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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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. pic.twitter.com/5FEMbJg06d

— The Palestine Chronicle (@PalestineChron) January 8, 2025

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

PALESTINIAN MEDIA: The PA security services arrested journalist Jarrah Khalaf for his coverage of events in the Jenin camp. pic.twitter.com/Yo0phhoGop

— The Palestine Chronicle (@PalestineChron) January 8, 2025

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

We are heartbroken by the terrible news of Youssef and Hamza Ziyadne’s bodies being found in Gaza.

This didn’t have to happen.

They could have been brought back alive, but instead, our government chose to keep pushing its "military pressure"—bringing them back in coffins… pic.twitter.com/Y7cfNDyC3B

— Peace Now (@peacenowisrael) January 8, 2025

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.

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

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.”

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

BREAKING: The director of Al-Awda Hospital in northern Gaza reports that Israeli occupation forces have surrounded the hospital and are firing indiscriminately.

— Palestine Daily News ✌️🇵🇸✌️ (@Palestinedaily1) January 8, 2025

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

SABA NEWS AGENCY: The American-British aggression launched today seven raids on the provinces of Sana'a and Amran. pic.twitter.com/NHn3vGbY35

— The Palestine Chronicle (@PalestineChron) January 8, 2025

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

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

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

"The I$r€ali occupation targets a group of employees of the telecommunications company in the Shuja'iyya neighborhood, east of #Gaza City, despite the prior coordination for their work in the area." https://t.co/HDs9Bt2oyi

— saidi idrissi (@saidi_idrissi) January 8, 2025

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

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.

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

الشــهيد الطفل حمزة عمار بشارات أحد شهداء القصف على بلدة طمون جنوب طوباس. pic.twitter.com/4nI7R81p8F

— شبكة قدس الإخبارية (@qudsn) January 8, 2025

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

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

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.

Dua gadis kecil asal Jabalia Al Balad, Gaza: Samaa dan Talia, syahid akibat rumahnya dibom teroris Zionis. 😭
Pergilah yang tenang, wahai adik! 😭😭 pic.twitter.com/J9FmJq50q1

— Mas Gres (@erlanishere) January 8, 2025

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.

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.

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

UN experts horrified by blatant disregard for health rights in #Gaza following deadly raid on Kamal Adwan hospital and the arbitrary arrest & detention of its director, Dr Hussam Abu Safiya.https://t.co/TLsuL5oCw1 pic.twitter.com/NopvQHhSrI

— UN Special Procedures (@UN_SPExperts) January 2, 2025

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

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.

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

Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya's mom died today of a broken heart after Israel kidnapped her son & has been severely torturing him at the infamous "Sde Teiman" camp.

Israel also murdered her grandson, Ibrahim, in October. pic.twitter.com/Gz3qEwg8g9

— Muhammad Shehada (@muhammadshehad2) January 8, 2025

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

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.

تغطية صحفية: شهيد رضيع وجرحى ومفقودين في قصف الاحتلال منزلاً لعائلة كلاب في حي الشيخ رضوان بمدينة غزة pic.twitter.com/ngBl7iDw7T

— شبكة قدس الإخبارية (@qudsn) January 8, 2025

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.