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January 26, 2024 Blog, News
Majority of Palestinians killed by Israeli forces in Gaza are women and children. (Photo: via Eye on Palestine)

By Palestine Chronicle Staff  

Israeli forces continued to bomb the cities of Rafah and Khan Yunis, killing at least 70 Palestinians in the last 24 hours. 

Meanwhile, the Israeli army announced that 38 officers were injured in battles with Palestinian Resistance groups in Gaza. 

France renewed its call on Israel to respect international humanitarian law as the International Court of Justice is set to deliver its order on South Africa’s genocide case against Israel. 

According to Gaza’s Ministry of Health, 25,900 Palestinians have been killed, and 64,110 wounded in Israel’s ongoing genocide in Gaza starting on October 7. Palestinian and international estimates say that the majority of those killed and wounded are women and children.

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Saturday, January 27, 12:10 am (GMT+2)

AL-JAZEERA: sirens sounded in the Arab Al-Aramsha area near the Lebanese border for the fourth time in an hour.

Friday, January 26, 9:00 pm (GMT+2)

UN SECRETARY-GENERAL SPOKESMAN: Guterres decided to immediately transmit notification of the provisional measures imposed by the International Court of Justice on Israel to the UN Security Council.

AL-JAZEERA: A complete power outage was reported at the Nasser Medical Complex in Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip.

SOUTH AFRICAN LEGAL TEAM: The killing cannot be stopped without a ceasefire even if the term is not used.The Security Council must adopt the resolution to oblige Israel to implement it. If Israel does not comply with the court’s decision, the Security Council must intervene.

AL-JAZEERA: Several Palestinians were killed and wounded as a result of an Israeli bombing on a house in the Al-Hakar area in Deir Al-Balah in the central Gaza Strip.

AMBREY COMPANY: A fire broke out after a ship was hit by a missile south of Aden.

AL-JAZEERA: An Israeli raid targeted a house in the town of Beit Lev, southern Lebanon.

SAUDI FM: The Kingdom supports what was issued by the International Court of Justice, today, Friday, and affirms its categorical rejection of the practices of the Israeli occupation.

Friday, January 26, 8:00 pm (GMT+2)

PALESTINIAN MEDIA: The death toll in Khan Yunis since this morning has risen to 28.

Friday, January 26, 7:40 pm (GMT+2)

AL-QASSAM BRIGADES: Our fighters targeted a troop carrier and a Merkava tank with Al-Yassin 105 shells in the Maghazi refugee camp, in central Gaza.

UGANDA’S UN DELEGATE: Uganda’s delegate to the United Nations confirmed that Judge Julia Sibutende’s decision at the International Court of Justice regarding Palestine does not represent his country’s government. The judge voted against Israel’s temporary measures obligating it to protect the Palestinians.

QATARI FM: ICJ’s decision is a victory for humanity.

US DEPARTMENT OF STATE: Allegations of genocide against Israel are baseless. Israel must take the necessary measures to reduce civilian harm and increase the flow of aid.

AL-QASSAM BRIGADES: The Al-Qassam Brigades announced the implementation of an ambush by Israeli forces west of Al-Maghazi in the central Gaza Strip, during which they blew up a tunnel with seven Israeli soldiers after luring them.

SOUTH AFRICAN FM: There is disappointment that the International Court of Justice decision did not mention the ceasefire. Other countries have contacted us to join the lawsuit.

AL-JAZEERA: One Palestinian was killed and others injured in an Israeli artillery shelling that targeted tents housing displaced people west of Rafah, south of the Gaza Strip.

The International Court of Justice (ICJ), otherwise known as The World Court, is the preeminent transnational legal body tasked with adjudicating disputes between States.

What Is The ICJ And What Impact Can It Have On Gaza, Israel – EXPLAINER

Friday, January 26, 6:00 pm (GMT+2)

ISRAELI ARMY: 47 soldiers and officers were wounded within 24 hours in the Gaza Strip battles.

EU: The European Union said in a statement that it expects full, immediate and effective implementation of the decisions of the International Court of Justice regarding Israel taking immediate measures in Gaza to protect the Palestinians.

EGYPT: We were looking forward to international justice demanding a ceasefire in Gaza.

HEZBOLLAH: We targeted the occupation soldiers in the Maale Golan barracks for the second time today with Katyusha-type missiles.

AL-QASSAM BRIGADES: We targeted an Israeli Merkava tank with Al-Yassin 105 shells west of Khan Yunis, south of the Gaza Strip.

LAPID: Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid called on government ministers and coalition members to exercise restraint and caution in their statements so as not to cause further international damage and distortion of Israel.

Friday, January 26, 5:00 pm (GMT+2)

PRESIDENT OF SOUTH AFRICA: Today’s decisions of the International Court of Justice are a victory for justice.

SMOTRICH: The judges of the International Court of Justice in The Hague, whom he described as “concerned” about the residents of Gaza, should invite countries to receive them and help rebuild Gaza.

ERDOGAN: Erdogan praised the importance of the International Court of Justice’s decision on the lawsuit filed by South Africa against Israel, and stressed that his country will continue to work with the Palestinians to reach a ceasefire and ensure the path to permanent peace.

IRANIAN FM: Iran supports South Africa’s lawsuit against Israel.

SPANISH PM SANCHEZ: Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez welcomed the decision of the International Court of Justice on the lawsuit filed by South Africa against Israel, stressing the need to implement the temporary measures imposed by the court.

GALLANT: Israel does not need “morality lectures” from the International Court of Justice in order to discriminate against civilians in the Gaza Strip.

SOUTH AFRICA MINISTER OF JUSTICE: Israel cannot be exempted from complying with its international obligations.

Friday, January 26, 4:00 pm (GMT+2)

HAMAS OFFICIAL: International Justice decision contributes to isolating Israel.

KAN:

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asked ministers not to comment on the International Court of Justice’s decision.

Netanyahu said that Israel is fighting a “just war like no other,” and that Israel’s commitment to international law is “unwavering,” as he put it.

He added that the International Court of Justice’s willingness to discuss genocide allegations against Israel is “a disgrace that will not be erased, generation after generation”.

He stressed that Israel will continue the war until “complete victory” and the return of all detainees, so that Gaza does not become a source of threat to Israel in the future.

He continued that Israel has the right to defend itself, and the International Court deprived it of that, according to his words.

BEN-GVIR: Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir accused the International Court of Justice of being “anti-Semitic” and claimed that its decision proved that it “does not seek justice.”

Friday, January 26, 3:00 pm (GMT+2)

PALESTINIAN FM: Palestinian Foreign Minister Riyad al-Maliki welcomed the temporary measures ordered by the International Court of Justice, saying the court’s judges ruled in favor of humanity and international law.

ICJ: The International Court of Justice affirmed that Israel must take all stipulated measures to prevent genocide in the Gaza Strip, stressing that it must do so “immediately.”

Friday, January 26, 1:55 pm (GMT+2)

AL-QASSAM BRIGADES: Our fighters clashed with an Israeli foot force of 8 soldiers in Sheikh Ajlin, near Gaza City, and that they killed and wounded its members.

BRITISH FOREIGN SECRETARY CAMERON: Israel is responsible for what is happening in Gaza and must avoid exacerbating the humanitarian catastrophe.

GERMANY: We will respect the Court of Justice’s decision regarding Israel, regardless of its content.

Friday, January 26, 1:40 pm (GMT+2)

ERDOGAN: We expect the Court of Justice to rule that Israel committed genocide.

AL-JAZEERA: Eight missiles were fired from southern Lebanon towards Israeli positions in the occupied Shebaa Farms.

UKTMO: A ship about 60 nautical miles from the Yemeni city of Hodeidah reported hearing an explosion and seeing missiles a few miles from its location.

AL-QUDS BRIGADES: Our fighters were able to snipe an Israeli soldier in the Al-Taqadum axis, west of the city of Khan Yunis, in the southern Gaza Strip.

PALESTINIAN RED CRESCENT: Israeli forces targeted the vicinity of Al-Amal Hospital in Khan Yunis, south of the Gaza Strip, and that its crews were unable to reach the injured.

ISRAELI ARMY: An officer with the rank of major from the Givati ​​Brigade was killed in Gaza.

ISRAELI ARMY: The Israeli occupation army called on residents of a number of neighborhoods west of the city of Khan Yunis to evacuate their homes and go to the nearby town of Al-Mawasi in the southern Gaza Strip.

UN HUMAN RIGHTS OFFICE: The cold, rainy weather in Gaza makes it completely unlivable as the Israeli aggression continues.

AL-QASSAM BRIGADES: We targeted an Israeli force holed up in a house west of Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip.

Friday, January 26, 11:45 am (GMT+2)

AL-QASSAM BRIGADES: We targeted an Israeli force holed up in a house west of Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip.

GAZA HEALTH MINISTRY: Disastrous conditions at Nasser Medical Complex in Khan Yunis.

183 Palestinians Killed in 24 Hours – Gaza Death Toll Crosses 26,000

Friday, January 26, 11:25 am (GMT+2)

IRANIAN PRESIDENT: The lawsuit filed by South Africa against Israel in the International Court of Justice is “courageous and worthy of praise,” as he put it.

GAZA HEALTH MINISTRY: 26,083 Palestinians have been killed, and 64,487 wounded in Israel’s ongoing genocide in Gaza starting on October 7.

ISRAELI ARMY RADIO: Israeli Army Radio reported the interception of an “air target” over southern Ras Naqoura in northern Israel, without additional details.

CHANNEL 12: El Al Airlines will cancel its flight routes to Johannesburg, South Africa, on April 1.

Friday, January 26, 09:00 am (GMT+2)

MAARIV: An opinion poll revealed that the popularity of Gantz’s party has more than tripled. The Likud Party, led by Netanyahu, lost half of its electoral power. 52% of Israelis support Gantz assuming the presidency of the government, compared to 32% who support Netanyahu.

AL-JAZEERA: 70 Palestinians were killed in the Israeli bombing of the cities of Rafah and Khan Yunis during the last 24 hours.

ISRAELI ARMY: 38 officers and soldiers were injured in the Gaza battles.

Friday, January 26, 08:00 am (GMT+2)

GERMAN FM: German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock intends to pay a short visit to Jordan for mediation efforts related to the war in the Gaza Strip.

AL-JAZEERA: Sirens sounded in the town of Margaliot and the Upper Galilee, near the Israeli border with Lebanon.

FRENCH FM: The French Foreign Ministry called on Israel to “comply with international humanitarian law” in the Gaza Strip.

Friday, January 26, 06:00 am (GMT+2)

YEDIOTH AHRONOTH: Israeli ministerial council discussed post-war scenarios Gaza without making decisions.

Friday, January 26, 04:00 am (GMT+2)

PENTAGON: Lloyd Austin discussed by telephone with his Israeli counterpart Yoav Gallant the importance of ensuring the uninterrupted delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza.

US DEPARTMENT OF STATE: Anthony Blinken discusses with the South African Minister of International Relations the conflict in Gaza and the need to protect civilians.

Friday, January 26, 02:00 am (GMT+2)

AL-JAZEERA: 11 people were killed in an Israeli bombing that targeted a house west of the Nuseirat camp in the central Gaza Strip, including a journalist and members of his family.

Friday, January 26, 12:30 am (GMT+2)

GERMANY FM: There must be a ceasefire in Gaza for humanitarian reasons and to release the hostages.

(The Palestine Chronicle)

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