The group, the P.K.K., made its declaration days after its long-imprisoned leader urged the movement to disarm and disband, but there are still many questions about the prospects for ending 40 years of deadly conflict. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/01/world/middleeast/pkk-kurdish-cease-fire-turkey.html

Hamas calls on Palestinians to resist Israeli restrictions on al-Aqsa Mosque during Ramadan

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Hamas urges all Palestinians to resist Israeli restrictions on the al-Aqsa Mosque compound during the holy fasting month of Ramadan. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/03/01/743701/Hamas-calls-on-Palestinians-to-resist-Israeli-restrictions-on-Aqsa-Mosque-during-Ramadan