Eitan Gonen spoke with interviewers for approximately 20 minutes, while Eli Albag spoke for four minutes, cutting the interview short when Liri entered the room in order to spend time with her. By JERUSALEM POST STAFF JANUARY 27, 2025 11:54 Updated: JANUARY 27, 2025 12:42 Former hostage Liri Albag reunites with her family after 477 days in Hamas captivity (photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON’S UNIT) Eitan Gonen and Eli Albag, fathers of released Hamas hostages Romi Gonen and Liri Albag, respectively, held their first interviews since their daughters’ release with Kan Reshet Bet on Monday. Eitan spoke with the interviewers for approximately 20 minutes, while Eli spoke for four minutes. He abruptly cut the interview short when Liri entered the room because he wanted to spend time with her. “Liri is
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Israeli forces block all four main entrances to the occupied West Bank city as the deadly raids enter a fourth day. Israeli military vehicles mount a large-scale Israeli army raid on Jenin, in the occupied West Bank [Jaafar Ashtiyeh/AFP] The United Nations has said it is “deeply concerned” over the Israeli military’s use of “unlawful lethal force” this week in its raids on Jenin, in the occupied West Bank – including using methods developed for fighting wars. “The deadly Israeli operations in recent days raise serious concerns about unnecessary or disproportionate use of force, including methods and means developed for warfighting, in violation of international human rights law, norms and standards applicable to law enforcement operations,” UN Human Rights Office spokesperson Thameen al-Kheetan told a media briefing in Geneva. “This
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Samuel Eto’o reunited with his former teammate, now working as a security guard, in an emotional moment The Barcelona legend’s face lit up when he recognised his former teammate when he was getting a meeting in Douala The two-time AFCON winner retired in 2019 and a hugely successful year in his club and international career Cameroon icon Samuel Eto’o met his former teammate in the most surprising circumstance. The retired striker, now the President of the Cameroonian Football Federation (FECAFOOT), reunited with his teammate, now a security guard. Samuel Eto’o played for some of the biggest clubs in the world. Photos by Ulrik Pedersen/NurPhoto and Laurel Lysette (X).Source: Getty Images Eto’o reunites with teammate After an Ecobank Group seminar in Douala, Eto’o emerged from the building and greeted officials outside.
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“Iran will hopefully make a deal, and if they don’t make a deal, that’s okay too,” Trump added. By JERUSALEM POST STAFF , REUTERS JANUARY 24, 2025 02:19 Updated: JANUARY 24, 2025 03:08 U.S. President Donald Trump sits in the Oval Office of the White House, as he signs executive orders, in Washington, U.S., January 23, 2025. (photo credit: REUTERS/KEVIN LAMARQUE) US President Donald Trump commented on Israel’s conflict with Iran on Thursday, saying, “It would be nice” if Israel would avoid escalation involving striking Iran’s military facilities. The statements came when he was asked by a reporter at the Oval Office what he thought about a strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities as he signed executive orders. “It would really be nice if that could be worked out without having
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South Korea ’s anti-corruption agency has referred the case of suspended president Yoon Suk-yeol to the prosecution, requesting that he be indicted on insurrection charges over his failed martial law bid. Calling for charges against Yoon over his abuse of power, the Corruption Investigation Office for High-Ranking Officials (CIO) said in a statement on Thursday: “We have decided to request the Seoul Central District Prosecution Office to charge [Yoon] as the mastermind behind the insurrection [on December 3].” Although the CIO has the authority to investigate corruption and abuse of power cases involving high-ranking officials, it cannot directly file charges, which is the sole responsibility of state prosecutors. After a failed attempt to arrest Yoon on January 3, the CIO succeeded in taking him into custody on January 15 during
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Eric Roberts’ name is synonymous with iconic Hollywood roles, but behind his fame lies a story of perseverance and personal struggle. The question, “What disease does Eric Roberts have?” piques interest, revealing the hidden health challenges he has quietly battled throughout his career. His resilience journey offers a deeper look into the actor’s life beyond the silver screen. Eric Roberts during the “Wrongful Death” Premiere at Mathäser Filmpalast, and Eric Roberts attends the “The Private Eye” New York premiere. Photo: Gisela Schober, John Nacion (modified by author)Source: Getty Images TABLE OF CONTENTS Eric Roberts’ profile summary What disease does Eric Roberts have? Traumatic brain injury (TBI) Type 2 diabetes Speech impediment Substance abuse Hip replacement surgery FAQs about Eric Roberts Final word Eric Roberts is a veteran actor with hundreds
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Ghana’s newly appointed Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has called for the validation of data on the number of beneficiaries of the Free Senior High School (Free SHS) programme as a critical first step in his tenure. Speaking during his maiden visit to the Ministry of Education on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, shortly after his swearing-in by President John Dramani Mahama, Minister Iddrisu emphasised the need for accurate data to inform policy decisions and foster accountability. “My research indicates that the number stands at no more than 3.9 million students between 2017 and 2023. However, there are public claims and even parliamentary records suggesting 5.1 million beneficiaries. We need to validate this data to ensure clarity and accountability,” he stated. The Minister clarified that the objective of his call was
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Zeekr’s second electric shooting brake model looks great, has impressive specs and is coming to Europe. The model will be called the Zeekr 7GT when it arrives in Europe in the second quarter of 2025. Pricing hasn’t been announced, but it will surely cost more than its $30,000 price tag in China. Even though crossovers seem to be the body style of choice for new car buyers, wagons are still pretty popular in Europe. So we’re pretty sure the sleek Zeekr 007 GT shooting brake will have no trouble finding fans. It’s set to debut in Europe in the second quarter of 2025, and while it could sell on looks alone, its range and charging performance put it at the top of its class. The name will change for Europe
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Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials says president sought to ‘disrupt the constitutional order’. South Korea’s anticorruption agency has recommended that President Yoon Suk-yeol be charged with insurrection and abuse of power following a probe into the impeached leader’s short-lived martial law declaration. The Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials (CIO) said on Thursday that it requested prosecutors to file the charges after finding that Yoon had suspended civil rule with “the intent to exclude state authority or disrupt the constitutional order”. Following the CIO’s transfer of the case, the Seoul Central District Prosecutors’ Office will have 11 days to decide whether to charge Yoon and send him to trial. Yoon, who has been suspended from his duties since a December 14 impeachment vote by the National Assembly, was arrested
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What the international community expects is win-win cooperation. Provoking bloc confrontation is not only against the trend of the times but also dangerous. By ZHANG GUOPING JANUARY 23, 2025 01:53 Chinese President Xi Jinping delivers a speech during the National Day reception on the eve of the 75th founding anniversary of the People’s Republic of China, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China September 30, 2024. (photo credit: REUTERS/FLORENCE LO) Recently, a letter published in The Jerusalem Post deliberately distorted UNGA Resolution 2758, stirring up the so-called “Taiwan sovereignty” and “Taiwan democracy” narratives. These views severely challenged China’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, subverted international justice and conscience, and defied the post-war international order. They are both absurd and dangerous. First, Taiwan has no so-called sovereignty. There is
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The family of a Japanese national who was just 13 when she was abducted by North Korean agents in 1977 have called on US President Donald Trump to intervene with Pyongyang and bring her and other abductees home – but experts say their wish may remain unfulfilled due to complex geopolitical realities. In a statement released on Tuesday, soon after Trump was sworn into office in Washington, 88-year-old Sakie Yokota said she hoped the president could use his connections with North Korea ’s leader Kim Jong-un to arrange the release of her daughter Megumi. “I want President Trump to urge North Korean leader Kim Jong-un to realise the rescue and return of the abduction victims,” Yokota said. “Mr Trump is a person who can talk with Mr Kim Jong-un.” The
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Dedan Juma, a budding Kenyan actor who impressively played Zeze on Showmax’s Pepeta, has received help from Kenyans. Dedan Juma’s house was damaged by fire. Photos: Dedan Juma.Source: Instagram What happened to Dedan Juma’s house? On Tuesday, January 21, Juma shared a video online announcing that his mabati house sustained damage in a fire. “A small fire incident happened. It started over at the neighbour’s place and spread, but we managed to put it out,” he said. PAY ATTENTION! Build a standout copywriting portfolio— free webinar. Juma shared a video showing the neighbour’s burned-down house and his damaged quarters. The clip showed that the roof sustained damage as people climbed to extinguish the fire. “Some people took advantage of the situation and stole my household items,” he said, showing his
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The Minister of Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, on behalf of his newly sworn-in colleagues has vowed to dedicate himself to ensuring that President John Dramani Mahama becomes the most successful leader in Ghana’s Fourth Republic. Speaking after his swearing-in on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, Dr Forson expressed deep gratitude for the opportunity to serve and reaffirmed the collective determination of the newly appointed ministers to justify the confidence Ghanaians have placed in them. “Mr President, we have been with you throughout your days in opposition. We have witnessed the misgoverning and misrule of the previous administration. We have learnt indeed that Ghanaians will not tolerate such misgovernance any longer,” he said. Dr Forson acknowledged the pressing challenges facing the nation, including issues in the economy, energy, agriculture, the justice
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In a sworn affidavit obtained by Democrats on the Senate Armed Services Committee, the former sister-in-law of defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth said that Hegseth’s ex-wife Samantha told her she “once hid in her closet from Hegseth because she feared for her personal safety” in the home she shared with Hegseth during their marriage. The affidavit, which details concerns about allegedly abusive behavior by Hegseth against Samantha, who was Hegseth’s second wife, came from Danielle Hegseth, who was previously married to Hegseth’s brother. News of the affidavit was first reported by NBC News, which reported that Samantha refuted many of the claims in the affidavit in a statement to NBC. “There was no physical abuse in my marriage. This is the only further statement I will make to you, I
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Tesla fell behind Toyota and Mercedes-Benz in “brand value,” a metric calculated by research and consulting firm Brand Finance. This metric appears to consider more of Tesla’s real-world performance and less of what the automaker has promised for the future. Its recommendation and consideration scores also fell sharply due to a lack of new models and CEO Elon Musk’s culture wars. Tesla’s trillion-dollar stock market valuation may feel like a badge of honor for fans and investors. Still, that figure is more a reflection of its artificial intelligence and robotics ambitions. A different metric tells a far less glamorous story. The automaker’s brand value has nosedived for consecutive years, falling to $43 billion at the start of this year compared to $58.3 billion a year ago, CNBC reported, citing data from