Mid East – Page 11 – Prologue Journal

Arab world could contribute $20 billion for alternative Gaza plan, sources say

Jerusalem Post Arab states to present a $20 billion Gaza reconstruction plan, countering US displacement efforts. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-842673

Hamas Says Remains of Israeli Captives Will Be Handed Over on Thursday

New York Times The militant group’s chief negotiator also said Hamas would increase the number of living hostages it would release on Saturday to six from three. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/18/world/middleeast/hamas-hostages-remains.html

Two Britons detained in Iran charged with spying, Iranian judiciary says

Jerusalem Post The two have been named as Craig and Lindsay Foreman, and their family said on Saturday they were engaging with relevant authorities to ensure the pair’s well-being and safe return home. https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-842658

Egypt’s Sisi to travel to Riyadh for Gaza Arab plan discussion, sources say

Jerusalem Post Arab states, including Egypt, were dismayed by Trump’s plan to ‘clean out’ Palestinians from Gaza and resettle most of them in Jordan and Egypt. https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-842657

Far-right Israeli minister: Trump’s plan to displace Gazans to begin within weeks

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. A far-right Israeli minister claims Trump’s plan to displace Gaza residents will begin within weeks. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/02/18/743036/Palestine-Israel-Trump-Gaza-relocation-Egypt-Jordan-Smotrich

Gaza children continue to suffer from humanitarian crisis caused by Israeli genocide: UNICEF

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. UNICEF says children in the Gaza Strip are continuing to suffer from a humanitarian crisis caused by Israel’s genocidal war on the besieged Palestinian territory. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/02/18/743037/UNICEF-Gaza-children-suffering-humanitarian-crisis

Oxfam warns infectious diseases ‘exploding’ in Gaza amid healthcare system collapse

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Oxfam has warned about the explosion of infectious diseases in Gaza amid the collapse of healthcare system in the war-ravaged Palestinian territory. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/02/18/743038/Explosion-of-infectious-diseases-in-Gaza-amid-healthcare-system-collapse,-Oxfam-reports

UNRWA vows continuation of Gaza operations ‘despite risks, hostile environment’

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The UNRWA head says the organization will continue operating in the Gaza Strip despite facing risks and hostile environment. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/02/18/743027/UNRWA-Gaza-Strip-expulsion-staff-

Israel to release arbitrarily abducted Gaza minors in return for bodies of 4 captives: Reports

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Israel is reportedly set to release all Palestinian women and children under 19, who were arbitrarily abducted from the Gaza Strip, in exchange for Hamas handing over the bodies of four captives. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/02/18/743031/Israel-release-arbitrarily-abducted-Gaza-minors-

Israeli forces escalate West Bank raids, injure and abduct several Palestinians

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Israeli forces have conducted new raids in the northern part of the West Bank, shooting and firing tear gas at local Palestinians. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/02/18/743023/Israel-West-Bank-raids-injure-Palestinians