AN APPRECIATION OF THE ARMED FORCES: WEEKLONG ACTIONS ACROSS MULTIPLE THEATRES. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE

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 An appreciation of the armed forces: weeklong actions across multiple theatres By Bayo Onanuga Some Nigerians and armchair analysts are often quick to criticise the Federal Government for perceived shortcomings in security, highlighting isolated incidents such as kidnappings, improvised explosive devices, suicide bombings, and attacks in parts of the country. Such perceptions, however, tend to downplay and discount the heroic exploits of members of the Nigerian armed forces, saddled with the responsibility of countering the evil machinations of God-forsaken non-state actors, who operate like guerrillas.  My position is reinforced by the security reports I receive daily from Zagazola Makama, a journalist who has emerged as a counter-insurgency expert in Nigeria. This past week alone, Zagazola inundated me with reports from multiple theatres, indicating that our troops are making significant gains in the asymmetrical war against insurgents, terrorists, ISWAP, Boko Haram, IPOB, ...

ISRAEL CONFIRMS RECOVERY OF LAST HOSTAGE’S REMAINS IN GAZA . (PHOTO).


 Israel confirms recovery of last hostage’s remains in Gaza 


 Israel has confirmed that the remains of the final hostage in Gaza, 24-year-old Border Police officer Ran Gvili, have been recovered, clearing the way for the next phase of the ceasefire that ended the Israel-Hamas war. Gvili, who was killed during Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023, attack on southern Israel, had been the last missing person whose return was required before moving forward with the U.S.-brokered truce. His family had urged the government to complete his recovery before advancing to the second phase.

The military conducted a large-scale operation in a northern Gaza cemetery, drawing on intelligence to locate Gvili’s remains. Rabbis and dental experts assisted with identification. The operation follows months of tension, with Israel accusing Hamas of delaying the handover and Hamas asserting it had provided all information available. Since the ceasefire took effect on Oct. 10, 2023, Israel had already recovered the remains of 27 hostages and returned 20 living hostages, while releasing hundreds of Palestinian bodies in exchange. With Gvili’s recovery, Israel has indicated it will reopen the Rafah crossing with Egypt for Palestinians, a critical lifeline that has been mostly closed since May 2024.

The first phase of the ceasefire, which included the return of all hostages, had been closely monitored by mediators, including Washington. The next phase calls for an international stabilization force, the formation of a technocratic Palestinian government, and the disarmament of Hamas. The recovery operation occurred amid continued Israeli military activity in Gaza, which has resulted in additional Palestinian deaths, and the Israeli Supreme Court is considering a petition to allow independent foreign journalists access to the territory.


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