Regions – Page 137 – Prologue Journal

Gaza Hostage Deal Could Come as Trump Takes Office, in Echoes of 1981

New York Times Dozens of American hostages held at the U.S. Embassy in Tehran for more than a year were freed just as Ronald Reagan was inaugurated. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/15/world/middleeast/gaza-hostage-deal-trump-inauguration-iran-1981.html

Israel has slaughtered 13,000 students 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. Israel has killed more than 13,000 students in the besieged Gaza Strip and the occupied West Bank since October 2023. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/15/740971/Gaza-students-UNRWA

Israel hits HTS military target in Syria for 1st time since fall of Assad

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Israel has reportedly carried out a deadly airstrike on a military target belonging to the HTS in Syria for the first time since the foreign-backed faction took over the Arab country and unseated…

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-

Poland’s Leader Suggests Russian Hand in Plot to Attack Western Cargo Planes

New York Times “I can only confirm that Russia planned acts of air terror, not just against Poland but against airlines across the globe,” said Poland’s prime minister, Donald Tusk. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/15/world/europe/russia-plot-to-attack-cargo-planes.html

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