Israel News for 2-11-2025
News Update
Hamas announced yesterday that they would delay the release of hostages until further notice, because of what they claim are Israeli violations of the cease-fire agreement, including not permitting Gazans to return to the north via the Netzarim corridor and the withholding of agreed upon humanitarian aid. Both claims are false.
President Trump responded to Hamas breaking the agreement by warning that if Hamas doesn’t release ALL of the hostages by 12pm on Saturday, the ceasefire would be considered nullified, Israel could resume the war, and that “all hell is going to break out”. Israel’s cabinet met today to discuss its options.
Trump also suggested that he would withhold U.S. aid to Egypt and Jordan if they refuse to accept Palestinians from Gaza to settle in their territory. Trump said that he believes they will accept them, despite their public rejections of his plan.
The IDF announced today that Shlomo Mansour, 85, the oldest hostage believed to be held by Hamas, was murdered on Oct. 7 and his body was abducted to Gaza. Twins Gali and Ziv Berman, 27, who were abducted from their home in Kfar Aza are believed to be alive but, according to testimonies, likely being held separately.
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas issued a presidential decree on Monday canceling laws that allowed financial payments to families of prisoners in Israeli jails or to families of terrorists killed during attacks. Officials in Ramallah noted that this move was made as part of efforts to bolster the Palestinian Authority’s standing and legal position at the United Nations and other international bodies, with the aim of achieving international recognition and full membership for a “State of Palestine”. Hamas and Islamic Jihad condemned the move.
