LIVE BLOG: Fourth Prisoner Swap Ahead as Israel Exits Rafah Crossing | West Bank Massacres Continue – Day 483

Displaced Palestinians continue returning to northern Gaza. (Photo: via QNN)

By Palestine Chronicle Staff  

The Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt will open today amid protests by Egyptians over displacement plans for Palestinians. 

Meanwhile, Israel has accepted Hamas’ list of prisoners for release, marking a key step in the ongoing truce agreement.

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Sat, Feb 1, 4:32 AM (Palestine Time)

FBI Instructed to Provide List of Agents Involved in Case Against Hamas Leaders

US MEDIA: According to sources cited by Reuters, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has been instructed to submit a list of agents involved in a criminal case against senior leaders of the Hamas movement.

Sat, Feb 1, 2:41 AM (Palestine Time)

Israeli Military Invades West Bank Towns - News Roundup

PALESTINIAN MEDIA:

Israeli forces invaded the city of Dura, south of Hebron in the West Bank.

Israeli forces invaded the town of Ein Qiniya, north of Ramallah in the West Bank.

Israeli forces invaded the Balata refugee camp, east of Nablus in the West Bank.

Israeli forces invaded the town of Beit Fajjar, south of Bethlehem in the West Bank.

Sat, Feb 1, 1:51 AM (Palestine Time)

Occupation Forces Raid Ein Qiniya Town North of Ramallah

AL JAZEERA: Sources reported that Israeli occupation forces raided the town of Ein Qiniya, north of Ramallah in the West Bank.

Sat, Feb 1, 12:28 AM (Palestine Time)

Occupation Forces Raid Al-Ain Camp West of Nablus

AL JAZEERA: Sources reported that Israeli occupation forces raided Al-Ain camp, west of Nablus in the West Bank.

Sat, Feb 1, 12:28 AM (Palestine Time)

Trump Administration Considers Sending 24,000 Rifles to Israel

NYT: The Trump administration is considering sending 24,000 rifles to Israel, which were previously detained by order of former Secretary of State Antony Blinken. The weapons will only go to units under Israeli police control.

Sat, Feb 1, 12:28 AM (Palestine Time)

Occupation Forces Demolish Home in Jenin Camp

AL JAZEERA: Sources reported that Israeli occupation forces demolished a home inside Jenin camp in the northern West Bank.

Sat, Feb 1, 12:28 AM (Palestine Time)

Agreement Reached to Add 111 Prisoners Arrested After October 7

PRISONERS’ MEDIA OFFICE: “The deal includes the release of 1,000 prisoners from Gaza arrested after October 7, 2003, and 110 serving life sentences in exchange for 9 patients. The list of Israeli prisoners handed to the occupation for release today includes one of the 9 patients. An agreement was reached to add 12 prisoners serving life sentences and 111 from Gaza arrested after October 7. We confirm that the 111 prisoners are part of the list of 1,000 from Gaza arrested after October 7.”

Sat, Feb 1, 12:28 AM (Palestine Time)

Hamas Official Urges Mediators to Pressure Occupation to Adhere to Agreement

Ismail Ridwan, a Hamas official, stated: “We are committed to the ceasefire terms as long as the Zionist occupation adheres to them. We are engaging positively with mediators. We urge mediators to pressure the occupation to comply with the agreement and reach a framework for the second phase. We call on all free people worldwide to support the resilience of the Palestinian people and provide urgent relief. We emphasize the need to deliver all medical and living supplies to Gaza after the occupation destroyed everything.”

Sat, Feb 1, 12:28 AM (Palestine Time)

Namibia: The Hague Group to Employ International System to Support Palestine

AL JAZEERA: Namibia’s Minister of Justice told Al Jazeera that “The Hague Group, established with eight countries, aims to support Palestine and its right to self-determination.” She added that the group will work to utilize the international system to highlight the Palestinian cause.

Sat, Feb 1, 12:28 AM (Palestine Time)

Israeli Forces Raid Home of Freed Prisoner Shihadeh Al-Jayawi

AL JAZEERA: Israeli occupation forces raided the home of freed prisoner Shihadeh Al-Jayawi, released in the “Al-Ahrar Deal,” in the town of Idhna, west of Hebron. Simultaneously, forces stormed the town of Surif, north of Hebron, conducting raids and arrests among residents.

Sat, Feb 1, 12:28 AM (Palestine Time)

Israel to Release 183 Prisoners Tomorrow

AL-JAZEERA:

The Hamas Prisoners’ Media Office confirmed that the Israeli occupation will release 183 prisoners on Saturday as part of the fourth phase, including 111 from Gaza arrested after October 7, 2023. Nahed Al-Fakhouri, a media official, stated, “The list includes 18 prisoners serving life sentences, 54 with high sentences, and 111 from Gaza detained after October 7.”

Fri, Jan 31, 9:48 PM (Palestine Time)

Arab Meeting in Cairo to Discuss Gaza and UNRWA

WAFA: Cairo will host a meeting of six Arab countries on Saturday to discuss developments in the region, efforts to secure a ceasefire in Gaza, and ways to support UNRWA after Israel banned its activities. The meeting follows Trump’s proposal to relocate Gazans to neighboring countries, which was rejected by Egypt, Jordan, and other international parties.

Fri, Jan 31, 9:48 PM (Palestine Time)

UN Expresses Concern over Israeli Operations in Jenin

AL-JAZEERA: The UN expressed deep concern over the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Jenin due to ongoing Israeli operations. The UN spokesperson highlighted widespread destruction of homes and infrastructure, with nearly all residents of Jenin camp displaced in the past two months.

Fri, Jan 31, 9:48 PM (Palestine Time)

Jerusalem Mosques Mourn Al-Deif and Qassam Leaders

PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Mosques in the Jerusalem neighborhood of Issawiya mourned the martyrdom of Mohammed Al-Deif and other Qassam leaders. Videos circulated online showed prayers and tributes to the fallen commanders.

Fri, Jan 31, 5:33 PM (Palestine Time)

Israeli Forces Raid Former Prisoner's Home in Hebron

AL-JAZEERA: Israeli forces raided the home of released prisoner Ezzedine Awad in the town of Idhna, west of Hebron in the occupied West Bank.

Fri, Jan 31, 5:33 PM (Palestine Time)

Israeli Forces Arrest Palestinian South of Jenin

PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Palestinian sources reported that Israeli forces arrested a young Palestinian from the town of Arraba, southwest of Jenin in the occupied West Bank.

Fri, Jan 31, 3:50 PM (Palestine Time)

Freed Palestinian Detainee: I Was Tortured by Being Beaten on My Injury

AL-JAZEERA: Freed Palestinian detainee Mohammad Al-Qawasmi told Al Jazeera: “The occupation treated us harshly during detention. The jailers tortured me by beating the injured area on my foot.”

Fri, Jan 31, 3:50 PM (Palestine Time)

Ongoing Displacement in Tulkarm Due to Israeli Aggression

PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Palestinian platforms documented scenes of the displacement of families from the Tulkarm refugee camp in the northern West Bank due to the ongoing Israeli aggression on the city for the fifth consecutive day.

Fri, Jan 31, 3:50 PM (Palestine Time)

Israeli Forces Raid Village South of Nablus

PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Palestinian sources reported that Israeli occupation forces raided the village of Madama, south of Nablus in the West Bank, and fired gas canisters heavily.

Fri, Jan 31, 3:50 PM (Palestine Time)

Clashes with Israeli Forces Near Mount Sabih

PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Palestinian sources reported clashes between youth and Israeli forces near Mount Sabih in the town of Beita, south of Nablus in the West Bank.

Fri, Jan 31, 2:18 PM (Palestine Time)

Fewer Than 8,000 Trucks Enter Gaza since Truce Began

AL JAZEERA: Sources told Al-Jazeera that the number of trucks entering Gaza since the truce began, up to its 11th day, reached only 7,926. They noted that about two-thirds of the trucks carried food supplies. The sources added that the number of tents delivered to Gaza was far below the needs, not exceeding 208. No temporary mobile homes were delivered to either the north or south of the strip.

Fri, Jan 31, 2:18 PM (Palestine Time)

Palestinians Injured by Occupation Forces East of Ramallah

PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Palestinian sources reported injuries caused by Israeli forces during their incursion into the village of Al-Mughayyir, east of Ramallah.

Fri, Jan 31, 2:18 PM (Palestine Time)

IRGC: Martyrdom of Al-Deif Will Strengthen Palestinian Resilience

IRGC STATEMENT: The Iranian Revolutionary Guard stated that the martyrdom of Mohammed Al-Deif, chief of staff of the Al-Qassam Brigades, and his companions would strengthen the determination and resilience of the Palestinian people to liberate Jerusalem

Fri, Jan 31, 1:06 PM (Palestine Time)

9 Lifers and 81 High-Sentence Prisoners to Be Released

PRISONERS’ MEDIA OFFICE: On Saturday, 9 lifers and 81 high-sentence prisoners will be released in the fourth batch.

Fri, Jan 31, 1:06 PM (Palestine Time)

Israeli Sources: Hamas' Prisoner List Accepted

ISRAELI ARMY RADIO (NETANYAHU’S OFFICE): The three prisoners Hamas will release on Saturday are alive.

YEDIOTH AHRONOTH (ISRAELI SOURCES): The list from Hamas is acceptable and aligns with the agreement.

CHANNEL 12 (SOURCES): The prisoner release is expected to begin in the morning, as in previous operations.

Fri, Jan 31, 1:06 PM (Palestine Time)

European Statement: Deep Concern Over Israel's Ban on UNRWA

STATEMENT BY UK, FRANCE, AND GERMANY FOREIGN MINISTERS: We reiterate deep concern over Israel’s ban on UNRWA operations. No other entity can replace UNRWA’s work. We support its mandate to serve Palestinian refugees.

Fri, Jan 31, 1:06 PM (Palestine Time)

Israel Receives List of Prisoners for Saturday Release

ISRAEL HAYOM (citing NETANYAHU’S OFFICE): Israel has received the list of hostages to be released on Saturday.

Fri, Jan 31, 1:06 PM (Palestine Time)

Hundreds of Israelis Protest to Demand Full Implementation of Deal

YEDIOTH AHRONOTH: Hundreds of Israelis protested outside the U.S. Embassy in Tel Aviv, demanding full implementation of the deal.

Fri, Jan 31, 1:06 PM (Palestine Time)

Abu Obeida Announces Names of 3 Israeli Prisoners for Release

ABU OBEIDA: Al-Qassam Brigades will release Israeli prisoners Ofer Kalderon, Keith Siegel, and Yarden Bibas tomorrow, Saturday.

Fri, Jan 31, 1:06 PM (Palestine Time)

Gaza Civil Defense: Lost 85% of Facilities and Equipment

GAZA CIVIL DEFENSE: We lost 85% of our facilities and equipment during the Israeli aggression. We urge mediators to pressure Israel to allow necessary equipment entry.

Fri, Jan 31, 1:06 PM (Palestine Time)

Rafah Crossing to Open Friday

KAN (citing PALESTINIAN SOURCES): The Rafah crossing will open today, Friday, not Sunday as planned.

Fri, Jan 31, 1:06 PM (Palestine Time)

Iranian FM: Tehran Ready to Provide Aid to Gaza

IRANIAN FM ABBAS ARAGHCHI TO AL JAZEERA: Tehran is ready to provide aid to Palestinians in Gaza.

Fri, Jan 31, 1:06 PM (Palestine Time)

Palestinian Fisherman Killed Off Nuseirat Coast

AL JAZEERA CORRESPONDENT: A Palestinian fisherman was killed by Israeli naval gunfire off Nuseirat camp in central Gaza.

Fri, Jan 31, 1:06 PM (Palestine Time)

Smotrich: Deal is Catastrophic for Israeli Security

JERUSALEM POST (citing ISRAELI FINANCE MINISTER BEZALEL SMOTRICH): The deal is catastrophic for Israeli security.

Fri, Jan 31, 1:06 PM (Palestine Time)

Prisoner Affairs Coordinator: Preparing for Phase Two Negotiations

WALLA (citing PRISONER AFFAIRS COORDINATOR GAL HIRSCH): Netanyahu-Trump meeting next week is crucial for phase two negotiations.

Fri, Jan 31, 1:06 PM (Palestine Time)

EU Official: Palestinian Authority Officers to Manage Rafah Crossing

YEDIOTH AHRONOTH (citing EU OFFICIAL): Palestinian Authority border officers will manage the Rafah crossing.

Fri, Jan 31, 1:06 PM (Palestine Time)

Poll: Only 4% of Israelis Believe War Goals Achieved

MAARIV POLL: Only 4% of Israelis believe Israel has fully achieved its war goals.

Fri, Jan 31, 1:06 PM (Palestine Time)

Al-Quds Brigades: Engaged Israeli Forces in Yamoun

AL-QUDS BRIGADES (JENIN BATTALION): Our fighters engaged Israeli forces in Yamoun, causing casualties.

Fri, Jan 31, 1:06 PM (Palestine Time)

Israeli Army: Targeted Hezbollah Sites in Bekaa

ISRAELI ARMY: We targeted Hezbollah sites in the Bekaa, eastern Lebanon.

Fri, Jan 31, 1:06 PM (Palestine Time)

Israel Killed Two Palestinians in Jenin

KAN: Israeli forces “neutralized” the two gunmen who killed soldier Liam Hasi in Jenin.

Fri, Jan 31, 1:06 PM (Palestine Time)

Guterres: 2,500 Children Must Be Evacuated from Gaza Immediately

UN SECRETARY-GENERAL ANTONIO GUTERRES: 2,500 children must be evacuated from Gaza immediately for medical treatment.

Fri, Jan 31, 1:06 PM (Palestine Time)

Channel 12: Prepare for All Scenarios

CHANNEL 12: We must prepare for all scenarios ahead of Netanyahu’s security consultations.

Fri, Jan 31, 1:06 PM (Palestine Time)

Channel 14: War Goals Not Achieved

CHANNEL 14: The war goals of destroying Hamas’ military capabilities and overthrowing its rule have not been achieved.

Fri, Jan 31, 1:06 PM (Palestine Time)

Al-Quds Brigades: Clashed with Israeli Forces in Tulkarm

AL-QUDS BRIGADES (TULKARM BATTALION): We clashed with Israeli forces in Tulkarm, causing confirmed injuries.

Fri, Jan 31, 1:06 PM (Palestine Time)

Resistance Targets Israeli Forces Northwest of Jenin

AL-JAZEERA: Resistance fighters targeted Israeli forces with an explosive device in Silat al-Harithiya, northwest of Jenin.

Fri, Jan 31, 1:06 PM (Palestine Time)

15 New Israeli Violations of Ceasefire in Lebanon

LEBANESE SOURCES: The Israeli army committed 15 new violations of the ceasefire in Lebanon, bringing the total to 823 since the agreement began 66 days ago.

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