Today's Top Reports
Gaza Strip
Hamas releases three hostages
Hamas militants released three male hostages held for over a year in the Gaza Strip. In exchange, Israel released 183 Palestinian prisoners. The hostage release was orderly, unlike a previous chaotic incident. Thousands of people gathered in Tel Aviv to watch the releases. After the release, a bus departed with 32 prisoners bound for the West Bank, greeted by cheering crowds. The Israeli Prison Authority confirmed the release of all 183 Palestinian prisoners, with most going to Gaza and a few returning to the West Bank. Seven prisoners with life sentences were transferred to Egypt for deportation. This event took place on 02/01/2025.
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Rafah border crossing reopens
The Rafah border crossing, the main entry and exit point for the Gaza Strip, reopened for the first time since May 2024 to allow Palestinian patients to cross over from Gaza to Egypt for medical treatment. Fifty sick and wounded children and 61 companions were the first to cross. Additionally, 50 wounded Hamas operatives are expected to cross as part of a hostage-ceasefire deal. This event took place on 02/01/2025.
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Norway
Update: Norway releases Norweigan ship suspected of damaging telecom cable in the Baltic Sea
Norway released a cargo ship with an all-Russian crew that was seized at the request of Latvian authorities due to suspected involvement in damaging a Baltic Sea telecoms cable. After an investigation, the ship, Silver Dania, was found to have no connection to the incident. This event took place on 02/01/2025.
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Somalia
US airstrikes target Islamic State in Somalia
The U.S. military conducted airstrikes against Islamic State operatives in Somalia, the first attacks in the country during President Trump's second term. The strikes were directed by Trump and coordinated with Somalia's government. The Pentagon assessed that multiple operatives were killed, and no civilians were harmed. Trump stated that a senior IS planner and recruits were targeted in the operation. This event took place on 02/01/2025.
View the Full Report and Map Here: https://www.geopolitical.report/us-airstrikes-target-islamic-state-in-somalia/
West Bank
Dozens of Palestinian prisoners released
The Israel Prison Service has released 183 Palestinian prisoners. Some were transferred from Ofer prison to the West Bank, while others were sent from Ketziot prison to the Gaza Strip. This event took place on 02/01/2025.
View the Full Report and Map Here: https://www.geopolitical.report/dozens-of-palestinian-prisoners-released/
Below are all 51 event summaries for our reports that we've mapped over the last day. Geopolitical Report Pro subscribers can view complete reports and maps at the links under each summary.
