PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Israeli occupation forces blew up the home of prisoner Ahmad Al-Haimoni in Hebron in the occupied West Bank.

ISRAELI MEDIA: Yedioth Ahronoth reported that mediators informed Israel that Hamas refused to show flexibility or engage in talks based on the Witkoff proposal.

Israel ‘Intent on Collapsing’ Gaza Ceasefire Agreement – Hamas Official

US MEDIA: Dozens of pro-Palestine protesters demonstrated outside Columbia University against the hosting of former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett.

ISRAELI MEDIA: The Israeli newspaper Maariv reported that the Israeli delegate to the United Nations stated that the only hunger in Gaza is that of the hostages. Similarly, the Israeli Army Radio quoted the same delegate as saying that Hamas and the residents of Gaza are not in distress.

ISRAELI MEDIA: Israeli Economy Minister Nir Barkat to Bloomberg:

US support for Israel is not limited to Gaza; it goes far beyond it.

The Trump administration asked us what we needed to ensure that Lebanon remains free of terrorism.

The Trump administration supported keeping the new Syrian forces away from Israel.

Trump strongly backs our bold and decisive moves.

Trump instructed us to do whatever it takes to win the war and bring back our hostages.

‘Dealing with the Matter’ – Katz Threatens Egypt Based on Internet Rumors

ISRAELI CHANNEL 13: Associates of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that the head of Shin Bet presented investigations regarding the October 7, 2023, Al-Aqsa Flood operation, which fail to answer any questions.

Israeli Army Investigation Reveals Failure in Defense of Kfar Aza on October 7

AL JAZEERA:

Sources reported that Israeli occupation forces stormed the city of Hebron in the southern West Bank.

Palestinian sources added that the occupation forces raided the home of prisoner Ahmad Al-Haimouni, the perpetrator of the Tel Aviv operation, in Hebron.

HAMAS:

We welcome the convening of the Arab summit in Cairo amid ongoing Zionist aggression and plans of genocide and displacement.

The Arab summit marks an advanced stage of Arab and Islamic alignment with the just Palestinian cause.

We appreciate the statements of Arab leaders at the summit, all of which rejected the occupation’s plans to displace our people.

We value the Arab stance rejecting attempts to displace our people or erase their national cause, considering it an honorable and historic message.

We affirm that our people, supported by a unified Arab stance, are capable of thwarting displacement, annexation, and resettlement attempts.

We welcome the Arab summit’s adoption of a Gaza reconstruction plan and call for providing all elements for its success.

The Arab summit’s call to implement the ceasefire agreement is political support for our people and pressure on the entity to prevent it from altering the agreement.

We stress the need to oblige the criminal enemy to respect its commitments under the ceasefire agreement.

We call for unified Arab steps to compel the occupation to implement the agreement’s terms and pressure for the entry of aid.

We call for pressure on the occupation to begin negotiations for the second phase and move forward in implementing the agreement.

We welcome the Arab summit’s statement on building Palestinian national institutions that reflect our people’s aspirations.

Our people’s aspirations are achieved through legislative and presidential elections as soon as possible.

We call on Arab states to continue supporting the steadfastness of our people in facing the criminal enemy.

We call on Arab states to confront the enemy’s expansionist ambitions and plans for domination at the expense of Palestine and the region’s nations.

EUROPEAN COUNCIL PRESIDENT:

I welcome the plan presented by Egypt and Arab partners in Cairo regarding Gaza.

It is important that the Arab plan covers all aspects, including reconstruction, governance, and security.

We are ready to provide tangible support for the Arab plan on Gaza, and the international community must work to implement it.

“They want to displace us without anyone noticing.”

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US STATE DEPARTMENT

Secretary Marco Rubio spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Rubio assured Netanyahu that the unwavering US support for Israel is a top priority for President Trump.

Rubio thanked Netanyahu for his cooperation with US envoy Steve Witkoff to help release all hostages and extend the ceasefire.

Rubio emphasized the expectation of close coordination with Israel to address threats posed by Iran.

PALESTINE CHRONICLE (Citing Gaza sources): Israel has cut off power to two desalination plants in the Deir Al-Balah area of central Gaza, depriving thousands of Palestinians of water, according to the local municipality. In a statement on Monday, the municipality said that the South Sea Desalination Plant and the Basra Desalination Plant ceased operations after Israeli occupation forces cut off the electricity supply.

Israel Cuts Power to Two Gaza Desalination Plants – Thousands Deprived of Water

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: In Gaza, movement has become a daily struggle—whether on foot, by bicycle, or with makeshift carts—as fuel shortages and soaring transport fares leave thousands with no choice but to walk for survival.

Walking Through Rubble: Gaza’s Endless Struggle for Movement under Siege

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: Arab leaders, led by Egypt, reject the displacement of Palestinians from Gaza and advocate for a $53 billion plan to rebuild the Strip, stressing the importance of Palestinian sovereignty.

Arab Leaders Unveil Key Aspects of Egypt’s Gaza Reconstruction Plan at Summit

TASS (Citing Palestinian Health Ministry in Gaza): The death toll from Israel’s military operations in the Gaza Strip since early October 2023 has exceeded 48,400 with more than 111,800 people being wounded.

According to ministry, seven bodies were retrieved from under the debris during the past day. Eleven people were taken to hospitals with injuries and wounds, one died.

Israel Cuts Power to Two Gaza Desalination Plants – Thousands Deprived of Water

AL-JAZEERA: Sources reported that Israeli occupation forces arrested a photojournalist from the courtyards of Al-Aqsa Mosque.

AL JAZEERA: A Palestinian woman was martyred by Israeli army gunfire in Beit Hanoun town, northern Gaza.

CHANNEL 12: Khader Hashim is the highest-ranking Hezbollah commander assassinated since the ceasefire agreement began. Israeli sources previously announced the assassination of a senior Hezbollah official by targeting his car in Tyre, south Lebanon.

IRAQI PRESIDENT: Abdul Latif Rashid warned of the catastrophic effects of projects targeting the Palestinian cause and called for international action to prevent the displacement of Palestinians. He urged urgent efforts to rebuild Gaza and establish a fund for this purpose.

FINANCIAL TIMES: Israel is reportedly studying the possibility of cutting two vital water and electricity lines to Gaza, with legal assurances that such a blockade would not violate Israeli law.

PALESTINIAN PRESIDENCY: Mahmoud Abbas stated that the Palestinian Authority’s vision is to assume responsibilities in Gaza, with unified security forces taking charge of the Strip’s security.

US STATE DEPARTMENT: The US designated the Ansarallah as a Foreign Terrorist Organization, citing their threats to civilian security, US forces, and global maritime trade.

JORDANIAN KING: Abdullah II reaffirmed Jordan’s rejection of displacing Gaza’s population and called for rebuilding Gaza within a clear timeline. He emphasized the two-state solution as the only path to peace.

EGYPTIAN PRESIDENT: Abdel Fattah El-Sisi condemned the aggression on Gaza as a stain on human history, emphasizing Egypt’s efforts to achieve a ceasefire and train Palestinian security forces for Gaza’s future administration.

Egyptian President El-Sisi at Arab Summit: Gaza Aggression is a "Stain on Humanity"

"The war on Gaza has forced its people to choose between annihilation & displacement."
"Egypt is training Palestinian forces to secure Gaza’s future."
"We call for urgent… pic.twitter.com/RRpzK552zI

— The Palestine Chronicle (@PalestineChron) March 4, 2025

CHANNEL 12: The father of captive soldier Matan Angrest threatened to release videos of the October 7 kidnappings if necessary, criticizing Netanyahu’s delays in implementing the ceasefire agreement.

Israeli Army Investigation Reveals Failure in Defense of Kfar Aza on October 7

ISRAELI ARMY: The military announced the expansion of its operation in Jenin, detaining three wanted Palestinians and continuing its incursion into additional neighborhoods.

Israeli Army announces the expansion of its operation in Jenin, arresting three wanted individuals and intensifying its incursion into more neighborhoods. #Jenin #Israel pic.twitter.com/LTh7Ajermc

— The Palestine Chronicle (@PalestineChron) March 4, 2025

TRUMP: Donald Trump vowed to cut federal funding to colleges allowing illegal protests, threatening to deport or imprison agitators and expel American students involved in unlawful activities.

LEBANESE HEALTH MINISTRY: A Lebanese citizen was killed in an Israeli airstrike targeting a vehicle in the town of Rashkanieh, Tyre district, southern Lebanon.

AL-AQSA TV: Israeli military vehicles fired heavy machine guns at the northeastern border of Khan Younis, southern Gaza.

WHO DIRECTOR-GENERAL: Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus stated that healthcare in Gaza has been one of the conflict’s biggest casualties, with only 18 out of 36 hospitals remaining, most operating partially.

ISRAELI SOURCES: A senior Hezbollah official (unnamed) was assassinated in an Israeli strike on his vehicle in southern Lebanon. Israeli military radio confirmed the killing of a key figure in the Radwan Force.

According to Israeli sources, a senior Hezbollah official, reportedly a key figure in the Radwan Force, was assassinated in an Israeli strike on his vehicle in south Lebanon. #Lebanon #Hezbollah #Israel #RadwanForce pic.twitter.com/dSxiBsPXeB

— The Palestine Chronicle (@PalestineChron) March 4, 2025

AL JAZEERA: An Israeli drone struck a vehicle in Rashkanieh, southern Lebanon, 10 kilometers from the border, as confirmed by Israeli military radio.

AL JAZEERA: A child was injured by Israeli gunfire in the Al-Juneina neighborhood, east of Rafah, southern Gaza.

JERUSALEM GOVERNORATE: 160 settlers entered Al-Aqsa Mosque courtyards, performing provocative prayers and rituals on the fourth day of Ramadan.

On the fourth day of Ramadan, 160 Israeli Jewish settlers stormed the courtyards of Al-Aqsa Mosque in the Jerusalem Governorate, performing provocative prayers and rituals, heightening the ongoing tensions.#AlAqsa #Ramadan #Jerusalem #Palestine #SettlerAggression pic.twitter.com/KP6Z4UdFSd

— The Palestine Chronicle (@PalestineChron) March 4, 2025

UNRWA COMMISSIONER-GENERAL: Philippe Lazzarini condemned the halt of aid to Gaza, warning it threatens civilians exhausted by 16 months of brutal war. He emphasized that aid and essential services are non-negotiable and must not be weaponized.

ISRAELI FOREIGN MINISTER: Gideon Sa’ar accused Hamas of using humanitarian aid to strengthen its military and economic power, claiming aid has become a driver for Hamas’ war efforts.

JERUSALEM GOVERNORATE: 160 settlers entered Al-Aqsa Mosque courtyards, performing provocative prayers and rituals.

AL JAZEERA: Israeli forces demolished commercial shops at the southern entrance of Al-Dhahiriya, south of Hebron.

Israeli occupation soldiers break into a girls' school in Shuqba, west of Ramallah, amid the continued assault on the West Bank. pic.twitter.com/ycFnpnySYt

— The Palestine Chronicle (@PalestineChron) March 4, 2025

AL JAZEERA: A Palestinian succumbed to injuries sustained from Israeli gunfire east of Deir al-Balah in central Gaza.

ISRAELI ARMY: A Palestinian was injured in southern Gaza, allegedly while approaching Israeli forces.

PALESTINIAN RED CRESCENT: A Palestinian was injured after being assaulted by Israeli forces near the Halhoul Bridge checkpoint, north of Hebron.

ISRAELI MILITARY INVESTIGATION: The military’s failure to protect Kibbutz Kfar Aza during the October 7 attack led to 62 deaths, 18 injuries, and 19 abductions, citing a lack of leadership and coordination.

UNRWA: Nearly 260,000 children in Gaza have joined UNRWA’s remote learning program since January, with psychosocial support teams responding to 15,000 cases in central Gaza and Khan Younis.

ISRAELI FINANCE MINISTER: Bezalel Smotrich met with U.S. officials, including Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, to bolster economic cooperation and secure U.S. support for Israel’s security activities.

U.S. SENATOR: Bernie Sanders condemned Netanyahu’s government for halting humanitarian aid to Gaza, calling the starvation of children a war crime.

EUROMED MONITOR: The observatory denounced Israel’s systematic starvation policy in Gaza, urging the international community to ensure unimpeded aid delivery.

AL JAZEERA: Israeli forces re-detained freed prisoner Israa Ghneimat in Surif, north of Hebron (Al-Khalil).

Freed Palestinian prisoner Israa Ghneimat rearrested by Israeli forces during a raid on Surif, north of Hebron (Al-Khalil). pic.twitter.com/ZFyvnhrKSZ

— The Palestine Chronicle (@PalestineChron) March 4, 2025

PALESTINIAN CENTER FOR MISSING AND FORCIBLY DISAPPEARED PERSONS: The center expressed deep concern over Israel’s obstruction of equipment needed to recover thousands of bodies under Gaza’s rubble, urging international pressure for immediate access.