
Hamas called on Palestinians in the West Bank and Jerusalem to visit the Al-Aqsa Mosque during Ramadan and urged the world to show solidarity with Gaza and the rest of Palestine.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu threatened to resume fighting, while the mother of an Israeli captive said she does not trust her prime minister.
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US Secretary of State: We Have Approved $12 Billion in Arms Sales to Israel So Far
US MEDIA (Cited in Al-Jazeera): US Secretary of State Marco Rubio:
Since the Trump administration took office, we have approved $12 billion in arms sales to Israel.
The announcement to expedite military aid to Israel coincides with Trump’s cancellation of Biden administration conditions.
The Trump administration will continue to use all available tools to fulfill the United States’ commitment to Israel’s security.
Reuters: The US Secretary of State announced the signing of a declaration to expedite the delivery of nearly $4 billion in military aid to Israel.
Netanyahu Admits His Office Received Warnings About Hamas’ Preparations for October 7 Attack
ISRAELI MEDIA: The Israeli newspaper Yedioth Ahronoth reported that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu acknowledged for the first time that his office had received multiple warnings indicating Hamas was preparing for the October 7, 2023 attack.
Occupation Tanks Target Areas in Central and Southern Gaza
PALESTINIAN MEDIA:
Palestinian media reported that Israeli occupation army tanks opened fire on areas east of Juhr al-Dik and Al-Bureij refugee camp in central Gaza.
Israeli tanks also heavily shelled areas in the towns of Al-Qarara and Abasan, east of Khan Younis, in the southern Gaza Strip.
One Killed and Another Wounded in Israeli Shelling in Beit Hanoun, Northern Gaza
AL-JAZEERA: One Palestinian was killed and another wounded after Israeli drones targeted Palestinian civilians east of Beit Hanoun, north of the Gaza Strip.
Protests in Israel Over Failure to Begin Phase Two of the Agreement
ISRAELI MEDIA: Israel’s Channel 12 reported that protesters have gathered outside the homes of members of the Israeli government coalition, protesting the failure to begin the second phase of the ceasefire and prisoner exchange agreement in the Gaza Strip.
Israeli Military Raids Target West Bank
PALESTINIAN MEDIA: A Palestinian youth was wounded by Israeli occupation army gunfire, and several others were arrested on Saturday evening during raids on towns and villages in the occupied West Bank. Meanwhile, illegal Israeli Jewish settlers launched attacks on Palestinian communities and towns.
The Palestinian Red Crescent Society announced that its teams transported a young man, who was shot with live ammunition near the separation wall in the town of Beit Awa, west of Hebron, to the hospital. His injuries were described as moderate.
The Palestinian News Agency (WAFA) reported that Israeli army forces stationed at the separation wall and the racist expansion zone west of the town opened fire toward Palestinians, resulting in the youth being shot in the leg.
Israel Agrees to US Proposal for Temporary Gaza Ceasefire
ISRAELI PRIME MINISTER’S OFFICE: Israel has adopted a proposal by US envoy Stephen Witkoff for a temporary ceasefire in Gaza during Ramadan and Easter. The plan includes releasing half of the living and deceased captives on the first day, with remaining captives to be freed if a permanent ceasefire is reached.
Netanyahu Concludes Security Assessment on Prisoner Exchange Deal
ISRAELI MEDIA: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu concluded a security assessment meeting on the hostage exchange deal, coinciding with the end of the first phase of the ceasefire agreement in Gaza.
Netanyahu Admits Office Received Warnings Before October 7 Attack
YEDIOTH AHRONOTH: Netanyahu acknowledged for the first time that his office received multiple warnings about Hamas preparing for the October 7 attack.
Occupation Forces Raid Bruqin, Open Fire
AL JAZEERA: Israeli forces raided Burqin, west of Salfit, firing shots and ransacking homes.
Israeli Forces Storm Village South of Nablus
AL JAZEERA: Israeli forces raided the village of Burin, south of Nablus in the West Bank.
On the first day of Ramadan, Israeli occupation forces stormed the Al-Aqsa Mosque courtyard, forcing Palestinian worshippers out of the compound. pic.twitter.com/wylLUFS40a
— The Palestine Chronicle (@PalestineChron) March 1, 2025
Palestinian Injured by Israeli Fire Near Hebron
PALESTINIAN RED CRESCENT: A Palestinian was shot by Israeli forces near the separation wall in Beit Aula, west of Hebron.
Israeli Forces Storm Al-Aqsa Mosque, Expel Palestinians
AL JAZEERA: Israeli forces raided Al-Aqsa Mosque and forcibly removed Palestinians.
Israeli Officials: No Immediate Plans to Resume Fighting in Gaza
I24: Israeli officials said there are no current plans to return to fighting in Gaza, awaiting the US envoy’s arrival.
Israeli Media: Netanyahu Considers Short-Term Fighting to Pressure Hamas
KAN: Netanyahu believes a short-term military operation could pressure Hamas.
Netanyahu to Hold Security Meeting with Negotiators
ISRAEL HAYOM: Netanyahu will hold a security meeting tonight with the delegation returning from Cairo.
Israeli Media: Next Week Could Be Decisive
CHANNEL 12: The coming week is seen as critical, with negotiations at a standstill.
Israeli Forces Raid Beit Ummar in Hebron
AL JAZEERA: Israeli forces raided the Zahra area in Beit Ummar, north of Hebron.
Families of Israeli Captives Appeal to Trump
FAMILIES’ STATEMENT: Families urged U.S. President Trump to prevent Netanyahu from sabotaging the ceasefire deal.
Settlers Burn Vehicle Near Ramallah
AL JAZEERA: Israeli settlers burned a vehicle near Silwad, northeast of Ramallah in the West Bank.
Four Injured by Occupation Gunfire During Clashes East of Nablus
AL-JAZEERA: Sources told Al-Jazeera that four people were injured by Israeli occupation gunfire during clashes in the town of Beit Furik, east of Nablus.
EU Calls for Protection of Civilians in West Bank
EU:
We express deep concern over the Israeli military operation in the northern West Bank.
We call for respect for international humanitarian law and the protection of civilians in the West Bank.
Settler violence continues in the West Bank, and Israel must protect civilians and hold perpetrators accountable.
We condemn settlement expansion, demolitions, and are concerned about checkpoints and movement restrictions in the West Bank.
Child Injured by Occupation Gunfire in Beit Furik
PRCS: The Palestinian Red Crescent reported that a child was injured by Israeli occupation gunfire during clashes in Beit Furik, east of Nablus.
Hamas: Ready to Cooperate with Any Initiative to Counter Displacement from Gaza
HAMAS:
Hamas stated in a message to the upcoming Arab Summit:
We are ready to cooperate with any initiative to counter attempts to displace our people from Gaza and rebuild without compromising Palestinian rights.
We are keen to complete the stages of the ceasefire agreement, leading to a comprehensive and permanent ceasefire, Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, reconstruction, and lifting the siege.
We affirm our steadfast position that the day after the war must be purely Palestinian, based on national consensus and Arab support.
We categorically reject attempts to impose any non-Palestinian projects or administrative forms or the presence of foreign forces on Gaza’s land.
Israeli Forces Raid Sebastia Northwest of Nablus
AL-JAZEERA: Sources told Al-Jazeera that Israeli occupation forces raided the town of Sebastia, northwest of Nablus in the West Bank.
Yedioth Ahronoth: Hamas Realized Readiness for October Attack by End of 2022
YEDIOTH AHRONOTH: The Israeli newspaper Yedioth Ahronoth reported, citing intelligence information, that Hamas realized it was 85% ready for the October 7 attack by the end of 2022.
13 Killed in Israeli Aggression on Tulkarm
TULKARM CAMP MEDIA COMMITTEE:
The occupation’s aggression on Tulkarm resulted in the martyrdom of 13 people and the injury and arrest of dozens.
The aggression caused massive destruction to homes and infrastructure.
11,000 displaced people were forced to flee their homes in Tulkarm camp, and 5,000 from Nur Shams camp.
The occupation is destroying and burning homes in Tulkarm and Nur Shams camps to create roads and alter their features.
Netanyahu Holds Consultations with Defense Chief
BLOOMBERG: Bloomberg reported, citing Benjamin Netanyahu’s spokesperson, that the Prime Minister, who is prepared to resume fighting, held consultations with defense chiefs.
Israeli Drones Fly Over Nuseirat Camp
PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Israeli occupation drones are flying over the western area of Nuseirat camp in central Gaza.
Occupation Demolishes Homes in Nur Shams Camp
AL-JAZEERA: Sources told Al-Jazeera that Israeli bulldozers demolished several homes in Nur Shams camp in Tulkarm, West Bank.
Israeli bulldozers are demolishing homes in Nur Shams refugee camp, Tulkarm, forcibly displacing residents amid the ongoing aggression. The destruction continues as part of wider operations targeting Palestinian communities. #Palestine #Tulkarm #IsraeliAggression #NurShams pic.twitter.com/jOnrez6jQI
— The Palestine Chronicle (@PalestineChron) March 1, 2025
The Guardian Confirms Child Ayman Hamouni Killed by Israeli Soldier’s Bullet
THE GUARDIAN:
Surveillance footage shows child Ayman Hammouni being killed by an Israeli soldier’s bullet in Hebron.
The footage confirms the bullet that killed Ayman came from the direction of Israeli soldiers.
Defense for Children International – Palestine: The bullet entered Ayman’s back and lodged in his lungs.
Ayman’s father: An Arabic-speaking Israeli soldier mocked me, claiming he shot my son for no reason.
Ayman’s father: The Israeli soldier who shot my son told me, “We hope you follow your son.”
Human rights workers fear rising casualties as the Israeli army transfers Gaza tactics to the West Bank.
Mother of Israeli Captive: I Don’t Trust Netanyahu to Respect the Agreement
The New York Times quoted Einav Tsangauker, mother of an Israeli captive in Gaza, stating:
I don’t trust Benjamin Netanyahu to respect the ceasefire.
The goal of eliminating Hamas conflicts with the goal of returning captives.
I did not support calls to block aid to Gaza.
New Batch of Gaza Patients and Wounded Leave the Strip
AL-JAZEERA: The 29th batch of Gaza patients and wounded left the Strip via the Rafah crossing. This batch includes 33 wounded and patients accompanied by 55 family members.
WFP: Gaza Ceasefire Must Continue
WFP: The World Food Programme stated that the ceasefire in Gaza must continue, and there is no room for going backward.
Intense Gunfire in Rafah
PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Palestinian sources reported intense and continuous gunfire from Israeli occupation vehicles since dawn in southern Rafah.
Israeli Official: Returning to War is Not a Negotiation Step
ISRAELI MEDIA: Israeli media quoted an Israeli official stating that the option of returning to war is not a step for negotiation.
Hamas Calls on Palestinians to Travel to Al-Aqsa During Ramadan
HAMAS:
We call on our people in the West Bank and Jerusalem to travel to Al-Aqsa Mosque, stay, and observe i’tikaf (spiritual retreat) during Ramadan.
We call on our people worldwide to take active steps during Ramadan in solidarity with our people in Gaza, the West Bank, and Jerusalem.
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