Medical sources reported to Al-Jazeera that 20 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli airstrikes since dawn, including 12 in Khan Yunis.
Meanwhile, US President-elect Donald Trump told Newsmax that the deal is nearing completion.
According to Gaza’s Ministry of Health, 46,645 Palestinians have been killed, and 110,012 wounded in Israel’s ongoing genocide in Gaza starting on October 7, 2023.
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General'sPlan Author: Gaza War a Major Failure
CHANNEL 12: General Giora Eiland, the author of the “Generals’ Plan,” stated that the war on Gaza has been a significant failure. He mentioned that it did not achieve its objectives and that a similar agreement could have been reached as early as May, adding that since then, 120 Israeli soldiers have been killed.
CHANNEL 12: General Giora Eiland, the author of the “Generals’ Plan,” stated that the war on Gaza has been a significant failure. He mentioned that it did not achieve its objectives and that a similar agreement could have been reached as early as May, adding that since then, 120… pic.twitter.com/kR1F3gfOBh
— The Palestine Chronicle (@PalestineChron) January 14, 2025
7 Israeli Hospitals Prepare to Receive Detainees from Gaza
HAARETZ: Seven Israeli hospitals are preparing to receive Israeli prisoners from Gaza.
Sa'ar: Exchange Deal Will Be Gradual Not Partial
CHANNEL 12: Israeli Channel 12 quoted Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar, stating that the prisoner exchange deal would not be partial but rather gradual.
Israeli Media: Gaza Deal Different from Lebanon’s
CHANNEL 14: The Gaza deal differs from the Lebanon agreement, as the Israeli military will not have freedom of movement in Gaza, and military operations between the two sides will halt immediately once a ceasefire begins.
Ma'ariv: Destroying Hamas Is No Longer Achievable
MA’ARIV: As rockets are once again being launched towards Gaza’s envelope, and the Israeli army releases daily names of soldiers killed in the sector, the war’s goal of eradicating Hamas is no longer achievable. This has led to a shift in focus towards a new objective: securing the release of prisoners in a swap deal.
Blinken's Speech Disrupted by Protester
AL-JAZEERA: During a session at the Atlantic Council, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken faced chants accusing him of being responsible for the deaths of innocents in Gaza and lying to Congress.
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Israeli Official: We Will Release Hundreds of Palestinian Prisoners
CNN reported that an Israeli official revealed:
As part of the deal, hundreds of Palestinian prisoners, including those convicted of killing Israelis, will be released.
Palestinian civilians will be allowed to return freely to northern Gaza.
The army will start withdrawing from populated areas in the first phase, while maintaining control over the Philadelphi corridor.
A buffer zone along Gaza’s border with Israel will be kept.
Negotiations for the second and third phases of the agreement are set to begin on January 16.
Islamic Jihad Delegation Arrives in Doha This Evening
ISLAMIC JIHAD: The Islamic Jihad Movement announced that a senior delegation will arrive in Doha this evening to participate in finalizing the details of the Gaza ceasefire agreement.
Families of Israeli Prisoners: Time for an Inclusive Deal
FAMILIES OF ISRAELI DETAINEES:
We feel that the rest of the captives have been abandoned.
Netanyahu seems set to make a deal that excludes some of our children.
It’s time for a deal that includes everyone.
The government has only met with 5 of the families and ignored the rest.
We reject retrieving 33 captives while leaving the others to face the unknown.
No one is advocating for us, and no one speaks on our behalf.
Israel: Ready to Pay the Price for Prisoner Release
ISRAELI GOVERNMENT SPOKESPERSON: Israel is ready to pay a price to secure the release of the hostages. The specifics of the deal have not yet been finalized.
Haim Ramon: The Bitter Truth Is the Army's Failure to Oust Hamas
FORMER ISRAELI MINISTER HAIM RAMON: “Do not let the army’s tactical achievements hide the bitter truth. The army and government have failed to achieve the main goal of the war: toppling Hamas’ rule.”
Analyst: Israel Faces a Bleak Future
YOSEF YEHOSHUA (YEDIOTH AHRONOTH):
“There’s no need to sugarcoat the reality. The emerging agreement is bad for Israel, but it has no choice but to accept it.
Israel has a moral obligation to its citizens who were captured and soldiers left unprotected.
This does not exempt us from confronting the grim future that awaits us, given the many gaps in the agreement being drafted.
After 15 months of war, the army has not dismantled Hamas’ military wing, nor has the political leadership worked to find an alternative government in Gaza.
We are finalizing an agreement that costs us dearly, a price that should have been reserved for a comprehensive deal—not a partial one that forfeits leverage for future stages.”
Channel 14: The Deal Revives Hamas
CHANNEL 14: “The deal under discussion is extremely dangerous. It revives Hamas, grants it a victory image among Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza, aids its political and military recovery, and helps recruit thousands of new fighters.”
Karim Khan: Reject Israel’s Appeal on Gaza War Probe
ICC PROSECUTOR KARIM KHAN (YEDIOTH AHRONOTH): Karim Khan urged ICC judges to reject Israel’s appeal regarding the investigation into the Gaza war.
PA Security Forces Burn House in Jenin Camp
PALESTINIAN NEWS SOURCES: Palestinian Authority security forces reportedly set fire to a house near Jenin refugee camp.
Fire breaks out in a home in Jenin refugee camp amid the ongoing crackdown by Palestinian Authority (PA) on the camp and its anti-Israel resistance groups. pic.twitter.com/HfR67mWKq2
— Quds News Network (@QudsNen) January 14, 2025
Israel: We’ve Made All Necessary Concessions
CNN (citing ISRAELI OFFICIAL): “We have made all the necessary concessions to reach an agreement. We will negotiate in good faith for the second phase, which could lead to a complete withdrawal from Gaza.”
Channel 13: Ceasefire Deal May Be Announced Today
CHANNEL 13: An Israeli official stated that only minor technical details remain, and a ceasefire deal for Gaza may be announced today.
Netanyahu Meets Smotrich Amid Tensions
ISRAELI MEDIA: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets with Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich following a call by National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir for Netanyahu to resign.
Clashes Between PA Forces and Fighters in Jenin
AL-JAZEERA: Armed clashes erupted between Palestinian Authority security forces and fighters in the Jenin refugee camp, with a house set ablaze during the conflict.
32 Killed in Gaza Since Dawn
MEDICAL SOURCES (GAZA): Israeli airstrikes on Gaza have killed 32 Palestinians since dawn today, with 24 of the victims in central and southern Gaza.
Fisherman Killed Off Gaza Coast
AL-JAZEERA: A Palestinian fisherman was killed by Israeli naval fire west of Deir al-Balah in central Gaza.
Gaza Death Toll Rises
GAZA HEALTH MINISTRY: 46,645 Palestinians have been killed, and 110,012 wounded in Israel’s ongoing genocide in Gaza starting on October 7, 2023.
GAZA HEALTH MINISTRY: 46,645 Palestinians have been killed, and 110,012 wounded in Israel’s ongoing genocide in Gaza starting on October 7, 2023. pic.twitter.com/EmIjzQLKU5
— The Palestine Chronicle (@PalestineChron) January 14, 2025
Hamas Confirms Final Stage of Gaza Ceasefire Agreement
HAMAS:
We held a series of consultations with Palestinian factions to update them on the progress of Doha negotiations.
Leaders of different factions expressed their satisfaction with the negotiations and stressed the need to prepare for the next phase.
Hamas and various factions continue ongoing consultations until the agreement reaches its final stages.
🔴HAMAS:
We held a series of consultations with Palestinian factions to update them on the progress of Doha negotiations.
Leaders of different factions expressed their satisfaction with the negotiations and stressed the need to prepare for the next phase.
Hamas and various… pic.twitter.com/hSiY2XtkZ4
— The Palestine Chronicle (@PalestineChron) January 14, 2025
Qatari Foreign Ministry: We are in the Final Stages of the Agreement
QATARI FM SPOKESPERSON:
We are in the final stages of the agreement.
The ongoing talks in Doha regarding Gaza are productive and positive, focusing on the final details.
We hope to receive good news about the Gaza agreement.
We have overcome the major obstacles in the disagreements between both parties.
Jordan's Foreign Minister: Immediate Ceasefire in Gaza Needed
AL-JAZEERA: Jordan’s Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi stated that the aggression against Gaza must stop immediately, stressing that the success of the Doha talks is a crucial step toward this goal.
Israel to Monitor Ultra-Orthodox Drafting
ISRAELI DEFENSE MINISTER ISRAEL KATZ, REUTERS:
A system will be created to monitor the recruitment of ultra-Orthodox individuals to meet the goals set for their integration into the army.
We will impose penalties on ultra-Orthodox who evade military service and the institutions where they study.
Our goal is to recruit 4,800 ultra-Orthodox individuals in the first year of their recruitment, and 5,700 in the second year.
Haredi Draft Continues – 7,000 Ultra-Orthodox Jews Called to Service
Al-Quds Brigades: Repelled Israeli Force in Jenin
AL-QUDS BRIGADES: Al-Quds Brigades – Jenin Battalion stated that its fighters repelled an Israeli force attempting to surround a house in the Um al-Qasab mountain area, firing intense bursts of gunfire at them.
Israeli Deputy Foreign Minister: 33 Captives to Be Released
ISRAELI DEPUTY FOREIGN MINISTER: A swap deal is currently under negotiation, and we hope for positive news soon.
33 captives will be released as part of the exchange deal.
Smotrich in Intense Consultations with Rabbis
CHANNEL 12: Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich is holding intensive consultations with senior rabbis regarding the prisoner swap deal.
ISRAEL HAYOM (citing Smotrich’s office member): “We will decide within hours whether we will issue a resignation warning if the deal is approved.”
Death Toll of Journalists in Gaza Reaches 204
GAZA GOVERNMENT MEDIA OFFICE: The Gaza government media office reported that the death toll of journalists has reached 204 after the martyrdom of journalist Mohamed Bashir al-Talmis.
🚨 Israeli Strikes Kill Journalist Mohamed Al-Talmas, Raising Toll to 204
Gaza’s Government Media Office reports that the death toll of journalists killed by Israeli airstrikes since the beginning of the ongoing genocide in Gaza has reached 204, following the death of journalist… pic.twitter.com/F6zWh9naAB
— Gaza Notifications (@gazanotice) January 14, 2025
Israeli Airstrikes in Jabaliya Cause Casualties
AL-JAZEERA: Al-Jazeera correspondent reported casualties from an Israeli airstrike on Palestinians in Jabalia town, northern Gaza.
28 Killed in Gaza Strikes since Morning
AL-JAZEERA: Medical sources reported to Al-Jazeera that 28 Palestinians have been martyred in Israeli airstrikes on Gaza since dawn, including 19 from the central and southern areas.
AL-JAZEERA: Medical sources reported to Al-Jazeera that 28 Palestinians have been martyred in Israeli airstrikes on Gaza since dawn, including 19 from the central and southern areas. pic.twitter.com/BYuTOA8VS9
— The Palestine Chronicle (@PalestineChron) January 14, 2025
Ben-Gvir Urges Smotrich to Resign if Deal is Made
AL-JAZEERA: Israeli Minister of National Security Itamar Ben Gvir urged Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich to inform Netanyahu they would resign together if a deal is finalized.
Deal Announcement Possible Today
JERUSALEM POST: The Jerusalem Post reported that if no last-minute changes occur, the deal could be announced today. On Monday, Axios cited a source saying Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu agreed to concessions, including withdrawal from the Philadelphi and Netzarim axes in Gaza and new terms for releasing Palestinian prisoners.
Casualties in Israeli Airstrike on Al-Daraj
AL-JAZEERA. An Israeli airstrike injured several people in Al-Daraj, east of Gaza City, one of the world’s oldest cities, founded by the Canaanites in the third millennium BCE.
Journalist Killed in Gaza
AL-JAZEERA: Journalist Mohammad Al-Talmas succumbed to injuries from an Israeli strike on Gaza. Since October 7, 2023, Israel’s war machine has caused unprecedented losses to Palestinian journalism, destroying 88 media outlets and killing over 170 journalists, some with their families.
Trump: "Very Close to Finalizing Deal"
NEWSMAX: US President-elect Donald Trump told Newsmax: “We are very close to finalizing the deal, perhaps by the end of the week. If it doesn’t happen, there will be issues like never before.” He confirmed verbal agreements were near completion.
Israeli Media: Damage from Yemeni Missile Interception
ISRAELI MEDIA: Israeli media reported severe damage to a home caused by fragments from the interception of a missile launched from Yemen early today.
🚀💥 Yemeni Armed Forces struck the so-called Israeli Ministry of Defense in occupied Jaffa (Tel Aviv) with a Palestine 2 hypersonic missile, evading all defenses. The third blow in just 12 hours. 🇾🇪 pic.twitter.com/TjMmFdANp5
— Mohamad Al Shami محمد الشامي 🇾🇪🇵🇸 (@mamashami) January 14, 2025
Woman and Son Killed in Khan Younis Strike
AL-JAZEERA: An Israeli airstrike killed a woman and her son in Abasan al-Kabira, east of Khan Yunis.
Injuries during Rush to Shelters in Israel
KAN: Eleven Israelis were injured early Tuesday in a rush to shelters following a Yemeni missile launch intercepted by Israeli defenses. Four others suffered panic attacks.
Ansarallah: Ballistic Missile Hits Jaffa
ANSARALLAH SPOKESPERSON: Ansarallah’s military spokesperson announced a third strike in 12 hours, targeting Jaffa (Tel Aviv) with a ballistic missile. The group has launched missiles and drones at Israel since October 2023 in solidarity with Gaza residents, also targeting ships in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.
⚡️BREAKING:
A ballistic missile was launched from Yemen towards Tel Aviv
Settlers rushed to shelters when Sirens were activated. pic.twitter.com/kyeTBXE3LH
— The Resistance (@TopGResistance) January 14, 2025
Gaza Baptist Hospital Faces Severe Challenges
AL JAZEERA: Gaza’s Baptist Hospital, the only operational facility in Gaza City, is overwhelmed by the injured from ongoing Israeli bombardments. It struggles with a shortage of specialized medical staff, supplies, and fuel, risking imminent closure.
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