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Month: January 2025

‘Our Soul’: Family of Martyred Hamas Leader Mohammed Deif Shares His Legacy
By Palestine Chronicle Staff In an exclusive interview, Al-Jazeera met the family of Mohammed al-Deif, the martyred Hamas military chief, who shared heartfelt memories of his life, struggle, and final will from a shelter […]

‘Zero-Click’ Hack – WhatsApp Takes Action against Israeli ‘Paragon’ for Spying on Users
By Palestine Chronicle Staff WhatsApp has accused Israeli spyware company Paragon Solutions of targeting nearly 100 journalists and civil society members with its Graphite software. WhatsApp has accused Israeli spyware company Paragon Solutions of […]

‘Grave Concern’ – UK, France and Germany Warn Israel over UNRWA Ban
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Britain, France, and Germany have urged Israel to reverse its ban on contact with UNRWA, warning that no other entity can replace its mandate. Britain, France and Germany have reiterated […]

19 Killed So Far: Israeli Forces Continue Deadly Raids in the Occupied West Bank
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Israeli forces have killed three more Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, bringing the death toll of Operation Iron Wall to 19. Two Palestinians have been killed by Israeli occupation […]

2,500 Children at Risk: UN Chief Demands Urgent Medical Evacuations from Gaza
By Palestine Chronicle Staff UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for the immediate evacuation of 2,500 critically ill children from Gaza, warning they face imminent death without urgent medical care. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres […]

EU Resumes Rafah Mission as Egyptians Protest Trump’s Gaza Displacement Plan
By Palestine Chronicle Staff As the EU resumes its Rafah border mission, Egyptians protest Trump’s call to displace Palestinians from Gaza. The EU resumed its Rafah Border crossing mission on Friday connecting the southern […]

Son of Refugees – Who is Mohammed Abu Warda? – Profile
By Robert Inlakesh Mohammed Attiya Abu Warda, also known as Abu Hamza, has a long history intertwined with Palestinian resistance. As a son of refugees, born into conflict and initially drawn to the Fatah Party, […]

Abu Obeida: Three Israelis Set to Be Released in Exchange for 90 Palestinians
By Palestine Chronicle Staff As the Gaza ceasefire holds, Hamas and Israel prepare for the fourth round of prisoner exchanges, with families of detainees voicing frustration over the government’s handling of the deal. Abu […]

Only 4% of Israelis Believe Gaza War Goals Achieved, Poll Reveals
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Amid the return of displaced Palestinians to northern Gaza, a new poll reveals deep divisions among Israelis over the war’s outcomes and the future of Netanyahu’s leadership. A poll conducted […]

Joy and Pain Converge as Families Reunite with Palestinian Prisoners
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Families in Ramallah celebrated the long-awaited release of 110 Palestinian prisoners, marking a moment of hope amidst years of suffering. Families gathered in the heart of Ramallah on Thursday to […]

Qassam’s Top Commanders: Their Lives, Legacies, and Lasting Impact
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Abdel Rahman Abou Al-Ola, writing for Al-Jazeera Arabic website, explores the lives and deaths of key Hamas military leaders, including Mohammed Deif, declared martyrs after targeted Israeli strikes. On the […]

LIVE BLOG: Fourth Prisoner Swap Ahead as Israel Exits Rafah Crossing | West Bank Massacres Continue – Day 483
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt will open today amid protests by Egyptians over displacement plans for Palestinians. Meanwhile, Israel has accepted Hamas’ list of prisoners for release, […]

Abu Obeida Announces Martyrdom of Mohammad Deif: Who Was Al-Qassam’s Leader?
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Muhammad Deif, the Chief of Staff of Hamas’ Al-Qassam Brigades, has been reported martyred. Abu Obeida, the spokesperson for the Al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas, announced on Thursday […]

Resistance Secures Release of 110 Palestinian Prisoners, Including Zakaria Zubeidi
By Palestine Chronicle Staff As part of the ongoing prisoner exchange, Israel released 110 Palestinian detainees, including 32 serving life sentences and 30 children. Israel released 110 Palestinian prisoners on Thursday as part of […]

Spain Condemns Israel’s Ban on UNRWA, Increases Support for Palestinian Refugees
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Spain has rejected Israel’s ban on UNRWA, warning that it threatens Gaza’s humanitarian crisis and puts the ceasefire at risk. The Spanish government has rejected Israel’s ban on the UN […]

Explosive Ordnance Killed, Injured at Least 92 in Gaza, West Bank – UN
By Palestine Chronicle Staff “The threat of explosive ordnance in Gaza and the West Bank is present and impacting the lives of civilians and the delivery of humanitarian aid, including since the ceasefire began.” […]

Hamas Fighters Display Israeli Weapons during Prisoner Exchange in Gaza
During the prisoner exchange on Thursday, Hamas’ Al-Qassam Brigades showcased seized Israeli weapons, sending a clear message about battlefield losses. The Al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas, showcased a newly captured Israeli weapon on […]

Israeli Airstrike Kills 10 in West Bank, Resistance Targets Golani Brigade
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The latest attack comes amid a large-scale military offensive in the West Bank, with 17 Palestinians having been killed in Jenin since last Tuesday. The death toll from an Israeli […]

HRW: Israel’s Blockade Causes 300% Rise in Miscarriages in Gaza
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Israel’s blockade and attacks on healthcare have put pregnant women and newborns in Gaza at grave risk, with miscarriage rates soaring by 300%, HRW reveals. Israel’s blockade of Gaza and […]

Prisoner Exchange Highlights Palestinian Unity: What Are Key Resistance Groups in Gaza?
By Romana Rubeo The Joint Operations Room unites 12 Palestinian resistance groups in Gaza, coordinating efforts in their fight against the Israeli occupation. The third batch of prisoners was handed over on Thursday to […]

Al-Quds Brigades Release Footage of Israeli Detainees ahead of Handover
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Footage of Israeli prisoners Arbel Yehud and Gadi Moses have been released ahead of their scheduled handover as part of the ongoing prisoner exchange between the resistance and Israel. The […]

Israeli Soldier Agam Berger Handed Over from Jabaliya Rubble as Prisoner Exchange Continues
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The Al-Qassam Brigades have handed over Israeli soldier Agam Berger from the rubble of the Jabaliya refugee camp as part of the ongoing prisoner exchange, with dozens of Palestinian detainees […]

LIVE BLOG: Abu Obeida Announces Deif’s Martyrdom | Zakaria Zubeidi, Dozens of Prisoners Freed – Day 482
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The exchange of Israeli captives is expected to take place in front of the destroyed home of Hamas’ leader Yahya Sinwar in Khan Yunis. Meanwhile, dozens of Palestinian prisoners are […]

Dear World: This is What Palestinian Unity Looks Like
By Ramzy Baroud The war on Gaza has forged an unbreakable Palestinian unity—one built not in conference halls but in the streets, the rubble, and the resistance. Even those of us who have long […]

Satellite Images Show Star of David Markings Carved into Northern Gaza
By Palestine Chronicle Staff “The actions of genocidal Zionists remind us of the Nazi symbol during Hitler’s Holocaust.” A search for Beit Hanoun in Google Maps will reveal a massive Star of David carved […]

Abu Obeida: Three Israelis to be Freed in Exchange for 110 Palestinians
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Hamas spokesperson Abu Obeida announced that three Israeli prisoners will be released on Thursday as part of an ongoing exchange deal under the Al-Aqsa Flood agreement. Abu Obeida, spokesperson for […]

Another Palestinian Killed – Israeli Army Says Jenin Operation Could Last Months
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz visited Jenin on Wednesday, vowing that the occupation forces would remain in the camp indefinitely. The Israeli army has said that its “Iron Wall” operation […]

Trump Invites Netanyahu to White House as US Envoy Visits Gaza and Israel
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Trump’s letter to Netanyahu, dated January 28, invites the prime minister to visit next week week. US President Donald Trump has invited the Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu to be the […]

Shas Party Leader Threatens to Dissolve Government over Haredi Army Exemptions
By Palestine Chronicle Staff In June, Israel’s Supreme Court mandated that the government must draft all citizens, including religious Jews. The leader of Israel’s Shas Party has threatened to dissolve Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s […]

‘Everything Feels Unreal’ – Gazans Reunite After 15 Months of Genocide, Displacement
By Noor Alyacoubi – Gaza After more than a year of forced displacement, the people of northern Gaza are finally returning home, confronting a landscape marked by both joy and overwhelming devastation. After nearly 15 […]