Regions – Page 105 – Prologue Journal

Hamas emerges from Gaza’s tunnels, showing it never lost control

Jerusalem Post Hamas has impressive control over every aspect of Gaza, from local media to hospitals and schools. It will galvanize all of this to help portray this as a victory for the group. https://www.jpost.com/arab-israeli-conflict/article-838225

Fearing Deportation, Uyghurs Held in Thailand Go on Hunger Strike

New York Times Dozens of men from the ethnic minority sought escape from repression in China a decade ago, but have been detained in Thailand ever since. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/19/world/asia/uyghurs-thailand-hunger-strike.html

‘The sky is beautiful without drones’ – Gazans laud Hamas for ceasefire

Jerusalem Post Even before the ceasefire officially began, videos showed members of Hamas’s police apparatus deployed, pledging to purge the streets of Gaza from ‘thieves and collaborators (with Israel).’ https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-838216

A century on from rise of fascism, civilisation hangs by a thread

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. As ethno-nationalist populism and propaganda threaten human society, we need leaders who can offer an alternative to confrontation and war. https://www.scmp.com/opinion/world-opinion/article/3294885/century-rise-fascism-civilisation-hangs-thread?utm_source=rss_feed

Hamas names 3 Israeli captives to be freed under Gaza ceasefire deal

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The Palestinian resistance group Hamas has released the names of three female Israeli captives set to be released under a prisoner swap agreement as part of the Gaza ceasefire deal. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/19/741200/Hamas-names-3-Israeli-captives-to-be-released-under-Gaza-ceasefire-agreement

Israeli minister Ben-Gvir quits Netanyahu’s coalition over Gaza ceasefire

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and and his party have resigned from prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition over the Gaza ceasefire agreement. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/19/741202/Hardline-minister-and-his-party-quit-Netanyahu-coalition-over-ceasefire-agreement

First 3 Israeli Hostages to Be Freed Under Gaza Cease-Fire Are Named

New York Times Thirty-three people will be released during the first 6-week phase, including female soldiers and civilians, children and men over 50. Here is a look at those expected to be released on Sunday. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/19/world/middleeast/hostages-emily-tamari-doron-steinbrecher-romi-gonen.html

Rights group files war crimes case in Spain against Israeli soldier

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The pro-Palestine advocacy organization Hind Rajab Foundation (HRF) has filed a legal complaint in Barcelona, Spain, against an Israeli soldier. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/19/741197/Hind-Rajab-Foundation-Barcelona-Mori-Keisar-war-crimes-Gaza-Strip

US warplanes target north of Yemen’s capital in fresh aggression

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. US warplanes have launched four attacks on the al-Azraqeen area north of the Yemeni capital Sana’a. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/19/741198/American-warplanes-hit-near-Sana%E2%80%99a-following-attack-on-US-aircraft-carrier-in-Red-Sea

Ukraine Braces for Trump’s Return

New York Times Soldiers and civilians alike say that after so much loss, the new U.S. president must push for a just settlement, not peace at any cost. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/19/world/europe/ukraine-us-trump-war-peace.html