Mid East – Page 9 – Prologue Journal

Uzi Dayan: Civilian control of Gaza, direct talks with Hamas could’ve gotten better, faster deal

Jerusalem Post Dayan’s ideas on the issue, despite being politically right-wing throughout his post IDF years, in some areas outflank traditional right-wing and left-wing views. https://www.jpost.com/arab-israeli-conflict/article-837730

Qatar set to confirm Israel, Hamas agreement of Gaza hostage-ceasefire deal

Jerusalem Post A three-stage deal to release hostages has been reached • Ninety-eight hostages remain in Gaza, 33 to be released in first phase https://www.jpost.com/arab-israeli-conflict/gaza-news/article-837325

Musk Said to Have Intervened to Help Free Italian Jailed in Iran

New York Times The outreach to an Iranian diplomat came after the journalist’s boyfriend had sought help from the tech billionaire, and the Italian prime minister had met with President-elect Trump. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/15/world/middleeast/musk-italy-iran-prisoner-exchange.html

IDF begins preparations to partially withdraw from Gaza

Jerusalem Post Some sources confirmed that the early stages of such preparations are underway, while others have not denied them. https://www.jpost.com/arab-israeli-conflict/gaza-news/article-837727

Hamas confirms handing approval of Gaza ceasefire deal to mediators

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Hamas hands approval of the proposed ceasefire to the mediators in Qatar and Egypt. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/15/740974/Hamas-Gaza-Qatar-Egypt-Israel-

UNRWA will ‘stay, deliver’ aid to Palestinians despite Israel’s ban: Lazzarini

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Philippe Lazzarini says UNRWA will continue to distribute aid in the Palestinian territories despite Israel’s inhumane ban, which is due to be implemented by the end of January. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/15/740968/UNRWA-will-continue-aid-Palestinian-territories-Gaza-Israel-ban

Iran condemns Israel’s new acts of barbarism in Gaza, West Bank

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Iran has condemned in the strongest terms the new acts of aggression by the Israeli military and settlers in the occupied West Bank and Gaza. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/15/740966/Iran-Israel-Gaza-West-Bank

Hot water and sewage: Palestinians share harrowing tales of torture in Israeli prisons

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. A new report by the Palestinian Prisoners Society sheds light on the systematic torture and brutal treatment faced by Gaza detainees in the Israeli regime prisons. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/15/740962/boiling-water-sewage-palestinians-harrowing-tales-torture-israeli-prisons

Palestinian PM: Palestinian Authority must be sole ruler of Gaza

Jerusalem Post Who will run Gaza after the war remains one of the great unanswered questions in the negotiations, which have focused on an immediate ceasefire and exchanging hostages. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-837656

Israel and Hamas Work on Final Details of Gaza Cease-Fire Deal, Officials Say

New York Times Negotiators and mediators meeting in Qatar were trying to address outstanding issues on Wednesday. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/15/world/middleeast/israel-hamas-cease-fire-deal-gaza-hostages.html