NewsTruce sees Israel release Palestinian prisoners, but tensions remain. This is what happened in the news overnight
Truce sees Israel release Palestinian prisoners, but tensions remain. This is what happened in the news overnight
It happened while you were sleeping. Here's what global agencies noted overnight from Sunday to Monday.
- As part of the truce in the Gaza Strip, Israel released 90 Palestinians from prison, including 69 women and girls and eight minor boys. This release is part of the first phase of the ceasefire that began late Sunday morning. The "Times of Israel" reports that as part of the truce, nearly 2,000 Palestinians are planned to be released. Earlier, Hamas released three hostages who had been held since October 7, 2023. Romi Gonen, Emily Damari, and Doron Steinbrecher were transported to Israel, where they reunited with their families. Hospital staff reported that their conditions are stable. The conflict between Israel and Hamas began following the organization's attack on Israel on October 7, 2023. As a result of the hostilities, over 1,200 people have been killed, and 251 were abducted to the Gaza Strip. Israel responded with a military operation that, according to Palestinian authorities, resulted in the deaths of over 6,500 civilians in the Gaza Strip. The humanitarian crisis in the region continues.
- During a pre-inaugural rally in Washington, Donald Trump announced the end of the invasion of the USA's borders. The President-elect promised that all illegal immigrants would be deported. Trump emphasized that his actions aim to restore order and security in the country. "By the time the sun sets tomorrow evening, the invasion of our borders will have come to a halt, and all the illegal border trespassers will in some form or another, be on their way back home," Trump announced during the speech at the Capital One Arena.
- In response to Donald Trump's statements, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum affirmed her government's commitment to protecting Mexicans residing in the United States. Her announcement came just a day before the new U.S. president, who had declared plans for mass migrant deportations, assumed office. Sheinbaum highlighted that Mexico's consulates in the United States had been strengthened with additional legal resources to assist Mexican citizens. She stressed the importance of safeguarding their rights during this new phase. With over 30 million Mexicans living in the U.S., their economic contributions are substantial. In 2024 alone, they sent $65 billion back to Mexico, representing 20 percent of their income, while the remaining 80 percent stayed within the United States.
- The Portuguese military is monitoring a Russian ship suspected of a spy mission near underwater telecommunications cables. The Portuguese Armed Forces took action due to the appearance of a Russian vessel in waters under their jurisdiction. A reconnaissance aircraft was sent to observe the ship, which military specialists in Lisbon had identified as a spy ship.
- The Russian city of Kazan has been attacked again by Ukrainian drones. Currently, only a fire at the aviation university and aircraft factories is known. Due to the attack, the airport in Kazan was temporarily closed.
