Israeli Security Forces rescued two militants from the Gaza Strip: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the Plan to Evaluate the Interior Minister’s Plan

Since the beginning of the Gaza war, there have been only a few instances of successful hostage rescues, but early Monday, Israel’s security forces said they had rescued two people in the southern part of the peninsula.

The Israeli military, police and Shin Bet said in a joint statement that the two hostages were in good condition and were being held at a hospital in Tel Aviv.

While the United Nations and the US have warned that the people in Egypt have nowhere to go, Israel has discussed sending troops into Rafah. Egypt has so far refused to take in Palestinian refugees.

The raid on southern Israel by the Hamas group and other militant groups that followed caused Israel to retaliate with a ground invasion in Gaza. The statement said the two men had been captured from Nir Yitzhak, near the Gaza border. There were no other details made available at the time.

Asked during the interview with ABC News how many of the remaining hostages were still alive, Mr. Netanyahu said, “Enough to warrant the kind of efforts that we’re doing.”

Hostages’ families have been pressing Israel to prioritize negotiations for their release. Last week, he publicly rejected Hamas’s latest proposal of another pause in fighting that would allow for some of the hostages being held by the militants to be released.

But Israeli officials have also signaled that their government was still open to negotiation, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in an interview televised on Sunday that his government was working on a plan to evacuate people from Rafah.

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The international reaction to what he would do to the U.S alliances has been reignited by the reappearance of President Trump. At a political rally in South Carolina, Trump said that he would encourage Russia to do whatever the hell they wanted and said that he believes European countries aren’t spending enough on defense.

A bill to slow down migration across the U.S.-Mexico border failed to get off the ground. But some Republicans say the White House doesn’t really need it. Congressional Republicans argue that the President has the power to halt the flow of migrants through the U.S.-Mexico border.

Yesterday at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, the Kansas City Chiefs pulled off a second-half comeback to beat the San Francisco 49ers, 25-22 in overtime. The Chiefs are the first team to win back-to-back Super Bowl championships since the New England Patriots did it almost two decades ago. Here’s some highlights:

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NPR’s Advice to Date: Do Romanty Things in Regular Places: A Voice Note from Neato Leader Criticizes Trump’s Comments. Israel Frees Two Hostages in Rafah Opera

The president’s popularity has increased because of El Salvador’s state of emergency, which has lowered the murder rate. It costs a heavy human cost. Salvadoran photographer Carlos Barrera visually documents how El Salvador’s nearly two-year crackdown on gang suspects has affected local communities.

“NPR’s timeless advice is that grocery stores are ideal for dates”, says Geira. They recall a trip to the store with their grandparents. The personality of your date can be observed by seeing how they pick up items in the aisles. Geiran suggests amidst a sea of dating apps and restaurants: “Do romantic things in regular places. Because what could be more wonderful than regular love?”

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Source: NATO leader criticizes Trump’s comments. Israel frees two hostages in Rafah operation

Counting Giants: The Bounds on Medical Services from Jamaican and Nassau Officials in a Space Station Based on Microgravity

1. The Brooklyn Museum in New York has an art collection “Giants” that was opened by Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz. The exhibit will be open for another seven years.

2. The International Space Station is currently housing a miniature surgical robot. The surgeon is 250 miles away from Nebraska, and he will conduct surgery in microgravity, which may impact health care back on Earth.

Jamaican and Nassau officials are fighting back against claims that they have limited medical services.