A poll conducted by Maariv showed that 70% of Israelis support implementing the second phase of the prisoner exchange deal.
Israeli forces continued raids across the West Bank, targeting Tulkarm and Jenin, destroying infrastructure and displacing residents.
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The Red Cross Delivers a Body to Israel
AL-JAZEERA: The International Committee of the Red Cross confirmed that it handed over a body to Israel, just hours after the Qassam Brigades announced that they had delivered the body of Israeli prisoner Shiri Bibas to the committee.
Israeli Occupation Forces Storm West Bank Areas
PALESTINIAN MEDIA:
Israeli occupation forces stormed the surroundings of the Balata refugee camp, east of Nablus in the West Bank.
Israeli special forces stormed the Airport Street area in the Kafr Aqab neighborhood, north of occupied Jerusalem.
Occupation forces stormed Nablus city in the northern West Bank.
The occupation forces stormed the city of Bethlehem in the southern West Bank.
The occupation forces stormed the home of prisoner Saleh Suleiman in the village of Deir Abu Mishal, near Ramallah in the West Bank.
Forces Raid Jalazone Camp
PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Israeli occupation forces raided the Jalazone camp north of Ramallah in the West Bank.
West Bank
The Israeli occupation forces are raiding homes of residents during the invasion of Jalazone camp north of Ramallah pic.twitter.com/YHtqA2towx
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Riyadh Meeting Discussed Palestinian Cause and Gaza Developments
SAUDI PRESS AGENCY:
A consultative meeting was held in Riyadh at the invitation of the Saudi Crown Prince to discuss regional and international issues.
The meeting included the King of Jordan, the Emir of Qatar, the President of Egypt, the UAE President, the Emir of Kuwait, and the Crown Prince of Bahrain.
Discussions focused on joint efforts supporting the Palestinian cause and developments in Gaza.
Leaders welcomed the upcoming emergency Arab Summit in Cairo on March 4.
Clashes with Occupation Forces in East Jerusalem
AL-JAZEERA: Clashes broke out between Palestinian youths and Israeli occupation forces in the town of Al-Tur, east of occupied Jerusalem.
Occupation Vehicles Target Abasan al-Kabira East of Khan Younis
AL-AQSA TV: Israeli occupation vehicles opened heavy machine gun fire toward the eastern areas of Abasan al-Kabira, east of Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip.
Northern Ireland First Minister Boycotts US Event over Gaza
REUTERS (citing) Michelle O’Neill: “We are all heartbroken as we witness the suffering of the Palestinian people and the recent comments of the US President around the mass expulsion of the Palestinian people from Gaza, something I cannot ignore”.
Israeli Army Radio: Red Cross Receives Body Allegedly Belonging to Shiri Bibas
ISRAELI ARMY RADIO: Israeli Army Radio quoted a senior official stating that the Red Cross informed them of receiving a body from Hamas, claimed to be that of Shiri Bibas.
Hamas: Occupation Army Tries to Evade Responsibility for Killing Bibas Family
HAMAS: Hamas stated that the Israeli army spokesperson’s accusations against the resistance for killing the Bibas family are baseless lies, part of a long series of falsehoods spread over 15 months of genocide against the Palestinian people.
Al-Qassam Brigades: Body of Shiri Bibas Handed Over to Red Cross
AL-JAZEERA: A source told Al-Jazeera that the Al-Qassam Brigades handed over the body of Israeli prisoner Shiri Bibas to the Red Cross earlier.
Hamas: Netanyahu’s Tulkarm Visit Reflects His Bankruptcy
HAMAS STATEMENT: Hamas condemned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to Tulkarm refugee camp as a “theatrical move reflecting political and military bankruptcy.” The statement accused Netanyahu of attempting to cover up his failures and reiterated that such actions would only strengthen Palestinian resistance.
US Embassy in Israel Bans Staff from Using Public Transport
US EMBASSY STATEMENT: The US Embassy in Israel has banned its staff and their families from using public transport and trains for 14 days following yesterday’s bombings in Tel Aviv.
Gaza Government: Occupation Killed 100 Palestinians Since Ceasefire
SALAMA MAROUF, GAZA GOVERNMENT MEDIA OFFICE: The head of the Gaza government media office, Salama Marouf, stated that Israeli forces have killed 100 Palestinians and injured 820 others in Gaza since the ceasefire began. He added that Israel has violated the agreement 350 times and obstructed the implementation of humanitarian protocols.
Irish PM Calls for Strengthening Gaza Ceasefire
IRISH PRIME MINISTER: Irish Prime Minister emphasized the need to strengthen the ceasefire, significantly increase aid to Gaza, and establish a political path for a two-state solution.
Palestinian Child Killed in Hebron
PALESTINE CHRONICLE CORRESPONDENT IN WEST BANK: Israeli occupation forces killed 11-year-old Ayman al-Haimoni in the Al-Ksara area, in Hebron (Al-Khalil).
PALESTINE CHRONICLE, WEST BANK: Israeli occupation forces killed 11-year-old Ayman al-Haimoni in the Al-Ksara area, in Hebron (Al-Khalil). pic.twitter.com/8q3OBELnzO
— The Palestine Chronicle (@PalestineChron) February 21, 2025
Trump: My Gaza Plan Is Good, but I Won’t Impose It
DONALD TRUMP: US President Donald Trump described the scenes in Gaza as “unbelievable and brutal,” stating that some released hostages were in very poor condition, resembling survivors of a concentration camp. He claimed Hamas is prioritizing the release of healthier hostages. Trump added that his Gaza plan is good but he will only recommend it, not impose it.
Netanyahu and Katz Raid Palestinian Home in Tulkarm
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu raided a civilian Palestinian house in Tulkarm, in the occupied West Bank, which was turned into a military base after the family was forcibly expelled. pic.twitter.com/zl6YH1bmzk
— The Palestine Chronicle (@PalestineChron) February 21, 2025
Child Killed by Israeli Forces in Jenin
PALESTINIAN HEALTH MINISTRY: A 13-year-old girl, Rimas Al-Amouri, was killed by Israeli forces in Jenin after being critically wounded. Her death raises the number of martyrs in Jenin to 27 as the Israeli aggression continues.
13-year-old Rimas Al-Amouri was killed by Israeli forces after being critically wounded. Her death brings the number of martyrs in Jenin to 27 as the ongoing Israeli aggression continues. pic.twitter.com/GoLVrIrnpr
— The Palestine Chronicle (@PalestineChron) February 21, 2025
Israel Expected to Release 602 Palestinians Tomorrow
HAMAS PRISONERS’ MEDIA OFFICE: Hamas’ prisoners’ media office stated that Israel is expected to release 602 Palestinian prisoners on Saturday.
Dr. Mads Gilbert to Palestine Chronicle: Shocking Data about Life Expectancy in Gaza
DR. MADS GILBERT (to Palestine Chronicle’s FloodGate Podcast): Life expectancy has dropped by 34.9 years in 12 months.
Hamas Announces Names of 6 Detainees to Be Released Tomorrow
ABU OBEIDA: Abu Obeida, spokesperson for Hamas’ military wing, the Al-Qassam Brigades, stated that six Israeli prisoners will be released tomorrow, Saturday. The prisoners are: Eliya Cohen, Omar Shim Tov, Omer Finkert, Tal Shoham, Avira Mengistu, and Hisham Al-Sayed.
sraelis Arrested for Allegedly Assisting in Planting Explosives on Buses
ISRAELI MEDIA: Israeli newspaper Yedioth Ahronoth reported that the Shin Bet arrested three Israelis, including Jews, on suspicion of assisting saboteurs who planted explosives on buses yesterday. Channel 14 added that a court imposed a three-week gag order on details of the ongoing investigation into the bus bombings in Tel Aviv.
Yedioth Ahronoth: Agreement Unlikely to Collapse despite Hamas Violations
YEDIOTH AHRONOTH:
Israeli assessments suggest the agreement will not collapse despite Hamas violating it by failing to return the body of Shiri Bibas.
Israel aims to safely release six captives tomorrow without endangering them.
Security officials are considering recommending a 24-hour deadline for the return of Bibas’ body.
Palestinian Woman Killed by Occupation Fire in Rafah
AL JAZEERA: A Palestinian woman was killed by Israeli occupation forces in the Al-Juneina neighborhood, east of Rafah, southern Gaza Strip.
Hamas: Bibas’ Remains Mixed with Others Under Rubble
REUTERS:
A Hamas official stated that Shiri Bibas’ remains appear to have mixed with others under the rubble following an Israeli airstrike on the location where she was held.
Ismail Thawabteh, a Hamas leader, said Bibas’ body was “torn apart after apparently mixing with other bodies under the rubble of a site deliberately targeted by Israeli warplanes.”
He added, “Netanyahu himself ordered the ruthless airstrikes and bears full responsibility for her brutal killing along with her children.”
Gaza Government Denies Entry of Mobile Shelters
GAZA GOVERNMENT MEDIA OFFICE
The Gaza government denied reports of mobile shelters entering the Strip, clarifying that a limited number were brought in for international organizations, not for public use.
They emphasized the need for at least 60,000 mobile homes and 200,000 tents to shelter thousands of displaced families.
Israeli Army Radio: Prisoner Exchange to Proceed on Saturday
ISRAELI ARMY RADIO: The prisoner exchange is set to proceed on Saturday as planned, with Israel vowing to respond harshly to Hamas’ violations.
Maariv: 7 Palestinian Prisoners Replaced After Refusing Deportation
MAARIV: The Israeli government agreed to replace seven Palestinian prisoners who refused deportation with others.
Mobile Shelters Enter Gaza
AL JAZEERA: Five trucks carrying 10 mobile shelters entered Gaza via the Kerem Shalom crossing from Egypt.
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Ben-Gvir Calls for Resuming War on Gaza
ITAMAR BEN-GVIR: Former Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir called for Israel to resume its war on Gaza, criticizing the government’s handling of the prisoner exchange deal.
Maariv Poll: 70% of Israelis Support Implementing Phase II of Agreement
MAARIV: A poll by Maariv showed that 70% of Israelis support implementing the second phase of the prisoner exchange deal in one go.
Hamas: Netanyahu Delays Phase Two of Agreement
ABDUL-LATIF AL-QANOU: Hamas spokesperson Abdul-Latif Al-Qanou accused Netanyahu of delaying the second phase of the ceasefire agreement, stating that negotiations have not yet begun.
Occupation Vehicles Raid Al-Azza Camp
PALESTINIAN SOURCES: Israeli military vehicles raided Al-Azza refugee camp in Bethlehem, southern West Bank.
Occupation Continues Raids in West Bank
PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Israeli forces continued raids across the West Bank, targeting Tulkarm and Jenin, destroying infrastructure and displacing residents.
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