LIVE BLOG: Hamas Declares Start of Phase II in Ceasefire Talks amid Netanyahu’s Washington Trip – Day 487

Massive destruction in the occupied West Bank amid ongoing Israeli military aggression. (Photo: via social media, QNN)

Eight soldiers were injured, two critically, in a daring operation at the Tayaseer military checkpoint near Tubas, despite Israeli military reinforcements in the occupied West Bank.

Meanwhile, the departure of the fourth batch of patients from Gaza to Egypt via the Rafah Crossing has been delayed due to Israel’s late approval.

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Wed, Feb 5, 4:58 AM (Palestine Time)

Israeli Forces Raid Central Ramallah

PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Palestinian sources: Israeli forces storm Al-Manara Square in central Ramallah with military vehicles.

Buying the West Bank: Israel’s New Annexation Method ‘Catastrophic’

Wed, Feb 5, 4:58 AM (Palestine Time)

Australia: Our Position on Gaza Remains Unchanged

REUTERS: Australia’s Prime Minister says the country still supports a two-state solution despite Trump’s announcement on Gaza.

Wed, Feb 5, 4:58 AM (Palestine Time)

Trump Signs Orders to Supply Israel with Ammunition

REUTERS: The U.S. envoy to the Middle East confirms that Trump has signed orders to resupply Israel with ammunition.

Wed, Feb 5, 4:07 AM (Palestine Time)

Saudi Arabia Reaffirms Firm Stance on Palestinian Statehood

SAUDI MEDIA (STATEMENT):

Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Ministry has reiterated its unwavering and steadfast position on the establishment of a Palestinian state. The Kingdom emphasized that it will continue its diligent efforts to support the realization of an independent Palestine.

In a statement, Saudi officials stressed their rejection of any actions undermining Palestinian rights, including illegal settlement expansion, land annexation, or attempts to displace the Palestinian people.

The Kingdom called on the international community to alleviate the suffering of Palestinians, affirming that the Palestinian people remain resolute in their commitment to their land and will not be uprooted.

Wed, Feb 5, 1:52 AM (Palestine Time)

Hamas Rejects Trump’s Call to Displace Gazans

STATEMENT: Hamas has condemned US President Donald Trump’s remarks on displacing Palestinians from Gaza, calling them unacceptable.

The group stated, “The occupation’s real goal is to force Palestinians out of Gaza,” and criticized the international community for “rewarding, not punishing, Israel for genocide and displacement.”

Hamas reaffirmed its commitment to resisting displacement and defending Palestinians’ right to their land.

Trump Repeats Call for Palestinians to Leave Gaza, Claims Other Countries Will Accept Them

Wed, Feb 5, 1:48 AM (Palestine Time)

Scenes of Destruction from Israeli Aggression in Tulkarm

PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Footage documents the destruction caused by the Israeli occupation forces following their assault on the Tulkarm refugee camp in the northern occupied West Bank. The scenes show the aftermath of the attack, with demolished homes and shattered infrastructure.

This aggression is part of ongoing Israeli military operations in the West Bank.

Wed, Feb 5, 12:15 AM (Palestine Time)

Trump Discusses Egypt and Jordan's Stance on Gaza Displacement

AL JAZEERA: US President Donald Trump:

I would like to see Egypt and Jordan take in people from Gaza, as the people of Gaza deserve to have it become a beautiful place.

We have enough funds in the Middle East to rebuild Gaza.

The Middle East has the money to build places for Gaza’s population to relocate.

Wed, Feb 5, 12:15 AM (Palestine Time)

Israeli Forces Raid Al-Fawwar Camp South of Hebron

AL JAZEERA: Sources told Al Jazeera that Israeli occupation forces raided the Al-Fawwar camp south of Hebron in the West Bank.

Wed, Feb 5, 12:15 AM (Palestine Time)

Occupation Arrests French Activist in Hebron

AL JAZEERA: Sources told Al Jazeera that Israeli occupation forces arrested a French activist in Tel Rumeida, Hebron, in the southern West Bank.

Tue, Feb 4, 9:38 PM (Palestine Time)

Amnesty International Demands Washington Arrest Netanyahu

AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL: Amnesty International has called on the United States to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is meeting with US President Donald Trump at the White House tonight.

The organization stated in a release that by hosting Netanyahu, who is sought by the International Criminal Court for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity, the US is showing “contempt for international justice.”

Tue, Feb 4, 9:38 PM (Palestine Time)

US National Security Advisor: Washington Won’t Halt Arms Sales to Israel

US NATIONAL SECURITY ADVISOR: The US National Security Advisor stated that Washington will not stop arms sales to Israel and emphasized the need to return to the next round of the Abraham Accords.

Tue, Feb 4, 9:38 PM (Palestine Time)

Trump’s ME Envoy: Focused on Completing Phase One of Gaza Agreement

TRUMP’S MIDDLE EAST ENVOY: Trump’s Middle East envoy emphasized the focus on ensuring the successful completion of the first phase of the Gaza agreement as intended.

Tue, Feb 4, 8:11 PM (Palestine Time)

Families of Israeli Captives: 'We Came to Washington to Pressure Netanyahu'

ISRAELI CAPTIVES’ FAMILIES: Families of Israeli captives in Gaza stated, “We must bring all captives back immediately. We came to Washington to thank Trump for his role in the deal and to continue pressuring Netanyahu.”

Tue, Feb 4, 8:11 PM (Palestine Time)

Turkish FM Urges International Community to Prevent Netanyahu from Resuming Genocide in Gaza

TURKISH FOREIGN MINISTRY: Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan called on the international community to take a unified stance to prevent Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu from resuming genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. Fidan emphasized the need to block Netanyahu from pursuing political gains through such actions.

Tue, Feb 4, 8:11 PM (Palestine Time)

Death Toll Rises in Israeli Aggression on Gaza

GAZA HEALTH MINISTRY: The death toll from Israel’s aggression on Gaza, which began on October 7, 2023, has risen to 47,540, with 111,618 injured, mostly women and children.

Tue, Feb 4, 4:57 PM (Palestine Time)

Israeli Military Vehicles Raid a Neighborhood in Al-Bireh

AL-JAZEERA: Sources reported that Israeli military vehicles raided a neighborhood in Al-Bireh in the West Bank. Since January 21, the Israeli army began a military operation in Jenin and its camp, later expanding it to Tulkarm (north), resulting in the martyrdom of nearly 30 Palestinians.

Tue, Feb 4, 4:57 PM (Palestine Time)

19 Bodies Recovered from a Makeshift Grave in Gaza

AL-JAZEERA: Gaza’s Civil Defense reported recovering “the bodies of 19 martyrs from a makeshift grave” targeted by the Israeli army during the raid on Al-Shifa Hospital in March 2024.

Tue, Feb 4, 3:41 PM (Palestine Time)

Hamas: Second-Phase Negotiations Have Begun

HAMAS:

Hamas announced that second-phase negotiations have started, with the current focus on shelter, relief, and reconstruction in Gaza.

The group accused the occupation of obstructing the humanitarian protocol in the ceasefire agreement and delaying its implementation.

They emphasized that shelter and relief for their people are urgent humanitarian issues that cannot tolerate the occupation’s evasion and procrastination.

Tue, Feb 4, 3:41 PM (Palestine Time)

Egypt: Agreed to Work with Turkiye to Fully Implement Gaza Agreement

EGYPTIAN MEDIA: Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdel Atty stated that he agreed with his Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan to work jointly toward the full implementation of the ceasefire agreement in Gaza between Israel and Hamas. He highlighted the importance of Turkish support for upcoming efforts to rebuild Gaza and mentioned Cairo’s plans to host an international conference for this purpose. Abdel Atty also expressed appreciation for Turkish relief aid designated for Gaza.

Tue, Feb 4, 3:41 PM (Palestine Time)

Occupation Forces Detain Ambulance Crews South of Tubas

PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Local sources reported that Israeli occupation forces detained ambulance crews in the Al-Asharin area near the shelling site in Tammun, south of Tubas. Earlier in the day, the Israeli Army confirmed the death of a reserve sergeant and a soldier, along with the injury of eight others, in a shooting by a “Palestinian gunman” at the Tayasir checkpoint east of Tubas. The Army stated that the perpetrator was killed but remains unidentified, amid widespread incursions and assaults by the occupation across the West Bank.

Tue, Feb 4, 2:31 PM (Palestine Time)

Washington Advances Two Major Arms Deals for Israel

NEW YORK TIMES: A US official reported that the State Department is moving forward with two significant arms deals for Israel.

Tue, Feb 4, 2:31 PM (Palestine Time)

Axios: Trump Does Not Trust Netanyahu

AXIOS: A source close to Donald Trump revealed that while the relationship between the U.S. President and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has improved, Trump does not trust Netanyahu and has sympathy for the Palestinians.

Joint Arab Statement Rejects Trump’s Call to Forcibly Displace Gazans

Tue, Feb 4, 2:31 PM (Palestine Time)

Occupation Forces Abuses Elderly Man in Tammoun

PALESTINIAN SOURCES: Palestinian sources reported that Israeli occupation forces mistreated an elderly Palestinian man during a field investigation in Tammoun, south of Tubas in the West Bank.

Tue, Feb 4, 2:31 PM (Palestine Time)

Gaza Government Office Condemns Fuel Shortage in Hospitals

GAZA MEDIA OFFICE: The Gaza government media office condemned the failure of UN agencies to supply fuel to hospitals, calling it a violation of humanitarian and moral duties amid an unprecedented crisis.

Tue, Feb 4, 2:31 PM (Palestine Time)

Two Israeli Soldiers Killed in Tayaseer Checkpoint Attack

TIMES OF ISRAEL: The Israeli Army announced the death of two reserve soldiers and the injury of eight others in an attack at the Tayasir checkpoint east of Tubas in the West Bank. One of the deceased was a commander in the 8211 Reserve Battalion.

Two Soldiers Killed in Tayaseer Daring Operation: Here is What Happened

 

Tue, Feb 4, 2:31 PM (Palestine Time)

Iranian FM: Israel Failed to Eliminate Hamas

IRANIAN MEDIA: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi emphasized that Israel has not succeeded in freeing its captives or eliminating Hamas, adding that the occupation authorities were forced to negotiate with the group. He stated that the Palestinian resistance carried out the prisoner exchange as the victorious party.

Tue, Feb 4, 12:21 PM (Palestine Time)

Israeli Drone Targets Returnees to Gaza City

AL JAZEERA: An Israeli drone strike targeted the vicinity of returnees to Gaza City on Al-Rashid Street, northwest of Nuseirat camp.

Tue, Feb 4, 12:21 PM (Palestine Time)

Israeli Media: Tayaseer Attack Perpetrator Had Accurate Intelligence

ISRAELI ARMY RADIO: The perpetrator of the Tayaseer operation possessed precise intelligence regarding the location and movements of soldiers. Investigations are ongoing to identify the attacker.

Tue, Feb 4, 12:21 PM (Palestine Time)

Israel Continues Investigations into Tayaseer Operation

ISRAELI ARMY RADIO: The identity of the Tayaseer checkpoint attacker remains unknown. Investigations are ongoing.

YEDIOTH AHRONOTH: The attacker infiltrated the military site at night and surprised soldiers in the morning.

Tue, Feb 4, 12:21 PM (Palestine Time)

Maariv: Tayaseer Attack Injured Reserve Soldiers

MAARIV:

The injured in the Tayaseer checkpoint attack were reserve soldiers recently deployed to the area as part of military reinforcements.

The injured belong to the same battalion whose commander was seriously wounded and a soldier killed days ago in Tammoun. Military sources described the operation’s outcome as “severe and unacceptable.

Tue, Feb 4, 12:21 PM (Palestine Time)

Islamic Jihad Praises Tayaseer Checkpoint Operation

ISLAMIC JIHAD: The operation confirms the Palestinian people’s resistance and determination to confront Israeli occupation crimes.

Tue, Feb 4, 12:21 PM (Palestine Time)

Tayaseer Attacker Controlled Upper Floor of Military Tower

CHANNEL 13: The Tayaseer checkpoint attacker successfully controlled the upper floor of the military tower and managed the clash with soldiers.

ISRAELI BROADCASTING AUTHORITY: The attacker wore camouflage to reach the site and set an ambush outside the camp before firing at a soldier.

Tue, Feb 4, 12:21 PM (Palestine Time)

Israeli Media Reveals More Details on Tayaseer Checkpoint Operation

CHANNEL 12

A preliminary army investigation revealed:

The Taysir checkpoint attack was well-planned.

The attack occurred in two areas: the checkpoint and inside the military fort.

The attacker wore a bulletproof vest and managed to infiltrate the fort.

All injured were soldiers.

The operation took place amid significant military reinforcements in the West Bank.

Tue, Feb 4, 12:21 PM (Palestine Time)

Hamas Comments on Tayaseer Checkpoint Operation

HAMAS: The operation confirms that Israeli crimes in the northern West Bank will not go unpunished. Hamas praised Palestinian youth resistance and called for escalating confrontations with the occupation.

Tue, Feb 4, 12:21 PM (Palestine Time)

Fourth Batch of Patients’ Travel via Rafah Crossing Postponed

PALESTINIAN HEALTH MINISTRY: The travel of the fourth batch of patients from Gaza to Egypt via Rafah Crossing has been delayed due to Israel’s late approval.

Tue, Feb 4, 12:21 PM (Palestine Time)

More Details on Shooting East of Tubas

ISRAELI ARMY RADIO: A Palestinian fighter infiltrated the military complex near Tayaseer checkpoint, engaged in a firefight, and was killed by soldiers.

Tue, Feb 4, 12:21 PM (Palestine Time)

15 Freed Palestinian Prisoners Arrive in Istanbul

AL JAZEERA: 15 freed Palestinian prisoners, part of the Hamas-Israel exchange deal, have arrived in Istanbul.

 

Tue, Feb 4, 12:21 PM (Palestine Time)

Netanyahu to Hold Ministerial Meeting on Second Phase of Agreeme

ISRAELI PRIME MINISTER’S OFFICE: Benjamin Netanyahu will hold a ministerial meeting upon his return from Washington to discuss the second phase of the deal, expected to be addressed with President Donald Trump.

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