Mid East – Page 117 – Prologue Journal

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

Lebanon’s new president stresses urgency of Israeli withdrawal from south under truce deal

Jerusalem Post The Lebanese president told the UN’s Guterres during a meeting in Beirut that continued Israeli breaches were a violation of Lebanese sovereignty and the agreed ceasefire deal. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-838080

President Macron visits Lebanon

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. French President Emmanuel Macron visited Beirut for the first time in four years, emphasizing gratitude and solidarity with Lebanon. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/18/741130/President-Macron-visits-Lebanon-first-time-in-4-years

Former Good Neighbor Cmdr.: Israel’s humanitarian efforts still resonate in Syria

Jerusalem Post Support has manifested in unexpected ways, including instances of Syrian expatriates defending Israel on social media against anti-Israel protesters. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-837773

Kushner’s fund to double stake in Israeli firm financing settlements

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Jared Kushner is set to double his investment firm’s stake in one of the Israeli regime’s major financial firms, which funds the construction of illegal settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/18/741126/Jared-Kushner-investment-firm-illegal-settlements-Affinity-Partners