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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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.
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.
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.
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.
نازحون ينصبون خيام بجوار منازلهم المدمرة شمال غزة pic.twitter.com/jz0RVQjFID
— شبكة قدس الإخبارية (@qudsn) January 29, 2025
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.
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.
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.
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.
Israeli Forces Deploy Reinforcements towards Tulkarm Refugee Camp
PALESTINIAN SOURCES: Israeli forces are sending military reinforcements toward Tulkarm Refugee Camp in the West Bank.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Nabatieh south Lebanon now pic.twitter.com/8S5W9ezw2N
— Pheebs (@galpalpheebs) January 28, 2025
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.
Israeli Airstrikes Target Nabatieh in South Lebanon
ISRAELI ARMY RADIO: Israeli airstrikes targeted Nabatieh in south Lebanon.
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.
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.
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.
Israeli occupation forces shoot Palestinian child in the chest in Tulkarem in north West Bank#Palestine #Peace #Gaza #Ceasefire #WestBank pic.twitter.com/RSbIIUXQ1Z
— Palestine International Broadcast (@PBI_PS) January 28, 2025
Israeli Forces Storm Al-Fawwar Refugee Camp
AL-JAZEERA: Israeli forces stormed Al-Fawwar Refugee Camp, south of Hebron, in the West Bank.
Israeli Drones Strike Central Gaza without Casualties
AL-JAZEERA: Israeli drones launched three strikes on northern areas of central Gaza, causing no reported injuries.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
📸 مصادر محلية: إصابة الصحفية نغم الزايط بشظايا رصاص الاحتلال في محيط مخيم #طولكرم pic.twitter.com/3KVIyty93l
— ساحات – عاجل 🇵🇸 (@Sa7atPlBreaking) January 28, 2025
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.
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.
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.
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.
An elderly Palestinian woman was forced to evacuate her home and leave Tulkarem camp under the threat of the occupation. The elderly, the ill, and the disabled were the last to leave after the camp was raided by the occupation forces.
Source: @PalpostN pic.twitter.com/FXN1R18uzV— Translating Falasteen (Palestine) (@translatingpal) January 28, 2025
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.
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.
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.
Sheikh Raed Salah Released after Interrogation
AL-JAZEERA: The lawyer of Sheikh Raed Salah confirmed that Israeli police released him after completing their investigation.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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. pic.twitter.com/4PIK4djLzf
— The Palestine Chronicle (@PalestineChron) January 28, 2025
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.
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.
UNRWA: Committed to Aid and Staying in Gaza
UNRWA COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR: UNRWA plans to remain in Gaza and provide aid until it becomes impossible.
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.
10 Decomposed Bodies Retrieved in Gaza
PALESTINIAN RED CRESCENT: Our teams retrieved 10 decomposed bodies yesterday from various locations along Gaza’s Rashid Street.
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.
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.
Israeli Army: Forces Deployed Gradually in South Lebanon
ISRAELI ARMY: The deployment of forces in south Lebanon is gradual and delayed in some sectors.
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.
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.
Never before have we truly "returned." Never before have Palestinian refugees from Gaza moved north.
Today, we witness the unimaginable: a million Palestinians—wounded, resilient, and carrying four generations of pain—heading north, waving flags, chanting, and smiling through… pic.twitter.com/n5R7pYwYVp
— The Palestine Chronicle (@PalestineChron) January 27, 2025
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.
Fierce Clashes in Tulkarm Camp
AL-QUDS BRIGADES: Our fighters, along with other brigades, ambushed Israeli forces infiltrating Tulkarm Camp, inflicting confirmed casualties.
🚨 A large explosive device was detonated targeting an Israeli vehicle in Tulkarem camp. pic.twitter.com/eP9cf5tVl9
— The Palestine Chronicle (@PalestineChron) January 28, 2025
Israeli Forces Raid Nablus
AL-JAZEERA: Israeli forces raided multiple Nablus neighborhoods early Tuesday, arresting several residents.
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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