
Gaza’s municipality warns it lacks the resources to aid displaced Palestinians as severe weather floods hundreds of tents and shelters.
Meanwhile, Al-Qassam Brigades, in coordination with the Al-Quds Brigades, were able to strike an Israeli infantry force at the Tayba crossing, confirming casualties.
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Israeli Military Vehicles Storm Nablus
PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Israeli military vehicles have stormed the city of Nablus via the Deir Sharaf checkpoint.
Israeli Forces Raid the Town of Beit Kahil North of Hebron
ARAB MEDIA: Sources have confirmed to Al Jazeera that Israeli forces have raided the town of Beit Kahil, located north of Hebron.
Al-Quds Brigades in Jenin Claim Explosion of IED on Israeli Vehicle
PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Al-Quds Brigades, Jenin Battalion, has claimed responsibility for detonating an explosive device targeting an Israeli military vehicle at the entrance to the town of Silat al-Harithiya, west of Jenin.
US Senator Rubio Plans Middle East Visit in Mid-February
US MEDIA: Axios has reported that US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is planning to visit the Middle East in mid-February. According to Israeli officials, Rubio’s visit is aimed at strengthening ties in the region.
Trump’s Gaza ‘Ownership’ Proposal Will Not Work: This is Why – Analysis
Israeli Airstrikes Target Mountains Between Lebanon and Syria
AL-JAZEERA: Israeli airstrikes targeted the eastern mountain range separating Lebanon and Syria. Two airstrikes were confirmed in the highlands of the Iqlim al-Tuffah region in southern Lebanon.
Israeli Occupation Converts Tulkarem Residential Building into Military Outpost
PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Local Palestinian activists and social media platforms have reported scenes showing Israeli forces forcing Palestinian families to vacate a residential building in the eastern district of Tulkarem. According to local sources, the Israeli military has transformed the building into a military outpost after evicting its residents.
Trump Imposes Sanctions on International Criminal Court
US MEDIA: The White House has announced that President Donald Trump signed an executive order imposing sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC).
Trump stated that the ICC engaged in unlawful actions targeting the US and its close ally, Israel. He criticized the court for attempting to claim jurisdiction over US citizens and some of its allies, including Israel, without legal basis.
Trump also accused the ICC of abusing its power by issuing arrest warrants against Israeli officials such as Prime Minister Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.
Trump said that the US opposes any actions by the ICC against Israel and expects its allies to do the same.
The sanctions will include asset freezes and a suspension of entry for ICC officials into the US.
This move follows efforts in the US Senate last week, where Democratic opposition blocked Republican attempts to penalize the ICC after arrest warrants were issued for Netanyahu and Gallant.
Following US Lead, Israel Withdraws from UNHRC over ‘Antisemitism’ Claims
Ben-Gvir Calls for Dismissal of Military Intelligence Chief Who Warned against Trump’s Plan
AL-JAZEERA: Resigned Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir called for the dismissal of the Military Intelligence chief if he warned against the consequences of implementing Trump’s plan to displace Palestinians from Gaza.
Gallant: We Ordered the Army to Kill Captives with Their Captors
AL-JAZEERA: Former Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant:
We ordered the army to use the Hannibal Protocol, meaning to kill captives along with their captors.
Itamar Ben-Gvir’s storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque was like detonating the situation.
Netanyahu’s Spokesperson: No Plan Presented for Second Phase of Agreement
AL-JAZEERA: The Israeli Prime Minister’s spokesperson stated that Benjamin Netanyahu has not presented any plan for the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreement, calling reports about it “false.”
Israeli Delegation to Head to Doha Saturday to Resume Gaza Talks
KAN:
The Shin Bet chief directed support for negotiators to finalize the first phase of the deal and prepare for a second phase.
An Israeli delegation is set to depart for Doha on Saturday to continue Gaza negotiations.
Israel is expected to receive a list of captives to be released by Friday.
Walla: Netanyahu Aims to End Gaza War Under Conditions
WALLA (citing US, Israeli officials):
Netanyahu confirmed his desire to extend the first phase of the Gaza agreement during his Washington talks.
Only 2-3 additional captives may be released based on their health condition.
Netanyahu intends to negotiate a second phase, offering to end the war and release prisoners previously opposed by Israel.
In return, he demands Hamas relinquish power in Gaza and its senior leaders leave.
If Hamas refuses to give up control, Israel will not withdraw from the Philadelphi Corridor.
Hamas is unwilling to abandon its military strength or weapons.
Foreign Hands in Gaza: How the West is Working to Rob Gaza of Democracy
Trump to Impose Sanctions on ICC
REUTERS: President Donald Trump will sign an order imposing sanctions on the International Criminal Court.
Netanyahu: No Need for US Troops in Gaza
ABC: ABC News quoted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, currently visiting Washington, as saying there is no need for US troops in Gaza to implement Trump’s proposal for the Strip.
Russia Calls for Strict Adherence to Gaza Agreement
AL-JAZEERA: The Russian Foreign Ministry expressed hope for “full and strict adherence” to the agreement reached between Hamas and Israel.
PFLP Calls for Unified Palestinian Stance against Trump
JAMIL MAZHAR:
We call for a unified national stance to counter liquidation projects targeting Palestinian existence.
What our people face today is part of a plan to reproduce a new Nakba with U.S. support.
A unified response is needed, setting aside internal differences and launching a comprehensive popular resistance.
Hamas: Gaza Belongs to Its People, Arab Summit Needed to Counter Trump’s Plan
HAMAS:
Trump’s statements are categorically rejected; Gaza belongs to its people, and they will not leave.
We demand an emergency Arab summit to counter the displacement project.
Trump’s talk of Washington taking over Gaza is a declared intent to occupy the Strip.
We do not need any state to manage Gaza and will not accept replacing one occupation with another.
Rejecting Trump’s plan is not enough; Palestinian unity is essential to counter displacement.
Trump’s Gaza ‘Ownership’ Proposal Will Not Work: This is Why – Analysis
Gaza Civil Defense: Occupation Obstructs Entry of Equipment
MAHMOUD BASAL, GAZA CIVIL DEFENSE SPOKESPERSON:
The occupation has not adhered to the humanitarian protocol.
No mobile shelters or heavy equipment have entered Gaza.
We are living a worsening tragedy due to lack of resources.
Israel is obstructing and delaying the entry of equipment into Gaza.
Mediators must intervene immediately to persuade Israel to allow equipment and fuel in.
The humanitarian reality in Gaza is bitter, with life at a standstill due to the occupation’s obstinacy.
Residents returning to northern Gaza are forced to coexist with corpses.
38 bodies remain under the rubble of a house in northern Gaza, and we are unable to retrieve them.
Israeli Army Radio: Golani Brigade Lost 114 Officers and Soldiers
ISRAELI ARMY RADIO: The Golani Brigade has lost 114 officers and soldiers since the start of the Gaza war, with two killed last night in a crane accident in the northern buffer zone.
Albanese Condemns Israel’s Withdrawal from Human Rights Council
AL-JAZEERA: Francesca Albanese, UN Special Rapporteur on human rights in the Palestinian territories, condemned Israel’s withdrawal from the Human Rights Council as “extremely dangerous.”
Israel Withdraws from Human Rights Council
AL-JAZEERA: Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar confirmed that Tel Aviv has notified the United Nations Human Rights Council of its decision to withdraw.
Trump Insists: Israel Will Hand Over Gaza to Us
AL-JAZEERA:
Israel will hand over Gaza to the United States after the fighting ends.
Palestinians will already be relocated to safer and more beautiful communities with modern homes in the region.
No US soldiers will be needed, and stability will prevail.
Palestinians will have the opportunity to live happily, safely, and freely.
Development teams will begin building one of the greatest and most remarkable development projects on Earth.
UK Minister Opposes Forced Displacement of Palestinians from Gaza
AL-JAZEERA: UK International Development Minister Annalise Dodds emphasized the need for Palestinians to rebuild their country and determine Gaza’s future. She stated that Britain would oppose any attempts to forcibly displace Palestinians from Gaza to neighboring Arab countries. Addressing Parliament, she said, “There must be no forced displacement of Palestinians, nor any reduction of Gaza’s land.”
Khamenei in Hebrew: All of Palestine Belongs to Palestinians
AL-JAZEERA: Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, in a post on X in Hebrew, declared that all of Palestine, from the river to the sea, belongs to the Palestinian people.
כל פלסטין, מהנהר ועד הים, שייכת לכל העם הפלסטיני.
— Khamenei.ir Hebrew (@Khamenei_Heb) February 6, 2025
Israeli Forces Open Fire on Journalists in Tamoun
AL-JAZEERA: Sources confirmed to Al Jazeera that Israeli occupation forces directly fired at journalists in the town of Tamoun, south of Tubas in the West Bank. No injuries have been reported so far.
Rafah Municipality Calls for 40,000 Tents and Shelter Units
AL-JAZEERA: The Rafah municipality has urgently requested 40,000 tents and shelter units for the city’s devastated residents. The municipality highlighted a shortage of equipment hindering road clearance amid a severe humanitarian crisis.
🔺Scenes documenting the horrific conditions displaced families are living in, sheltering in makeshift tents in #Gaza after rainy and windy weather hit yesterday.
These families consist mostly of young children.
And they don’t have adequate winter clothing.#ForeverPalestine pic.twitter.com/t9Vl34gWYY— ғᴏʀᴇᴠᴇʀ ᴘᴀʟᴇsᴛɪɴᴇ (@Pal_4ever_) February 6, 2025
Occupation Forces Raid Nablus
AL-JAZEERA: Sources reported that Israeli occupation forces raided the city of Nablus in the West Bank, deploying in the popular housing area.
Israeli occupation forces bomb a house in the city of Nablus in the occupied #West_Bank! pic.twitter.com/ygiALdNmzI
— Motasem A Dalloul (@AbujomaaGaza) February 6, 2025
Gaza Municipality: No Resources to Help Displaced amid Weather Crisis
GAZA MUNICIPALITY SPOKESPERSON (to AL-JAZEERA): The municipality lacks sufficient resources to assist displaced people amid tragic conditions caused by the weather depression. Sewage and rainwater have flooded hundreds of tents and shelters, and the municipality cannot handle the situation due to a lack of necessary equipment.
Palestinian Resistance Targets Israeli Force at Tayba Crossing
AL-QASSAM BRIGADES – TULKARM: The group, along with Al-Quds Brigades and other fighters, targeted an Israeli infantry force at the Tayba crossing, confirming casualties.
Trump Advisors: Gaza Ownership Idea May Disappear
NEW YORK TIMES: Advisors to Donald Trump predict the idea of “taking ownership of Gaza” may fade as it appears unfeasible. Former US Ambassador to Israel Dan Shapiro called the proposal unserious and potentially radicalizing, warning it could endanger hostage releases.
‘Law of the Jungle’ – Hamas Urges Trump to Retract ‘Irresponsible Remarks’
Former Israeli Military Intelligence Chief Doubts Trump Plan’s Feasibility
MAARIV: Former Israeli Military Intelligence Chief Amos Yadlin said the chances of implementing Trump’s Gaza population transfer plan are very low, calling it a political maneuver to stabilize Netanyahu’s government.
Spain Rejects Israeli Proposal to Host Palestinians from Gaza
SPANISH FOREIGN MINISTER JOSÉ MANUEL ALBARES: Spain rejected Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant’s proposal to host Palestinians displaced from Gaza, calling it baseless.
Fifth Batch of Patients Awaits Evacuation via Rafah Crossing
WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION: A fifth batch of 50 patients is set to be evacuated from Gaza today via the Rafah crossing, as part of the ceasefire agreement. Heavy machinery is also expected to enter Gaza for debris removal.
China: Gaza Belongs to Palestinians, Not a Bargaining Chip
CHINESE FOREIGN MINISTRY: China emphasized that Gaza is an integral part of Palestinian territory and opposed any forced displacement. It called for international humanitarian aid and reconstruction efforts.
CHINESE FOREIGN MINISTRY: China emphasized that Gaza is an integral part of Palestinian territory and opposed any forced displacement. It called for international humanitarian aid and reconstruction efforts. pic.twitter.com/sgiSCsixpO
— The Palestine Chronicle (@PalestineChron) February 6, 2025
Two Israeli Soldiers Killed in Gaza Due to Stormy Weather
ISRAELI MILITARY: An officer and a soldier were killed, and eight others injured, when a crane collapsed in northern Gaza due to strong winds.
Former Israeli PM Barak Calls Trump’s Plan “Fantasy”
ISRAELI ARMY RADIO: Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak dismissed Trump’s Gaza plan as fantasy, claiming no effort was made to prepare it.
Katz Instructs Military to Prepare Plan for Gaza Population Exit
KATZ: Israeli Defense Minister Katz said he directed the military to prepare a plan allowing Gaza residents to leave voluntarily, including via land crossings, sea, and air.
Guterres Stresses Need for Palestinian State
GUTERRES: Guterres emphasized that sustainable peace requires ending the occupation and establishing an independent Palestinian state, with Gaza as an integral part.
Ben Gvir: No Excuses for Netanyahu after Trump’s Green Light
BEN-GVIR: Ben-Gvir said Netanyahu has no excuses now that Trump has approved the Gaza population transfer plan.
226 Archaeological Sites Damaged in Israeli Aggression on Gaza
PALESTINIAN MINISTRY OF TOURISM AND ANTIQUITIES: The ministry reported damage to 226 archaeological sites in Gaza, with 138 severely damaged. Reconstruction is estimated to cost €261 million.
Displaced Tents Flooded and Blown Away in Southern Gaza
LOCAL MEDIA: Heavy winds and rain caused tents in southern Gaza to flood or blow away, worsening living conditions.
LOCAL MEDIA: Heavy winds and rain caused tents in southern Gaza to flood or blow away, worsening living conditions. pic.twitter.com/5y5CKvQ0uD
— The Palestine Chronicle (@PalestineChron) February 6, 2025
Colombian President Criticizes Trump’s Gaza Plan
COLOMBIAN PRESIDENT GUSTAVO PETRO: Petro condemned Trump’s plan to seize Gaza and displace Palestinians, calling it a potential trigger for war.
Three Palestinians Injured in Occupation Forces’ Assault
PALESTINIAN RED CRESCENT: Three Palestinians were injured after being beaten by Israeli forces at the Hamra checkpoint in the northern Jordan Valley.
Hamas May Retain Captives to Thwart Trump’s Plan
HAARETZ: Israeli officials fear Hamas may hold onto hostages to pressure against Trump’s Gaza plan.
Israeli Poll: 72% Support Trump’s Plan for US Control of Gaza
ISRAELI CHANNEL 13 POLL: 72% of Israelis support Trump’s proposal for U.S. control over Gaza.
Occupation Forces Raid Village East of Nablus
PALESTINIAN SOURCES: Israeli forces raided the village of Salem, east of Nablus.
Jenin Brigade Confronts Occupation Forces
JENIN BRIGADE: The group confirmed injuries among Israeli forces during clashes in Silat al-Harithiya.
Canadian Foreign Ministry Opposes Forced Displacement of Palestinians
CANADIAN FOREIGN MINISTER: Canada remains committed to a two-state solution and opposes the forced displacement of Palestinians.
Trump’s Gaza ‘Ownership’ Proposal Will Not Work: This is Why – Analysis
Malaysia Strongly Opposes Any Proposal to Displace Palestinians
MALAYSIAN FOREIGN MINISTRY: Malaysia condemned any proposal leading to the forced displacement of Palestinians, calling it ethnic cleansing and a violation of international law.
Occupation Forces Raid Balata Camp
AL-JAZEERA: Israeli forces raided the Balata refugee camp, east of Nablus.
Explosion Heard in Tulkarm
PALESTINIAN MEDIA: An explosion was heard in Tulkarm amid ongoing Israeli military operations in the area.
To ensure truth and true justice, We The People need to call out our scumbag leaders, and inform the ICC that we accept their arrest warrants; so Trump, Biden, and every leader going back to Carter is punished for what they’ve done to our peaceful world. Terrorists in Syria, now elected to government positions? the US government did that. Drone strikes on innocent people, our leaders did that. Bombing helpless people at 3 AM? guess whooooo???
Yup! and much more. The ICC is necessary to provide balance, because our leaders keep tipping the scales.