Mid East – Page 71 – Prologue Journal

In Thailand, Faraway Vigil for Hostages Ends in Happy Tears

New York Times The father of a Thai farmhand who was held hostage in Gaza for 15 months could barely get the words out at hearing the news of his son’s release. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/30/world/middleeast/thailand-israel-hostages-hamas.html

Israeli PM orders halt to release of 110 Palestinian prisoners

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Netanyahu has halted the release of 110 Palestinian prisoners in the third round of swap despite Hamas freeing eight captives. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/30/741876/Palestine-Israel-Netanyahu-prisoner-exchange-Gaza

Who Are the 3 Israeli Hostages Released Thursday?

New York Times Hamas released eight hostages, including three Israelis and five Thais, as part of a hostage-for-prisoner exchange. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/30/world/middleeast/israeli-hostages-released-arbel-yehud-agam-berger-gadi-moses.html

What Israel’s UNRWA Ban Could Mean for Palestinians

New York Times Legislation that goes into effect on Thursday bars UNRWA from operating in the country. That will affect aid delivery to Gaza and beyond. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/30/world/middleeast/israel-ban-unrwa-palestinians.html

Inside a US security firm’s risky Gaza mission

Jerusalem Post US contractors have been deployed to a Gaza checkpoint amid Israel-Hamas truce https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-839936

3rd phase of prisoner swap between Israel, Hamas underway in Gaza

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The third phase of the prisoner swap has begun in the besieged Gaza Strip with the release of an Israeli captive. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/30/741868/Palestine-Israel-Gaza-prisoner-swap-truce-Hamas

Thai Families Wait in Anxious Hope for Gaza Hostage Release

New York Times Five families hoped that their loved ones were finally being released from Gaza after 15 months as hostages. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/30/world/middleeast/thai-hostages-gaza.html

Qatar’s Emir heads to Damascus as Syria’s transition gains momentum

Jerusalem Post Qatar has been actively seeking a sanctions exemption from Washington that would allow Doha to provide financial support through official channels. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-839906

Jordan rejects US proposal to relocate Palestinians

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Jordan has firmly rejected Trump’s proposal to relocate Palestinians from Gaza to Jordan and Egypt. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/30/741862/US-proposal-to-relocate-Palestinians-to-Jordan-and-Egypt-rejected-as-a-threat-to-Jordanian-sovereignty-as-well-as-the-Palestinian-cause-

Israeli drone strike in West Bank kills 10 Palestinians as violence intensifies

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. An Israeli drone strike on a village in the West Bank kills at least 10 Palestinians. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/30/741858/Israeli-drone-strike-West-Bank-kill-Palestinians-violence-intesify