LIVE BLOG: Gaza Ceasefire to Resume Despite Netanyahu’s Obstacles – Day 496

Massive destruction in the Al-Fara'a refugee camp. (Photo: via QNN)

The ceasefire crisis is nearing a resolution, with a prisoner exchange possibly taking place on Saturday, according to Palesitnian sources cited by AFP. 

Meanwhile, Israel has escalated its attacks on the occupied West Bank, with a drone strike targeting a vehicle in the eastern neighborhood of Jenin.

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Fri, Feb 14, 6:22 AM (Palestine Time)

US Sanctions ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan

AL-JAZEERA: On Thursday, the United States imposed sanctions on Karim Khan, the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), a week after President Donald Trump signed an executive order to that effect.

The US Treasury Department stated in a release that it imposed sanctions on Khan under the provisions of the executive order issued by Trump on February 6, which mandates punishment of the ICC for issuing arrest warrants against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant on charges of war crimes in the Gaza Strip.

Fri, Feb 14, 6:22 AM (Palestine Time)

Israeli Drones Broadcast Threatening Messages to Gaza Residents

PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Palestinian activists and media reported that Israeli quadcopter drones have been broadcasting threatening messages to residents in various areas of the Gaza Strip for several hours.

Eyewitnesses stated that the drones emit sounds of children crying, women screaming, and dogs barking, followed by a message urging citizens to direct their anger at the resistance to pressure them to release of Israeli detainees by Saturday.

Fri, Feb 14, 6:22 AM (Palestine Time)

Engineer of the Generals' Plan: Israel Failed Miserably in the Gaza War

ISRAELI MEDIA: The Israeli newspaper Maariv quoted former Israeli National Security Council Head General Giora Eiland as saying, “Israel failed miserably in the Gaza war.”

Eiland, the architect of the generals’ plan to displace northern Gaza, added that Israel’s defeat in the Gaza war can be measured by determining which side achieved its goals and which side imposed its will on the other.

He continued, “Looking at the Gaza agreement, Israel opened the Rafah crossing, withdrew from Netzarim, and thousands of Palestinians returned to the north.”

Fri, Feb 14, 3:34 AM (Palestine Time)

350 American Rabbis Declare Their Opposition to Trump’s Plan Regarding Gaza

US MEDIA: 350 rabbis in the United States signed a declaration published in the American newspaper The New York Times, opposing President Donald Trump’s plan to displace Palestinians from Gaza.

Fri, Feb 14, 1:19 AM (Palestine Time)

Resistance Targets Occupation Vehicles in Askar Camp

PALESTINIAN MEDIA:

Resistance fighters targeted Israeli occupation military vehicles with a locally made explosive device near the Old Askar camp in Nablus.

The Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigades announced they are engaged in clashes with occupation forces in Askar camp using machine guns and explosive devices.

Fri, Feb 14, 1:19 AM (Palestine Time)

Occupation Army Raids Nablus and Jericho

PALESTINIAN MEDIA:

The Israeli occupation army raided the cities of Nablus and Jericho in the occupied West Bank, conducting search and arrest operations among citizens.

Occupation forces also raided the Old Askar camp east of Nablus and the Jalazone camp north of Ramallah.

Fri, Feb 14, 1:19 AM (Palestine Time)

Israeli Drone Drops Bombs on Homes in Jenin Camp

AL JAZEERA: An Israeli occupation drone dropped bombs on Palestinian homes in Jenin camp in the northern occupied West Bank, according to local sources.

 

Thu, Feb 13, 10:14 PM (Palestine Time)

Netanyahu’s Office: No Agreement with Hamas on Prisoners

NETANYAHU’S OFFICE:

The Southern Command meeting is discussing whether to accept the release of prisoners next Saturday or potentially return to fighting.

Netanyahu’s office stated there is currently no agreement with Hamas on prisoners, but preparations are underway to announce it officially.

Thu, Feb 13, 10:14 PM (Palestine Time)

Will Not Withdraw from 5 Points in Lebanon - Berri

BERRI: The Americans informed me that the Israeli occupation will withdraw on February 18 but will remain in five points.

Thu, Feb 13, 10:14 PM (Palestine Time)

Hamas Official Speaks on Second Phase of Ceasefire Agreement

TAHER AL-NONO, HAMAS OFFICIAL:

We emphasized the need to immediately start talks on the second phase.

The role of mediators is to remove obstacles to the agreement.

The humanitarian aspect is linked to the issue of prisoners and the ceasefire.

We are committed to the ceasefire and want the occupation to fulfill its obligations without compromise.

We hold the occupation responsible for any delay in the second phase of negotiations.

Negotiations for the second phase have not yet begun, and we stress the need to start them immediately.

There are committees in Cairo to monitor the implementation of the agreement in all aspects.

Thu, Feb 13, 10:14 PM (Palestine Time)

Israeli Airstrike on Al-Bureij Camp

AL JAZEERA: An Israeli airstrike targeted the northeastern area of Al-Bureij camp in central Gaza.

Thu, Feb 13, 5:59 PM (Palestine Time)

Palestinian Killed by Occupation Gunfire in Central Gaza

AL JAZEERA: A Palestinian was martyred by Israeli army gunfire north of Al-Bureij camp in central Gaza, according to an Al Jazeera correspondent.

Thu, Feb 13, 5:59 PM (Palestine Time)

Occupation Forces Raid Central Tulkarm

AL-JAZEERA: Israeli forces raided the center of Tulkarm city for the first time since the start of their military operation in the West Bank.

Thu, Feb 13, 5:59 PM (Palestine Time)

Jenin Camp Media Committee Speaks on Occupation Aggression

JENIN CAMP MEDIA COMMITTEE:

During Israel’s 24-day aggression on Jenin, 25 Palestinians were martyred, and around 20,000 were displaced.

Jenin and its camp are experiencing a humanitarian catastrophe with water and electricity cuts and a lack of essential supplies.

The occupation is preventing water from reaching four major hospitals, depriving 35% of the city’s population.

Thu, Feb 13, 4:02 PM (Palestine Time)

Ansarallah Threatens US, Israel if Displacement Plan is Implemented

ABDUL MALIK AL-HOUTHI: The leader of Ansar Allah (Houthis), Abdul Malik Al-Houthi, stated, “We will intervene with missile strikes and naval operations if the US and Israel implement the forced displacement plan.”

Thu, Feb 13, 4:02 PM (Palestine Time)

Explosions Heard in Nur Shams Camp

PALESTINIAN SOURCES: A massive explosion was reported in Nur Shams camp in Tulkarm in the West Bank.

Thu, Feb 13, 4:02 PM (Palestine Time)

452 Patients and Injured Leave Gaza in 12 Days

GAZA HEALTH MINISTRY: A source in the Gaza Health Ministry told Al Jazeera that 452 patients and injured individuals, along with 620 companions, have left Gaza in the past 12 days.

Thu, Feb 13, 4:02 PM (Palestine Time)

Shin Bet Chief: Our Forces Are Ready to Handle Various Scenarios

RONEN BAR, SHIN BET CHIEF: Alongside efforts to complete the release of prisoners held in Gaza, Israeli forces are “ready to handle various scenarios.”

Thu, Feb 13, 1:41 PM (Palestine Time)

Israeli Minister: We Will Not Withdraw from Southern Lebanon Soon

BLOOMBERG: Israel’s Strategic Affairs Minister stated: Our forces will not withdraw from their positions in southern Lebanon in the near term.

Thu, Feb 13, 1:41 PM (Palestine Time)

Approval Granted to Enter Caravans and Heavy Equipment into Gaza Immediately

ISRAELI ARMY RADIO: An agreement has been reached to allow the entry of caravans and heavy engineering equipment into Gaza immediately.

Thu, Feb 13, 1:41 PM (Palestine Time)

Entry of Mobile Homes and Heavy Equipment into Gaza Begins

AL-JAZEERA: The entry of mobile homes and heavy equipment into Gaza has begun today. Photos showed trucks loaded with caravans and rubble-clearing equipment lined up on the Egyptian side of the Rafah crossing, awaiting entry into Gaza.

Thu, Feb 13, 1:41 PM (Palestine Time)

Israel Committed to Agreement after Signs of Hamas’ Commitment - Israeli Sources

CHANNEL 12: Israeli official sources stated that after receiving signs of Hamas’ commitment to the deal, Israel is committed to the agreement.

Thu, Feb 13, 1:41 PM (Palestine Time)

Egypt-Bahrain Talks on Gaza Situation

EGYPTIAN FOREIGN MINISTRY: Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdel Ati discussed the latest developments in Gaza with his Bahraini counterpart Abdullatif Al-Zayani.

Thu, Feb 13, 1:41 PM (Palestine Time)

Netanyahu to Hold Meeting Today to Assess Gaza Agreement

ISRAELI ARMY RADIO: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will hold a security meeting today at the Southern Command headquarters to assess the Gaza agreement.

Thu, Feb 13, 1:41 PM (Palestine Time)

Rafah Municipality: The City Remains outside Ceasefire Agreemen

RAFAH MUNICIPALITY: The mayor of Rafah stated that the city remains outside the scope of the ceasefire agreement, with Israeli forces continuing to fire on areas classified as “safe” in southern Gaza.

Thu, Feb 13, 10:30 AM (Palestine Time)

Hamas: We Are Committed to Gaza Ceasefire

HAMAS: Hamas stated it is not interested in the collapse of the Gaza ceasefire agreement and is committed to its full implementation, ensuring the occupation adheres to it.

Thu, Feb 13, 10:30 AM (Palestine Time)

Active Movement of Vehicles and Civilians on Netzarim Axis

AL-JAZEERA: Footage shows active movement of vehicles and civilians on the Netzarim axis in central Gaza despite the rugged road conditions.

Thu, Feb 13, 10:30 AM (Palestine Time)

Progress Toward Resolving Gaza Ceasefire Crisis

AFP: Two Palestinian sources familiar with the negotiations reported progress that could lead to a new exchange of Israeli detainees and Palestinian prisoners on Saturday as planned.

Thu, Feb 13, 10:30 AM (Palestine Time)

Israeli Drone Strikes Palestinian Vehicle in Northern West Bank

WAFA: An Israeli drone struck a Palestinian vehicle in the eastern neighborhood of Jenin in the northern West Bank.

Thu, Feb 13, 10:30 AM (Palestine Time)

Israel Conducts Explosion Operation Southeast of Khan Yunis

AL JAZEERA: The Israeli army carried out an explosion operation near the security fence in Al-Fukhari, southeast of Khan Yunis.

Thu, Feb 13, 10:30 AM (Palestine Time)

Ben Gvir: Netanyahu Can Implement Trump’s Plan and Achieve Absolute Victory

BEN-GVIR:

Netanyahu can implement Trump’s plan and achieve the absolute victory he promised.

If Netanyahu resumes the war, I will return to the government, and he must stop fuel and aid from entering Gaza.

Thu, Feb 13, 10:30 AM (Palestine Time)

Families of Detainees Block Ayalon Highway in Tel Aviv

ISRAELI MEDIA: Families of detainees blocked the Ayalon Highway in Tel Aviv, demanding the completion of the prisoner exchange deal.

Thu, Feb 13, 10:30 AM (Palestine Time)

Lieberman: Phase Two Negotiations Must Begin Immediately

LIEBERMAN: If the exchange proceeds on Saturday, phase two negotiations must begin immediately, and all captives should be released in one batch.

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