The office of the Prime minister Israeli communicated this morning that, due to the repeated infringements of Hamasit was decided to postpone the release of terrorists who were scheduled yesterday. According to the announcement, one of the reasons for the decision are “the ceremonies that humiliate the hostages and the cynical exploitation of the hostages for propaganda purposes”. Following the decision, the terrorists destined for the release were made to get off the buses and reported in their cells. Originally, for Saturday it was expected that Israel released 620 terrorists, including 71 sentenced to life imprisonment and 60 with long prison penalties. Also on Saturday morning, Hamas brought two more hostages to the release point, Evyatar David And Guy Gilboa-Dalaltogether with the hostages Omer Wenker, Omer Shem Tov and Eliya Cohenso that they could participate in the cynical “liberation” ceremony. After the publication of the video, the father of GUy Gilboa-Dalal he said to Channel 12 News : «It is the first time I see my son in 16 months. It is the best sign of life I could want, but on the other hand there is nothing more cruel than this. It is not surprising, but it is a new level: torturing people in this way. This shows only the urgent and great need to bring them out of there ». Ye’ela David, Evyatar David’s sister, replied to the cruel video and wrote: «They are alive, they put them both this morning in the most horrible and ugly situation in which they could be. There is no end to the stupid cynicism of these animals. I admire you, my brothers ». Hamas on Telegram, has condemned Israel’s decision to postpone the release of 600 Palestinian prisoners to indefinitely, stating that in this way that by ending the tugua is endangered. Palestinian jihadists appeal to mediators “because they press on Israel so that they do what is agreed”. Hamas also denies the accusation with which Israel justified the postponement, of having staged humiliating ceremonies for the released Israeli hostages: “The ceremony of delivery of prisoners does not include any insult, but instead reflects the noble and human treatment reserved for them” , Hamas’s cuts write. Speaking of what was seen in the last few days the deputy correspondent of the United States for the Middle East, Morgan Ortotussaid Fox News: “Gaza is a depraved company. We have a company that should not only be demilitated, but must also be deradyd.” Then Ortus He continued: «President Trump sent a very clear and strong signal on the deraddicalization that must take place for this population. If you didn’t believe the Trump president a few weeks ago, look at the image of the crowd that applauds and applauds while the children return to their coffins in Israel, without their mother ».
On the military front, an event that had not occurred for 22 years, as confirmed by the Israeli army according to national media, were unfolded this morning in the West Bank. The troops of the Nahal infantry brigade and the Duvdevan command unit have started operations in different villages near Jenin, while a platoon of the 188th battleship brigade took part in the actions a Jenin. The Palestinian media have released images that show three tanks. The last time Tank were used in the West Bank was during the 2002 “defensive shield” operation. For over a month, the Israeli forces conducted a large offensive in the region, and the IDF has specified that the sided tanks will make Part of the “Iron Wall” operation, which began on January 21st. The Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz He declared that he had given the IDF to remain for next year in the refugee camps of the West Bank, where terrorists and civilians have been freed, and not to allow anyone to return. “So far 40,000 Palestinians have been evacuated by the refugee camps of Jenin, Tulkarem And Nur Shamsand now they are empty of residents. Also the activity UNRWA In the fields it was interrupted, “Katz says in a note.
News on the front of Huthhi; This week, according to two US officials who referred to the Reuters, the Huthi of Yemen launched Earth-Air Missiles against an American hunting and a drone Sqm-9 Reaperhowever, without being able to hit any of the two objectives. The officials, who asked to remain anonymous, did not clarify whether the attacks occurred in the Red Sea or inside the Yemenite borders. Some analysts believe that these episodes may indicate an enhancement of the Huthhi offensive skills. In a television speech of February 13, TOBdul Malik Al-Houthithe leader of the group supported by Iran, had announced that the Huthi would intervene with missiles and drones, targeting the ships in the Red Sea in the event that the United States and Israel attempted to force the removal of the Palestinians from Gaza. Since November 2023, Houthi have led over 100 attacks against boats near the Yemenin support of the Palestinian groups in conflict with Israel, causing interruptions in global maritime transport. In addition, the movement, which enjoys the Iranian support and also operates in northern Yemen, has often used missiles and drones against Israel over the past year. Until today the United States, Israel and the Great Britain they replied with targeted operations however, with Donald Trump to the White House it is not excluded that for the Huthhi Take the definitive punishment.
While writing the Israeli army confirmed that he had conducted air attacks in the south of Lebanonidentifying among the targets a military site of Hezbollah where launchers were present, other weapons and activities attributable to the group. This operation, reported by Times of Israelit was justified by the IDF as Hezbollah’s activity in that area would represent a violation of the agreements stipulated between Israel and Lebanon. In addition, the Israeli forces have targeted further launches in the south of Lebanon, considered a threat to the safety of Israeli civilians. In the meantime, at the stadium Camille Chamoun Sports City of Beirut were held the funeral of the former leader of Hezbollah, Hassan Nasrallahand his successor Hashem Safiedine, killed by Israel in early October. Although the stadium designed to accommodate about 50,000 spectators, the organizers prepared thousands of seats additional both on the field and in the external areas, where those present were able to follow the ceremony on a giant screen. During the funeral, the AIF planes flew the skies of Beirut. The Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz He said: “The aircraft of the Israeli Air Force who are now twisted in the skies of Beirut on the occasion of the funeral of Hassan Nasrallah They are broadcasting a clear message: anyone who threatens to destroy Israel and Israel attacks, that will be its end. You specialize in funeral, we in the victories ».
