LIVE BLOG: Khan Yunis, South Lebanon Struck by Israel; Hezbollah Urges Government Response – Day 755

Israel continues to carry out massacres in Gaza. (Photo: social media, via QNN)

By Palestine Chronicle Staff  

Over 100 Palestinians, including women and children, were killed in Israeli airstrikes on Gaza despite a ceasefire agreement meant to halt the war and allow humanitarian relief.

The Government Media Office in Gaza said journalist Mohammed al-Munirawi was killed in an Israeli strike, bringing the number of journalists killed since the start of the war to 256.

Since October 7, 2023, Israel has killed 68,527 and injured 170,395 others, the majority of whom are women and children, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza.

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Fri, Oct 31, 12:15 AM (Palestine Time)

14-Year-Old Palestinian Killed by Israeli Fire in Silwad, Ramallah

PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Medical sources reported that a 14-year-old Palestinian boy was shot and killed by Israeli forces at the entrance to the town of Silwad, near Ramallah, in the occupied West Bank.

Fri, Oct 31, 12:15 AM (Palestine Time)

Two Palestinians Injured in Israeli Strike on Khan Yunis

PALESTINIAN MEDIA: The Nasser Medical Complex reported that two Palestinians were injured in an Israeli airstrike targeting the town of Bani Suhaila, east of Khan Younis, in southern Gaza.

Fri, Oct 31, 12:15 AM (Palestine Time)

Israeli Army: Armed Fighters Operating Underground in Gaza

ISRAELI MEDIA: An Israeli military official told Channel 12 that armed fighters remain underground in areas under Israeli control in Gaza, adding that “a thorough and systematic cleansing operation” is underway.

Fri, Oct 31, 12:15 AM (Palestine Time)

Washington Post: US Report Documents Hundreds of Israeli Violations in Gaza

WASHINGTON POST: The Washington Post reported that a recent US State Department Inspector General report found that the Israeli military may have committed hundreds of violations in Gaza. The watchdog raised doubts about Israel’s accountability and confirmed it is gathering evidence on alleged theft of aid by Hamas and other armed groups. The report was completed just days before the Gaza ceasefire agreement.

Fri, Oct 31, 12:15 AM (Palestine Time)

Israeli Airstrikes Target Eastern Khan Yunis

AL-JAZEERA: Al Jazeera’s correspondent reported that Israeli warplanes carried out strikes on the towns of Abasan al-Kabira and Bani Suhaila, east of Khan Yunis, in southern Gaza.

Fri, Oct 31, 12:15 AM (Palestine Time)

New Investigation: Leonardo Supplied F-15 Components to Israel During Gaza Genocide

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: According to an investigation by Stefania Maurizi for il Fatto Quotidiano, the electronics division of Leonardo continued to supply components for Israel’s F-15 fighter jets in 2024 and 2025, during the height of the genocide in Gaza.

New Investigation: Leonardo Supplied F-15 Components to Israel During Gaza Genocide

Thu, Oct 30, 10:03 PM (Palestine Time)

Erdogan to Merz: Does Germany Not See the Genocide in Gaza?

AFP: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan rejected pro-Israel remarks made by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, reminding him that thousands of innocent people have been killed in Gaza and that Israel continues its genocide and starvation campaign against Palestinians. Speaking at a joint press conference in Ankara, Erdogan called for immediate action to curb Israel and end the genocide and famine in Gaza.

Thu, Oct 30, 10:03 PM (Palestine Time)

Haaretz: US Rejects Israeli Proposal on Gaza Aid Distribution

ISRAELI MEDIA: According to Haaretz, the United States rejected a proposal from Israeli security agencies to distribute humanitarian aid near the so-called “Yellow Line” in Gaza.

Thu, Oct 30, 10:03 PM (Palestine Time)

Israeli Media: Netanyahu Holds Security Consultations on Lebanon

ISRAELI MEDIA: Israeli media reported that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is holding security consultations tonight regarding Lebanon, following intelligence on Hezbollah’s recent efforts to strengthen its capabilities.

Thu, Oct 30, 10:03 PM (Palestine Time)

Hamas Condemns New Settlement Plan in the West Bank

HAMAS STATEMENT: Hamas condemned Israel’s approval of 1,973 new settlement units—one day after approving 1,300 more—calling it a dangerous escalation in Judaization and settlement policy. Hamas said the rapid expansion aims to fragment the West Bank, isolate Jerusalem, and entrench annexation in violation of international law and UN resolutions.

Thu, Oct 30, 10:03 PM (Palestine Time)

Israeli FM Sa’ar Calls for Expanding Normalization, Warns of Hezbollah Threat

ISRAELI FM: Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar said he assured the UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon of Israel’s intention to expand normalization across the Middle East, warning that Hezbollah’s rebuilding and rearmament pose a serious threat to Israel’s security and Lebanon’s stability.

Thu, Oct 30, 8:11 PM (Palestine Time)

Hamas Expands Crackdown on Israeli-Backed Militias in Gaza – Report

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: According to Mondoweiss, Hamas is set to launch its largest security operation yet against gangs collaborating with the Israeli army amid ongoing ceasefire tensions.

Hamas Expands Crackdown on Israeli-Backed Militias in Gaza – Report

Thu, Oct 30, 8:10 PM (Palestine Time)

Israeli Airstrikes Target Eastern Khan Yunis

AL-JAZEERA: Al-Jazeera’s correspondent reported that Israeli warplanes launched airstrikes on the towns of Abasan al-Kabira and Bani Suhaila, east of Khan Younis, in southern Gaza.

Thu, Oct 30, 8:10 PM (Palestine Time)

Washington Insists on Including Turkiye in International Force for Gaza

AXIOS: According to Israeli journalist Barak Ravid, citing US officials, Washington seeks to include Turkey in the international force planned for Gaza despite Israeli opposition. Plans are being finalized and will be presented to Israel and Arab states within weeks. Israeli officials reportedly fear they will have no control over the force.

Thu, Oct 30, 8:10 PM (Palestine Time)

Clashes Erupt in Beit Furik, East of Nablus

AL-JAZEERA: Al-Jazeera’s correspondent reported confrontations between Palestinian youths and Israeli occupation forces during a raid on Beit Furik, east of Nablus, in the occupied West Bank.

Thu, Oct 30, 7:57 PM (Palestine Time)

‘Politically Motivated’ – Sami Hamdi’s Family Calls for His Immediate Release

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: The family of British Muslim political commentator and journalist Sami Hamdi has called for his immediate release, saying his detention by US immigration authorities appears to be “a politically motivated act of intimidation.”

‘Politically Motivated’ – Sami Hamdi’s Family Calls for His Immediate Release 

Thu, Oct 30, 7:47 PM (Palestine Time)

The UAE’s War on Muslims: From Sudan to the Gaza Genocide

ALESTINE CHRONICLE: While the United Arab Emirates advertises itself as both a peacemaker and opponent of so-called “Islamic radicalism”, it is currently involved in genocide in both Gaza and Sudan. Connecting these dots is key to understanding the overarching goals of the regime.

Read the latest analysis by Robert Inlakesh.

The UAE’s War on Muslims: From Sudan to the Gaza Genocide

Thu, Oct 30, 7:47 PM (Palestine Time)

Lebanese Health Ministry: Three Injured in Israeli Attack on Shebaa

LEBANESE HEALTH MINISTRY: The Lebanese Ministry of Health reported that three people were injured in the Israeli attack on the town of Shebaa in southern Lebanon.

Thu, Oct 30, 7:47 PM (Palestine Time)

Israeli Defense Minister: 'Houthis' Will Pay a Heavy Price

ISRAELI MEDIA: Israeli Defense Minister Yisrael Katz said, “This is not over yet — the Houthis will pay a heavy price for their attempts to target Israel’s home front.”

Thu, Oct 30, 7:47 PM (Palestine Time)

Netanyahu: We Will Disarm Hamas if the International Force Does Not

NETANYAHU’S OFFICE: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel will disarm Hamas if the international force fails to do so and vowed to turn Gaza into a demilitarized zone. He added that if Hamas continues to violate the agreement, it will face “very strong attacks.”

Thu, Oct 30, 6:02 PM (Palestine Time)

‘All Eyes on Washington’ as Israel Repeatedly Violates Ceasefire – Report

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: The Israeli premier, Benjamin Netanyahu’s order for “powerful strikes” to be carried out on Gaza on Tuesday has raised questions on whether the US would hold him accountable for maintaining the ceasefire, The Intercept reported.

‘All Eyes on Washington’ as Israel Repeatedly Violates Ceasefire – Report

Thu, Oct 30, 5:58 PM (Palestine Time)

Al-Qassam Brigades Return Two Israeli Bodies, Warn against Escalation in Gaza

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: The Al-Qassam Brigades handed over the bodies of two Israeli prisoners to the Red Cross in Gaza, warning that Israel’s ongoing violations of the ceasefire threaten to obstruct further recovery operations.

Ceasefire Broken Again: Israeli Strikes Kill Two Palestinians in Northern Gaza

Thu, Oct 30, 5:58 PM (Palestine Time)

Red Cross Receives Bodies of Two Israeli Captives in Gaza

ICRC: The Israeli army confirmed that the International Committee of the Red Cross has received the bodies of two Israeli captives in Gaza and that they are being transferred to Israeli forces inside the Strip.

Thu, Oct 30, 5:26 PM (Palestine Time)

Israel Erects 1,000 New Barriers in West Bank Amid Gaza Genocide – Report

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: Israel has erected close to 1,000 new barriers in towns and cities across the occupied West Bank since it began its genocidal assault on Gaza two years ago, the Washington Post reported.

The paper cited the Wall and Settlement Resistance Commission, a Palestinian governmental body, as saying that “916 gates, barriers and walls have been installed” since October 2023. At the same time, Israeli military raids have also increased, along with the killings of over 1,000 Palestinians, according to Palestinian figures.

Israel Erects 1,000 New Barriers in West Bank Amid Gaza Genocide – Report

Thu, Oct 30, 4:55 PM (Palestine Time)

Medicine Shortage at Al-Shifa Hospital Threatens Kidney Patients’ Lives

AL-JAZEERA: A severe shortage of essential medicines and medical supplies in the dialysis department at Al-Shifa Medical Complex in Gaza City is endangering the lives of kidney patients.

Thu, Oct 30, 4:55 PM (Palestine Time)

Al-Qassam Brigades: We Will Hand Over Bodies of Two Israeli Captives

AL-QASSAM BRIGADES: The Al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas, announced that it will hand over the bodies of two Israeli captives at 4 PM Gaza time.

Thu, Oct 30, 4:55 PM (Palestine Time)

Massive Ultra-Orthodox Protest Disrupts Traffic in Jerusalem

ISRAELI MEDIA: Israeli media reported traffic chaos at bus and train stations in Jerusalem due to a massive protest by ultra-Orthodox Jews (Haredim). Channel 14 said about 200,000 protesters arrived in the city to demonstrate against military conscription.

Thu, Oct 30, 4:55 PM (Palestine Time)

Red Cross: Israel Must Allow Access to All Palestinian Prisoners

ICRC: A spokesperson for the International Committee of the Red Cross told Al Jazeera that Israel “must allow access to all Palestinian prisoners” and that humanitarian aid “should not be politicized or used for political bargaining.”

Thu, Oct 30, 2:35 PM (Palestine Time)

Israel’s ‘Repeated Violations’ of Ceasefire Perpetuating Ongoing Genocide – MSF

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: A doctor at the Al-Aqsa hospital said the situation was “desperate” and there was “no doubt” that civilians are being attacked, due to the high number of children killed and injured in the latest onslaught.

Israel’s ‘Repeated Violations’ of Ceasefire Perpetuating Ongoing Genocide – MSF

Thu, Oct 30, 2:25 PM (Palestine Time)

Israeli Army: Sirens Triggered by False Alarm

ISRAELI ARMY: The Israeli army said the activation of sirens in Kerem Abu Salem was the result of a false identification.

Thu, Oct 30, 2:25 PM (Palestine Time)

Hezbollah: Washington Gave Israel the Green Light for Escalation

HEZBOLLAH STATEMENT: Hezbollah said that the Israeli attack in Blida confirms that the Zionist aggression on Lebanon is being carried out “in partnership with and under the green light of the United States.”

Thu, Oct 30, 2:30 PM (Palestine Time)

Lebanese President Commands Army to Repel Israeli Incursions following Deadly Raids

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: The Lebanese President issued a firm directive to Army Commander, demanding the military “confront any Israeli incursion into the liberated southern territories” to defend national land and citizen safety.

Lebanese President Commands Army to Repel Israeli Incursions following Deadly Raids

Thu, Oct 30, 2:25 PM (Palestine Time)

US Officials: We Are Working Hard to Prevent Renewal of War in Gaza

AXIOS: US officials told Axios that Washington is “working hard to prevent the resumption of war in Gaza,” noting that Israeli leaders are “tense and skeptical” after losing control and leverage.

Thu, Oct 30, 2:25 PM (Palestine Time)

Lebanese President Orders Army to Confront Israeli Incursions

LEBANESE PRESIDENCY: Lebanese President Joseph Aoun instructed the army to confront any Israeli incursions in southern Lebanon after Israeli forces crossed the border earlier in the day, killing a Lebanese government employee in the town of Blida.

Thu, Oct 30, 12:42 PM (Palestine Time)

Israeli Strikes Destroy Electricity Building, Demolitions Continue in Khan Yunis

Electricity Company Destroyed:

An Israeli strike destroyed the electricity company building in the town of Abasan, east of Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip.

Demolition Operation:

The Israeli occupation army carried out a demolition operation in the city of Khan Yunis.

Thu, Oct 30, 12:34 PM (Palestine Time)

Lebanese President Orders Army to Confront Israeli Incursions

LEBANESE MEDIA: Lebanese President Joseph Aoun today issued directives to the Army Commander to confront any Israeli incursion into the south of the country.

The order follows an earlier incident today where Israeli forces crossed the border and killed an employee in the town of Blida.

Thu, Oct 30, 12:31 PM (Palestine Time)

Hezbollah Blames US for Israeli Escalation in Lebanon

STATEMENT: Hezbollah asserted that the recent Israeli aggression in Lebanon is being carried out with the “partnership and complicity of the United States.”

Hezbollah accused Washington of being the party that gave the “green light for Israeli escalation” aimed at pressuring Lebanon to implement an agenda contrary to its national interest.

The group praised the Lebanese President’s call for the army to confront Israeli incursions.

Hezbollah urged support for the Lebanese Army with all possible resources to enhance its defensive capabilities and provide it with the necessary political cover to confront the “savage enemy.”

The group called on the Lebanese government to adopt steps different from those taken over the past 11 months and to approve a plan to stop the Israeli attacks.

Thu, Oct 30, 10:57 AM (Palestine Time)

Israeli Airstrikes Hit Two Areas in Southern Lebanon

AL-JAZEERA: Al-Jazeera’s correspondent reported that Israeli warplanes launched air raids on the mountains surrounding the town of Jarmak and the Al-Mahmoudiya area in southern Lebanon.

Thu, Oct 30, 10:57 AM (Palestine Time)

Lebanese Civilian Killed by Israeli Army in Blida

LEBANESE HEALTH MINISTRY: Lebanon’s Ministry of Health reported that an Israeli soldier shot and killed a Lebanese civilian during an incursion into the town of Blida in southern Lebanon.

Thu, Oct 30, 10:57 AM (Palestine Time)

Ten Israeli Airstrikes Target Eastern Khan Yunis

AL-JAZEERA:  Israeli occupation forces carried out ten air raids early this morning targeting the eastern areas of Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip.

Thu, Oct 30, 10:57 AM (Palestine Time)

Massive Explosions Reported in Gaza and Khan Younis

AL-JAZEERA: Al Jazeera’s correspondent reported that the Israeli army conducted large-scale demolitions east of Gaza City and Khan Yunis.

Thu, Oct 30, 10:57 AM (Palestine Time)

Israeli Gunfire Targets Southern Khan Yunis

PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Palestinian sources said Israeli armored vehicles opened fire at the areas of Ma’n, Sheikh Nasser, and Jourat Al-Lout in southern Khan Yunis.

Thu, Oct 30, 10:57 AM (Palestine Time)

Moroccan Leader Calls for Continued Protests in Solidarity with Palestinians

ANADOLU AGENCY: Abdelilah Benkirane, secretary-general of Morocco’s Justice and Development Party, urged Moroccans to continue demonstrating in support of the Palestinian people.

Thu, Oct 30, 10:57 AM (Palestine Time)

Two Palestinians Killed in Israeli Airstrike on Gaza

GERMAN PRESS AGENCY: Two Palestinians were killed in Israeli airstrikes on Gaza despite the army’s announcement that it had resumed the implementation of the ceasefire agreement.

Thu, Oct 30, 10:57 AM (Palestine Time)

Israeli Gunfire Reported Northeast of Khan Yunis

PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Local Palestinian sources reported Israeli gunfire from military vehicles northeast of Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip.

Thu, Oct 30, 10:57 AM (Palestine Time)

350,000 Diabetic Patients in Gaza Without Medical Follow-Up

GAZA MEDICAL RELIEF SOCIETY: The director of the Medical Relief Society in Gaza said that 350,000 diabetic patients have no medical follow-up, adding that the sector has lost 40% of its kidney patients.

Thu, Oct 30, 10:57 AM (Palestine Time)

MSF: Israel Using Aid as a Weapon of War in Gaza

MSF: MSF project coordinator Caroline Willmann said Israel continues to use humanitarian aid as a weapon of war against Gaza, adding that water and shelter shortages remain severe.

Thu, Oct 30, 10:57 AM (Palestine Time)

Israel Destroys Homes in Eastern Gaza

PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Palestinian media sources reported that Israeli forces demolished residential homes in the eastern neighborhoods of Gaza City.

Thu, Oct 30, 10:57 AM (Palestine Time)

France Sends Team to Join Gaza 'Peace Coordination' Effort

AFP: French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot announced that France is sending a team of civilians and soldiers to Israel to participate in the US-led coordination center for post-war Gaza planning.

Thu, Oct 30, 10:57 AM (Palestine Time)

Over 10 Israeli Airstrikes Hit Eastern Khan Yunis

PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Palestinian outlets reported that Israel carried out more than ten air raids targeting the eastern areas of Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip.

Wed, Oct 29, 10:45 PM (Palestine Time)

Ceasefire Broken Again: Israeli Strikes Kill Two Palestinians in Northern Gaza

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: Israeli warplanes bombed northern Gaza on Wednesday, killing two Palestinians in a new violation of the ceasefire agreement, as the death toll since the truce began rose to 211.

Ceasefire Broken Again: Israeli Strikes Kill Two Palestinians in Northern Gaza

Wed, Oct 29, 10:56 PM (Palestine Time)

Israeli Artillery Targets East of Maghazi Camp

AL-JAZEERA: Al Jazeera’s correspondent reported that Israeli artillery shelled the eastern part of Maghazi Camp in central Gaza.

Wed, Oct 29, 10:56 PM (Palestine Time)

Guterres Condemns Israeli Airstrikes on Gaza

UNITED NATIONS: UN Secretary-General António Guterres strongly condemned the deadly Israeli airstrikes on Gaza, saying they undermine the ceasefire and endanger civilian lives.

Wed, Oct 29, 10:56 PM (Palestine Time)

Israeli Officials: Hezbollah Rebuilding Capabilities

NEW YORK TIMES: Israeli officials told The New York Times that Hezbollah is working to rebuild its military capabilities, calling it a violation of the ceasefire. They said Israel has intensified strikes in response.

Wed, Oct 29, 1:27 PM (Palestine Time)

‘Systematic Targeting’: Palestinian Journalist Mohammed al-Munirawi Killed in Gaza

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: The Government Media Office in Gaza said journalist Mohammed al-Munirawi was killed in an Israeli strike, bringing the number of journalists killed since the start of the war to 256.

‘Systematic Targeting’: Palestinian Journalist Mohammed al-Munirawi Killed in Gaza

Wed, Oct 29, 10:56 PM (Palestine Time)

UN Commissioner: Israeli Strikes Targeted Shelters and Schools

UNITED NATIONS:

The UN Human Rights Commissioner described reports of over 100 Palestinians killed in yesterday’s Israeli airstrikes on Gaza as “horrifying.”

He said the strikes primarily targeted homes, displaced-person tents, and schools, urging Israel to comply with international law and both parties to act in good faith to uphold the ceasefire.

Wed, Oct 29, 10:56 PM (Palestine Time)

Settlers Prevent Palestinian Farmers from Reaching Lands

AL-JAZEERA: Israeli settlers, backed by occupation forces, continued to prevent Palestinian farmers from accessing their olive groves across villages in the occupied West Bank.

Wed, Oct 29, 10:56 PM (Palestine Time)

Israeli Media: Army Operating in Khan Younis

ISRAELI MEDIA: Israeli Channel 12 reported that the army is currently operating in the Khan Younis area in southern Gaza.

Wed, Oct 29, 8:22 AM (Palestine Time)

63 Killed, Including 24 Children, in Israeli Strikes on Gaza despite Ceasefire

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: Over 100, including several children, were killed in Israeli airstrikes on Gaza despite a ceasefire agreement meant to halt the war and allow humanitarian relief.

63 Killed, Including 24 Children, in Israeli Strikes on Gaza despite Ceasefire