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Father of Hamas’ youngest hostages is released — but his family remains in Hamas captivity

Fox News Yarden Bibas is back in Israel more than 480 days after Hamas terrorists ripped him from his home in Kibbutz Nir Oz and dragged him to the Gaza Strip. Bibas’ return, however, is bittersweet as his wife, Shiri, and their two young children, Ariel and Kfir, remain in Gaza. Their fate is unknown,…

American-Israeli Hostage Is Released Under Truce Deal

New York Times Keith Siegel was abducted along with his wife in the October 2023 Hamas-led attack. His wife was freed in a previous cease-fire. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/01/world/middleeast/israel-hamas-keith-siegel-hostage-release.html

Renewed Resolve

New York Times On the first day of February, consider a monthly intention-setting ritual, even if you think you don’t have a minute to spare. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/01/briefing/renewed-resolve.html

Rubio heads to Panama, Latin America to pursue Trump’s ‘Golden Age’ agenda

Fox News Secretary of State Marco Rubio leaves for his first overseas trip as the nation’s top diplomat on Saturday. Rubio’s first stop on the six-day visit is Panama as he sets out on pursuing President Donald Trump’s geopolitical agenda. Trump used his inaugural address to proclaim his intent to “take back” the Panama Canal,…

Why the Panama Canal matters

Washington Post Secretary of State Marco Rubio is visiting Panama in his first international trip. Here’s what to know about the Panama Canal and Trump’s claims about it. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/interactive/2025/panama-canal-trump-us-shipping-explained/

Trump’s Halt on Climate Spending Freezes Jobs and Stalls Projects

New York Times The pause affects billions of dollars and is delaying home repairs, factory construction and other projects, many in states that voted Republican. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/01/climate/trump-ira-climate-spending-halt-jobs-construction.html

7 Steps L.A. Could Take to Gird Against Future Wildfires

New York Times Around the world, other communities are experimenting with ideas that Los Angeles could borrow as it rebuilds from disastrous wildfires. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/01/climate/los-angeles-rebuild-wildfires.html

Who Are the Hostages Released on Saturday?

New York Times Hamas released the three men as part of a staggered hostage-for-prisoner exchange under a 42-day cease-fire deal that went into effect last month. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/01/world/middleeast/israeli-hostages-hamas-saturday.html

Live Updates: Hamas Releases 3 More Hostages in Exchange With Israel

New York Times The handovers appeared to go relatively smoothly, unlike the previous one, which descended into chaos. In return, Israel is set to release Palestinian prisoners. https://www.nytimes.com/live/2025/02/01/world/israel-hamas-gaza-hostages

Trump uniquely placed to ‘whisper’ in Erdogan’s ear over Turkish regional ambitions: Greek defense minister

Fox News FIRST ON FOX: Expansionist rhetoric has been a major concern in NATO for several years amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, but according to Greece’s top defense official, the security alliance should take seriously similar threats from within its own coalition, in particular from Turkey. A decades-old feud over the island nation of Cyprus…