BREAKING....Thread 7...Israel At War...OPERATION SWORDS OF IRON

[GtHawk]

16 minutes ago

This just coming in from the White House: President Biden was briefed multiple times this morning by his national security team on the latest developments regarding the release of hostages from Gaza.

Newsmax correspondent James Rosen reports the president will speak at some point today. It's unclear what form those remarks will take.

Remember, Biden has been on Nantucket Island since Tuesday for the Thanksgiving holiday.

https://twitter.com/JamesRosenTV/status/1728102496797864374

This just coming in from the White House: President Biden was briefed multiple times this morning by his national security team on the latest developments regarding the release of hostages from Gaza.

Translation: president Brandon had to be told the same thing multiple times before he could somewhat comprehend the information.

[mystery-ak]

Maybe it has to do with all the billions you gave Iran..either way it's your fault...

https://twitter.com/TPostMillennial/status/1728136227629502647

[mystery-ak]

https://twitter.com/Jerusalem_Post/status/1728138854660788431

[mystery-ak]

17 minutes ago
Biden: Will know more about second wave of hostages in next 'hour or so'
By Samuel Chamberlain

One more piece of news from Biden in his statement.

"In the next hour or so we'll know what the second wave of releases are," he says. "And I'm hopeful that is successful as we anticipate."

That may be a reference to whether Americans are released from Gaza.

[Right_in_Virginia]

New video of Hamas releasing Israeli hostages

https://twitter.com/CitizenFreePres/status/1728140167821549770

[Right_in_Virginia]

The Guardian Updates
31m ago
19.40 GMT

Looking to the future, Biden urges an end to “this cycle of violence” and renews his resolve to pursue a two-state solution “where Israelis and Palestinians can one day live side by side … with equal measure of freedom and dignity”.

The US president says:

Over the coming days, I’ll remain engaged with leaders throughout the Middle East as we all work together to build a better future for the region.

A future where this kind of violence is unthinkable. A future where all children … Jewish, Muslim, Christian, Israeli, Palestinian Arab, grow up knowing only peace.

[mystery-ak]

Israel Radar
@IsraelRadar_com
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2m
Israel gets list of hostages for release tomorrow, @N12News
 says; report estimates: another 13 captives will be freed, but more children than today.

[DefiantMassRINO]

Hamas is going to drag out the hostage release delay like silly puddy.

[Right_in_Virginia]

The Guardian Updates
2h ago
Sam Jones

Pedro Sánchez, whose recent comments have infuriated Israel’s foreign minister (see here), continued his pleas for a rethink of Israel’s offensive in Gaza while visiting the Rafah crossing in Egypt today.

The Spanish prime minister also said his country would be prepared to unilaterally recognise the state of Palestine if EU countries failed to do so in significant numbers. He said:

"I reiterate that Israel has the right to defend itself, but within the parameters and limitations imposed by international humanitarian law. But this is not the case. The indiscriminate killing of innocent civilians, including thousands of boys and girls, is completely unacceptable. Violence will only lead to more violence. We need to replace violence with hope and peace."

He also said:

"I think the moment has come for the international community – especially for the European Union and member states – to recognise the state of Palestine. I think it would be important if many member states of the European Union did it all together. But if this is not the case, of course Spain will take its own decisions …

We must offer Palestinian people a future of hope. It’s not just a question of finding a solution to the crisis in Gaza; Israel must be the first to take a comprehensive approach that also deals with the West Bank and East Jerusalem. This will only be possible through the implementation of the two-state solution, including the recognition by the international community and Israel of the state of Palestine."

The Guardian Updates
21m ago
14.53 EST
Sam Jones

The Spanish government has hit back at Israeli claims that Pedro Sánchez’s recent remarks on the conflict are “giving support to terrorism”.

Spain’s foreign minister, José Manuel Albares, has called the Israeli government’s comments “totally false and unacceptable”, adding:

"The ministry of foreign affairs is analysing the appropriate response that we are going to give - and there will be a response to these false, misplaced and unacceptable accusations.'

[Cyber Liberty]

https://www.allsides.com/news-source/guardian

Leftist Paper.

[Right_in_Virginia]

This appears to be the first Hamas video showing the moment the hostages were handed over to the ICRC. (It’s being shared on Palestinian and Israeli social media - and by Israeli family members of those in the video).

https://twitter.com/Beltrew/status/1728143251327037574

[Right_in_Virginia]

https://www.allsides.com/news-source/guardian

Leftist Paper.

Have they reported something incorrectly @Cyber Liberty?   They do include updates from European leaders, which many live blogs do not.  But, their updates are pretty fair and straightforward, including from Israel ---- which are posted here from other sources. 

[Right_in_Virginia]

The Guardian Updates
21m ago
15.33 EST

French president Emmanuel Macron has welcomed the release of the first group of hostages.

In a post on X, Macron said:

“We remain mobilized alongside the mediators to secure the release of all hostages. Special thoughts go to the French hostages and their families. They can count on our determination.”

[Right_in_Virginia]

The Guardian Updates
2h ago
14.00 EST

Four German hostages released from Gaza, says foreign minister

Four German-Israeli dual nationals were among the hostages released from Gaza on Friday, German media reported.

The released hostages whose family members said they had dual citizenship were: Aviv Asher, 2; Raz Asher, 4; and Doron Katz-Asher, 34; as well as Margalit Mozes, 77.

Germany’s foreign minister Annalena Baerbock, on the sidelines of a Greens’ party conference, confirmed four dual nationals were among those released, Deutsche Welle reported.

She expressed her thanks to Qatar for its role in negotiating the release as well as Egypt and the International Red Cross. She said:

"I am immensely relieved that 24 hostages have just been released from Gaza, including four Germans, that a father, after 49 days of hell, of unbelievable anxiety, can finally hold his two little daughters and his wife safely in his arms again."

She continued:

"There are still over 200 women and men, and especially children, in the hands of Hamas. Our thoughts are with them today and also with their families. As much as this day is a day of hope, it is not a day to breathe a sigh of relief."

[berdie]

https://twitter.com/nypost/status/1728135317104816592

What a brave organization Hamas is! Let's don't forget the little children.

Destroy these bunch of thugs.

[mystery-ak]

Father of children hostages shares heartwarming update as his daughters return
By Miles Schachner

Yoni Asher, the father of two Israeli daughters and the husband to a wife who was taken hostage by Hamas, shared a heartwarming update on Facebook as his children and wife were returned on Friday.

"They're finally here, at home. There will be more time to talk about everything.
For now - thank you all, from the bottom of my heart, for the support and the warm hug. There's no victory picture until everyone returns," Asher wrote.

[mystery-ak]

 
43 minutes ago
Protesters accuse Biden of 'genocide' at Nantucket Christmas tree lighting
By Samuel Chamberlain

After delivering remarks about the release of hostages earlier Friday, President Biden and his family stopped by the Nantucket Christmas tree lighting ceremony in the evening.

According to a pool report, as the ceremony ended, fewer than 10 protesters unveiled signs reading "Free Palestine" and "End apartheid"

"Biden, Biden you can't hide," the protesters chanted. "We charge you with genocide." Video below from Reuters correspondent Jeff Mason:

https://twitter.com/jeffmason1/status/1728169978577174618

[Cyber Liberty]

Have they reported something incorrectly @Cyber Liberty?   They do include updates from European leaders, which many live blogs do not.  But, their updates are pretty fair and straightforward, including from Israel ---- which are posted here from other sources. 

Just informing the readers, Ma'am.

[mystery-ak]

https://twitter.com/mirandadevine/status/1728196244156088432

[Hoodat]

Biden could screw up a two-car funeral.

[mystery-ak]

IDF reveals relief preparations as children taken hostage are released: photos
By Miles Schachner

As the first wave of Israeli hostages are released from Gaza by Hamas, the IDF is making sure they are prepared to receive them — especially the children.


Headphones waiting for the children in a transport helicopter.


The IDF is also providing teddy bears for the children in a holding facility.


Stickers and toys in the facility.

[mystery-ak]

10 minutes ago
Israel receives list of hostages to be freed by Hamas
By Miles Schachner

Following the release of the first 24 hostages held by Hamas, Israel has received a list of the next captives that will be freed by the terrorist group, per a Reuters report.

The next hostages will be freed on Saturday, but their identities will be unknown to the public until they are in Israeli custody.

The released hostages, which included Israeli women and children as well as Thai farm workers and one Filipino national, were delivered to Egyptian authorities at the Rafah border crossing, accompanied by members of the International Red Cross.

Friday was the first day of the four-day pause in fighting guaranteed by Israel and Hamas as part of the hostage deal.

[mystery-ak]

WARNING

https://twitter.com/sentdefender/status/1728195747399577932

https://twitter.com/Schizointel/status/1728182282266059222

https://twitter.com/GuyAz/status/1728177267891896789

[libertybele]

10 minutes ago
Israel receives list of hostages to be freed by Hamas
By Miles Schachner

Following the release of the first 24 hostages held by Hamas, Israel has received a list of the next captives that will be freed by the terrorist group, per a Reuters report.

The next hostages will be freed on Saturday, but their identities will be unknown to the public until they are in Israeli custody.

The released hostages, which included Israeli women and children as well as Thai farm workers and one Filipino national, were delivered to Egyptian authorities at the Rafah border crossing, accompanied by members of the International Red Cross.

Friday was the first day of the four-day pause in fighting guaranteed by Israel and Hamas as part of the hostage deal.

Maybe I missed it, but are there any U.S. hostages being released?

[bigheadfred]

Maybe I missed it, but are there any U.S. hostages being released?

Not in the first group AFAIK