27 January 2025 – International Holocaust Memorial Day, Hostage release and more on The Israel Brief.

28 January 2025 – President Herzog gives powerful speech at UN and more on The Israel Brief.

29 January 2025 – Why are Israelis wearing orange today? This and more on The Israel Brief.

30 January 2025 – Chaotic scenes as hostages released. The Israel Brief.

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