Mid East – Page 126 – Prologue Journal

Jan. 15: ‘Axis of Resistance’ operations against Israeli occupation

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Resistance groups in Palestine and across the region continue their operations against the Tel Aviv regime and its Western backers. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/16/740993/Jan-15-Axis-Resistance-operations-against-Israeli-occupation

Hamas: Ceasefire agreement result of steadfastness, resistance in Gaza over 15 months

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Hamas hails announcement of a ceasefire in the Israeli regime’s genocidal war against the Gaza Strip. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/16/740990/Hamas-ceasefire-announcement-Israel-genocide-war-Gaza

Negotiators Reach Cease-Fire and Hostage Deal for Gaza

New York Times The agreement, which must still be approved by the Israeli cabinet, incited joy in the Gaza Strip and Israel, even as some feared that it could fall apart. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/15/world/middleeast/gaza-cease-fire.html

Biden and Trump Defy Their History of Animosity to Seal Gaza Cease-Fire

New York Times But the extraordinary collaboration between outgoing and incoming presidents did not stop both sides from claiming credit. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/15/us/politics/biden-and-trump-defy-their-history-of-animosity-to-seal-gaza-cease-fire.html

Why Trump Wanted a Gaza Cease-Fire Deal Before He Took Office

New York Times The agreement removed one of the most vexing international conflicts that hovered over the start of his second term. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/15/us/politics/trump-mideast-cease-fire.html

‘Capitulation’: Israeli officials and media concede Gaza defeat as truce unfolds

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Reactions from Israeli regime officials and media to ceasefire deal in Gaza are a mix of outrage and disillusionment. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/15/740985/Israel-officials-reaction-Gaza-ceasefire

What Does the Gaza Cease-Fire Deal Between Israel and Hamas Say?

New York Times In the first phase, 33 hostages and hundreds of Palestinian prisoners would be freed, and hundreds of trucks with humanitarian aid would be allowed into Gaza daily, a copy of the agreement says. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/15/world/middleeast/gaza-ceasefire-israel-hamas.html

Cease-Fire Deal Has Exposed Fissures in Netanyahu’s Right-Wing Government

New York Times One far-right minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, claimed to have scuppered similar agreements over the past year. But, the prime minister has blamed Hamas for the failures. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/15/world/middleeast/ceasefire-netanyahu-israel.html

Gaza Cease-Fire Deal Brings Joy, but Is Tinged With Uncertainty

New York Times An agreement offers Gazans at least some respite from the war, and for Israelis it means the release of hostages. But the deal’s ambiguity means fighting could resume within weeks. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/15/world/middleeast/gaza-ceasefire-deal.html

Cease-Fire Deal With Israel Comes as Hamas Is Severely Weakened

New York Times Israel’s 15-month bombardment of Gaza has destroyed much of Hamas’s military wing. It has also degraded the Iran-backed proxy network that helps sustain the militant group. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/15/world/middleeast/hamas-weakened-israel-ceasefire.html