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Lebanese sources believe that Israel‘s ongoing airstrikes on various areas in Lebanon are part of an effort to justify its continued occupation of certain southern regions beyond the February 18 withdrawal deadline.
Daily Archives: 31. Januar 2025
Israel to release 183 prisoners on Saturday: Report
Israel will release 183 prisoners on Saturday as part of the hostage exchange with Hamas, the Palestinian Prisoners’ Media Office said on Friday.
Exclusive: Palestinian Authority tells US it is ready to ‚clash‘ with Hamas for control of Gaza
Ziad Abu Amr, one of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas’s longtime advisors, would become the de facto ruler of the Gaza Strip, heading the committee. He would be appointed deputy to Palestinian Prime Minister Muhammad Mustafa but endowed with massive new powers.
Abu Amr was born in the Gaza Strip in 1950. He could be palatable to the Trump administration because he is also a US citizen. He obtained his PhD from Georgetown University and served as deputy Palestinian prime minister from 2013 to 2024.
Migrationspolitik: Bundestag lehnt Gesetzentwurf der Union ab
Insgesamt wurden nur 692 Stimmen abgegeben, im Bundestag sitzen jedoch 733 Abgeordnete. Wie die Abgeordneten im Einzelnen abgestimmt haben, soll noch mitgeteilt werden.
Jordan faces the plan to displace Palestinians: Challenges and diplomatic moves
The challenges facing Jordan in this context are multiple, most notably the political pressures that may be exerted by the United States and some Western powers to show some flexibility towards this file. In addition, any new wave of displacement may lead to internal tensions, given the sensitivity of the demographic balance in the Kingdom.
The economic impacts cannot be ignored, as Jordan suffers from increasing financial challenges, and any increase in the number of refugees will exacerbate the pressure on resources and infrastructure. In addition, the security aspect constitutes a major concern, as the influx of large numbers of displaced persons could lead to complex security repercussions, especially in light of the tense conditions in the region.
Historic! ‚No to Displacing Palestinian People!‘ Massive Egyptian protest at Rafah on border with Gaza to reject any displacement of Palestinians – VIDEO/Live
Thousands of Egyptians, led by public figures and political delegations, are protesting in the Egyptian Rafah on the border with the Gaza Strip to reject all proposals to displace the Palestinian people from their land and any attempt to liquidate the Palestinian cause.
Egyptians gather at Rafah border crossing to protest against US plans of displacing Palestinians to Egypt, Jordan
The delegations, representing various Egyptian political forces, parties, unions, and civil society groups, are united in their opposition to statements made by US President Donald Trump, which suggest forcibly relocating Palestinians to Egypt and Jordan.
What we know about the Israeli captives set for release from Gaza tomorrow
Keith Siegel: A 65-year-old US citizen from North Carolina, Siegel was taken from Kfar Aza kibbutz alongside his wife, Aviva, during the Hamas-led attack on 7 October 2023. She was released in November 2023.
Ofer Kalderon: A 54-year-old French-Israeli, Kalderon was taken from Nir Oz kibbutz along with his children, Erez and Sahar, who were freed during the last ceasefire.
Yarden Bibas: A 35-year-old Israeli-Argentine, Bibas was taken separately from his wife, Shiri, and their children, Ariel and Kfir, who were also taken from Nir Oz kibbutz. Hamas says Shiri and the boys died in captivity.
SPHEREx
About the mission
Launch date: Late February 2025
The Spectro-Photometer for the History of the Universe, Epoch of Reionization and Ices Explorer (SPHEREx) is a planned two-year mission that will survey the sky in optical as well as near-infrared light which, though not visible to the human eye, serves as a powerful tool for answering cosmic questions. Astronomers will use the mission to gather data on more than 450 million galaxies, as well as, more than 100 million stars in our own Milky Way.
NASA to Preview Sky-Mapping Space Telescope Ahead of Launch
NASA will host a news conference at 12 p.m. EST Friday, Jan. 31, to discuss a new telescope that will improve our understanding of how the universe evolved and search for key ingredients for life in our galaxy.
Agency experts will preview NASA’s SPHEREx (Spectro-Photometer for the History of the Universe, Epoch of Reionization and Ices Explorer) mission, which will help scientists better understand the structure of the universe, how galaxies form and evolve, and the origins and abundance of water. Launch is targeted for no earlier than Thursday, Feb. 27.