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Ansarullah

Ansarullah

A Zaidi Shiite movement operating in Yemen. It seeks to establish a democratic government in Yemen.
Shiite

Shiite

represents the second largest denomination of Islam. Shiites believe Ali (peace be upon him) to be prophet"s successor in the Caliphate.
Resistance

Resistance

Axis of Resistances refers to countries and movements with common political goal, i.e., resisting against Zionist regime, America and other western powers. Iran, Syria, Hezbollah in Lebanon, and Hamas in Palestine are considered as the Axis of Resistance.
Persian Gulf Cooperation Council

Persian Gulf Cooperation Council

A regional political u n i o n consisting of Arab states of the Persian Gulf, except for Iraq.
Taliban

Taliban

Taliban is a Sunni fundamentalist movement in Afghanistan. It was founded by Mohammed Omar in 1994.
  Wahhabism & Extremism

Wahhabism & Extremism

Wahhabism is an extremist pseudo-Sunni movement, which labels non-Wahhabi Muslims as apostates thus paving the way for their bloodshed.
Kurds

Kurds

Kurds are an ethnic group in the Middle East, mostly inhabiting a region, which spans adjacent parts of Iran, Iraq, Syria, and Turkey. They are an Iranian people and speak the Kurdish languages, which form a subgroup of the Northwestern Iranian branch of Iranian languages.
NATO

NATO

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization is an intergovernmental military alliance based on the North Atlantic Treaty which was signed on 4 April 1949.
Islamic Awakening

Islamic Awakening

Refers to a revival of the Islam throughout the world, that began in 1979 by Iranian Revolution that established an Islamic republic.
Al-Qaeda

Al-Qaeda

A militant Sunni organization founded by Osama bin Laden at some point between 1988 and 1989
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Israeli Media Criticize Gaza Agreement, Calling it a Victory for Hamas
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Israeli Media Criticize Gaza Agreement, Calling it a Victory for Hamas

Thursday 16 January 2025
captives as one of the agreement's significant challenges and noted the price Israel is paying for its failure to protect settlers from abduction.
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Ayatollah Khamenei: Palestinian Resilience and Patience Compelled Israel to Retreat
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Ayatollah Khamenei: Palestinian Resilience and Patience Compelled Israel to Retreat

Thursday 16 January 2025 ،
captives, including women, children, elderly men, and the wounded, along with a partial withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza. The Israeli offensive in Gaza, launched on October 7, 2023, followed a historic operation by Hamas-led resistance groups in retaliation for Israel's ongoing atrocities ...
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Israeli Media Disclose Details of Prisoner Exchange: Phase One Set for Sunday at 4 PM
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Israeli Media Disclose Details of Prisoner Exchange: Phase One Set for Sunday at 4 PM

Friday 17 January 2025 ،
captives. Additionally, Israel agreed to a phased withdrawal from the Philadelphi Axis and the establishment of a security zone between Gaza and Israeli settlements. Mediation resolved disputes over detainee lists, ensuring the deal's progression. The agreement has sparked criticism in Israeli ...
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Netanyahu: Gaza War to Continue Despite Truce Deal
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Netanyahu: Gaza War to Continue Despite Truce Deal

Sunday 19 January 2025 ،
captives held by Hamas. The latter stages would include releasing all Israeli captives, withdrawing Israeli forces from Gaza, and initiating a reconstruction plan. However, Netanyahu’s reported commitment to resume the war after the first phase risks undermining the agreement, which hinges on ...
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Hamas Affirms Commitment to Gaza Ceasefire Agreement with Israel
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Hamas Affirms Commitment to Gaza Ceasefire Agreement with Israel

Sunday 19 January 2025 ،
captives over six weeks, starting with three female Israeli captives on Sunday. Hamas reaffirmed its commitment to the agreement, describing it as a result of the steadfast resistance of the Palestinian people and their sacrifices during 471 days of conflict. Hamas highlighted its anticipation of T ...
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Palestinian Prisoners Released Following Hours-Long Delay
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Palestinian Prisoners Released Following Hours-Long Delay

Monday 20 January 2025 ،
captives held in Gaza. Crowds gathered in Beitunia to welcome the detainees, despite Israeli occupation forces attempting to disrupt the celebrations using force and threats. At least three Palestinians were injured by Israeli gunfire during the gathering, yet the community persisted in welcoming th ...
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200 Palestinian Detainees Freed in Exchange for 4 Israeli Soldiers
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200 Palestinian Detainees Freed in Exchange for 4 Israeli Soldiers

Sunday 26 January 2025 ،
captives freed by the resistance group as part of the Gaza ceasefire agreement reached on Saturday. Buses carrying 200 freed Palestinian detainees, some of whom had been serving life sentences, were welcomed by jubilant crowds in Ramallah. Among those released was Mohammed al-Tous, 69, who had been ...
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Hamas Celebrates Palestinians’ Return to Northern Gaza; Ben-Gvir Calls it a Defeat
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Hamas Celebrates Palestinians’ Return to Northern Gaza; Ben-Gvir Calls it a Defeat

Monday 27 January 2025 ،
captives for Palestinian prisoners. Following a ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel, thousands of displaced Palestinians have begun returning to northern Gaza. The agreement includes a phased exchange of captives, with Hamas releasing Israeli captive Arbel Yehud and two others by Friday, a ...
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Hamas Transfers Three Israeli Captives to Red Cross in Fourth Exchange
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Hamas Transfers Three Israeli Captives to Red Cross in Fourth Exchange

Saturday 1 February 2025 ،
captives to officials from the International Committee of the Red Cross ALWAGHT- Hamas has released three more Israeli captives to officials from the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in exchange for the future release of 183 Palestinian prisoners. Hamas released three Israeli captive ...
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Zakaria Zubeidi: The Freed Resistance Icon from Jenin and Israel’s Greatest Fear
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Zakaria Zubeidi: The Freed Resistance Icon from Jenin and Israel’s Greatest Fear

Saturday 1 February 2025 ،
captives-abductees exchange deal between Hamas and Israel. Zakaria Zubeidi, a prominent figure in the Palestinian resistance, was freed in a recent prisoner exchange, marking a significant moment in the ongoing struggle against Israeli occupation. Upon his release, the 49-year-old, appearing frail ...

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Palestinian prisoner exchange operation under strict security measures

Palestinian prisoner exchange operation under strict security measures