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/* Jan 19, 2025+ */
Border Police officers shoot at attackers from Shuafat, injuring one.
Joy for four captives, but Hamas keeps civilian woman in Gaza. “An entire nation is shedding tears and rejoicing with you at this moment,” Israeli President Herzog tells the Albag, Ariev, Gilboa and Levy families.
Hostages Missing from Hamas’ Release List. The second phase of hostage releases between Israel and Hamas has sparked deep frustration and grief among the families of those still held captive.
Two hostages—Arbel Yahud and Agam Berger—were notably excluded from the list of those to be freed on Saturday, despite earlier agreements prioritizing the return of civilians.
* Jan 26, 2025:<br>
IDF blocks passage of displaced to northern Gaza over withholding civilian hostage.
IDF Arabic spox. to Gazans: Approaching Netzarim axis is banned due to Hamas ceasefire breach, until civilian hostage Arbel Yehoud released.
Conditions 'not yet in place' for safe return of Lebanese citizens to south, UN envoy says.
Israel to remain in Lebanon as Lebanese army fails to control Hezbollah & even aids them.
"Hezbollah sent the rioters": IDF spokesman reacts to the "victory display".
The IDF opened fire on the rioters, reporting at least three deaths.
Trump says Jordan, Egypt should take in Palestinians from Gaza. “Just clean out that whole thing”, he says.
Smotrich: 'Trump's proposal to relocate Gazans is a good idea'.
Hamas rejects Trump proposal to relocate Gazans.
Thousands sleep outdoors as passage to the north delayed | Israel askes Trump to intervene.
Trump, Netanyahu expected to meet, discuss Saudi deal.
Fight not over until all hostages home, grandfather of freed Naama Levy says.
PA's Abbas congratulates terrorist released in hostage deal.
Some killed, hurt after villages head to south while IDF withdrawal delayed.
Anti-Israel mob ecstatic pro-Israel activist lost home in LA fire.
Clip: Father of freed hostage says prayer of thanks. Daniella Gilboa's father said a prayer of gratitude in front of the holy ark for return of his daughter. Ran, father of returned hostage Daniella Gilboah, recited a special prayer of gratitude for his daughter's release this morning (1.26.25).
Standing before the holy ark, he read the 'Nishmat' prayer: "And to you alone we give thanks", usually reserved for Shabbat and holiday services. The text of the prayer expresses the boundless gratitude due to God for his kindness, beyond what humans can properly articulate.
Freed hostage found to have a bullet in her leg. Etty Schwartz, the aunt of Daniella Gilboa, who was released from Hamas captivity yesterday, speaks about her excitement to return home and the injuries she has sustained since the war began.
Electronic Intifada (EI) head Ali Abunimah arrested in Switzerland (1.25.25). Zurich State Councilor Mario Fehr says 'We do not want an Islamist Jew-hater who calls for violence in Switzerland' as denier of Hamas rapes is detained. (Ali Abunimah with Asa Winstanley have been spreading lies for a long time).
Romi, Emily, and Doron released from hospital. Romi Gonen, Emily Damari, and Doron Steinbrecher were released from the hospital today, exactly one week after they were released by their Hamas captors following more than 15 months as hostages.
Palestinian Arab prisoner refuses to return to Gaza in ceasefire swap, prefers to stay in prison -report. He was a senior Fatah official and preferred to stay in prison than return to Gaza,
Originally, two prisoners - who were being held at Israel's Ktzi'ot Prison - refused to be released as part of the deal with Hamas. However, one was ultimately persuaded and returned to Gaza
The other, however, remained and was replaced with another prisoner.
Jordanian murderer would prefer to stay in Israeli prison than go to any other Arab country. One of the prisoners scheduled for release on Saturday was Ammar Marzi Al-Huwaitat. He is a Jordanian citizen who was sentenced to life imprisonment plus 20 years for murdering an Israeli in Judea and Samaria in 2002.
His life in prison is a far cry from the lurid descriptions that Palestinians tell credulous Westerners about rape [sic] and torture [sic].
==Taking in "Palestinians"==
