LIVE BLOG: Israel Resumes Bombing of South Lebanon, Injuring 24, as Thousands Return to Gaza – Day 480

Palestinian displaced returned to their destroyed homes in northern Gaza. (Photo: via QNN)

By Palestine Chronicle Staff  

The Palestinian Red Crescent reported retrieving ten decomposed bodies in Gaza while UNRWA pledged to continue its operations in the Strip. 

Meanwhile, Iranian Supreme Leader  Ali Khamenei stated that Gaza has forced heavily armed, US-backed Israel, to surrender.

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Wed, Jan 29, 7:57 AM (Palestine Time)

Gaza Government: 80% of Displaced People Returned to Northern Gaza in Two Days

PALESTINIAN MEDIA: The government media office in Gaza announced that 80% of displaced individuals have returned to the northern areas of the Gaza Strip over the past two days.

Wed, Jan 29, 7:57 AM (Palestine Time)

Israeli Forces Destroy 31 Homes in Jenin Refugee Camp

PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Palestinian media outlets, citing Israeli sources, reported that the Israeli occupation army has destroyed around 31 homes during its ongoing assault on the Jenin refugee camp in the occupied West Bank.

Wed, Jan 29, 5:48 AM (Palestine Time)

Israeli Occupation Forces Storm Nablus City

PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Al-Aqsa TV reported that Israeli occupation forces stormed the city of Nablus in the occupied West Bank, carrying out raids and arrests of local residents.

The channel also stated that the forces raided the towns of Kafr Malik, Abu Shkheidem, Beit Sira, and the Dheisheh refugee camp in Ramallah, as well as Beit Ummar north of Hebron and Asira al-Qibliya south of Nablus.

Wed, Jan 29, 5:47 AM (Palestine Time)

Displaced Families Set Up Tents Near Their Destroyed Homes in Northern Gaza

PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Palestinian media outlets have shared footage showing displaced families setting up tents next to their destroyed homes in northern Gaza.

According to the government media office, the Gaza and North Gaza governorates urgently require 135,000 tents and caravans, as more than 90% of the infrastructure in these areas has been destroyed.

Wed, Jan 29, 1:20 AM (Palestine Time)

Palestinian Youth Killed by Israeli Forces in Tulkarem

PALESTINIAN MEDIA: The Palestinian Ministry of Health announced the killing of 23-year-old Ayman Naji, who was shot by Israeli occupation forces in the Artaah neighborhood of Tulkarem, located in the northern West Bank.

Wed, Jan 29, 1:05 AM (Palestine Time)

Arab Group at the UN Rejects Palestinian Expulsions and Closure of UNRWA

UN NEWS: The Arab Group at the United Nations announced on Tuesday evening its rejection of the displacement of Palestinians and Israel’s efforts to prevent the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) from operating in Palestinian territories.

The group called on the international community to find a just solution to the Palestinian refugee issue, ensuring their right of return in accordance with international legitimacy and the implementation of the two-state solution.

Wed, Jan 29, 1:02 AM (Palestine Time)

Israeli Army Kills Settler 'By Mistake' in Gaza

ISRAELI MEDIA: The Israeli army has announced that it “accidentally killed a settler working for a contracting company carrying out engineering work for the army in the Netzarim area in central Gaza.”

In a statement, the army confirmed that a military police investigation has been opened under the direction of the military prosecutor, but provided no further details regarding the circumstances of the settler’s death.

Wed, Jan 29, 12:16 AM (Palestine Time)

UNRWA Commissioner: Accusations Blaming Hamas for Aid Delays are False

UNRWA: Commissioner Philippe Lazzarini stated that accusations blaming Hamas for delaying aid are untrue. He emphasized that the aid levels reached in Gaza were the highest seen in 15 months. He affirmed that UNRWA is determined to continue providing assistance.

Wed, Jan 29, 12:16 AM (Palestine Time)

Israeli Forces Deploy Reinforcements towards Tulkarm Refugee Camp

PALESTINIAN SOURCES: Israeli forces are sending military reinforcements toward Tulkarm Refugee Camp in the West Bank.

 

Wed, Jan 29, 12:16 AM (Palestine Time)

UN Spokesperson: UNRWA Will Continue Until It Can No Longer Operate

UNITED NATIONS SPOKESPERSON: A spokesperson for UN Secretary-General António Guterres said UNRWA will continue its work until it can no longer do so. He also reminded that UNRWA was established by the UN and is mandated to fulfill this mission.

Tue, Jan 28, 9:52 PM (Palestine Time)

Israeli Airstrike Near Security Fence East of Khan Yunis

AL-JAZEERA: An Israeli airstrike targeted a site near the security fence in Khuza’a, east of Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip.

Tue, Jan 28, 9:52 PM (Palestine Time)

Mikati: Israeli Attack on Nabatieh Violates Lebanese Sovereignty

LEBANESE PM’S OFFICE: Caretaker PM Najib Mikati said Israel’s attack on Nabatieh is an additional violation of Lebanese sovereignty and a breach of the ceasefire agreement.

Tue, Jan 28, 9:52 PM (Palestine Time)

Injuries Rise to 24 in Israeli Strikes on Nabatieh

LEBANESE HEALTH MINISTRY: The number of injuries from Israeli airstrikes on Nabatieh and its surrounding areas has risen to 24.

Tue, Jan 28, 9:52 PM (Palestine Time)

14 Injured in Israeli Strike on Nabatieh

LEBANESE HEALTH MINISTRY: The number of injuries has risen to 14 following an Israeli airstrike on Nabatieh in southern Lebanon.

 

Tue, Jan 28, 9:52 PM (Palestine Time)

Trump Invites Netanyahu to White House

ISRAELI PM’S OFFICE: US President Donald Trump has invited Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the White House on February 4.

Tue, Jan 28, 9:52 PM (Palestine Time)

Israeli Airstrikes Target Nabatieh in South Lebanon

ISRAELI ARMY RADIO: Israeli airstrikes targeted Nabatieh in south Lebanon.

Tue, Jan 28, 9:52 PM (Palestine Time)

Israeli Forces Assault Palestinian South of Nablus

PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Israeli forces assaulted a Palestinian man during their ongoing raid of Qusra, south of Nablus, West Bank.

Tue, Jan 28, 9:52 PM (Palestine Time)

US Official: Closing UNRWA Offices in Jerusalem Is Israel's Decision

ACTING USENVOY TO UNSC: The US supports Israel’s sovereign decision to close UNRWA offices in Jerusalem.

Tue, Jan 28, 9:52 PM (Palestine Time)

Child Critically Injured by Israeli Gunfire in Tulkarm

PALESTINIAN RED CRESCENT: A child sustained a critical gunshot wound to the chest during the Israeli assault on Tulkarm.

Tue, Jan 28, 9:52 PM (Palestine Time)

Israeli Forces Storm Al-Fawwar Refugee Camp

AL-JAZEERA: Israeli forces stormed Al-Fawwar Refugee Camp, south of Hebron, in the West Bank.

Tue, Jan 28, 6:32 PM (Palestine Time)

Israeli Drones Strike Central Gaza without Casualties

AL-JAZEERA: Israeli drones launched three strikes on northern areas of central Gaza, causing no reported injuries.

Tue, Jan 28, 6:32 PM (Palestine Time)

Hamas Delegation Meets Egyptian Intelligence Chief

AL-JAZEERA: A delegation led by Mohammad Darwish met with Egyptian intelligence chief Major General Hassan Rashad. Discussions included implementing the ceasefire and prisoner exchange agreements brokered by Egypt and Qatar.

Tue, Jan 28, 6:32 PM (Palestine Time)

Sheikh Raed Salah: Israel Bans Peace Committees

AL-JAZEERA: Sheikh Raed Salah revealed that Israel has banned the “Peace Committees,” following his detention and interrogation earlier today. His lawyer confirmed his release shortly after.

Tue, Jan 28, 6:32 PM (Palestine Time)

UNRWA Chief: Israeli Ban Sets Dangerous Precedent

UNRWA COMMISSIONER-GENERAL: Lazzarini criticized Israel’s designation of UNRWA as a “terrorist organization,” calling it unprecedented for UN institutions.

Tue, Jan 28, 6:32 PM (Palestine Time)

US Senate to Vote on ICC Sanctions

WASHINGTON POST: The US Senate is expected to vote on sanctions against the International Criminal Court (ICC). This comes after the ICC issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.

Tue, Jan 28, 6:32 PM (Palestine Time)

Israel to Implement UNRWA Ban Within Two Days

AL JAZEERA: Israel’s UN envoy announced that the ban on UNRWA’s activities in Israel would take effect in two days, following notification to the UN Security Council.

Tue, Jan 28, 4:30 PM (Palestine Time)

Palestinian Journalist Injured Near Tulkarm Refugee Camp

PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Palestinian journalist Naghm Al-Zayt was injured by shrapnel from Israeli gunfire near Tulkarm refugee camp in the West Bank.

Tue, Jan 28, 4:30 PM (Palestine Time)

Israeli Army Burns House in Jenin

AL-JAZEERA: Palestinian sources reported that the Israeli army set fire to a house in the Al-Hawashin neighborhood of Jenin refugee camp in the West Bank.

Tue, Jan 28, 4:30 PM (Palestine Time)

Limited Cooking Gas Enters Northern Gaza

GAZA GOVERNMENT MEDIA OFFICE: A limited quantity of cooking gas entered Gaza and northern governorates today for the first time since the war began.

Tue, Jan 28, 4:30 PM (Palestine Time)

Trump Envoy to Visit Israel Tomorrow

ISRAEL HAYOM: US President Donald Trump’s Middle East envoy will arrive in Israel tomorrow to discuss ceasefire agreements in Gaza and Lebanon.

Tue, Jan 28, 4:30 PM (Palestine Time)

Israeli Forces Displace Families in Tulkarm

AL-JAZEERA: Israeli forces forcibly displaced Palestinian families from their homes in the Tulkarm refugee camp, according to local sources.

Tue, Jan 28, 4:30 PM (Palestine Time)

France: Forced Displacement from Gaza Unacceptable

AL-JAZEERA: The French Foreign Ministry reaffirmed its stance, stating that any forced displacement of Gaza’s residents would be unacceptable.

Tue, Jan 28, 4:30 PM (Palestine Time)

Israeli Chief of Staff: Prisoner Exchange Was Tough

AL JAZEERA: The Israeli Chief of Staff admitted that the prisoner exchange deal was challenging but necessary. He pledged to minimize its cost and intensify efforts to prevent operations in the West Bank.

Tue, Jan 28, 4:30 PM (Palestine Time)

New Zealand Requires Military Details from Israelis

TIMES OF ISRAEL: New Zealand’s immigration authority now demands military service details from Israeli travelers as a condition for entry. An Israeli’s application was recently rejected after providing such information.

Tue, Jan 28, 4:30 PM (Palestine Time)

Sheikh Raed Salah Released after Interrogation

AL-JAZEERA: The lawyer of Sheikh Raed Salah confirmed that Israeli police released him after completing their investigation.

Tue, Jan 28, 3:02 PM (Palestine Time)

EU to Reinstate Rafah Border Monitoring

AL-JAZEERA: A European Commission spokesperson announced readiness to support the Gaza ceasefire agreement by redeploying a monitoring mission at the Rafah border crossing.

Tue, Jan 28, 3:02 PM (Palestine Time)

Gaza Death Toll Rises

GAZA HEALTH MINISTRY: 47,354 Palestinians have been killed, and 111,563 wounded in Israel’s genocide in Gaza starting on October 7, 2023.

Tue, Jan 28, 3:02 PM (Palestine Time)

Israeli Sniper Targets Ambulance in Rafah

AL-JAZEERA: The Palestinian Red Crescent reported that an Israeli sniper targeted one of its ambulances during an urgent mission in Tel al-Sultan, west of Rafah.

Tue, Jan 28, 3:02 PM (Palestine Time)

Sheikh Raed Salah Arrested by Israeli Forces

AL-JAZEERA: Israeli police arrested Sheikh Raed Salah, head of the Islamic Movement, after raiding his home in Umm al-Fahm. Salah has faced repeated arrests and imprisonments by Israeli authorities.

Tue, Jan 28, 3:02 PM (Palestine Time)

Lieberman Calls for Pre-War Investigation

AL-JAZEERA: Avigdor Lieberman, leader of the Israel Beiteinu party, urged the formation of a committee to investigate events leading up to and the handling of the war since October 7.

Tue, Jan 28, 3:02 PM (Palestine Time)

Qatar: Progress Toward Phase Two Negotiations

AL-JAZEERA: Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesperson Majid al-Ansari confirmed ongoing efforts to facilitate phase two negotiations of the Gaza ceasefire. He emphasized the importance of logistical coordination to deliver aid and monitor the agreement’s implementation.

Tue, Jan 28, 11:43 AM (Palestine Time)

UNRWA: Committed to Aid and Staying in Gaza

UNRWA COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR: UNRWA plans to remain in Gaza and provide aid until it becomes impossible.

Tue, Jan 28, 11:43 AM (Palestine Time)

Gaza Migration Plans are Just Ideas - Israeli Media

ISRAEL HAYOM, QUOTING A POLITICAL SOURCE:
Encouraging Gaza residents to migrate was discussed by the strategic affairs minister with Trump after his election victory. All talk about encouraging migration is just an idea under consideration.

Tue, Jan 28, 11:43 AM (Palestine Time)

10 Decomposed Bodies Retrieved in Gaza

PALESTINIAN RED CRESCENT: Our teams retrieved 10 decomposed bodies yesterday from various locations along Gaza’s Rashid Street.

Tue, Jan 28, 11:43 AM (Palestine Time)

Over 15,000 Israeli Soldiers Injured in the War

ISRAELI DEFENSE MINISTRY: Our rehabilitation division has cared for over 15,000 injured soldiers since the war began. By August, 72,056 disabled Israeli soldiers, including 10,000 added during the Gaza war, received treatment for mental and psychological trauma.

Tue, Jan 28, 11:43 AM (Palestine Time)

Lapid: Government Incapable of Managing the State

ISRAELI ARMY RADIO (citing Yair Lapid): The government is incapable of managing the state, but we’ll provide a safety net to complete the prisoner exchange deal.

Tue, Jan 28, 11:43 AM (Palestine Time)

Israeli Army: Forces Deployed Gradually in South Lebanon

ISRAELI ARMY: The deployment of forces in south Lebanon is gradual and delayed in some sectors.

Tue, Jan 28, 11:43 AM (Palestine Time)

Abandoning Netzarim Axis Crushes Settlement Hopes

ISRAELI MEDIA:

Images of thousands of Palestinians returning to northern Gaza via the Netzarim axis sparked widespread reactions.

Far-right leader Itamar Ben Gvir called it a victory image for Hamas.

Tue, Jan 28, 11:43 AM (Palestine Time)

Emotional Reunions in Northern Gaza After Ceasefire

GAZA GOVERNMENT INFORMATION OFFICE:

300,000 displaced Palestinians returned north after the ceasefire agreement.

Heartwarming footage captured emotional reunions of families.

Tue, Jan 28, 11:43 AM (Palestine Time)

Israeli Bulldozers Demolish Al-Alimi Roundabout in Tulkarm

PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Israeli bulldozers demolished parts of Al-Alimi Roundabout and court steps in Tulkarm early Tuesday.

Tue, Jan 28, 11:43 AM (Palestine Time)

Fierce Clashes in Tulkarm Camp

AL-QUDS BRIGADES: Our fighters, along with other brigades, ambushed Israeli forces infiltrating Tulkarm Camp, inflicting confirmed casualties.

Tue, Jan 28, 11:43 AM (Palestine Time)

Israeli Forces Raid Nablus

AL-JAZEERA: Israeli forces raided multiple Nablus neighborhoods early Tuesday, arresting several residents.

Tue, Jan 28, 11:43 AM (Palestine Time)

Khamenei: Gaza Forced the Zionist Entity to Surrender

IRANIAN LEADER ALI KHAMENEI:

Gaza has forced the heavily armed Zionist entity, fully supported by the US, to surrender.

Enemies and allies believed Hezbollah was finished, but it proved otherwise and managed to confront the Zionist entity.

 

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