German Chancellor Olaf Scholz speaks at event marking 80 years since the liberation of Auschwitz, acknowledges Germany’s historical responsibility for the atrocities committed during World War II.
Palestinian Authority says that it will strictly enforce Hamas’ attempts to celebrate the release of terrorists. Israel warns: “If you don’t enforce, we will act.”
Mohammed Ali al-Houthi, senior leader of the Houthi rebels, says the rebels will monitor the implementation of the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, and will prepare for future rounds of fighting against Israel.
Head of Samaria Regional Council blasts the release of terrorists to Judea and Samaria: We warned and cried out not to release terrorists to Judea and Samaria and not to stop the war.
Israel frees 90 terrorists in exchange for the three hostages who were freed from Hamas captivity. 78 of the terrorists will be released to the areas of Judea and Samaria, and 12 to eastern Jerusalem.
US President-elect comments on hostage deal at rally in Washington, DC: This agreement could only have happened as a result of our historic victory in November.
Steve Witkoff, Trump’s Special Envoy to the Middle East, speaks at victory rally for Trump, ahead of his inauguration: The President was responsible for this release, and we all owe him a debt of gratitude, as do all the families.