Sigh of relief: 3 Israeli and 5 Thai hostages formerly held by Hamas, back in Israel after harrowing release
three Israelis and five Thais – were released from captivity in the Gaza Strip and successfully transferred to Israeli territory on Thursday. The release of Israeli civilians Arbel Yehud and Gadi Moses, as well as the Thai nationals Thaenna Pongsak, Sathian Suwannakhan, Sriaoun Watchara, Saethao Bannawat, and Rumnao Surasak was held in Khan Younis, in front of the destroyed house of killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar.
Released Palestinian murder convicts sent to Qatar, Turkey
After 70 Palestinian murder convicts were released from Israeli prisons last week, Qatar and Turkey have agreed to receive them into their countries. While Egypt agreed to temporarily receive these freed prisoners, two anonymous officials told the Times of Israel that Qatar and Turkey are expected to permanently host them.
Washington reportedly sending patriot missiles from Israel to Ukraine
The Trump administration instructed the U.S. military to transfer some 90 Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine from storage facilities in Israel via Poland, The move will likely please European leaders who have previously expressed concerns that President Donald Trump would dramatically reduce Washington’s military aid to Ukraine. The Pentagon views the Patriot missiles as a top priority in the efforts to defend Ukraine from continued Russian aerial attacks.
Hamas’ ‘terror theater’ is being conducted by Al Jazeera ‘journalist’ in Qatar
Over the past few weeks, Hamas has elaborately orchestrated the hostage releases of the ceasefire’s first stage, using them as a show of force and to humiliate the hostages live on TV. Now, i24 News revealed that Hamas hired a Qatar-based Al Jazeera journalist to professionally direct the hostage release ceremonies from afar. Hamas hired Tamer Almisshal, a well-known journalist who is producing the popular investigative program “The Tip of the Iceberg” for the Qatari outlet. the events were carried live by Al Jazeera.
‘I saw it with my own eyes’ – Iranian analyst astonished by cultural shift in Iran since Oct 7, pivoting toward Israel
Sadegh Zibakalam, retired professor of political science at Tehran University, has been labeled “the most dangerous man in Iran” by Tablet magazine for his readiness to challenge the Iranian regime.
Zibakalam is giving voice to the groundswell of Iranians who refuse the regime’s insistence on hating Israel, defiantly praising Netanyahu instead. Zibakalam shared his observations of the phenomenon which he says has been taking place particularly since Oct. 7, 2023.
“If someone would have told me that, … a day would come that Iranian people hate Palestinians and they would praise Netanyahu – of all the people – they would praise Netanyahu as the hero, I would’ve thought that he or she was out of his mind, he or she was talking nonsense, he or she didn’t know anything about Iranian people. But I saw it with my own eyes during the past 15 months.”
Why the “Humanitarians” want Palestinians to stay in Gaza and die rather than leave as refugees
This morning, I received the most remarkable email from Refugees International, an NGO … former heads have served in both the Obama and Biden administrations. George Soros is a former board member, and they have received substantial donations from his Open Society Foundations. They have been staunchly anti-Israel since the outbreak of the war, including calling for an arms embargo and a restoration of UNRWA. The organization just released a statement condemning President Trump’s call for Egypt and Jordan to take in Palestinian refugees … The statement opens with an inaccuracy and deteriorates from there.
Turkey intensifies covert campaign against Israel and Jews
The ruling Islamist party in Turkey, along with its far-right nationalist ally, has launched a covert plan to target perceived Israeli and Jewish interests, which they deem an existential threat to their political survival and grip on power in a nation of 88 million predominantly Sunni Muslims. The … plan, confirmed to Nordic Monitor … entails crafting a hateful narrative to vilify Israel through the predominantly government-controlled Turkish media … .
Steve Witkoff: Almost nothing left in Gaza, reconstruction will take 10-15 years
“People are moving north to get back to their homes and see what happened and turn around and leave…there is no water and no electricity. It is stunning just how much damage occurred there,” Witkoff told Axios after visiting Gaza this week. He added that there is “almost nothing left” in Gaza following the war and that the security arrangements at the Philadelphi and Netzarim corridors are working “better” than he expected. “This is why I went to Gaza — to inpect the implementation
IDF to publish major update on war crimes probes in coming weeks, may include WCK case
The IDF will publish a major formal update on its war crimes probes relating to the current war in the coming weeks, The Jerusalem Post has learned. It was unclear exactly why the latest update was being issued now, though the January 19 ceasefire with Hamas may avoid the concern of probe decisions impacting officers in the field of an ongoing war, and IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Herzi Halevi’s recent announcement that he will publish probe results into the October 7, 2023 disaster before he resigns on March 6, collectively mark a distinct turning point in the conflict.
‘This Failure Ends Today’: Trump Issues Major Executive Order on Campus Antisemitism
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday issued a highly anticipated executive order aimed at combating campus antisemitism and holding pro-terror extremists accountable for the harassment of Jewish students, fulfilling a promise he made while campaigning for a second term in office.
Minnesota Republicans sue secretary of state, saying he ‘seized control’ of House
Republicans say Secretary of State Steve Simon is “illegally obstructing our ability to compel absent members as specifically stated in the Constitution.” “Because he refuses to allow a motion on the House Floor to hold Democrats accountable, we are taking legal action to make sure it happens. Democrats are obstructing House business, and it needs to stop.”
Netanyahu condemns ‘unimaginable cruelty’ of Hamas after hostages mobbed
“I demand that the mediators ensure that such horrific scenes do not recur,” said the Israeli prime minister, after masses of Gaza residents swarmed the returnees. “I view the shocking scenes during the release of our hostages as very serious,” wrote Netanyahu after the release of Arbel Yehud, Gadi Mozes, Agam Berger and five Thai citizens, all of whom were abducted to Gaza on Oct. 7, 2023.
Halevi: IDF will be ‘just as proud’ to return to war in Gaza Strip
The U.S. has reportedly provided Israel with a written guarantee that Jerusalem can return to fighting if talks on the second phase of the deal fail. The Israel Defense Forces is working to implement the ceasefire and hostage release deal with the Hamas terrorist group in the Gaza Strip, but will not hesitate to return to battle … .
Israeli Air Force strikes Hezbollah vehicle in Southern Lebanon
An Israeli Air Force aircraft hit an “engineering vehicle” in Southern Lebanon on Wednesday after Israeli forces spotted Hezbollah terrorists trying to rebuild infrastructure in the area in violation of the November ceasefire, the Israel Defense Forces said Thursday morning.
Cease-fire deal and Iran: Marks for Netanyahu and Trump’s meeting
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to leave Israel for the U.S. on Sunday for a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump to discuss Iran and Gaza’s future. Israel sees the meeting as an opportunity to shape regional policy, as key decisions have yet to be made by Trump’s administration.
Rising Illiteracy: The Church’s ‘Biblical IQ’ Has Never Been Lower
In a poll by the Barna Group, half of those who described themselves as Christians didn’t believe that Satan exists, and one-third were confident that Jesus sinned while He was on Earth. It seems to me that in the church today, there’s a rising biblical illiteracy among professed followers of Jesus. Our biblical IQ, if you will, never has been lower. George Barna put it, “Growing numbers of people now serve as their own theologian-in-residence.”
VIRAL INFECTIONS SKY-ROCKET ON TALK OF A QUADEMIC
A quadruple-whammy of viruses are hitting the US as millions go back to work after the holidays, data shows. Official figures reveal that infections cause by flu, Covid, RSV (a respiratory illness that causes the cold) and norovirus (sometimes called the stomach flu) all started to surge over the Christmas period, when families gathered to celebrate.
Trump Admin Canceling Funding To NGOs Involved In Illegal Immigration, Noem Says
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said on Wednesday that the Trump administration will cancel funding to nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) that facilitate illegal immigration. Noem said that the administration “has stopped all grant funding that’s being abused by NGOs that’s being used to facilitate illegal immigration” into the United States. Those NGOs, she said, are “not just operating in the United States, they’re operating outside the United States to help make it easier for those who want to break our laws.”
Chicago Mayor’s Office Improperly Blocked Access To Lavish ‘Gift Room’: Inspector General
Chicago’s Inspector General dropped a bombshell report revealing that Mayor Brandon Johnson’s office improperly blocked public access to a special room within City Hall containing gifts to the city – including designer handbags, cufflinks, and a personalized Mont Blanc pen.
But when two undercover investigators from the IG’s office visited the mayor’s office last June, they were denied access to the log, and instead told to file a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to see it.
“We’ll Be Announcing The Tariffs”: Dollar Spikes After Trump Targets China, Canada And Mexico
President Donald Trump on Thursday announced he will decide tonight on whether to impose sweeping 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico related to their failure to regulate the flow of fentanyl into the United States, and said his administration is in the process of formulating tariffs for China as well.
Earthquake swarm near Santorini volcano prompts emergency meeting, Greece
A series of more than 130 earthquakes, reaching up to M3.0, has been detected near the Santorini summit since January 28, 2025, prompting an emergency government meeting by the Permanent Scientific Monitoring Committee to assess potential volcanic risks.
Flash Flood Warnings issued for Dallas as powerful cross-country storm sweeps through the U.S
Parts of Texas and the Northern Gulf Coast will experience a bout of severe weather this week as a powerful cross-country storm sweeps through the south-central U.S., beginning on Thursday, January 30, 2025. The storm is expected to dump heavy snow in the southwest and the Rockies. Several areas, such as Dallas and Arlington, are already under Flood Watches and Warnings.
Maui under High Wind Warning and Flood Watch, Hawai’i
A High Wind Warning and a Flood Watch have been issued for Maui County as a powerful winter storm brings heavy rainfall, high winds, and flood risks through Friday, January 30, 2025.
M4.5 earthquake near Falls City felt as far as San Antonio, Texas
A shallow earthquake registered by the USGS as an M4.5 hit near Falls City, Karnes County at 03:36 UTC on Thursday, January 30, 2025 (21:36 local time on Wednesday, January 29). The agency is reporting a depth of 3.7 km (2.3 miles). The quake was felt as far away as San Antonio, 71 km (44 miles) from Falls City.
Toxic waste delays California wildfire cleanup efforts
Toxic waste from burned lithium batteries, asbestos, and synthetic materials poses a significant risk in California’s wildfire-affected areas. Cleanup efforts are being delayed as hazardous substances require specialized removal before residents can safely return.
The climate change movement is the “new communism” says Australian parliamentarian
Australian parliamentarian John Ruddick says that ending globalist institutions like NATO, the United Nations and the European Union is a massive step towards renewal for Australia, Europe and America. Rudduck also called the man-made climate change movement the “new communism.”
Mark Zuckerberg Removed Tampons From Meta’s Male Bathrooms — So Employees Are Bringing Their Own
Mark Zuckerberg’s decision to remove tampons from the male bathrooms at Meta has already run into controversy.
Crime-Plagued Sweden Plans To Send Dangerous Convicted Criminals to Prisons Abroad, as Its Correction System Is Overloaded Due to Gang Violence Epidemic
While liberal bleeding hearts are horrified that US President Donald J. Trump is planning on sending as many as 30k criminal illegal aliens to prison in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, the trend of displacing the most dangerous elements threatening societies is already widely taking shape in Europe.
The U.S. And China Are Engaged In A High Stakes Battle For Technological Dominance – And The U.S. Is Starting To Lose
At this moment, we are witnessing an epic struggle for dominance between the United States and China. A technological arms race is raging, and the Chinese are beginning to pull ahead. I realize that this may be difficult for many of you to believe, but if you doubt what I am saying just read all the way to the end of this article. A decade ago, the U.S. was clearly leading, but over the past decade there has been a dramatic shift. Needless to say, if the Chinese are able to continue to race ahead of us that is going to have enormous implications for the entire planet.
Report: Trump to sign executive order for deportation of anti-Semites
New York Post reports President Trump will sign an executive order today on the combatting of antisemitism, including the deportation of noncitizens who break the law during anti-Israel protests.
Britain’s emerging police state
In today’s Britain, people can be arrested for a social media post – the new world of thought crimes represents a chilling reality that raises critical questions about free speech, digital policing and the politicization of law enforcement. Charles Malet is a former police detective who resigned over refusing to participate in covid law enforcement. Now, he is the founder of Unbound Today, a campaign to seek truth and restore freedom, and a regular contributor to the UK Column.
BREAKING: Sharia Execution in Sweden-Islam Critic Salwan Momika Shot Dead During Live Broadcast
Salwan Momika issued the following written statement to Swedish media group Samnytt regarding the incitement against an ethnic group charges filed against him. “I did not know that Sweden would submit to Islam and Muslims, defending the Quran—a book written by bandits and criminals. This is a dangerous sign that freedom of expression and thought in Sweden is now truly at risk.
RUNWAY 33: A Military Helicopter Has Crashed Into An American Airlines Passenger Jet Over The Potomac River In What Looks Like A Targeted Hit
An American Airlines passenger jet with 64 people on board has crashed midair into a military helicopter while attempting to land at Reagan National Airport in Washington. Emergency services in the city are searching the nearby Potomac River after the jet plummeted into the water just before 9pm on Wednesday night. Officials have not said how many people died in the accident but have suggested that there may be no survivors. It is the first major commercial air crash in the US in 16 years.