Gaza
Hamas “learned lesson” of Thursday’s chaotic hostage release, former hostage negotiator says
Middle East
February 1, 2025
Hamas “learned lesson” of Thursday’s chaotic hostage release, former hostage negotiator says
Hamas ensured that Saturday’s release of three hostages was done in a more organized fashion, after learning the lesson from…
Close to 200 Palestinian prisoners freed in latest round of releases, Israeli prison service says
Middle East
February 1, 2025
Close to 200 Palestinian prisoners freed in latest round of releases, Israeli prison service says
All 183 prisoners due to be freed from Israeli prisons Saturday have been released, an Israeli prison services spokesperson said,…
‘We rely on God, then on UNRWA’: Palestinians fear drastic effects as Israeli ban on UN agency comes into force
Middle East
February 1, 2025
‘We rely on God, then on UNRWA’: Palestinians fear drastic effects as Israeli ban on UN agency comes into force
CNN — Iman Helles, a displaced mother sheltering in a facility run by the UN agency for Palestinian refugees in…
‘We came back for nothing’: Returning home to northern Gaza, Palestinians find death and destruction
Middle East
January 31, 2025
‘We came back for nothing’: Returning home to northern Gaza, Palestinians find death and destruction
Khamis and Ahmad Imarah knew they wouldn’t find much more than rubble when returning to their home in northern Gaza.…
110 Palestinian prisoners expected to be released Thursday
Middle East
January 30, 2025
110 Palestinian prisoners expected to be released Thursday
Israel is expected to release 110 Palestinian prisoners on Thursday as part of the ongoing Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal.…
A dispute over Arbel Yehoud’s release highlights the ceasefire deal’s fragility
Middle East
January 30, 2025
A dispute over Arbel Yehoud’s release highlights the ceasefire deal’s fragility
Arbel Yehoud’s release on Thursday will come as a huge relief to her family and friends, whose hopes for her…
World Media Shed Light on Egypt’s Rejection of Displacement of Palestinians
Egypt
January 30, 2025
World Media Shed Light on Egypt’s Rejection of Displacement of Palestinians
The World media outlets highlighted Egypt’s unified and firm stance against calls for the displacement of Palestinians, emphasizing that Egypt’s…
The displacement of Palestinians is an injustice that we cannot participate in: Sisi
Egypt
January 30, 2025
The displacement of Palestinians is an injustice that we cannot participate in: Sisi
Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi reiterated his nation’s strong rejection of the displacement of Gaza residents: “I say it with…
Israel says three Israeli and five Thai hostages to be released in Gaza Thursday
Middle East
January 30, 2025
Israel says three Israeli and five Thai hostages to be released in Gaza Thursday
CNN — The three Israeli hostages due to be released in Gaza on Thursday have been named by the Israeli…
‘I am finally at home’: Freed Israeli hostage Naama Levy shares message
Middle East
January 29, 2025
‘I am finally at home’: Freed Israeli hostage Naama Levy shares message
CNN — A freed Israeli hostage says she drew “hope and strength” from other captives while she was being held…