Regions – Page 45 – Prologue Journal

As Hamas Releases More Israeli Hostages, It Puts on a Show of Force

New York Times The handover of four female Israeli soldiers by Hamas on Saturday came as Israel released 200 prisoners. But a dispute arose over the hostage release timetable. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/25/world/middleeast/israel-gaza-hostage-prisoner-swap.html

Israel’s war on Gaza put back development by 60 years: UNDP

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The United Nations says the Israeli regime’s war on Gaza has put back development in the besieged Strip by 60 years. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/25/741594/Israel-Gaza-development-UNDP-war

Nearly 30% of Syrians want to go home, up from almost zero, UN refugee chief says

Jerusalem Post Syrian refugees express rising intent to return as new leadership emerges after Assad’s fall. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-839215

They Were Waiting for Flights. Then Trump Closed a Door for Afghan Allies.

New York Times An executive order has halted refugee flights for Afghans who supported the American mission in Afghanistan and had been approved to resettle in the U.S. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/25/world/asia/trump-executive-order-immigration-afghanistan.html

Hezbollah condemns ‘unjust’ US decision to blacklist Yemen’s Ansarullah

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Hezbollah has denounced as “unjust” the US government’s decision to re-designate Yemen’s Ansarullah resistance movement as a terrorist organization. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/25/741587/Hezbollah-condemns-US-decision-re-designate-Yemen-s-Ansarullah-terrorist-organization

Who is Mohammed al-Tous, ‘dean of Palestinian prisoners’ released by Israel?

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Israel has released the longest-serving Palestinian prisoner, Mohammed al-Tous, who had been in detention for nearly four decades. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/25/741585/Longest-serving-Palestinian-prisoner-among-200-inmates-released-by-Israel

Qatar’s UK ambassador calls for Emir to receive Nobel Prize for ceasefire mediation

Jerusalem Post Sheikh Al-Thani calls for Nobel Peace Prize for Qatar’s Emir after hostage release. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-839207

Palestinians welcome freed prisoners as heroes, hail Hamas

Jerusalem Post Thousands flocked in to welcome the released prisoners in Gaza, chanting Allahu Akbar “God is greatest” and “Greeting to Qassam Brigades.” https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-839206

Iraqi president highlights ‘historic’ ties with Iran during Davos address

Jerusalem Post Abdul Latif Rashid discussed Iraq-Iran relations and Iraqi sovereignty at Davos. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-839203

Adani denies Sri Lanka cancelled wind power purchase deal

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Sri Lanka cancelled the agreement after allegations of corruption in a US probe last year, AFP reported citing unnamed government officials. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3296293/adani-denies-sri-lanka-cancelled-wind-power-purchase-deal?utm_source=rss_feed