Regions – Page 82 – Prologue Journal

War between Israel and Iran should be avoided, Saudi FM says

Jerusalem Post Saudi FM: “I don’t see the incoming US administration as contributory to the risk of war, on the contrary, President Trump has been quite clear he does not favor conflict.” https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-838602

Eight killed in Israeli raid on Jenin; Hamas calls for ‘mobilization’

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The regime’s forces, backed by helicopters, raided Jenin refugee camp in West Bank, killing at least 7 people. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/21/741342/Israel-deadly-raid-Jenin-refugee-camp-West-Bank-Hamas-mobilization

Jakarta dismisses reports of plan for relocation of Gazans to Indonesia

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Indonesia has dismissed reports of a plan for the relocation of the people of Gaza to the country. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/21/741344/Jakarta-dismisses-reports-of-plan-for-relocation-Gazans-to-Indonesia

Turkey’s opposition faces barrage of arrests, investigations

Jerusalem Post Since municipal elections in March in which AKP suffered heavy losses, two CHP Istanbul district mayors have been arrested. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-838594

Israel’s Military Chief to Step Down Over Oct. 7 Attack

New York Times Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi, who has commanded the Israeli military throughout 15 months of war in Gaza, said he was resigning over its failure to protect against the 2023 Hamas-led assault. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/21/world/middleeast/israel-military-chief-resignation.html

Ukraine Detains Commanders Amid Setbacks on the Front

New York Times Two generals and a colonel blamed for the loss of territory in eastern Ukraine to Russian forces last year have been held, the country’s security service said. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/21/world/europe/ukraine-commanders-detained.html

Izz al-Din al-Qassam Brigade fighters and child recruits emerge to claim leadership in Gaza

Jerusalem Post Fighters aimed to demonstrate strength to Israel, rivals in the Palestinian Authority, and residents of Gaza. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-838586

Start of Prince Harry’s Trial Against Murdoch’s U.K. Tabloids Is Delayed

New York Times The case represents the last major legal reckoning for victims and perpetrators of the phone hacking scandal that tarnished Britain’s news media more than a decade ago. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/21/world/europe/prince-harry-trial-delay.html

Yemen vice-president says Trump return pivotal in fight against Iran backed-Houthis

Jerusalem Post The war in Yemen began in 2014, when Houthi fighters swept into the capital, Sanaa, and took over government institutions. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-838585

U.K. May Change Terrorism Law After Southport Attack, Starmer Says

New York Times After a teenager admitted murdering three girls at a dance class, Keir Starmer said people were being radicalized into violence for its own sake and terrorism laws might need to change. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/21/world/europe/uk-terrorism-law-southport-attack-starmer.html