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Israel continued to carry out massacres in Gaza. (Photo: via QNN)

By Palestine Chronicle Staff  

Three Palestinians, including two children, were killed in an Israeli drone strike on Tamoun in Tubas, in northern West Bank.

Meanwhile in Gaza, the Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis has halted all health services – except for intensive care and operations departments – due to a worsening fuel crisis.

In the last 24 hours, Israeli forces have carried out six massacres in Gaza, killing at least 51 Palestinians and wounding 78.

According to Gaza’s Ministry of Health, 45,936 Palestinians have been killed, and 109,274 wounded in Israel’s ongoing genocide in Gaza starting on October 7, 2023.

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Thu, Jan 9, 8:02 AM (Palestine Time)

Heavy Israeli Shelling Across Gaza's Central and Southern Areas

AL-MAYADEEN:

Artillery shelling has targeted the area around the Mufti, located north of the Al-Nusairat refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip.

Israeli tanks have launched shells and opened fire with machine guns on the Al-Mawasi area in Rafah, located in the southern Gaza Strip.

Israeli warboats have fired shells at areas west of the Al-Nusairat refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip.

Earlier, local Palestinian media reported that one person was killed, and several others were injured in an Israeli airstrike that targeted a house in the area known as Camp 1 in Al-Nusairat.

Thu, Jan 9, 7:54 AM (Palestine Time)

Three Israeli Soldiers Killed in Beit Lahia

ISRAELI ARMY: Three soldiers from the 46th Armored Battalion of the Iron Division (401) of the 162nd Brigade were killed in a battle in northern Gaza.

Three Israeli Soldiers Killed in Ambush in Northern Gaza

Thu, Jan 9, 2:59 AM (Palestine Time)

Smotrich Threatens Escalated Genocide and Gaza Occupation

ISRAEL CHANNEL 7: Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, known for his extremist views, threatened to escalate violence in Gaza, referring to “preparing hell” and considering a shift in the approach to the war. He also urged Israelis not to fear an impending occupation of Gaza. He was speaking during a live broadcast on Channel 7.

Weapon of Propaganda – Israeli ‘Mass Rape’ Allegations Continue to Fall Apart

Thu, Jan 9, 2:58 AM (Palestine Time)

High-Level Israeli Meeting on Security Concerns Regarding Turkey

KAN (Israeli Broadcasting Authority): Israel’s Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, Foreign Minister Eli Cohen, and Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi convened to discuss rising security concerns regarding Turkey. This follows reports suggesting that Israel is preparing for a potential conflict with Turkey, especially given Ankara’s growing ties with Damascus after the potential downfall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime.

Qatar, Jordan Condemn Israeli Map Claiming Parts of Arab Countries

Thu, Jan 9, 2:57 AM (Palestine Time)

Israeli Soldiers in Gaza Broadcast Evidence of Potential War Crimes

NYT: The New York Times cites experts who suggest that footage and images recorded by Israeli soldiers in Gaza could serve as evidence of serious war crimes. The materials reportedly depict actions that could be interpreted as violations of international law.

Families of Israeli Detainees Turn to High Court as Netanyahu Delays Deal

Thu, Jan 9, 2:55 AM (Palestine Time)

US-UK Attack Yemeni Provinces

YEMENI MEDIA: Several Yemeni provinces have been subjected to an American-British aggression. The attacks reportedly targeted the Jarbān area south of the capital Sana’a, as well as the Harf Sufyan district in the Al-Jawf governorate and the Al-Lahya district in the western governorate of Al-Hodeidah.

Wed, Jan 8, 10:53 PM (Palestine Time)

Washington Denies Genocide

WHITE HOUSE: The Israeli side did not commit genocide against the Palestinians.

Wed, Jan 8, 10:53 PM (Palestine Time)

Polish President Asks Protection for Netanyahu

BLOOMBERG: Bloomberg said it had seen a letter from the Polish president, in which he asked the government to protect Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu from possible arrest if he came to the country.

Wed, Jan 8, 10:53 PM (Palestine Time)

Three Israeli Soldiers Killed in Gaza

ISRAELI ARMY: The Israeli occupation army announced the killing of 3 soldiers and the wounding of 3 others in battles in the northern Gaza Strip.

Wed, Jan 8, 10:53 PM (Palestine Time)

West Bank on Brink of War

CHANNEL 12: Defense Minister Yisrael Katz warned in a closed session that the West Bank is on the brink of war.

Wed, Jan 8, 8:31 PM (Palestine Time)

Israeli Army 'Needs more Soldiers'

CHANNEL 13: The commander of the Central Command, Major General Avi Balut, explained yesterday in a cabinet meeting that the current capabilities of the forces are limited, and we need to reinforce them with more soldiers.

Wed, Jan 8, 8:31 PM (Palestine Time)

Netanyahu Calls for 'More Offensive Approach' in West Bank

CHANNEL 13: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stressed yesterday in a cabinet meeting the need for the Israeli army to adopt a more offensive approach in the West Bank.

Israeli Drone Attack Kills Three in West Bank, Including Two Children

Wed, Jan 8, 8:31 PM (Palestine Time)

Resistance Targets Commander of Etzion Brigades in West Bank

CHANNEL 14:

Armed Palestinian men opened fire on a settlers’ vehicle near the town of Tekoa, southeast of Bethlehem.

When an armored military vehicle carrying the commander of the Etzion Brigade, Gal Rich, arrived, gunmen opened fire again, and bullets hit the armored vehicle.

Wed, Jan 8, 8:31 PM (Palestine Time)

Blinken: Close to Reaching Ceasefire

BLINKEN: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said they are “very close to an agreement on hostages and a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.”

Wed, Jan 8, 6:20 PM (Palestine Time)

PA Detains Journalist in Jenin

PALESTINIAN MEDIA: The PA security services arrested journalist Jarrah Khalaf for his coverage of events in the Jenin camp.

Wed, Jan 8, 6:20 PM (Palestine Time)

Israel Finds Bodies of Two Detainees in Gaza

CHANNEL 12: The Israeli army found the bodies of two prisoners in the Gaza Strip, Yousef and Hamza Al-Zayadneh from the Naqab.

Wed, Jan 8, 6:20 PM (Palestine Time)

Over 12,000 People in Gaza Need Medical Evacuation

WHO DIRECTOR-GENERAL:

More than 12,000 people in Gaza still need medical evacuations.

We continue to urge Israel to increase the rate of approvals for medical evacuations.

Wed, Jan 8, 4:26 PM (Palestine Time)

PA Arrests Two Palestinians in Jenin

AL-JAZEERA: The Palestinian Authority security forces arrested two young men from the city of Jenin, north of the West Bank.

Wed, Jan 8, 4:26 PM (Palestine Time)

Trump Attacks Netanyahu on Social Media

WALLA: US President-elect Donald Trump shared a video on his account on the Truth Social website of an American academic attacking Netanyahu for inciting the United States to invade Iraq, saying: “Netanyahu wants to drag the United States into war.”

Wed, Jan 8, 4:26 PM (Palestine Time)

Israeli Forces Surround Al-Awda Hospital

DIRECTOR OF AL-AWDA HOSPITAL: Israeli occupation forces are besieging the hospital and firing randomly.

Wed, Jan 8, 4:26 PM (Palestine Time)

US-British Attacks on Yemen

SABA NEWS AGENCY: The American-British aggression launched today seven raids on the provinces of Sana’a and Amran.

Wed, Jan 8, 4:26 PM (Palestine Time)

Two Israeli Raids on Jabaliya

AL-JAZEERA: Two Israeli airstrikes targeted the vicinity of the Halabi junction in Jabalia al-Balad, north of the Gaza Strip.

Wed, Jan 8, 1:50 PM (Palestine Time)

Rocket Fired at Karam Abu Salem

ISRAELI RADIO: A rocket fired from Gaza towards Karam Abu Salem (Kerem Shalom) in the Gaza envelope was intercepted.

Wed, Jan 8, 1:50 PM (Palestine Time)

Shelling of Shejaiyya

AL-JAZEERA: Two Palestinians were injured in an Israeli air strike on Al-Mansoura Street in the Sheja’iyya neighborhood, east of Gaza City.

Wed, Jan 8, 1:50 PM (Palestine Time)

Three Killed in Rafah

AL-JAZEERA: The bodies of 3 Palestinians were recovered following an Israeli bombardment of the Al-Shaboura camp in the center of Rafah city.

Wed, Jan 8, 12:31 PM (Palestine Time)

Gaza Death Toll Rises

GAZA HEALTH MINISTRY: 45,936 Palestinians have been killed, and 109,274 wounded in Israel’s ongoing genocide in Gaza starting on October 7, 2023.

Wed, Jan 8, 12:31 PM (Palestine Time)

Two Children Killed in Tubas

AL-JAZEERA: Three Palestinians, including two children, were killed in an Israeli drone strike on Tamoun in Tubas, in northern West Bank.

Wed, Jan 8, 12:31 PM (Palestine Time)

Three Palestinians Killed in Tubas

ISRAELI ARMY: The Israeli army radio announced the killing of three Palestinians in an airstrike on Tamoun in Tubas, in northern West Bank.

Wed, Jan 8, 12:31 PM (Palestine Time)

Nasser Hospital Out of Service

NASSER HOSPITAL IN KHAN YUNIS: Health services have stopped, except for intensive care and operations departments, due to the fuel crisis.

Wed, Jan 8, 12:31 PM (Palestine Time)

Killed, Wounded in Jabaliya

AL-JAZEERA: Four Palestinians were killed and others were injured in an Israeli air strike on a school housing displaced people in Jabaliya Al-Balad, in northern Gaza.

Wed, Jan 8, 12:31 PM (Palestine Time)

Four Bodies, Including Infant's, Recovered in Bureij

AL-JAZEERA: The bodies of four Palestinians, including an infant, were recovered after an Israeli bombardment of a house in Al-Bureij camp in the central Gaza Strip.

Wed, Jan 8, 12:31 PM (Palestine Time)

Ben-Gvir Criticizes Exchange Deal

BEN-GVIR: If the news is true that Israel will agree to a 6-week ceasefire in exchange for a list of the kidnapped, then this is bankruptcy.

Wed, Jan 8, 12:31 PM (Palestine Time)

Heavy Raids near Kamal Adwan

AL-JAZEERA: Intensive Israeli raids targeted the vicinity of Kamal Adwan Hospital in the northern Gaza Strip.

Wed, Jan 8, 12:31 PM (Palestine Time)

Families of Israeli Detainees Demonstrate in Tel Aviv

ISRAELI MEDIA: The families of detainees in Gaza are closing a street in Tel Aviv, demanding a deal to release their sons.

Wed, Jan 8, 12:31 PM (Palestine Time)

Gaza Health Ministry Warns of Disaster Hitting Hospitals

GAZA HEALTH MINISTRY: The Ministry of Health in Gaza has warned again of a real disaster that is threatening hospitals, oxygen stations, medicine refrigerators, and nurseries in all health facilities remaining in operation in the Strip, due to the depletion of fuel.

Wed, Jan 8, 12:31 PM (Palestine Time)

Dr. Abu Safiya's Mother Dies

PALESTINIAN MEDIA: The mother of the director of Kamal Adwan Hospital, Hussam Abu Safiya, died due to a heart attack.

Wed, Jan 8, 12:31 PM (Palestine Time)

Renewed Clashes in Jenin

PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Renewed armed clashes were reported between Resistance fighters and Palestinian Authority security forces around Jenin camp.

Wed, Jan 8, 12:31 PM (Palestine Time)

Killed, Wounded in Sheikh Radwan

AL-JAZEERA: A Palestinian was killed and several others were injured as a result of Israeli shelling that targeted a house in the Sheikh Radwan neighborhood, west of Gaza City.

Wed, Jan 8, 12:31 PM (Palestine Time)

Killed, Wounded in Deir Al-Balah

AL-JAZEERA: A Palestinian was killed and others were injured in an Israeli raid on a residential apartment in the city of Deir al-Balah in the central Gaza Strip.

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