LIVE BLOG: Israel Shells Multiple Areas in Gaza Strip, Casualties Reported – Day 512

Hundreds of Palestinian worshippers pray at Al-Aqsa Mosque despite Israeli restrictions. (Photo: via Palestinian media)

By Palestine Chronicle Staff  

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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Sun, Mar 2, 8:23 AM (Palestine Time)

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.

Sun, Mar 2, 8:23 AM (Palestine Time)

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.

Sun, Mar 2, 8:23 AM (Palestine Time)

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.

Sun, Mar 2, 8:23 AM (Palestine Time)

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.

Sun, Mar 2, 8:23 AM (Palestine Time)

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.

Sun, Mar 2, 2:54 AM (Palestine Time)

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.

Sun, Mar 2, 1:27 AM (Palestine Time)

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.

Sun, Mar 2, 1:26 AM (Palestine Time)

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.

Sun, Mar 2, 1:26 AM (Palestine Time)

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.

Sun, Mar 2, 12:28 AM (Palestine Time)

Occupation Forces Raid Bruqin, Open Fire

AL JAZEERA: Israeli forces raided Burqin, west of Salfit, firing shots and ransacking homes.

Sun, Mar 2, 12:28 AM (Palestine Time)

Israeli Forces Storm Village South of Nablus

AL JAZEERA: Israeli forces raided the village of Burin, south of Nablus in the West Bank.

Sat, Mar 1, 10:02 PM (Palestine Time)

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.

Sat, Mar 1, 10:02 PM (Palestine Time)

Israeli Forces Storm Al-Aqsa Mosque, Expel Palestinians

AL JAZEERA: Israeli forces raided Al-Aqsa Mosque and forcibly removed Palestinians.

Sat, Mar 1, 10:02 PM (Palestine Time)

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.

Sat, Mar 1, 10:02 PM (Palestine Time)

Israeli Media: Netanyahu Considers Short-Term Fighting to Pressure Hamas

KAN: Netanyahu believes a short-term military operation could pressure Hamas.

Sat, Mar 1, 10:02 PM (Palestine Time)

Netanyahu to Hold Security Meeting with Negotiators

ISRAEL HAYOM: Netanyahu will hold a security meeting tonight with the delegation returning from Cairo.

Sat, Mar 1, 10:02 PM (Palestine Time)

Israeli Media: Next Week Could Be Decisive

CHANNEL 12: The coming week is seen as critical, with negotiations at a standstill.

Sat, Mar 1, 10:02 PM (Palestine Time)

Israeli Forces Raid Beit Ummar in Hebron

AL JAZEERA: Israeli forces raided the Zahra area in Beit Ummar, north of Hebron.

Sat, Mar 1, 10:02 PM (Palestine Time)

Families of Israeli Captives Appeal to Trump

FAMILIES’ STATEMENT: Families urged U.S. President Trump to prevent Netanyahu from sabotaging the ceasefire deal.

Sat, Mar 1, 10:02 PM (Palestine Time)

Settlers Burn Vehicle Near Ramallah

AL JAZEERA: Israeli settlers burned a vehicle near Silwad, northeast of Ramallah in the West Bank.

Sat, Mar 1, 5:40 PM (Palestine Time)

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.

Sat, Mar 1, 5:40 PM (Palestine Time)

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.

Sat, Mar 1, 5:40 PM (Palestine Time)

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.

Sat, Mar 1, 5:40 PM (Palestine Time)

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.

Sat, Mar 1, 5:40 PM (Palestine Time)

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.

Sat, Mar 1, 5:40 PM (Palestine Time)

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.

Sat, Mar 1, 3:39 PM (Palestine Time)

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.

Sat, Mar 1, 3:39 PM (Palestine Time)

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.

Sat, Mar 1, 3:39 PM (Palestine Time)

Israeli Drones Fly Over Nuseirat Camp

PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Israeli occupation drones are flying over the western area of Nuseirat camp in central Gaza.

Sat, Mar 1, 3:39 PM (Palestine Time)

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.

Sat, Mar 1, 12:05 PM (Palestine Time)

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.

Sat, Mar 1, 12:05 PM (Palestine Time)

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.

 

Sat, Mar 1, 12:05 PM (Palestine Time)

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.

Sat, Mar 1, 12:05 PM (Palestine Time)

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.

Sat, Mar 1, 12:05 PM (Palestine Time)

Intense Gunfire in Rafah

PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Palestinian sources reported intense and continuous gunfire from Israeli occupation vehicles since dawn in southern Rafah.

Sat, Mar 1, 12:05 PM (Palestine Time)

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.

Sat, Mar 1, 12:05 PM (Palestine Time)

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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