LIVE BLOG: Hamas: ‘Red Line’ | Protests in Tel Aviv | Jenin ‘Uninhabitable’ – Day 540

Israel continued to carry out massacres in Gaza. (Photo: via QNN)

By Palestine Chronicle Staff  

Israeli warplanes launched airstrikes on eastern Rafah in southern Gaza while shelling continued across the Strip. 

Meanwhile, Israeli occupation forces carried out military raids in the occupied West Bank, as the Jenin municipality declared the refugee camp uninhabitable.

Since October 7, 2023, Israel has killed 50,277 Palestinians and injured 114,095 others, the majority of whom are women and children, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza.

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Sun, Mar 30, 4:14 AM (Palestine Time)

Yemeni Media: New US Airstrikes on Yemen

YEMENI MEDIA: A new US aggression targeted the area near Jabal Nabi Shu’ayb in Sana’a Governorate with three airstrikes.

Sun, Mar 30, 4:14 AM (Palestine Time)

Seven Killed in New Israeli Airstrike in Gaza

PALESTINIAN MEDIA:

Four Palestinians were killed, and several others were injured in an Israeli airstrike on a displaced people’s tent in the southwestern part of Khan Younis.

Two Palestinians were killed and several others were injured in an Israeli airstrike on a house in Jabalia, northern Gaza Strip.

One Palestinian was killed and several others were injured as Israeli drones targeted three vehicles in the Al-Tuffah neighborhood in eastern Gaza City.

Sun, Mar 30, 4:06 AM (Palestine Time)

Gallant: Investigate All Political and Military Officials Regarding the Period Before October 7

ISRAELI MEDIA: Israeli Channel 12 reported former Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant as saying:

“I must be investigated along with all political and military officials regarding what happened before October 7.

“The Security Cabinet recommended implementing the pre-October 7 plan as outlined by the Government Coordination Unit.

“The plan was prepared in June 2023 by former Chief of Staff Halevi, the Shin Bet, and the Southern Command.

“The Government Coordination Unit proposed accepting Hamas’s rule and recommended implementing the idea of a long-term ceasefire.

Channel 12 also reported that a government document revealed that the Government Coordination Unit had presented a settlement plan with Hamas months before October 7.

Sun, Mar 30, 1:40 AM (Palestine Time)

Evidence Linked to Israeli Captive's Remains Found in Rafah

ISRAELI MEDIA: The Israeli army and Shin Bet claimed that evidence related to the remains of Israeli captive Meni Goudard was found in Rafah. However, they confirmed that his body is still being held.

Sun, Mar 30, 1:40 AM (Palestine Time)

Police Begin Dispersing Protesters near Defense Ministry

ISRAELI MEDIA: Israeli police began dispersing protesters gathered outside the Defense Ministry in Tel Aviv amid growing demonstrations calling for a prisoner exchange deal.

Sun, Mar 30, 1:40 AM (Palestine Time)

24 Killed in Israeli Airstrikes on Gaza since Dawn

AL-JAZEERA (citing medical sources): 24 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli airstrikes on Gaza since dawn today.

Sat, Mar 29, 11:56 PM (Palestine Time)

Land Day: Resistance Issues Statement as Pro-Palestine Groups Protest around the World

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: On Saturday, the Palestinian Resistance Movement Hamas reaffirmed its rejection of all projects aimed at displacement, resettlement, and the creation of an alternative homeland, emphasizing its commitment to national principles.

Sat, Mar 29, 11:53 PM (Palestine Time)

The Hidden Hand: Arab Governments and the Perpetuation of Israeli Brutality

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: Ramzy Baroud explains that while global solidarity with Palestine grows, Arab governments remain largely ineffective, caught between self-interest and complicity in Israel’s actions, which may ultimately lead to their own downfall.

Sat, Mar 29, 11:48 PM (Palestine Time)

Failure to Learn from History: ‘Why Didn’t We Know? Well, We Did’

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: Jeremy Salt argues that the West’s complicity in Israel’s actions is a betrayal of its own principles, as the genocide in Gaza continues unchecked, pushing the world closer to global conflict.

Sat, Mar 29, 11:40 PM (Palestine Time)

Khalil Haya: We Received a Proposal from the Mediators and Agreed to It

STATEMENT (Khalil Haya, head of Hamas in Gaza):

The steadfastness of our people on their land, despite the great tragedy, is a rock upon which all the enemies’ plans break.

The resistance’s weapon is a red line.

The occupation has been procrastinating and evading the commitments of the agreement to save Netanyahu’s criminal government.

Netanyahu has been evading for an entire year and sabotaged all the mediators’ attempts to reach an agreement.

We have adhered to all the terms of the agreement despite its repeated violations by the occupation forces.

We have reached advanced stages in discussions regarding the individuals who will lead the Community Support Committee in Gaza.

Two days ago, we received a proposal from our brothers, the mediators in Egypt and Qatar, and we dealt with it positively and agreed to it.

We hope the occupation does not obstruct the proposal we received from the mediators, which we have agreed to.

Sat, Mar 29, 11:35 PM (Palestine Time)

24 Killed in Israeli Airstrikes on Gaza Strip Since Dawn Today

MEDICAL SOURCES (Cited in Al-Jazeera): 24 people have been killed in Israeli airstrikes on the Gaza Strip since dawn today.

Sat, Mar 29, 11:33 PM (Palestine Time)

Police Begin Dispersing Protesters Around the Ministry of Defense

ISRAELI MEDIA: Police have started dispersing protesters around the Ministry of Defense in Tel Aviv.

Sat, Mar 29, 9:45 PM (Palestine Time)

Israeli Media: Yair Golan Joins Tel Aviv Protests

ISRAELI MEDIA: Yair Golan, leader of the Democratic Party, participated in Tel Aviv protests demanding a deal to secure the release of Israeli captives in Gaza.

Sat, Mar 29, 9:45 PM (Palestine Time)

Israeli Airstrike Kills Three in Deir al-Balah

AL-JAZEERA: An Israeli airstrike on Deir al-Balah, central Gaza, resulted in the killing of three people.

Sat, Mar 29, 9:45 PM (Palestine Time)

Israeli Army Expands Ground Offensive in Rafah

ISRAELI MEDIA: The Israeli army announced the launch of a ground operation in the Al-Jneina area of Rafah, aiming to “expand the security zone” in southern Gaza. The military claims to have hit dozens of targets over the weekend.

Sat, Mar 29, 9:45 PM (Palestine Time)

Families of Israeli Captives: “Restarting the War Will Only Kill Hostages”

ISRAELI MEDIA:

The families of Israeli captives issued a statement saying:

“We call for mass protests tonight to demand a deal that returns all captives.”

“Only public pressure will bring them back; military pressure is killing them.”

“Netanyahu is prolonging the war to evade an investigation and keep his government intact.”

“He is sacrificing the hostages and the entire country for his political survival.”

“We demand an Israeli initiative to secure the return of all captives at once.”

Sat, Mar 29, 7:40 PM (Palestine Time)

Academy Apologizes for Failing to Defend Palestinian Filmmaker after Settler Attack

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: The Academy’s delayed response to Palestinian filmmaker Hamdan Ballal’s assault by Israeli settlers in the West Bank drew sharp criticism from Hollywood figures.

Sat, Mar 29, 7:39 PM (Palestine Time)

Qassam Brigades Release Video of Israeli Prisoner Titled "Time is Running Out"

AL-QASSAM BRIGADES:

The military wing of Hamas, the Al-Qassam Brigades, has released a new video featuring an Israeli prisoner under the title “Time is Running Out.”

In the video, the Israeli prisoner urges everyone in Israel to defend him and work towards his release, calling on the Israeli labor unions to exert pressure to secure his freedom.

He addresses Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, stating that the real psychological warfare is hearing constant bombings 24/7. The prisoner emphasized that no one can rescue them through military force, and any attempt to do so would result in their deaths.

Sat, Mar 29, 7:39 PM (Palestine Time)

Israeli Army Launches Wide-Scale Attacks on Gaza

ISRAELI MEDIA: Israeli Channel 12 reported that the Israeli army launched a series of large-scale attacks on Gaza, with loud explosions heard in the area.

Sat, Mar 29, 5:51 PM (Palestine Time)

Gaza’s Health Sector “Shut Down"

AL-JAZEERA (citing Dr. Munir al-Bursh, Director General of Gaza’s Ministry of Health):

Israel has restricted the entry of foreign medical teams into Gaza.

The targeting of medical personnel poses immense challenges.

Gaza’s health sector can now only be described as “shut down.”

Sat, Mar 29, 5:51 PM (Palestine Time)

21 Killed in Israeli Airstrikes on Gaza Since Dawn

AL-JAZEERA (citing medical sources): 21 Palestinians have been martyred in Israeli airstrikes on Gaza since dawn today, including 13 in the south.

Sat, Mar 29, 5:51 PM (Palestine Time)

Kiled, Injuries in Israeli Strike on Beit Lahia

AL-JAZEERA: An Israeli airstrike on a house in Beit Lahia, northern Gaza, led to multiple martyrs and injuries.

Sat, Mar 29, 5:51 PM (Palestine Time)

World Food Program: Gaza Faces Severe Hunger Crisis

The World Food Programme (WFP) warns that Gaza urgently needs humanitarian aid. With dwindling food supplies, hundreds of thousands of people face extreme hunger and malnutrition.

Sat, Mar 29, 5:51 PM (Palestine Time)

Hamas: No Legitimacy for the Occupation Over Any Part of Palestine

HAMAS STATEMENT:

Hamas reiterated that Israel has no sovereignty or legitimacy over any part of Palestine, including Jerusalem and Al-Aqsa Mosque.

The statement marked the 49th anniversary of Land Day, an annual event on March 30 commemorated with national activities by Palestinians worldwide.

Sat, Mar 29, 5:51 PM (Palestine Time)

Israeli Forces Storm Beit Furik Village, East of Nablus

PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Israeli occupation forces have stormed the village of Beit Furik, east of Nablus, in the occupied West Bank.

Sat, Mar 29, 4:16 PM (Palestine Time)

Three Mortar Shells Fired at Israeli Forces in Khan Yunis

AL-JAZEERA: A spokesperson for the Israeli military confirmed that three mortar shells were fired at Israeli forces on the outskirts of Khan Yunis, southern Gaza.

Sat, Mar 29, 4:16 PM (Palestine Time)

Israeli Forces Storm Yatma Town South of Nablus

PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Israeli occupation forces have raided the town of Yatma, south of Nablus, and deployed troops in some of its streets.

Sat, Mar 29, 4:16 PM (Palestine Time)

14 Palestinians Killed in Israeli Airstrikes on Gaza

AL-JAZEERA (citing medical sources): 14 Palestinians were martyred, and dozens were injured in Israeli airstrikes across Gaza since dawn on Saturday. An Al Jazeera correspondent reported that a child was killed, and several of her family members were injured by Israeli drone fire in central Rafah, southern Gaza.

Sat, Mar 29, 4:16 PM (Palestine Time)

Explosion Targets Israeli Bulldozer Near Khan Yunis

ISRAELI MEDIA: The Israeli Broadcasting Corporation (KAN) confirmed that an explosive device targeted an Israeli bulldozer in the buffer zone near Khan Yunis, with no reported injuries.

Sat, Mar 29, 2:39 PM (Palestine Time)

‘War Crime’ – Israeli Forces Admit Targeting Ambulances, Civilians in Gaza

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: On Saturday, the Israeli occupation army acknowledged that it had fired on ambulances in the Gaza Strip, claiming the vehicles were deemed “suspicious.”

The Palestinian Resistance Movement Hamas condemned this as a “war crime” that led to the deaths of several civil defense personnel.

‘War Crime’ – Israeli Forces Admit Targeting Ambulances, Civilians in Gaza

Sat, Mar 29, 1:59 PM (Palestine Time)

Six Killed in Israeli Shelling East of Khan Yunis

PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Six Palestinians were killed, and several others wounded in an Israeli artillery strike on Abasan al-Kabira, east of Khan Yunis.

Sat, Mar 29, 1:59 PM (Palestine Time)

Child Killed, Five Injured in Strike on Shaboura Camp

PALESTINIAN MEDIA: An Israeli airstrike on Shaboura Camp in Rafah killed a young girl and injured five others, most of them children.

Sat, Mar 29, 1:59 PM (Palestine Time)

‘Systematic Starvation Policy’ – Israel Destroyed Dozens of Gaza Soup Kitchens

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: Israel has destroyed 26 soup kitchens and 37 aid distribution centers since October 2023, when its genocidal assault on the Gaza Strip began, according to Gaza’s Government Media Office.

‘Systematic Starvation Policy’ – Israel Destroyed Dozens of Gaza Soup Kitchens

Sat, Mar 29, 1:42 PM (Palestine Time)

Palestinian Killed, Others Injured in Israeli Strike on Takiya in Shejaiya

AL-JAZEERA: An Israeli strike on a takīya in Shujaiya, east of Gaza City, killed a Palestinian and injured several others.

Sat, Mar 29, 1:42 PM (Palestine Time)

Gaza Death Toll Rises

GAZA HEALTH MINISTRY:

Hospitals in Gaza received 26 dead and 70 wounded in the past 24 hours.

The total death toll since October 7, 2023, has risen to 50,277, with 114,095 injured.

 

Sat, Mar 29, 1:42 PM (Palestine Time)

Fate of Nine Palestinian Red Crescent Staff Remains Unknown

PALESTINIAN RED CRESCENT:

The Palestinian Red Crescent reported that nine of its staff targeted by Israeli forces in Rafah remain missing.

Yesterday, a Red Crescent team, escorted by the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), attempted to enter Tel al-Sultan to search for them but was forced to withdraw after Israeli warnings.

Sat, Mar 29, 1:42 PM (Palestine Time)

Islamic Jihad Fighters Engage Israeli Forces in Tubas

AL-QUDS BRIGADES – TUBAS BRIGADE: Saraya al-Quds, the armed wing of Islamic Jihad, said its fighters in the Tammoun unit are confronting Israeli forces with heavy gunfire.

Sat, Mar 29, 1:42 PM (Palestine Time)

Israeli Warplanes Strike Eastern Rafah

PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Israeli warplanes launched airstrikes on eastern Rafah in southern Gaza.

Sat, Mar 29, 1:42 PM (Palestine Time)

Israeli Army Increases Demolitions in West Bank Refugee Camps

ISRAELI MEDIA: The Israeli newspaper Walla reported that:

The Israeli army is intensifying engineering operations in northern West Bank refugee camps.

The Central Command chief has ordered the dismantling of these camps and their conversion into residential areas in Jenin and Tulkarm.

Sat, Mar 29, 7:40 PM (Palestine Time)

300 Gaza Children, Women Killed in One ‘Horrifying Night’ – Haaretz

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: The Israeli army killed nearly 300 Palestinian women and children in one single night, the Israeli newspaper Haaretz reported on Friday.

According to the report, citing official data from the Palestinian Health Ministry, the devastating Israeli airstrike on Gaza in the early hours of March 18 killed at least 436 Palestinians, including 183 children, 94 women, and 34 elderly people.

Sat, Mar 29, 1:42 PM (Palestine Time)

Ex-Israeli Deputy Army Chief: Netanyahu Seeks Loyalists in Military

THE NEW YORKER (Citing Yair Golan, former Israeli Deputy Chief of Staff):

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has not sought to replace Hamas with a military alternative.

Netanyahu is more focused on installing loyalists in the army and security services rather than pursuing diplomatic steps.

Sat, Mar 29, 1:42 PM (Palestine Time)

Jenin Municipality: Refugee Camp No Longer Livable

JENIN MUNICIPALITY:

Israeli forces have destroyed about 600 homes and the entire infrastructure in Jenin refugee camp.

The refugee camp is now uninhabitable after 68 days of continuous attacks.

The Israeli army maintains a strict blockade on Jenin, home to 360,000 residents.

Sat, Mar 29, 1:42 PM (Palestine Time)

Families of Israeli Prisoners Call for Protests against Government

ISRAELI MEDIA: The Israeli prisoners’ families association urged he public to protest against what it called a “negligent government” that has turned its back on the captives.

Sat, Mar 29, 1:42 PM (Palestine Time)

UN Official: Israel Continues Using Food as a Weapon in Gaza

UN SPECIAL RAPPORTEUR ON THE RIGHT TO FOOD:

Israel is deliberately using food as a weapon in Gaza.

Israeli policies are leading to the deaths of thousands of children.

Israel’s apartheid system dehumanizes Palestinians.

Global pressure is needed to impose sanctions on Israel.

Sat, Mar 29, 1:42 PM (Palestine Time)

Gaza Hospitals Resort to Improvised Medical Equipment

AL-JAZEERA: As Gaza faces an unprecedented humanitarian crisis, Nasser Medical Complex in Khan Yunis, like other hospitals in the Strip, is struggling with a growing number of casualties and severe equipment shortages. To cope, engineers are repurposing and repairing medical devices to maintain essential services, as Israeli authorities continue blocking medical supplies.

Sat, Mar 29, 1:42 PM (Palestine Time)

US State Department: Israel Has Right to Defend Itself

US STATE DEPARTMENT: A State Department spokesperson stated that Israel has the right to respond to rocket fire from “terrorists” in Lebanon.

Sat, Mar 29, 1:59 PM (Palestine Time)

Israeli Airstrike Kills WCK Volunteer ‘as Meals were being Distributed’ in Gaza

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: An Israeli airstrike killed a World Central Kitchen (WCK) volunteer and injured six other people in the Gaza Strip on Thursday, the charity said.

“Israeli strikes hit near one of our WCK-supported community kitchens just as meals were being distributed,” the organization said on X.

Sat, Mar 29, 1:42 PM (Palestine Time)

Israeli Shelling Targets Northern and Southern Gaza

AL-JAZEERA: Israeli forces shelled northern Gaza and targeted Abasan al-Kabira, east of Khan Yunis.

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