US EditionIsrael says eight of the remaining hostages to be released by Hamas in phase one of deal are dead
- Eight Americans taken hostage by Hamas are confirmed dead, according to an Israeli government spokesperson. Hersh Goldberg-Polin was specifically mentioned as one of the deceased.
- A total of 33 hostages are expected to be returned, with 21 men, three women, and two children still alive, as stated by David Mencer.
- The ceasefire agreement, effective January 19, includes Israel releasing almost 2,000 Palestinian prisoners as part of the deal.
- Freed hostages reported symptoms of mild starvation and were reassured of their safety during medical check-ups, according to an Israeli military officer.
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Getty ImagesA Hamas member watches the handover of Israeli hostage Agam Berger in the Jabalia refugee camp, amidst large crowds of civilians and a large number of members of Palestinian armed factions, and in front of the rubble of houses and buildings that were razed to the ground. Hamas and other Palestinian factions handed over eight Israeli and Thai hostages to Red Cross workers on Thursday, January 30, in scenes […]
The expected handover of eight more hostages kidnapped from Israel has begun in the Gaza Strip.
Iowans celebrate Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal - The Daily Iowan
Following over a year of war, a temporary ceasefire between Israel and Hamas went into effect on Jan. 19. Several Iowa officials, politicians, and University of Iowa students feel the ceasefire was long overdue and, despite their stance on the conflict, were glad to see it called. As of Dec. 16, 2024, over 45,000 Palestinians had been killed as a result of the conflict, according to the Associated Press. Iowans for Palestine, a group that has or…
Senator Joni Ernst Tells Jewish Podcast She Supports Hamas Deal
(VINnews) — Senator Joni Ernst appeared on a Jewish-hosted pro-Israel podcast, and discussed her thoughts on the recent Israel-Hamas hostage deal. Join our WhatsApp group Subscribe to our Daily Roundup Email “If we can get [hostages] home, I will be filled with joy for their families,” the Iowa Republican said on the podcast “Standpoint with […]
Egypt refuses to take in Gazans, calling it 'displacement', 'an act of injustice'
Sisi was responding to a proposal by U.S. President Donald Trump suggesting that Egypt take in Gazans after the war. By World Israel News Staff Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi said that Egypt will not take in Gazan civilians, calling the proposal “displacement” and “an injustice.” Sisi was responding to a proposal by U.S. President Donald Trump suggesting that Egypt take in Gazans after the war. The Egyptian president made a public respo…
Donald Trump added Egypt’s official refusal to his plan to “clean up” Gaza as many people as possible to send them to Egyptian and Jordanian territory. President Abdelfatah Al Sisi declared that “the displacement of Palestinians can never be tolerated or allowed because of its impact on Egyptian national security” and described it as “act of injustice.” There are no clear plans for the future of a ruined Gaza that will live the release of eight …
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