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Iran Rejects Nuclear Talks with U.S. Following Israeli Strikes

Iran has declared negotiations with the United States over its nuclear program "meaningless" after Israel launched its largest-ever military strike against Iranian targets. Tehran accused Washington of enabling the attack, stating that the U.S. cannot claim to seek diplomacy while allowing Israel to target Iranian territory. The sixth round of U.S.-Iran nuclear talks was scheduled to take place in Oman on Sunday, but the recent escalation has cast doubt on whether the discussions will proceed. Iran maintains that its uranium enrichment program is solely for civilian purposes, rejecting Israeli claims that it is secretly developing nuclear weapons. The U.S. has denied any involvement in Israel’s actions and urged Iran to continue negotiations. However, Iranian officials insist that Israel’s influence over the diplomatic process has undermined any potential for meaningful dialogue. With tensions rising, the future of nuclear diplomacy between Iran and the U.S. remains uncertain...
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Israel Delays Release of Palestinian Prisoners Amid Chaotic Hostage Handover

 

In a dramatic turn of events, Israel has delayed the scheduled release of 110 Palestinian prisoners following chaotic scenes during the handover of Israeli hostages by Hamas. The decision came after three Israeli hostages and five Thai nationals were released as part of a Gaza ceasefire deal.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned the chaotic conditions under which the hostages were handed over to the International Committee of the Red Cross. He described the scenes as "shocking" and "horrific," and announced that the release of Palestinian prisoners would be postponed until the safe exit of all Israeli hostages is guaranteed.

The hostages, including 20-year-old Agam Berger, 29-year-old Arbel Yehoud, and 80-year-old Gadi Moses, were surrounded by large crowds of Hamas fighters and onlookers during the handover. Netanyahu's office branded the 110 Palestinian prisoners set to be freed as "terrorists" and emphasized that their release would be delayed until the safety of the remaining hostages could be ensured.

The ceasefire agreement, which went into effect on January 19, has seen the release of 15 hostages so far, with a total of 33 Israeli hostages expected to be freed over several weeks. Talks are ongoing in Egypt to extend the ceasefire, initially set to last six weeks.

The delay in the release of Palestinian prisoners has added another layer of complexity to the already fragile ceasefire agreement. As displaced Palestinians return to their homes in Gaza, many find their neighborhoods reduced to rubble, highlighting the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the region.

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