Israel’s blockade on humanitarian aid continues to tighten conditions across the Gaza Strip, leaving displaced families without food, medical care, or basic survival needs.
Meanwhile, thousands still have no information about missing relatives, with many feared trapped under rubble, unidentified in hospitals, or buried in mass graves.
Since October 7, 2023, Israel has killed 70,103 and injured 170,985 others, the majority of whom are women and children, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza.
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Israel Sentences Two Palestinians over Alleged Plot to Assassinate Ben-Gvir
WADI HILWEH INFORMATION CENTER: An Israeli court sentenced two Palestinians from Jerusalem to prison over accusations of plotting to assassinate Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir. Mansour Safadi received a sentence of nine and a half years, while Muhammad Salaymeh received eight years. The two were reportedly subjected to lengthy and harsh interrogation.
Israeli Forces Raid Hospitals in Hebron After Vehicle-Ramming Operation
AL-JAZEERA: Israeli forces stormed Al-Ahli Hospital and surrounded Al-Mezan Hospital in Hebron in search of the Palestinian accused of carrying out a vehicle-ramming operation that injured an Israeli soldier. Local sources also reported a raid on Muhammad Ali Al-Muhtaseb Hospital.
Israeli Army: Soldier Injured in Ramming Attack
ISRAELI ARMY: The Israeli military confirmed a soldier was injured in a vehicle-ramming attack near Halhul north of Hebron. The army said it fired at the suspected driver, who fled, prompting road closures and search operations.
Hamas Welcomes Vehicle-Ramming Operation
HAMAS STATEMENT: Hamas praised the vehicle-ramming operation near Halhul, saying it was part of the Palestinian people’s “legitimate response” to daily killings, raids, home demolitions, and systematic Israeli abuses in Gaza and the West Bank. The movement said resistance will continue “as long as the occupation persists.”
Israeli Army Confirms Suspected Ramming Operation Near Hebron
ISRAELI ARMY: The Israeli military confirmed reports of a suspected vehicle-ramming operation at the Yehuda junction near Hebron and announced wide-scale search operations in the area.
Two Palestinians Shot; Families Trapped Under Heavy Fire in Gaza
ANADOLU AGENCY: Civil defense services in Gaza reported that a man and a woman were wounded by Israeli gunfire east of Gaza City as heavy firing continued. Dozens of families remain trapped under fire and are appealing for safe evacuation.
A Victory Beyond Football: Palestine Defeat Qatar in Dramatic Arab Cup Clash
PALESTINE CHRONICLE: Palestine claimed a dramatic 1-0 win over Qatar, securing a deeply symbolic victory as millions at home continue to endure genocide.
A Victory Beyond Football: Palestine Defeat Qatar in Dramatic Arab Cup Clash
‘America First’ Youth Turn against Israel as US Support Hits Historic Low – Poll
PALESTINE CHRONICLE: Sympathies for Israel have fallen “to a historic low” among registered voters in the United States, according to a new poll, with “a plurality” of voters agreeing that “what Israel has done in Gaza amounts to genocide.”
The shift is even more evident among President Donald Trump’s “America First” base, with 40.8 percent of 25-29 year-olds expressing sympathy for Palestine, and 24.5 percent expressing support for Israel.
‘America First’ Youth Turn against Israel as US Support Hits Historic Low – Poll
Hamas Calls on Mediators to Act to Save Civilians in Gaza
HAMAS STATEMENT: Hamas said the number of aid trucks entering Gaza remains far below minimum humanitarian needs and accused Israel of allowing commercial shipments instead of essential relief. The movement urged mediators to act urgently to allow mobile housing units into Gaza ahead of severe winter weather.
Netanyahu Holds Phone Call with Trump
ISRAELI MEDIA: Netanyahu held a phone call with US President Donald Trump amid ongoing political developments and legal pressure.
Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said he spoke with US President Donald Trump, who invited him to visit the White House soon. Both reportedly emphasized expanding normalization and disarming Palestinian resistance groups.
Israeli Army Chief Tours Tubas and Tammoun
ISRAELI ARMY: The Israeli military said Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi toured Tubas and Tammoun and reviewed the investigation into the shooting of unarmed Palestinians in Jenin by the Yamam special unit.
Woman Shot by Israeli Drone in Gaza City
PALESTINIAN MEDIA: A Palestinian woman was wounded after being shot by an Israeli drone near Yafa Street in the Al-Tuffah neighborhood.
Search Ends with No Result for Israeli Captive in Jabaliya
AL-JAZEERA: Search efforts by the Red Cross and Al-Qassam Brigades in northern Jabalia concluded without locating the remains of the Israeli captive, with teams citing severe destruction as the main obstacle.
Israeli Soldiers Injured in Vehicle Crash near Tubas
PALESTINIAN INFORMATION CENTER: Reports indicated several Israeli soldiers were injured in a traffic accident near the Tayasir checkpoint east of Tubas.
US Urges Lebanon to Return Unexploded GBU-39 Bomb Used in Tabatabai’s Assassination
PALESTINE CHRONICLE: The United States has urgently requested the Lebanese government to return a GBU-39 bomb that failed to detonate during Israel’s assassination of a Hezbollah commander in Beirut last week, according to reports.
US Urges Lebanon to Return Unexploded GBU-39 Bomb Used in Tabatabai’s Assassination
Israeli Navy Fires at Displaced Families’ Tents in Rafah
PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Israeli occupation naval forces opened fire toward tents of displaced Palestinians located along the shoreline of Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip, according to Palestinian media reports.
Al-Quds Brigades Say They Targeted Israeli Ground Forces in Qabatiya
SARAYA AL-QUDS: Saraya al-Quds, the military wing of Islamic Jihad, said its fighters in Qabatiya continue to confront Israeli forces using explosives and grenades, and claimed they injured soldiers and damaged a military vehicle using a “Toufan” explosive device.
‘Ongoing Efforts’ – Free Marwan Barghouti Campaign Launched Worldwide
PALESTINE CHRONICLE: An international campaign has been launched to demand the release of jailed Palestinian leader Marwan Barghouti, who has been in Israeli detention since 2002.
‘Ongoing Efforts’ – Free Marwan Barghouti Campaign Launched Worldwide
Nine Palestinians Killed in Gaza in 24 Hours
GAZA HEALTH MINISTRY: The Gaza Health Ministry reported that the bodies of nine Palestinians killed under rubble were recovered and transferred to hospitals, with one additional injury recorded.
Clashes Erupt in Qabatiya as Israeli Forces Raid Town
AL-JAZEERA; Israeli occupation forces fired stun grenades during clashes in the town of Qabatiya, south of Jenin. Local footage shows an explosive device detonating as the raid unfolded.
Islamic University of Gaza Reopens After Two Years of Devastation
AL-JAZEERA: The Islamic University of Gaza reopened its doors for the first time in two years, welcoming students back to partially repaired buildings that still bear visible destruction from repeated Israeli strikes.
Zionism, Empire, and the Visa Revoked in Panic: Who’s Afraid of Naledi Pandor?
PALESTINE CHRONICLE: A figure like Pandor cannot be allowed to circulate too freely within the United States because her presence has catalytic potential. She reframes debates. She humanizes victims.
Zionism, Empire, and the Visa Revoked in Panic: Who’s Afraid of Naledi Pandor?
Herzog Responds to Netanyahu’s Request for Pardon
ISRAELI MEDIA: Channel 13 reported that Israeli President Isaac Herzog, responding to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s request for a pardon, said he would consider only “the interests of the state and Israeli society.” On Sunday, Netanyahu formally submitted a request to Herzog seeking a full pardon and the suspension of his trial in three corruption cases, which could carry prison sentences if convicted.
Israeli Soldiers Detain and Beat Child Near Al-Burj, South of Hebron
WAFA: Israeli occupation forces detained a Palestinian child and violently beat him in the village of Al-Burj, south of Hebron. Local sources said the child was held in an uninhabited mountainous area, and his identity has not yet been confirmed.
Israeli Forces Fire Sound and Tear Gas Canisters at Palestinians in Al-Bireh
AL-JAZEERA: Israeli occupation forces fired sound grenades and tear gas at Palestinian youth in the city of Al-Bireh in the occupied West Bank, while the ongoing Israeli operation in the city continues.
Israeli Occupation Forces Land by Air in Tubas, Impose Curfew and Mass Raids
PALESTINE CHRONICLE: Israeli occupation forces re-entered Tubas and Jenin just one day after withdrawing, imposing curfews, conducting airborne landings, expelling families from their homes, and expanding military operations across the occupied West Bank amid continued escalation.
Netanyahu Requests Cancellation of Tomorrow’s Court Session, Citing Security Reasons
ISRAELI MEDIA: Channel 12 reported that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has requested the cancellation of his corruption trial session scheduled for tomorrow, citing political and security considerations. The report added that the court approved his request, and Netanyahu will provide judges with a detailed explanation in a closed file.
Israeli Forces Detain 11 Palestinians in Two Villages near Ramallah
PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Israeli occupation forces detained 11 Palestinians — most of them former prisoners — during raids on the villages of Al-Lubban al-Gharbi and Rantis, northwest of Ramallah.
Israeli Forces Raid Sateh Marhaba Neighborhood in Al-Bireh
AL-JAZEERA: Israeli occupation forces raided the Sateh Marhaba neighborhood in Al-Bireh, central occupied West Bank.
Al-Qassam and Red Cross Begin Search for Body of Israeli Captive in Jabaliya
AL-JAZEERA: A team from the Red Cross and the Al-Qassam Brigades began searching for the body of an Israeli captive in Jabaliya refugee camp, northern Gaza.
Israel Blocks 6,000 UNRWA Aid Trucks From Entering Gaza
AL-JAZEERA: The UNRWA media adviser told Al-Jazeera that Israel is preventing 6,000 UNRWA trucks from entering the Gaza Strip. The ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel, in effect since October 10, stipulates that 600 aid trucks enter Gaza daily. However, Israel has not complied and is allowing no more than 200 trucks per day.
Red Cross: Thousands in Gaza Still Don't Know Fate of Their Relatives
ICRC: The International Committee of the Red Cross said that thousands of Gaza residents still do not know the fate or whereabouts of their missing relatives.
Netanyahu Requests Delay of Court Session Until Tomorrow
ISRAELI MEDIA: Yedioth Ahronoth reported that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu requested postponement of today’s court session until tomorrow.
Fifteen Unidentified Bodies Buried after Being Held by Israel
GAZA HEALTH MINISTRY: The Gaza Ministry of Health said that it decided to bury 15 bodies that had been held by Israel after authorities were unable to identify them.
Zionism, Empire, and the Visa Revoked in Panic: Who’s Afraid of Naledi Pandor?
PALESTINE CHRONICLE: A figure like Pandor cannot be allowed to circulate too freely within the United States because her presence has catalytic potential. She reframes debates. She humanizes victims.
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Zionism, Empire, and the Visa Revoked in Panic: Who’s Afraid of Naledi Pandor?
Tubas Governor: Israel Imposes Curfew, Raids Homes, Blocks Aid and Movement
PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Tubas Governor Ahmad Al-Asad told Al Jazeera that after Israeli withdrawal, forces redeployed in central Tubas, imposed curfew, forced residents out of their homes, turned properties into military posts, and blocked Red Crescent teams from reaching the injured.
Army Estimates One-Third of Soldiers Will Not Return to Duty Next Year
ISRAELI ARMY: Israeli military estimates indicate that 30% of reservists and permanent service soldiers will not return to duty next year.
The Israeli army stated that the manpower shortage in its ranks threatens national security, saying:
— 70% of reservist families are facing crisis from prolonged service
— Only 37% of officers expressed willingness to continue service this year, compared to 58% in 2018
— Over 30% of senior commanders will leave the army starting next year.
Israeli Forces Raid Tubas, Impose Curfew and Seal Roads
AL-JAZEERA: Israeli forces stormed the city of Tubas, shut down main roads, and imposed curfew on residents.
Israeli Helicopters Fire on Eastern Khan Yunis Inside Yellow Line
AL-JAZEERA: Israeli helicopters opened fire in the eastern areas of Khan Yunis inside the yellow-line zone.
Israeli Forces Storm Aktaba Neighborhood in Tulkarm
PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Israeli forces raided the Aktaba neighborhood in the city of Tulkarm in the occupied West Bank.
Israeli Artillery Bombards Al-Bureij Refugee Camp
PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Local sources reported that Israeli occupation forces targeted the northern area of Al-Bureij refugee camp in central Gaza with multiple artillery shells.
US Attack on Colombia, Venezuela: Six Takeaways from Dan Kovalik’s Interview
PALESTINE CHRONICLE: Dan Kovalik, President Petro’s US attorney, breaks down Washington’s political attack via sanctions, exposing the imperialist effort to crush Colombia’s pro-Gaza leadership and undermine the revolutionary solidarity of nations like Venezuela.
US Attack on Colombia, Venezuela: Six Takeaways from Dan Kovalik’s Interview
Hezbollah Lauds Pope Leo’s Peace Message During Historic Visit to Lebanon
PALESTINE CHRONICLE: Hezbollah warmly welcomed Pope Leo XIV’s call for reconciliation and dignity-based peace during his historic visit to Lebanon, framing the message as urgent amid continued Israeli aggression.
Hezbollah Lauds Pope Leo’s Peace Message During Historic Visit to Lebanon
Israeli Forces Raid Tulkarm Refugee Camp
PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Local sources reported that Israeli occupation forces stormed the Nur Shams refugee camp east of Tulkarm in the northern occupied West Bank. The sources added that Israeli forces opened heavy gunfire during the raid.
Israeli Forces Raid Jenin and Tubas; Clashes Erupt
AL-JAZEERA: An Al-Jazeera correspondent reported clashes erupting after Israeli forces stormed the town of Al-Sila Al-Harithiya west of Jenin in the occupied West Bank. Meanwhile, the correspondent confirmed that Israeli forces raided a home during a separate incursion in the town of Aqaba, north of Tubas.
Justice Ministry Officials Warn Netanyahu Pardon Request Threatens Legal System
ISRAELI MEDIA: Channel 13 quoted officials in the Israeli Ministry of Justice saying:
“The pardon request submitted by Netanyahu constitutes a threat to the judicial system.”
“Netanyahu’s request seeks to cancel the trial entirely and achieve a full acquittal.”
Two Palestinians Shot by Israeli Occupation Forces in East Jerusalem
PRCS: The Palestinian Red Crescent said two Palestinians were injured by live fire from Israeli occupation forces in the town of Al-Ram, north of occupied Jerusalem.
Protest Outside Israeli President’s Residence Against Netanyahu Pardon Request
ISRAELI MEDIA: Dozens of Israelis protested outside the residence of Israeli President Isaac Herzog in Tel Aviv, rejecting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s request for presidential pardon. Yedioth Ahronoth quoted Herzog’s office saying regarding the request: “The president will not be influenced by any pressure from any party.”
Naftali Bennett Supports Ending Netanyahu Trial if He Retires From Politics
ISRAELI MEDIA: Former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett said he supports a binding agreement to end Netanyahu’s trial on the condition that Netanyahu permanently exits political life.
Channel 15 quoted Netanyahu’s associates saying he will neither retire nor confess to wrongdoing.
Channel 12 reported the president’s office saying “no conditions were set for pardon, as the legal review process has already begun.”
Pope Calls for Two-State Solution as Only Path to End Conflict
AL-JAZEERA: Pope Leo XIV reiterated the necessity of a two-state solution as the only viable path to achieving peace between Palestinians and Israelis.
He said Israel currently rejects the two-state framework despite it being the “only route to end the ongoing conflict.”
The Pope arrived in Beirut on Sunday for a 48-hour visit — his second foreign trip since assuming the papacy in May.
‘We Breathe Your Air’ – Iranian Hackers Gain Deep Access to Israeli Nuclear Expert (VIDEO)
PALESTINE CHRONICLE: The Iranian hacking group “Hanzala” announced late Saturday that they had successfully breached the car of a senior Israeli nuclear scientist, leaving behind a bouquet of flowers and a chilling message.
‘We Breathe Your Air’ – Iranian Hackers Gain Deep Access to Israeli Nuclear Expert (VIDEO)



I appreciate how this live blog draws attention to the deepening humanitarian crisis in Gaza not only from bombs and violence, but from blocked aid, starvation, and mass suffering. It makes the human cost real by highlighting the desperate circumstances faced by families people missing relatives, children facing malnutrition, and entire communities caught in limbo. It feels like a call to conscience: when so many are deprived of basic survival needs, silence becomes complicity and compassion and solidarity matter more than ever.