NewsIsrael releases 90 prisoners as Gaza truce unfolds. This is what happened in the news overnight
Israel releases 90 prisoners as Gaza truce unfolds. 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 nearly 2,000 Palestinians are scheduled for release as part of the truce. 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 condition is stable. The conflict between Israel and Hamas began after the organization attacked 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 46,000 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 Trump's words, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum declared that her government would defend Mexicans living in the United States. This declaration came a day before the new U.S. president, who announced mass deportations of migrants, took office. Sheinbaum emphasized that Mexico's consulates in the U.S. have been reinforced with more lawyers to support Mexican citizens. "In this new period, starting tomorrow with President Trump, firstly, we will defend the Mexicans living there (in the USA)," Sheinbaum stated, according to the Polish Press Agency. Over 30 million Mexicans live in the USA, significantly contributing to economic development. In 2024, they sent $65 billion to Mexico, accounting for 20 percent of their income. The rest, or 80 percent, remained in the USA.
- 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 presence of a Russian vessel in waters under their jurisdiction. A reconnaissance aircraft was dispatched to observe the boat, which military specialists in Lisbon had identified as a spy ship.
- The Russian city of Kazan has been attacked again by Ukrainian drones. At the moment, reports indicate a fire at the aviation university and aircraft factories. Due to the attack, the airport in Kazan was temporarily closed.
