The former commander of Israel’s Unit 8200 admitted that Israeli forces were paralyzed for hours on October 7, 2023, acknowledging their failure to prevent the events.
Meanwhile, US envoy Steve Witkoff stated that an Israeli delegation has departed to participate in second-phase ceasefire negotiations and affirmed that there will be no displacement plan in Gaza.
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Freed Prisoners Step on Prison Uniforms
SOCIAL MEDIA: Videos showed freed Palestinian prisoners from the West Bank and Gaza Strip stepping on the prison uniforms that the Israeli occupation forces had forced them to wear, which included threatening messages written on them.
تغطية صحفية | الأسرى المحررين بغزة ضمن صفقة طوفان الأحرار يدوسون ملابس أجبرهم الاحتلال على ارتدائها والتي حملت رموزا وعبارات تحريضية pic.twitter.com/vTLJ799pM9
— المركز الفلسطيني للإعلام (@PalinfoAr) February 27, 2025
Egypt Receives Deported Prisoners
ARAB MEDIA: Egypt has received the Palestinian prisoners to be deported abroad. A total of 97 Palestinian prisoners have been handed over to Egypt and will be deported outside Palestine.
Hamas: Israeli Attempts to Disrupt Release of Prisoners Have Failed
HAMAS:
Israeli attempts to disrupt the release of our prisoners have failed.
We have blocked the enemy’s false justifications, and it now has no choice but to begin negotiations for the second phase.
Netanyahu and his government’s attempts to backtrack and obstruct the agreement will only increase the suffering of the prisoners and their families.
We confirm that the only way to release the Israeli prisoners in Gaza is through negotiations and commitment to the agreement.
We reaffirm our full commitment to the ceasefire agreement in all its aspects and clauses, and our readiness to enter into negotiations regarding the second phase of the agreement.
Freed Prisoners from Gaza Arrive in the Strip
PALESTINIAN MEDIA:
12 buses carrying freed prisoners arrived early this morning in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip.
Moments earlier, freed prisoners who were injured or ill arrived in ambulances at the European Hospital in Khan Younis.
Photos showed several of these prisoners with visible signs of various injuries.
These are among around 470 prisoners who are arriving in the Gaza Strip following their release from Israeli prisons.
مشاهد جديدة للحظة وصول الأسرى الجرحى في ظروف صحية صعبة إلى مستشفى غزة الأوروبي في خانيونس جنوب القطاع pic.twitter.com/F9Vs8GpMDM
— شبكة قدس الإخبارية (@qudsn) February 27, 2025
Flare Bombs and Heavy Gunfire East of Khan Younis
AL-AQSA TV: Israeli occupation army fired flare bombs early this morning, coinciding with heavy gunfire from its military vehicles near the town of Abasan al-Kabira, east of Khan Younis, in the southern Gaza Strip.
Israeli Occupation Suspends Release of 24 Child Prisoners
AL-JAZEERA: Israeli occupation has suspended the release of 24 child prisoners until the identities of the four deceased prisoners’ bodies are confirmed.
"Palestine has been the most blatant, the most flagrant state of exception for international law since the beginning because Israel has been allowed to violate international law through and through without experiencing one day or one occasion of accountability. So while many have… pic.twitter.com/rG2PkrPGw8
— The Palestine Chronicle (@PalestineChron) February 26, 2025
Israel Begins Examination of Bodies of Its Dead Prisoners
ISRAELI MEDIA: The office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that Tel Aviv has received coffins containing the bodies of the four prisoners at the Kerem Shalom (Karem Abu Salem) Crossing from the International Red Cross, after they were handed over by Hamas in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip. Netanyahu’s office added that the initial identification process of the deceased prisoners’ bodies has begun.
Freed Prisoner: We Emerged from Graves and Hell
A freed prisoner told Al Jazeera that they emerged from graves and hell after being released from occupation prisons as part of the seventh batch of the first phase of the ceasefire agreement.
The freed prisoner added that the message of the prisoners is freedom and Palestinian unity.
Red Crescent Receives Comatose Freed Prisoner
PALESTINIAN RED CRESCENT:
The organization received prisoner Kazem Zawahra, who has been in a coma for months, and stated he will be transferred to a hospital in Beit Jala in the West Bank.
Zawahra was among the first batch of over 600 Palestinian prisoners released early this morning as part of the seventh batch of the first phase of the ceasefire agreement.
https://twitter.com/PalestineChron/status/1894898685902819804
Mass Reception for Prisoners in Ramallah
A crowd of Palestinians welcomed the first batch of freed prisoners early this morning as part of the seventh exchange batch. The batch included 37 prisoners from the West Bank and 5 Jerusalemites.
https://twitter.com/PalestineChron/status/1894897791974916101
Homes of Freed Jerusalemite Prisoners Surrounded
AL JAZEERA SOURCES: Several freed Palestinian prisoners arrived at their homes in occupied Jerusalem early this morning. Israeli forces surrounded the homes of these prisoners to prevent any public celebrations.
Release of Palestinian Prisoners Begins
AL-JAZEERA: A Red Cross bus entered the town of Beitunia near Ramallah, carrying a batch of freed Palestinian prisoners, accompanied by Israeli occupation forces.
https://twitter.com/PalestineChron/status/1894897621216448662
Sources: Israeli Captives’ Bodies Handed Over Without Ceremony
AL-JAZEERA:
The bodies of the four Israeli captives were handed over early this morning to the International Red Cross and are on their way to Israeli forces.
The handover of the bodies in Khan Younis took place without a ceremony and away from the media.
https://twitter.com/PalestineChron/status/1894882618295877723
Red Crescent Awaits Handover of Comatose Prisoner
PRCS (to Al-Jazeera):
One of its medical teams is awaiting the handover of prisoner Kazem Zawahra, who has been in a coma for months.
Zawahra is among more than 600 Palestinian prisoners scheduled for release early this morning as part of the seventh batch of the first phase of the ceasefire agreement.
Red Cross Heads to Gaza to Receive Captives’ Bodies
ISRAEL HAYOM: The International Red Cross headed to the gathering point in Gaza overnight to receive the captives’ bodies.
Israeli Forces Raid Homes of Seventh Batch Prisoners
PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Israeli occupation forces raided most of the homes of prisoners scheduled for release in Jerusalem and the occupied West Bank, threatening to prevent celebrations and the raising of flags.
Red Cross Team Prepares to Receive Prisoners
AL-JAZEERA: A medical team from the Red Cross arrived at the Kerem Shalom crossing east of Rafah in preparation to receive Palestinian prisoners.
Israeli Media: Mediators Aim to Extend Agreement
KAN: Israel is considering releasing more captives in exchange for studying a withdrawal from the Philadelphia Axis.
Red Cross Team Prepares to Receive Prisoners
AL-JAZEERA: A medical team from the Red Cross has arrived at the Kerem Shalom crossing east of Rafah in preparation to receive Palestinian prisoners.
Israeli Forces Mobilize Around Ofer Prison Ahead of Prisoner Release
AL-JAZEERA: Israeli occupation forces and vehicles were seen mobilizing around Ofer Prison, west of Ramallah in the occupied West Bank, in preparation for the release of Palestinian prisoners.
Israeli forces mobilize around Ofer Prison ahead of the Palestinian prisoner release, while crowds gather at Ramallah Cultural Palace to welcome the freed detainees. pic.twitter.com/cOWN9i8IAx
— The Palestine Chronicle (@PalestineChron) February 26, 2025
Israeli Media: Israel Considered Bombing Nasrallah’s Funeral
CHANNEL 14: Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir revealed that Israel considered bombing Nasrallah’s funeral.
Witkoff: Trump Won’t Accept Old Political Formulas That Failed in the Middle East
WITKOFF:
We need a better approach to Gaza, which has been rebuilt 3 or 4 times.
Hamas cannot be part of any governing structure in Gaza, and this is a red line for us and Israel.
President Trump will not accept old political formulas that have failed in the Middle East.
Israel is recruiting people in their 50s, which is affecting its economy.
Trump: Decision on Second Phase of Gaza Deal Lies with Israel
TRUMP:
The decision on a ceasefire in Gaza must be made by Israel.
Israel will have to decide on the second phase of the agreement.
Hamas is an evil group.
Human Rights Watch: Israel Transfers Gaza Violations to the West Bank
HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH:
Israel’s campaign in the northern West Bank is the longest and most intense since the Second Intifada.
Israel is transferring its violations from Gaza to the West Bank.
Countries must act to prevent further atrocities in Palestinian territories and impose sanctions on those involved.
France Calls on Israel to Quickly Return Displaced in Northern West Bank
FRENCH FOREIGN MINISTRY: France urged Israeli authorities to quickly return civilians displaced due to military operations in the northern West Bank.
Israeli Channel: Transfer of 4 Hostages' Bodies via Karem Abu Salem Crossing
CHANNEL 12 (Citing a Security Source): The Red Cross will transfer the bodies of the four hostages to Israel via the Karem Abu Salem (Kerem Shalom) crossing.
Expectations of Releasing 590 to 594 Prisoners from Gaza
PALESTINIAN PRISONERS’ MEDIA OFFICE:
It is expected that 590 to 594 prisoners from Gaza will be released tonight, with preparations underway to receive them.
The Israeli Prison Service stated it has received a list of Palestinian prisoners scheduled for release tonight.
Netanyahu’s Office: Agreement to Return Bodies of 4 Hostages Without Ceremony
NETANYAHU’S OFFICE: An agreement has been reached to return the bodies of four hostages as part of the first phase of the ceasefire deal, following agreed procedures and without a ceremony.
Israeli Army: We Targeted Hezbollah Commander in Eastern Lebanon
ISRAELI ARMY: The army targeted a commander in Hezbollah’s weapons unit in the Al-Qasr area of eastern Lebanon in a raid.
Two Killed Due to Explosion of Israeli Remnants in Jabalia
AL-JAZEERA: Two Palestinians were killed in an explosion caused by Israeli occupation remnants in Jabaliya camp, northern Gaza Strip.
Palestinian Prisoners’ Club: We Were Informed of Prisoner Release Tonight Without Identities
PALESTINIAN PRISONERS’ CLUB (to Al-Jazeera): We were officially informed of the release of Palestinian prisoners tonight but without knowing their identities.
Abu Obeida Announces Handover of 4 Hostages’ Bodies Tonight
ABU OBEIDA: We have decided tonight to hand over the bodies of hostages Itsakh Eidam, Yitzhak Gelert, Ohad Yahalomi, and Shlomi Mansour.
Israeli Airstrike on Eastern Khan Yunis
AL-JAZEERA: The release of Palestinian prisoners and the exchange of bodies will occur simultaneously at midnight Mecca time.
Palestinian Farmer Injured by Occupation Fire East of Al-Maghazi
AL-JAZEERA: A Palestinian farmer was injured by Israeli army fire east of Al-Maghazi camp in central Gaza.
Palestinian Killed in Qalqiliya
PRCS: A Palestinian was killed by occupation forces’ gunfire in Qalqilya, northern West Bank.
Israeli Drone Targets Vehicle in Eastern Lebanon
AL-JAZEERA: An Israeli drone targeted a vehicle in the town of Al-Qasr in the Bekaa region, eastern Lebanon.
AL-JAZEERA: An Israeli drone targeted a vehicle in the town of Al-Qasr in the Bekaa region, eastern Lebanon. pic.twitter.com/bXxq5JwLok
— The Palestine Chronicle (@PalestineChron) February 26, 2025
Army Withdrawal from Philadelphi Axis Unlikely - Israeli Media
ISRAEL HAYOM (Citing Sources): The withdrawal of the Israeli army from the Philadelphia Axis or its vicinity in the coming days, or permanently, is “unlikely.”
UNRWA: West Bank Has Become a Battleground
UNRWA: The West Bank “has become a battleground, with over 50 people killed in the past five weeks.”
Dozens of Families Trapped in Nur Shams Camp
PALESTINIAN RED CRESCENT: The organization stated it cannot respond to dozens of calls from families trapped in Nur Shams camp in Tulkarm, West Bank, amid ongoing demolition operations by the occupation.
Palestinian Red Crescent:
The organization has stated it is unable to respond to dozens of emergency calls from families trapped in Nur Shams camp in Tulkarm, West Bank, due to ongoing demolition operations by the occupation.#Tulkarm #WestBank #Palestine #HumanRights pic.twitter.com/vx0Wh15dA2
— The Palestine Chronicle (@PalestineChron) February 26, 2025
Israeli Army: Rocket Fired from Gaza
ISRAELI ARMY: A rocket fired from Gaza was detected and “landed inside the Strip.”
Massive Explosions in Gaza Strip
AL-JAZEERA: Massive explosions were heard in the Gaza Strip after Israeli warplanes broke the sound barrier.
Israeli Forces Carry Out Demolitions in Masafer Yatta
PALESTINIAN MEDIA: The Israeli occupation army is demolishing 18 tents and destroying water and electricity networks in the Khirbet al-Da’a community in Masafer Yatta, south of Hebron.
27 Palestinians Killed in Israeli Aggression on Jenin
JENIN MEDIA COMMITTEE:
The Israeli aggression on Jenin and its camp for the 37th consecutive day has resulted in the martyrdom of 27 citizens and the displacement of thousands.
Over 120 homes were completely destroyed, and dozens of others were partially damaged.
Israeli aggression on Jenin and its camp has entered its 37th consecutive day, resulting in the martyrdom of 27 citizens and the displacement of thousands. Over 120 homes have been completely destroyed, with dozens more partially damaged.#Jenin #Gaza… pic.twitter.com/JM7GzGVjie
— The Palestine Chronicle (@PalestineChron) February 26, 2025
Tons of Waste Accumulate in Gaza Streets as Occupation Blocks Access to Main Landfills
AL JAZEERA: Since the start of the Israeli war on Gaza following the October 7, 2023, Al-Aqsa Flood operation, occupation forces have prevented municipalities from accessing main landfills near the eastern security fence surrounding the Strip.
Hamas: Release of 7th Batch of Prisoners to Coincide with Handover of Israeli Captives’ Bodies
HAMAS:
The release of the 7th batch of prisoners will take place tomorrow, coinciding with the handover of Israeli captives’ bodies and the exchange of women and children.
The exchange will follow a new mechanism to ensure the occupation’s compliance.
Hamas confirmed that no proposal has been presented regarding the second phase, despite its readiness and commitment to moving forward.
Clashes Between Palestinians and Occupation Forces in Al-Arroub Camp
AL JAZEERA SOURCES: Clashes broke out between Palestinian youths and Israeli occupation forces during their raid on Al-Arroub camp, north of Hebron.
Axios: Israeli Security Chiefs Recommended Netanyahu Resume Negotiations
AXIOS (Citing Israeli Officials): Israeli security chiefs recommended Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu make efforts to resume second-phase negotiations or extend the first phase.
Families of Israeli Captives Protest in Sderot
ISRAELI MEDIA:
Families of captives are protesting in Sderot, demanding the government return all detainees from Gaza.
Tel Aviv estimates there are 62 Israeli captives (alive and dead) in Gaza.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu continues to delay starting second-phase negotiations of the ceasefire and prisoner exchange deal, which was supposed to begin on February 3.
Israeli Officials: Army Won’t Achieve Military Goals by Re-entering Gaza
WASHINGTON POST (Citing Israeli Officials): Tel Aviv will not achieve any further military goals by re-entering Gaza.
Pro-Palestine Campaign Sweeps European Stadiums
GREEN BRIGADE (Celtic FC Supporters Group):
The group announced global protests in support of Palestine.
Celtic fans launched the “Red Card for Israel” campaign, demanding Israel’s expulsion from international competitions as punishment for its atrocities in Gaza.
The campaign gained widespread support from clubs and fans in over 30 countries.
Protests and banners against Israel were seen in matches in Scotland, Spain, Chile, Turkey, Italy, Indonesia, Belgium, and more.
https://twitter.com/PalestineChron/status/1894700924964073519
Hamas: Occupation Measures at Ibrahimi Mosque Reveal Judaization Plans
HAMAS:
The movement condemned the occupation’s transfer of authority over the Ibrahimi Mosque’s roof from the Palestinian Ministry of Endowments to its own entities.
It stated that these measures reveal plans to Judaize, divide, and control the mosque.
Hamas called on Palestinians, especially residents of Hebron, to protect the mosque and confront these schemes.
Financial Times: Israel Seeks to Extend First Phase
FINANCIAL TIMES (Citing Informed Sources):
Israel is seeking to extend the first phase of the ceasefire instead of moving to the second phase.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu aims to release the remaining captives while avoiding a commitment to end the war.
Mediators hope to begin second-phase talks this week.
https://twitter.com/PalestineChron/status/1894700251325284777
Commander of Unit 8200: Israeli Army Paralyzed for Hours on October 7
YOSSI SHARIEL (Former Commander of Unit 8200):
Israeli forces were paralyzed for hours on October 7, 2023, admitting failure to prevent the events.
He stated that what happened cannot be changed and asked for forgiveness.
Witkoff: Israeli Delegation En Route to Second-Phase Talks
US ENVOY STEVEN WITKOFF:
An Israeli delegation has departed to participate in second-phase ceasefire negotiations in Gaza.
He expressed readiness to personally participate in the talks if necessary.
Hamas Condemns Israeli Aggression on Syria
HAMAS:
The movement strongly condemned the “criminal Zionist aggression” on Syrian territory.
It described the ground incursions into Daraa and Quneitra, as well as the airstrikes south of Damascus, as a blatant violation of Syrian sovereignty and a continuation of Israel’s aggressive policies against Arab nations.
Israel Expands Aggression on Jenin, Continues Destruction in Tulkarm
PALESTINIAN MEDIA:
The Israeli army continues its aggression on Jenin, raiding several towns and deliberately destroying infrastructure and roads.
In Tulkarm, streets and roads were bulldozed, causing significant damage to infrastructure in the northern West Bank.
Witkoff: Investment Summit to Discuss Trump’s Proposal, No Plan to Evacuate Palestinians
BLOOMBERG (Citing US Envoy Steven Witkoff):
An upcoming summit will bring together real estate developers and planners from the Middle East to discuss Trump’s plan for Gaza’s future.
Several countries have contacted the US to participate in finding a permanent solution for Gaza’s residents.
He emphasized that there is no plan to evacuate Palestinians.
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