03 February 2025 – EU members demand UNRWA be dissolved from UN and more on The Israel Brief.

04 February 2025 – Thai hostages reunited with their families and more on The Israel Brief.

05 February 2025 – Trump Gaza bombshell and more on The Israel Brief.

06 February 2025 – Israel withdraws from the UNHRC and more on The Israel Brief.

04 February 2025 – Rolene Marks chats to Rob Schilling about the hostage release and more.

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