LIVE BLOG: ‘Everything in Gaza Has Been Destroyed’ as Israel Continues to Violate Ceasefire – Day 769

Massive destruction in Jabaliya, northern Gaza. (Photo: via QNN)

By Palestine Chronicle Staff  

The Khan Yunis Municipality said on Wednesday that everything in Gaza has been destroyed, as Israeli forces continued to violate the ceasefire. 

Despite the truce, Israeli air and artillery attacks have persisted across the enclave, leaving no area untouched.

.Since October 7, 2023, Israel has killed 69,187 and injured 170,703 others, the majority of whom are women and children, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza.

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Fri, Nov 14, 12:16 AM (Palestine Time)

Settlers Throw Stones at Palestinian Vehicles in Qalqilya

AL-JAZEERA: The Al-Jazeera correspondent reported that Israeli settlers threw stones at Palestinian vehicles near the Kedumim roundabout, east of Qalqilya in the occupied West Bank.

Fri, Nov 14, 12:14 AM (Palestine Time)

Israel Holds Bodies Of Two Palestinians Killed Near Hebron

PALESTINIAN HEALTH MINISTRY: The Palestinian Ministry of Health said that the occupation is holding the bodies of the two martyrs, Muhammad Abu Ayyash and Bilal Sabarneh, who were killed by its forces in the town of Beit Ummar, north of Hebron, in the occupied West Bank.

Fri, Nov 14, 12:08 AM (Palestine Time)

Jerusalem Mourns Sheikh Abdul Azim Salhab, Longtime Guardian of Al-Aqsa

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: Sheikh Abdul Azim Salhab, head of the Council of Endowments, Islamic Affairs and Holy Sites in Jerusalem, passed away on Thursday evening at the age of 79, concluding a decades-long career devoted to Al-Aqsa Mosque and the holy city.

Jerusalem Mourns Sheikh Abdul Azim Salhab, Longtime Guardian of Al-Aqsa

Thu, Nov 13, 10:17 PM (Palestine Time)

US Draft Resolution On Gaza Faces Opposition in Security Council

ASSOCIATED PRESS: The Associated Press reported that the US draft resolution granting a UN mandate for an international stabilization force in Gaza is facing opposition from Russia, China, and Arab states.

Thu, Nov 13, 10:17 PM (Palestine Time)

Popular Front Calls For Escalating Resistance And Open Confrontation In West Bank

PFLP STATEMENT: The Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine said that the killing of two Palestinian children by occupation forces in the town of Beit Ummar, north of Hebron, is a new crime added to Israel’s ongoing record of violations against the Palestinian people.

Thu, Nov 13, 10:17 PM (Palestine Time)

US Official: Zikim Crossing Opens For First Time In Two Months

US STATE DEPARTMENT: The Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary of State said that, as a result of US efforts, the Zikim crossing was opened and 244 trucks entered Gaza on Wednesday.

Thu, Nov 13, 10:17 PM (Palestine Time)

Israeli Media: Defensive Systems Removed From Gaza Border

ISRAELI MEDIA:

Israeli Channel 14 reported that the army removed defensive systems from the Gaza border fence.

Israel’s Channel 24 said the army decided to freeze the operation of remaining remote monitoring and firing systems deployed along the Gaza border after their failure on October 7, 2023.

Thu, Nov 13, 10:17 PM (Palestine Time)

Hamas: We Are Working To Complete Entire Prisoner Exchange Process As Quickly As Possible

SAFA: The Palestinian Safa agency quoted Hamas spokesman Hazem Qassem as saying that the movement continues working to hand over the bodies of Israeli prisoners despite difficulties and obstacles.

Thu, Nov 13, 10:17 PM (Palestine Time)

Israeli Soldier Dies At Military Base

ISRAELI ARMY: The Israeli army announced the death of a soldier at a military base in the south, saying the circumstances of the death remain under investigation and medical evaluation.

Thu, Nov 13, 9:08 PM (Palestine Time)

Qassam, Quds Brigades Hand Over Israeli Body as Israel Intensifies Demolitions in Gaza

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: Hamas and Islamic Jihad handed over another Israeli prisoner’s body amid ongoing Israeli demolitions, stalled ceasefire implementation, and a deepening humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

Qassam, Quds Brigades Hand Over Israeli Body as Israel Intensifies Demolitions in Gaza

Thu, Nov 13, 8:49 PM (Palestine Time)

Red Cross Transfers Body Of Israeli Captive

AL-JAZEERA:

The Al Jazeera correspondent reported that International Red Cross vehicles left tonight toward Israel after receiving the body of an Israeli captive in southern Gaza.

The Israeli army said the Red Cross had taken possession of the body of one of the “abductees,” and that it was on its way to be transferred to Israeli forces inside the Gaza Strip.

The body was handed over to the Red Cross by Saraya Al-Quds and Al-Qassam Brigades after it was found south of Khan Younis.

Thu, Nov 13, 8:49 PM (Palestine Time)

Three Palestinians Injured By Live Fire In Occupied Jerusalem

PRCS: The Palestinian Red Crescent said on Thursday evening that its teams in Al-Eizariya and Abu Dis in occupied Jerusalem were treating three Palestinians, including a child, who were injured by Israeli forces’ live fire.

Thu, Nov 13, 8:49 PM (Palestine Time)

Lieberman: Americans are The Ones Running Israel

ISRAEL’S WALLA: Avigdor Lieberman, the head of the Israel Beiteinu Party, said in comments reported by the Walla news site: “Israel has become marginalized in the international business community, and if the current government continues, the economy will collapse. The Americans are the ones running Israel, and we should thank them—without them, we would be in a much worse situation.”

Thu, Nov 13, 8:49 PM (Palestine Time)

Saraya Al-Quds And Al-Qassam Brigades Hand Over Body Of Israeli Captive

PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Palestinian media outlets reported that Saraya Al-Quds and the Al-Qassam Brigades handed over to the International Red Cross this evening the body of an Israeli captive found within areas controlled by the Israeli army south of Khan Younis.

Thu, Nov 13, 8:49 PM (Palestine Time)

PA Security Forces Arrest Two Brothers In Tubas

PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Palestinian news sites reported that the Palestinian Authority’s security services in Tubas, in the northern occupied West Bank, arrested the brothers Mo’men and Ahmad Ayman Qassem from the town of Aqaba.
Their brother Muhammad has also been detained for the past five months in Al-Junaid Prison in Nablus.

Thu, Nov 13, 7:33 PM (Palestine Time)

Tears of Joy as Gaza Students Celebrate Academic Achievements amid Genocide

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: There were tears of joy and celebrations in the Gaza Strip on Thursday, as the Palestinian Ministry of Education announced the results of around 31,000 high school students who passed their exams following two years of Israel’s genocidal assault on the enclave.

Tears of Joy as Gaza Students Celebrate Academic Achievements amid Genocide

Thu, Nov 13, 7:03 PM (Palestine Time)

‘Tough Athletes’ – Khabib Nurmagomedov Pledges to Build a Gym in Palestine

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: Nurmagomedov has been an outspoken critic of Israel’s genocidal assault on Gaza since it began in October 2023.

‘Tough Athletes’ – Khabib Nurmagomedov Pledges to Build a Gym in Palestine

Thu, Nov 13, 6:54 PM (Palestine Time)

US Submits Revised UN Draft; West Bank Violence Spikes

Revised US Draft Resolution on Gaza at Security Council

Washington distributed a second revised draft resolution to members of the UN Security Council. The draft resolution supports a comprehensive plan to end the war in Gaza and urges all parties to implement it immediately. A specific reference to a path toward self-determination and the establishment of a Palestinian state was added to the revised draft.

Footage of Israeli Captive’s Body Retrieval

Footage showing Saraya al-Quds (Islamic Jihad) members retrieving the body of an Israeli captive south of Khan Younis. Earlier today, the al-Qassam Brigades (Hamas) and Saraya al-Quds had announced they would hand over the body, which was found in the Morag area south of Khan Yunis, at 8:00 PM Gaza time.

UN Coordinator Alarmed by West Bank Settler Violence

The UN Coordinator for Humanitarian Affairs in the Palestinian Territories expressed concern, stating that reports of settlers setting fire to a mosque in the West Bank are troubling. The official noted the incident raises “grave concern” amid rising settler violence and called on Israeli authorities to investigate, hold perpetrators accountable, and protect all individuals.

Rafah Civil Defense Warns of Impending Humanitarian Catastrophe

The Civil Defense in Rafah warned today (Thursday) of an imminent humanitarian catastrophe threatening tens of thousands of displaced persons due to approaching cold weather fronts expected to affect the Strip in the coming days. The Civil Defense indicated that these displaced people are residing in worn-out tents and destroyed homes in the Mawasi, Khan Yunis, and Rafah outskirts, lacking the basic necessities to protect themselves from the cold and rain.

Over 900 Settlers Storm Al-Aqsa Mosque Compound

Palestinian news sites reported that more than 921 settlers stormed the courtyards of Al-Aqsa Mosque today, performing Talmudic rituals under heavy protection from Israeli occupation forces.

Herzog Secretly Promoted Amnesty for Netanyahu

The Israeli newspaper Haaretz revealed that President Isaac Herzog secretly tried to promote an amnesty for Netanyahu even before he was elected president. Herzog reportedly discussed the matter with former President Reuven Rivlin and attempted to arrange a meeting between the two.

Khan Yunis Municipality: Over 900,000 Displaced in Tent City

The spokesman for the Khan Yunis Municipality stated that over 900,000 displaced persons are living in tents in the Mawasi area near the sea. He expressed fear for their safety as a cold weather front approaches and called for pressure on the occupation to allow essential equipment needed for their work to enter the area.

Settlers Assault Palestinian North of West Bank

Palestinian news sites reported that settlers assaulted a citizen near the village of Umm Rihan (near Jenin) in the northern occupied West Bank. The victim was transported to Jenin hospital for treatment.

Axios: Israel Seeks New 20-Year Security Deal with US

The American news website Axios reported, citing Israeli and American officials, that Israel is seeking to conclude a new 20-year security agreement with Washington.

Wall Street Journal: Gaza War a ‘Huge Deal’ for US Corporations

The Wall Street Journal reported that the war in Gaza has been a “huge deal” for American corporations. US companies have achieved billions of dollars in sales to Israel, with Washington approving over $32 billion in arms sales since October 2023—a significant doubling of usual military aid. The report notes this surge created an unprecedented supply line of American weapons to Israel, guaranteeing continuous profits, with the financial burden borne by American taxpayers.

Under the ‘Truce’ Banner: Israel’s Engineers Wage a Systematic War of Total Destruction in Gaza

Occupation Launches Arrest Campaign in West Bank

The Palestinian Prisoners’ Society stated that the Israeli army arrested 40 Palestinians, including former prisoners, from the occupied West Bank today.

Thu, Nov 13, 5:23 PM (Palestine Time)

Rubio Says ‘Civilian Organization’ Should Run Gaza, Not Hamas

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said neither the United States nor Israel seeks to administer the Gaza Strip, and that ultimately the enclave should be run by a “civilian Palestinian organization.”

Rubio Says ‘Civilian Organization’ Should Run Gaza, Not Hamas

Thu, Nov 13, 5:19 PM (Palestine Time)

‘Esther Project’ – US Groups Demand Influencers Paid by Israel Register as Foreign Agents

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: Two US organizations have lodged a formal complaint with the Department of Justice regarding “apparent violations” by a group of American social media influencers who appear to be operating as unregistered agents of the Government of Israel.”

‘Esther Project’ – US Groups Demand Influencers Paid by Israel Register as Foreign Agents

Thu, Nov 13, 5:17 PM (Palestine Time)

Captive Body Found in Gaza as Deadly Israeli Violence Spikes in West Bank

Two Palestinians Killed Near Hebron

Two Palestinians were killed by Israeli occupation soldiers’ gunfire after allegedly throwing Molotov cocktails near the “Karmei Tzur” settlement, which is built on the lands of Beit Ummar, north of Hebron.

Saraya al-Quds: Captive’s Body Found in Khan Yunis

Saraya al-Quds (the military wing of the Islamic Jihad movement) announced today (Thursday) that they found the body of an Israeli captive during search operations in areas controlled by the Israeli army in southern Khan Yunis. Procedures are being finalized for the transfer of the body according to established protocols.

Netanyahu: Trial Harms American and Israeli Interests

The Times of Israel quotes Netanyahu stating that his trial harms both American and Israeli interests. He added he would not submit a formal request for a pardon if it meant admitting guilt.

Clashes Erupt in Northern West Bank

Confrontations broke out between Palestinian youth and Israeli occupation forces in the village of Methalon, southeast of Jenin, in the northern occupied West Bank.

Hamas: Mosque Arson is ‘Sadism’

The Palestinian Resistance Movement Hamas stated that the burning of the Al-Haja Hamida Mosque by Zionist settler gangs exposes the level of “sadism and racism of the occupation.” Hamas called for international action to restrain the “rogue entity.”

Palestinian Wounded Near Jerusalem

A Palestinian man was injured by Israeli occupation soldiers’ gunfire near the separation wall between the towns of Beit Hanina and Al-Ram, north of occupied Jerusalem.

Thu, Nov 13, 3:43 PM (Palestine Time)

Is the CMCC Covering for Israel? Gaza ‘Ceasefire Monitor’ Fuels Fears of a Hidden Agenda

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: The CMCC is being led by the United States and Israel, with some other nations and aid organizations on board. It is supposed to rein in persistent Israeli ceasefire violations, but has failed to do this. Is it part of a broader, nefarious plan?

Read the latest analysis by Robert Inlakesh.

Is the CMCC Covering for Israel? Gaza ‘Ceasefire Monitor’ Fuels Fears of a Hidden Agenda

Thu, Nov 13, 3:40 PM (Palestine Time)

Israeli Drone Strike on Town in South Lebanon

LEBANESE MEDIA: An Israeli drone carried out a strike on the town of Toul in the Nabatieh district in southern Lebanon, according to Al Jazeera’s correspondent.

Thu, Nov 13, 3:40 PM (Palestine Time)

Al-Qassam Brigades: We Will Hand Over a Body at 8 PM

AL-QASSAM BRIGADES: The Al-Qassam Brigades announced that they will hand over, together with the Al-Quds Brigades, the body of an Israeli captive at 8 PM Gaza time. The body was found earlier today south of Khan Younis in southern Gaza.

Thu, Nov 13, 3:40 PM (Palestine Time)

Two Palestinians Killed and Five Injured in Gaza in Past 24 Hours

GAZA HEALTH MINISTRY: The death toll from the Israeli assault has risen to 69,187 martyrs and 170,703 injured since October 7, 2023.

Thu, Nov 13, 3:40 PM (Palestine Time)

Turkiye: International Stabilization Force in Gaza Must Guarantee Permanent Ceasefire

TURKISH DEFENSE MINISTRY: The Turkish Ministry of Defense said on Thursday that Ankara’s key expectation from the planned international stabilization force in Gaza is that it must provide guarantees for maintaining the fragile ceasefire.

Thu, Nov 13, 3:33 PM (Palestine Time)

My Father’s Cancer Battle in Gaza: When Survival Depends on Crossing a Closed Gate

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: In Gaza, people are not only defeated by bombing but are also drained by illness, by waiting, and by hope that slowly erodes behind a gate that has been closed for months.

Read the latest article by Shaimaa Eid, reporting from Gaza.

My Father’s Cancer Battle in Gaza: When Survival Depends on Crossing a Closed Gate

Thu, Nov 13, 1:23 PM (Palestine Time)

My Father’s Cancer Battle in Gaza: When Survival Depends on Crossing a Closed Gate

AL-JAZEERA: The search operation led by a team from the International Committee of the Red Cross, accompanied by members of the Al-Qassam Brigades, continues inside the yellow zone southeast of Gaza City, as efforts persist to recover the bodies of Israeli captives.

Thu, Nov 13, 1:23 PM (Palestine Time)

Red Cross and Al-Qassam Continue Search to Recover Bodies of Israeli Captives

AL-JAZEERA: The search operation led by a team from the International Committee of the Red Cross, accompanied by members of the Al-Qassam Brigades, continues inside the yellow zone southeast of Gaza City, as efforts persist to recover the bodies of Israeli captives.

Thu, Nov 13, 1:08 PM (Palestine Time)

‘Biggest in History’: $32 Billion Surge in US Weapons to Israel Exposed in WSJ Investigation

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: A Wall Street Journal investigation published on Thursday details how Israel’s war on Gaza has driven an unprecedented surge in US weapons sales, with Washington approving more than $32 billion in armaments, ammunition and equipment for Israel since October 2023.

‘Biggest in History’: $32 Billion Surge in US Weapons to Israel Exposed in WSJ Investigation

Thu, Nov 13, 12:46 PM (Palestine Time)

Destruction Of Commercial Facility South Of Jenin

AL-JAZEERA: The Al-Jazeera correspondent reported that Israeli forces destroyed a commercial facility in the town of Arraba, southwest of Jenin in the northern occupied West Bank.

Thu, Nov 13, 12:46 PM (Palestine Time)

Israeli Artillery Targets Eastern Khan Younis

PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Palestinian sources said that Israeli artillery targeted the northern area of Bani Suhaila, east of Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip.

Thu, Nov 13, 12:46 PM (Palestine Time)

New Israeli Escalation Across The Gaza Strip

AL-JAZEERA: The Al-Jazeera correspondent reported that Israeli forces carried out airstrikes and artillery shelling at dawn today targeting the eastern areas of Gaza City and Khan Yunis.

Thu, Nov 13, 12:46 PM (Palestine Time)

Israeli Airstrikes Hit Beit Lahia and Gaza City amid Ongoing Ceasefire Breaches

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: Israeli forces launched new airstrikes and carried out demolitions across Gaza on Thursday, as humanitarian agencies warned that severe restrictions continue to obstruct relief efforts amid ongoing ceasefire violations.

Israeli Airstrikes Hit Beit Lahia and Gaza City amid Ongoing Ceasefire Breaches

Thu, Nov 13, 10:41 AM (Palestine Time)

Khan Yunis Municipality: Everything in Gaza Has Been Destroyed Systematically

AL-JAZEERA: The head of the Khan Yunis municipality said that everything in Gaza has been destroyed in a deliberate and systematic manner, including the natural vegetation cover.

Thu, Nov 13, 10:41 AM (Palestine Time)

Israeli Strike Hits Area Near Bani Suhaila

PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Palestinian sources said Israeli shelling targeted the Al-Zannah area, northeast of the town of Bani Suhaila, east of Khan Yunis.

Thu, Nov 13, 10:41 AM (Palestine Time)

Israeli Forces Conduct Mass Arrest Campaign South of Hebron

PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Israeli forces arrested more than 20 Palestinians during a large-scale arrest campaign in the city of Dura, south of Hebron.

Thu, Nov 13, 10:41 AM (Palestine Time)

Israeli Vehicles Open Fire East of Khan Yunis

PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Palestinian sources said Israeli military vehicles opened fire east of Khan Yunis in southern Gaza.

Thu, Nov 13, 10:41 AM (Palestine Time)

Israeli Airstrike Targets Area Near Beit Lahia

PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Palestinian media reported that an Israeli airstrike hit the area around Ahmed Al-Shuqeiri School in Beit Lahia, northern Gaza.

Thu, Nov 13, 3:42 PM (Palestine Time)

Under the ‘Truce’ Banner: Israel’s Engineers Wage a Systematic War of Total Destruction in Gaza

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: New evidence shows the Gaza ceasefire is a mere façade, as Israeli military engineers replace airstrikes with systematic demolitions while 80% of the Strip’s water is contaminated, fueling a catastrophic health crisis.

Under the ‘Truce’ Banner: Israel’s Engineers Wage a Systematic War of Total Destruction in Gaza

Thu, Nov 13, 10:41 AM (Palestine Time)

Israeli Airstrikes East of Gaza City

PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Palestinian media said Israeli aircraft carried out strikes east of Gaza City, alongside gunfire from Israeli vehicles east of Khan Yunis.

Thu, Nov 13, 10:41 AM (Palestine Time)

Israeli Forces Demolish Buildings in Al-Tuffah Neighborhood

PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Palestinian media reported that Israeli forces demolished buildings east of the Al-Tuffah neighborhood in Gaza City.

Thu, Nov 13, 12:47 AM (Palestine Time)

Israeli Forces Demolish Residential Buildings in Khan Yunis

PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Palestinian media sources reported that Israeli occupation forces carried out the demolition of residential buildings east of Khan Yunis in southern Gaza.

Thu, Nov 13, 12:47 AM (Palestine Time)

New York Times: Gaza Foundation Failed to Secure Financial Support

NYT: The New York Times, citing U.S. officials, reported that the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation’s efforts to obtain additional financial support have failed.

Thu, Nov 13, 12:47 AM (Palestine Time)

Rubio: West Bank Events Could Undermine What We Are Doing in Gaza

US STATE DEPARTMENT: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed concern over developments in the West Bank, saying the situation is expanding and could undermine U.S. efforts in Gaza.

Thu, Nov 13, 12:47 AM (Palestine Time)

Palestinian Injured by Settler Gunfire in Al-Tell near Ramallah

AL-JAZEERA: Al-Jazeera’s correspondent said settlers shot and injured a Palestinian in the Al-Tell area on the outskirts of the town of Sinjil, north of Ramallah.

Thu, Nov 13, 12:47 AM (Palestine Time)

Israeli Armored Vehicle Rams Palestinian Car in Tulkarm

AL-JAZEERA: Al-Jazeera’s correspondent reported that an Israeli armored vehicle rammed a Palestinian car near Al-Quds Open University in Tulkarm in the northern West Bank.

Thu, Nov 13, 12:10 AM (Palestine Time)

The Final Reckoning: Israel’s Last-Ditch Battle to Win the Media War

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: The final reckoning unfolds in the information warzone. The coming months and years mark the most critical fight for truth in the conflict’s history.

Read the latest editorial by Ramzy Baroud.

The Final Reckoning: Israel’s Last-Ditch Battle to Win the Media War

Wed, Nov 12, 11:55 PM (Palestine Time)

Netanyahu Thanks Trump for “Wonderful Support”

ISRAELI MEDIA: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu thanked U.S. President Donald Trump for what he called “wonderful support as always,” adding that Trump “gets straight to the point and speaks realistically.”

Wed, Nov 12, 11:55 PM (Palestine Time)

Two Palestinians Injured in Qabatiya Raid

PRCS: The Palestinian Red Crescent said two young men were shot and wounded after Israeli occupation forces stormed the town of Qabatiya, south of Jenin in the occupied West Bank.

Wed, Nov 12, 11:55 PM (Palestine Time)

Israeli Police Arrest Major General on Suspicion of Breach of Trust

ISRAELI MEDIA: Israeli Channel 12 reported that a police major general was arrested on suspicion of “breach of trust.” Israeli media added that the police commissioner called an emergency meeting with senior commanders following the arrest.

Wed, Nov 12, 9:39 PM (Palestine Time)

Israeli media: Mossad chief to step down soon

ISRAELI MEDIA: Israeli Channel 12 reported that Mossad Director David Barnea is expected to conclude his term in the near future, though no exact date has been announced.

Wed, Nov 12, 9:39 PM (Palestine Time)

White House: US Not Involved in Gaza Border Base Project

WHITE HOUSE: The White House said the United States does not wish to participate in the construction of a military base along the Gaza border, adding that Washington is not involved in and will not fund any such project.