Mid East – Page 116 – Prologue Journal

Houthi attacks target Israel ahead of ceasefire with Hamas

Jerusalem Post The Houthis launched missiles at Israel ahead of the ceasefire, signaling a readiness for further conflict. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-838116

Islamic Jihad: Israeli captives could return in ‘in coffins’ if attacks on Gaza continue

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Palestinian resistance groups say Israel’s intensified attacks on Gaza would result in the death of the captives before the ceasefire goes into effect Sunday. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/18/741149/Israel-continues-pounding-Gaza-hostages-could-return-home-coffins-Al-Quds-Brigades-

Hamas: ‘Al-Aqsa Flood’ brought Palestinians closer to ‘end of occupation, liberation, and return’

Jerusalem Post “The sacrifices of our people in the genocidal war will not go in vain,” the statement read. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-838100

Yemeni forces target Israeli war ministry with ballistic missile

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Yemeni Armed Forces have targeted the premises of the Israeli ministry of military affairs deep inside the Israeli-occupied territories for the second time in less than a week. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/18/741139/Yemeni-forces-target-Israeli-war-ministry-with-ballistic-missile-for-2nd-time-in-less-than-week

Israel failed in Gaza, Palestinians closer to liberation: Hamas

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Hamas says Israel has failed to achieve its objectives in its genocidal war in Gaza, stressing that Palestinians are closer to “liberation” after “shattering” the occupying regime’s “arrogance”. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/18/741142/Palestine-Israel-Gaza-ceasefire-deal-Hamas-Palestinians-shattee-Israeli-regime-arrogance-liberation-end-occupation-

Here Are Some Prominent Palestinian Prisoners Set to Be Released

New York Times Israel is expected on Sunday to begin releasing hundreds of Palestinian prisoners, according to the terms of the cease-fire and hostage release agreement with Hamas. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/18/world/middleeast/palestine-prisoners-release-israel-hamas-ceasefire.html

Here Are Some Prominent Palestinian Prisoners Set to Be Released

New York Times Israel is expected on Sunday to begin releasing hundreds of Palestinian prisoners, according to the terms of the cease-fire and hostage release agreement with Hamas. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/18/world/middleeast/here-are-some-prominent-palestinian-prisoners-set-to-be-released.html

I saw shredded bodies scattered on roads and hanging from trees in Lebanon: Journalist

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Steve Sweeney, a British journalist, says he saw shredded bodies, including those of children, scattered on the streets and hanging from trees in Lebanon during recent war. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/18/741140/i-saw-shredded-bodies-scattered-roads-hanging-trees-lebanon-journalist

Gaza ceasefire deal to take effect at 06:30 GMT Sunday: Qatar

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The ceasefire between Hamas and Israel will take effect at 06:30 GMT on Sunday morning, Qatar’s foreign ministry spokesman, said on Saturday. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/18/741135/Gaza-ceasefire-deal-to-take-effect-06-30-GMT-Sunday-mediator-Qatar

UN urges Israel to withdraw troops from Lebanon ‘without delay’

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. UN Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix says a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah is “fragile,” calling on Israeli troops to withdraw from areas in southern Lebanon. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/18/741133/UN-terms-Lebanon-truce-as-%E2%80%98fragile%E2%80%99,-urges-Israeli-army-to-withdraw-without-delay