SOCIAL MEDIA: UN Secretary-General António Guterres called for continued pressure to achieve a permanent ceasefire in Gaza and the immediate release of all prisoners. He stated that the current situation cannot endure more death and destruction in Gaza.

Guterres emphasized on X (formerly Twitter) that the only sustainable solution is the establishment of a viable and sovereign Palestinian state living in peace and security with Israel.

We must keep pushing for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza & the release of all hostages without delay.

We cannot go back to more death & destruction.

A viable, sovereign Palestinian State living side-by-side in peace & security with Israel is the only sustainable solution.

— António Guterres (@antonioguterres) February 8, 2025

PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Israeli forces have surrounded the Nour Shams refugee camp in the northern West Bank, deploying heavy military reinforcements, including bulldozers.

The sources reported explosions and gunfire inside the camp, with reconnaissance aircraft flying overhead and snipers from the Israeli army stationed around the area.

The Palestinian Red Crescent confirmed that Israeli forces are preventing their teams from entering Nour Shams camp despite reports of injuries.

مصادر محلية: قوات الاحتلال برفقة جرافات عسكرية تقتحم مخيم نور شمس في طولكرم pic.twitter.com/LczTsh5xY3

— شبكة قدس الإخبارية (@qudsn) February 9, 2025

AL-JAZEERA: The ongoing Israeli operation in the northern West Bank has led to the displacement of 30,000 Palestinians from their homes in the past two weeks.

ISRAELI MEDIA: The Israeli occupation army announced that it would begin drills today, Sunday, in the West Bank, Jordan Valley, the Dead Sea area, and the Golan Heights.

NEW YORK TIMES: The US Department of State has notified Congress of its intention to proceed with the sale of weapons worth over 8 billion dollars to Israel. This move by the State Department bypasses the informal review process currently taking place in one of the House committees.

Washington Moves Forward with $7.41 Billion Arms Sale to Israel

KAN: Israeli Broadcasting Authority showed footage documenting Israeli soldiers burning their equipment at the Netzarim axis before withdrawing from it.

جنود الاحتـلال يحرقون الممتلكات قبيل انسحابهم من #محور_نتساريم في قطاع #غزة#الجزيرة_مباشر pic.twitter.com/na6JQZDBZg

— الجزيرة مباشر (@ajmubasher) February 8, 2025

UN NEWS: The UN rapporteur on the right to housing, Balakrishnan Rajagopal, confirmed that the reconstruction of Gaza is possible without the need to displace its residents, stressing the importance of upholding Palestinians’ right to remain on their land.

Rajagopal stated that the Israeli aggression had destroyed approximately 70% of Gaza’s buildings, noting that the reconstruction of these facilities could take between 5 and 10 years, with an estimated cost of 60 billion dollars.

AL-JAZEERA: Several Palestinian prisoners released yesterday, Saturday, stated that they endured harsh conditions in Israeli occupation prisons. The returning prisoners to the Gaza Strip confirmed that the Israeli prison authorities deprived them of their basic rights and subjected them to various forms of violations.

YEDIOTH AHRONOTH:

The Israeli occupation army will begin a full withdrawal from the Netzarim axis tonight.

The 162nd Division is redeploying near the border, and the evacuation of Netzarim means no Israeli forces will remain in the northern Gaza Strip.

According to Yedioth Ahronoth, the Netzarim axis was a key element in settlers’ ambitions to return to settlements in northern Gaza.

⚡️🇮🇱BREAKING:

The Israeli army issued an order to evacuate the Netzarim axis as part of implementing the ceasefire agreement in Gaza—Hebrew CH12

Division 162 redeploys near the border and the evacuation of Netzarim means no Israeli forces in the northern Gaza Strip—Yedioth… pic.twitter.com/hfS4P05ttd

— Suppressed News. (@SuppressedNws) February 8, 2025

CHANNEL 12:

A Trump administration official informed the families of captives that Trump is committed to their return, though not necessarily under the Biden administration’s framework.

The families expressed concern following the senior Trump official’s remarks.

The army has ordered the evacuation of the Netzarim axis as part of implementing the Gaza ceasefire agreement.

ISRAELI MEDIA: The army will withdraw from the Netzarim axis tomorrow, Sunday, at 6 a.m., in accordance with the ceasefire agreement.

AL JAZEERA:

Families of Israeli captives to Trump:

We are concerned about Netanyahu’s attempts to sabotage the deal you achieved.

We trust you, so don’t let Netanyahu deceive you.

It is unacceptable for Netanyahu to trade captives to cover up his failures on October 7 and in the war.

The deal must be completed, but we fear our prime minister is undermining it from Washington.

AL-JAZEERA: Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak: US President Donald Trump’s plan to displace Palestinians from Gaza aims to save Netanyahu from his political crisis.

CHANNEL 12: Netanyahu ordered sending a negotiation delegation to Doha to discuss technical details of the exchange deal.

PRCS: The Palestinian Red Crescent stated that an Israeli military vehicle hit an ambulance transporting a Palestinian patient from the Al-Far’a refugee camp.

YESH ATID MK: A member of the Knesset from the “Yesh Atid” party urged Netanyahu to prioritize the return of all captives and stop focusing on his political coalition.

AL-JAZEERA: Israeli forces raided the home of freed prisoner Rashdi Abu Ramouz in Kafr Aqab, north of Jerusalem, and fired tear gas canisters.

ISRAELI BROADCASTING AUTHORITY: The Israeli delegation heading to Doha is not authorized to discuss the second phase of the agreement, according to a political-level decision. The delegation will include the Coordinator for Prisoner Affairs and the Deputy Head of Shin Bet.

AL-JAZEERA: Israeli occupation forces stormed the home of freed prisoner Iyad Abu Shkhaidem in Hebron.

AL JAZEERA: Over 100 Palestinian prisoners released from Israeli jails arrived in Gaza on Saturday as part of the fifth prisoner and hostage exchange under the ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel.

Families of Palestinian prisoners gather in Gaza Strip, waiting for the arrival of the bus carrying the freed detainees. pic.twitter.com/POahLXBvwS

— The Palestine Chronicle (@PalestineChron) February 8, 2025

HAMAS: Hamas stated that the poor health conditions of the freed prisoners reveal the tragic conditions they endured in Israeli jails. The movement warned against ongoing torture, repression, and medical neglect in Israeli prisons and reaffirmed its commitment to securing the freedom of all prisoners.

PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Israeli occupation forces raided the town of Silwad, east of Ramallah in the West Bank, coinciding with the release of two prisoners from the town.

PALESTINIAN RED CRESCENT: The Palestinian Red Crescent reported that seven freed prisoners were transferred to hospitals due to their critical health conditions. Sources told Al Jazeera that Jamal Al-Taweel, a Hamas leader, was among those hospitalized.

AL JAZEERA: A bus carrying freed Palestinian prisoners arrived in Ramallah in the West Bank after their release as part of the ceasefire and prisoner exchange agreement.

AL-JAZEERA: A bus carrying Palestinian prisoners left Ofer Prison west of Ramallah in the West Bank. Israeli forces stormed Beitunia ahead of the prisoners’ release.

NETANYAHU’S OFFICE: Netanyahu’s office stated that the horrific scene of the captives’ appearance in Gaza will not go unnoticed, emphasizing the Israeli government’s commitment to recovering all captives and missing persons.

HAMAS: Hamas announced that Al-Qassam Brigades released a number of enemy captives in exchange for a new batch of Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails. The scenes of the handover and the messages of resistance confirm that the next day is a Palestinian day of victory, bringing them closer to return and freedom.

‘Next Day’ – Al-Qassam Sends Defiant Message amid Prisoner Exchange

DUJARRIC: The UN spokesperson stated that any forced displacement of people constitutes ethnic cleansing. He emphasized the urgent need to provide shelter for Palestinians in Gaza and address thousands of malnutrition cases. The UN continues to push for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza and the release of all captives, stressing that a return to further death and destruction in Gaza is unacceptable.

UAE FOREIGN MINISTRY: The UAE Foreign Ministry firmly rejected any infringement on the inalienable rights of the Palestinian people and attempts to displace them. They called for an end to settlement activities that threaten regional stability and undermine peace prospects.

BRAZILIAN PRESIDENT LULA DA SILVA: Brazilian President Lula da Silva criticized Trump’s statements, stating that no human can comprehend the idea of occupying Gaza and displacing its people. He emphasized that Palestinians must care for Gaza and rebuild what has been destroyed.

AL-JAZEERA: The US House Speaker stated that Donald Trump is taking bold and decisive actions to try to ensure peace in Gaza. He expressed eagerness to meet with Netanyahu to discuss various issues, including eliminating threats to Israel.

AL-JAZEERA: A child was killed by Israeli army gunfire in central Rafah, southern Gaza.

AL-JAZEERA: Israeli occupation forces have completely withdrawn from Tammun town and are now stationed at the entrances of Al-Far’a camp, south of Tubas in the West Bank.

AL-JAZEERA: Al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas, is preparing to hand over 3 Israeli prisoners in Gaza to the Red Cross as part of the ceasefire and prisoner exchange agreement. Meanwhile, the Red Cross is heading to the handover point in central Gaza.

Members of Al-Qassam Brigades are deployed in Deir Al-Balah in the central Gaza Strip to organize the release of three Israeli detainees as part of a prisoner exchange deal between the resistance and Israel. pic.twitter.com/ybDa3DGa0x

— The Palestine Chronicle (@PalestineChron) February 8, 2025

AL-JAZEERA: Israeli occupation authorities summoned the families of Jerusalemite prisoners scheduled for release today for interrogation.

AL-JAZEERA: Al Jazeera cameraman Fadi Al-Wahidi is scheduled to leave Gaza for treatment after being injured by Israeli gunfire months ago during the aggression on Gaza. He will be transferred via the Rafah crossing to an Egyptian hospital to begin his treatment journey.

AL-JAZEERA: Al Jazeera cameraman Fadi Al-Wahidi is scheduled to leave Gaza for treatment after being injured by Israeli gunfire months ago during the aggression on Gaza. He will be transferred via the Rafah crossing to an Egyptian hospital to begin his treatment journey. pic.twitter.com/4dQrPOwM89

— The Palestine Chronicle (@PalestineChron) February 8, 2025

PALESTINIAN SOURCES: An explosion was heard in the vicinity of Nablus in the West Bank.

AL-JAZEERA: Israeli occupation forces surrounded a house in Al-Yamun, west of Jenin, demanding those inside to surrender.

PALESTINIAN SOURCES: Israeli forces raided the home of prisoner Jamal Al-Taweel in Al-Bireh in the central West Bank hours before his scheduled release as part of the fifth batch of the prisoner exchange between Palestinian resistance groups and Israel.