Israel has agreed to release 737 Palestinian prisoners in a high-stakes swap deal, amid hardline opposition from Itamar Ben-Gvir.
Meanwhile, a missile from Yemen triggered sirens across central Israel while Islamic Jihad claimed responsibility for a rocket fired towards the Gaza envelope.
According to Gaza’s Ministry of Health, 46,876 Palestinians have been killed, and 110,642 wounded in Israel’s ongoing genocide in Gaza starting on October 7, 2023.
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One of Wounded in the Tel Aviv Operation Was Killed
CHANNEL 13: One of the wounded in the stabbing and shooting operation that took place in central Tel Aviv succumbed to his wounds.
Critical Injury in Tel Aviv Shooting
ISRAELI MEDICAL SERVICES: An Israeli sustained severe injuries in a shooting in Tel Aviv. The shooter was killed.
Shooting Operation in Central Tel Aviv
MAARIV:
Injuries reported in a shooting on a central Tel Aviv street.
Police are investigating the circumstances of the incident.
Large police forces were called to the scene.
⚡️BREAKKNG:
Three settlers were injured in a stabbing and shooting attack in Tel Aviv. Gunfire is still heard in the area. pic.twitter.com/dYSQuWzH6n
— Suppressed News. (@SuppressedNws) January 18, 2025
Prison Authority Seeks to Prevent Celebrations
ISRAELI PRISON SERVICE (via MAARIV):
Awaiting an updated list of 95 security prisoners to be released tomorrow in exchange for three female prisoners.
The Red Cross will not escort prisoners to avoid celebratory displays in Israel.
Israeli Think Tank: Army Exhausted by Futile Tasks
ISRAELI INSTITUTE FOR NATIONAL SECURITY STUDIES:
The Israeli army was drained by missions that did not impact war-ending conditions.
The ceasefire agreement signals Israel’s inability to destroy Hamas.
Hamas is expected to recover, and its future leadership will emerge from prisons.
Decisions by Netanyahu and the security establishment came at the cost of soldiers’ lives and captives.
Ansarallah: We Stand with Gaza Resistance
ANSARALLAH SPOKESPERSON YAHYA SAREE:
The “Zolfiqar” missile hit its target accurately, a site referred to as the enemy’s defense ministry in Jaffa.
The enemy’s defense systems failed to intercept the missile.
Coordination with Gaza resistance continues to counter breaches during the ceasefire.
Reaffirmed solidarity with Palestinian resistance in Gaza.
⚡️BREAKING:
Explosions reported in central ‘Israel’ following sirens being activated in Tel Aviv and central Israel, West Bank settlements and Jerusalem. The missiles were fired from Yemen. pic.twitter.com/A80XuZ3UxR
— Suppressed News. (@SuppressedNws) January 18, 2025
90% of Northern Gaza Homes Destroyed
GAZA CIVIL DEFENSE:
Residents are urged to avoid returning to northern Gaza due to unexploded war remnants.
A resolution to Gaza’s crisis requires an international decision to permanently open all crossings.
Ninety percent of homes in northern Gaza were destroyed partially or completely, posing serious risks.
Israel Failed to Break Gaza’s Resolve
ANADOLU NEWS AGENCY: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan expressed support for Gaza, stating that despite Israeli genocide, the people of Gaza stood firm.
Abu Hamza: Israeli Bombing Injures Captives in Gaza
ABU HAMZA: Israeli bombardments are leading to casualties among Israeli prisoners, and their families should demand an end to the strikes.
Israel Blocks Entrances to Hebron
AL-JAZEERA: Israeli forces closed most of Hebron’s main entrances with concrete barriers, amidst an expansion of operation in the West Bank, including East Jerusalem.
Gaza Death Toll Rises
GAZA HEALTH MINISTRY: 46,899 Palestinians have been killed, and 110,725 wounded in Israel’s ongoing genocide in Gaza starting on October 7, 2023.
Türkiye Welcomes Gaza Ceasefire Agreement
TURKISH FM: Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan expressed joy over the ceasefire and the humanitarian aid reaching Gaza.
Israeli Drone Strikes Injure Several near Nuseirat
Several people were injured in an Israeli drone strike west of Nuseirat.
Hamas: We Forced the Occupation to Halt the Aggression and Withdraw
HAMAS:
We forced the occupation to halt the aggression and withdraw, despite Netanyahu’s attempts to prolong the war and commit massacres.
The occupation failed to achieve its aggressive objectives and only succeeded in committing war crimes that stain humanity.
The Al-Aqsa Flood battle reflected the unity of our great people with their victorious resistance and shattered the enemy’s arrogance.
The blood of our people will not be in vain and will not be forgotten. The enemy’s leaders and soldiers will be pursued and prosecuted, no matter how long it takes.
Hamas: Lists Will Be Published Before Each Exchange Day
HAMAS:
The lists will be published before each exchange day, according to a mechanism agreed upon in the ceasefire terms.
The release of Israeli hostages will depend on the number of Palestinian detainees that Israel will release.
Israeli Army: Intercepted Missile Fired from Yemen
ISRAELI ARMY: The Israeli Air Force claimed to intercept a missile launched from Yemen.
Channel 12: Air Traffic Halted at Ben Gurion Airport
CHANNEL 12: Air traffic at Ben Gurion Airport was suspended after a missile was launched from Yemen. Firefighting teams were dispatched to Be’er Yaakov, south of Tel Aviv, following a fire caused by missile fragments.
ISRAELI EMS: Emergency teams treated several cases of panic and minor injuries from rushing to shelters.
Ben Gvir: Deep Concerns Over Prisoner Swap Deal
ITAMAR BEN GVIR: The Minister of National Security expressed heightened concerns as more details of the prisoner swap emerged.
“This is a dangerous deal, releasing prisoners to Jerusalem and the West Bank. I urge Likud ministers not to support it—it’s not too late,” he stated.
Ben Gvir criticized the deal as surrendering to Hamas and compromising Israeli security, saying it violates the government’s red lines.
Israeli Army: Alarms Sounded Due to Yemen Missile Launch
ISRAELI ARMY: The alarms sounding in central Israel were triggered by a missile launch from Yemen.
ISRAELI ARMY: The alarms sounding in central Israel were triggered by a missile launch from Yemen. pic.twitter.com/EcbR3fF0Xb
— The Palestine Chronicle (@PalestineChron) January 18, 2025
Alarms Sound in Ashdod and Jerusalem Areas
ISRAELI CIVIL DEFENSE: Sirens sounded across northern and eastern Ashdod, as well as in Jerusalem and its western and southern suburbs.
Hezbollah: Resistance and Palestinians Foiled Israel's Plan
NAIM QASSEM:
The Gaza agreement demonstrates the resilience of the resistance, which achieved its goals while Israel did not.
The resistance and Palestinian people thwarted Israel’s dangerous scheme.
NAIM QASSEM:
The Gaza agreement demonstrates the resilience of the resistance, which achieved its goals while Israel did not.
The resistance and Palestinian people thwarted Israel’s dangerous scheme. pic.twitter.com/UJZeGVXzpa
— The Palestine Chronicle (@PalestineChron) January 18, 2025
Channel 13: Prisoner Deal May Harm West Bank Security
CHANNEL 13 ISRAEL:
The National Security Council head warned in a government meeting that the prisoner swap deal might negatively impact West Bank security.
The Security Cabinet made decisions to bolster security in the West Bank, especially in settlements.
Occupation Forces Remove Surveillance Crane Near Jabalia Camp
AL-JAZEERA:
Occupation forces dismantled a surveillance crane near Abu Shrekh Junction west of Jabaliya Camp.
Jabaliya, a stronghold of Palestinian resistance, has been a target for Israel’s military operations aimed at subduing its residents and the resistance.
Maariv: Trump Allies Deliver Troubling Message to Netanyahu
MAARIV: Associates of US President-elect Donald Trump reportedly conveyed a message to Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, expressing Trump’s dissatisfaction despite their meetings. Leaks suggest Trump’s team favors a regional peace plan but not with Netanyahu in charge.
Alarms Sound in Almon Settlement Near Ramallah
ISRAELI HOME FRONT COMMAND: Sirens blared in Almon settlement near Ramallah amid fears of an armed infiltration.
Qatari MFA: Gaza Ceasefire Starts 8:30 AM Sunday
QATAR MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS:
The Gaza ceasefire will begin at 8:30 AM Sunday local time.
Residents are urged to exercise caution and follow official guidance.
Occupation Forces Demolish Homes in Jabaliya
AL-JAZEERA: Israeli forces demolished homes in the heart of the Jabaliya refugee camp in northern Gaza.
Islamic Jihad Rocket Strikes Nir Am Settlement
ISLAMIC JIHAD: Our fighters launched “Badr-1” rockets at Nir Am settlement near Gaza’s border.
ISLAMIC JIHAD: Our fighters launched "Badr-1" rockets at Nir Am settlement near Gaza’s border. pic.twitter.com/yCiSG5daIK
— The Palestine Chronicle (@PalestineChron) January 18, 2025
Maariv Poll: 73% of Israelis Support Prisoner Swap
MAARIV:
A poll revealed that 73% of Israelis support the prisoner exchange deal, with 19% opposed.
Among opposition supporters, 91% back the deal, compared to only 52% of coalition supporters.
Israel to Release 737 Palestinian Prisoners
ISRAELI MINISTRY OF JUSTICE: Israel will release 737 Palestinian prisoners in exchange for the first group of Israeli captives, marking the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreement.
Israel May Be Forced to Release 5 High-Profile Palestinians
KAN: Five prominent Palestinian figures will not be released in the first phase of the deal, but Hamas insists on their freedom in subsequent phases.
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