LIVEBLOG – New Estimates of Israel’s War Wounded as Gaza Remains without Aid – Day 520

Palestinian teacher Asmaa Al-Najjar, 28, teaches in a tent in Jabaliya after losing one of her children. (Photo: via WAFA)

Israel has sent a negotiating delegation to Doha, and the Cabinet will meet this afternoon to determine its mandate.

Meanwhile, far-right Israeli politician Itamar Ben-Gvir announced that he has submitted a legislative proposal to cancel the Oslo, Hebron, and Wye River agreements.

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Mon, Mar 10, 3:19 AM (Palestine Time)

Rubio Threatens Hamas Supporters with Residency Revocation

US MEDIA: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that authorities will cancel visas and green cards for supporters of the Hamas movement in the United States to facilitate their deportation abroad.

Mon, Mar 10, 12:41 AM (Palestine Time)

US Envoy Speaks About "Difficult Call" with Israeli Minister

CHANNEL 13:

US Special envoy Adam Boehler commented on his “difficult call” with Israeli Minister Ron Dermer:

“I don’t care about it; we want a deal.”

Dermer fears releasing a large number of Palestinian prisoners, which would set the tone for the second phase of the deal.

Our talks with Hamas are happening because the administration is concerned about the fragility of the ceasefire.

Meeting with Hamas doesn’t mean we are friends or allies; we are discussing progress in negotiations.

I work for President Trump, and this is his decision; I carry out his wishes.

Hamas told me they want to hand over all captives and recover their prisoners.

Ultimately, we will rebuild Gaza, and Hamas will not lead this process; I believe they know that.

At this stage of the war, I don’t see Israel, Hamas, and the US as far apart from each other.

‘We’re Not Agent of Israel’ – Envoy Describes US-Hamas Talks as ‘Very Helpful’

Mon, Mar 10, 12:41 AM (Palestine Time)

Israeli Officials: Netanyahu Won’t Be Able to Oppose Trump

CHANNEL 13 (citing Israeli officials):

There is anger over Washington’s behavior in negotiations, and Netanyahu won’t be able to oppose Trump.

There is an attempt to conduct negotiations over our heads, with little room for maneuver.

If Trump reaches a deal with Hamas, it will be difficult for Netanyahu to reject it, and the Americans know this.

Mon, Mar 10, 12:41 AM (Palestine Time)

Ireland Condemns Israel’s Blockade of Aid and Electricity to Gaz

IRISH FOREIGN MINISTER: Irish Foreign Minister stated that the continued withholding of humanitarian aid and the decision to cut electricity to Gaza will deepen the humanitarian catastrophe in the Strip.

Mon, Mar 10, 12:37 AM (Palestine Time)

US Envoy: More Meetings with Hamas Possible

JERUSALEM POST: US Special Envoy Adam Boehler stated:

I initiated contact with Hamas, and more meetings can be held if progress is made.

I knew Israel was surprised by my meeting with Hamas, but dialogue is very important.

It’s hard to understand a party without sitting with them, and I did the right thing.

Sun, Mar 9, 9:07 PM (Palestine Time)

Netanyahu Pushes Shin Bet Chief to Resign

CHANNEL 12: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar on Thursday and attempted to push him to resign, but Bar refused.

Sun, Mar 9, 9:07 PM (Palestine Time)

Mini-Cabinet Begins Session to Discuss Captives

CHANNEL 12: The mini-cabinet has begun a session to discuss several issues, including the matter of captives held in Gaza.

Sun, Mar 9, 9:07 PM (Palestine Time)

The Three Top Lies of Former Israeli Army Spokesman Daniel Hagari

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: Romana Rubeo examines the role of Israeli Army spokesman Daniel Hagari in spreading false information and propaganda during the ongoing war on Gaza.

The Three Top Lies of Former Israeli Army Spokesman Daniel Hagari

Sun, Mar 9, 8:04 PM (Palestine Time)

Pogba Supports Gaza Residents with Food Meals during Ramadan

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: French football star Paul Pogba has launched an initiative to combat hunger and support displaced residents in Gaza during Ramadan, providing free meals in collaboration with a charity organization. His efforts have been widely praised on social media.

Pogba Supports Gaza Residents with Food Meals during Ramadan

Sun, Mar 9, 8:04 PM (Palestine Time)

Israeli Army Appoints Dovrin as Official Spokesperson

AL-JAZEERA: The Israeli army announced that Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir appointed Avi Dovrin as the official spokesperson for the army.

Sun, Mar 9, 8:04 PM (Palestine Time)

Hamas: Electricity Has Been Cut Since the War Began

HAMAS SPOKESMAN HAZEM QASSEM: Hamas stated on Sunday that Israeli occupation forces have cut electricity to Gaza since the start of the war in October 2023.

Sun, Mar 9, 8:04 PM (Palestine Time)

Sensitive Information about Thousands of Israelis Available Online after Data Leak

HAARETZ: The Israeli newspaper Haaretz reported that sensitive information regarding the identities and addresses of thousands of armed Israelis has become available online, putting their lives at risk.

Sun, Mar 9, 8:04 PM (Palestine Time)

‘We’re Not Agent of Israel’ – Envoy Describes US-Hamas Talks as ‘Very Helpful’

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: US envoy Adam Boehler described talks with Hamas in Doha as “very helpful,” stressing the US has its own interests and is not acting on Israel’s behalf. He expressed hope for progress on Gaza talks within weeks, while understanding Israel’s unease over the dialogue.

‘We’re Not Agent of Israel’ – Envoy Describes US-Hamas Talks as ‘Very Helpful’

Sun, Mar 9, 7:08 PM (Palestine Time)

Israel Cuts Off Electricity to Gaza, Violating Ceasefire Agreement

PALESTINE CHRONICLE:

Israel announced on Sunday that it is cutting off its electricity supply to Gaza. The move comes a week after Israel halted the entry of all goods into the Strip.

According to Israeli media, Energy Minister Eli Cohen instructed the Israel Electric Corporation to immediately cut off electricity to Gaza.

In a video statement, Cohen said: “We will employ all the tools available to us so that all the hostages will return, and we will ensure that Hamas won’t be in Gaza on the day after.”

Israel Cuts Off Electricity to Gaza, Violating Ceasefire Agreement, International Law

Sun, Mar 9, 6:04 PM (Palestine Time)

Star of David Markings: Israeli Soldiers Humiliate Palestinians in Hebron

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: Israeli soldiers in Hebron are using religious symbols like the Star of David to humiliate Palestinian students and residents, exacerbating the daily struggles of life under military occupation. Palestine Chronicle’s Fayha Shalash reports from the occupied West Bank.

Star of David Markings: Israeli Soldiers Humiliate Palestinians in Hebron

Sun, Mar 9, 6:04 PM (Palestine Time)

Israeli Tanks Storm Near Jenin, Open Fire

PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Israeli tanks stormed the town of Wadi Barqin, west of Jenin in the northern occupied West Bank, on Sunday, firing randomly as part of the ongoing aggression in the city and its camp.

Sun, Mar 9, 6:04 PM (Palestine Time)

Gaza’s Reconstruction: Did the Arab World Rise to the Challenge in Cairo?

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: Hassan Nafaa, a professor of political science at Cairo University, examines, in his article published in Al-Mayadeen Arabic website, whether the recent Cairo summit achieved its goals of addressing the Palestinian crisis and countering US-Israeli plans for Gaza.

Gaza’s Reconstruction: Did the Arab World Rise to the Challenge in Cairo?

Sun, Mar 9, 6:04 PM (Palestine Time)

Netanyahu: We Are Fighting on 7 Fronts

AL-JAZEERA: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that his government is fighting on seven fronts, emphasizing its determination to achieve victory and meet all war objectives.

Sun, Mar 9, 6:04 PM (Palestine Time)

Israeli Tanks Storm Jenin, Open Fire on Vehicles and Civilians

AL-JAZEERA: Israeli occupation tanks stormed areas in Jenin in the West Bank, firing on vehicles and civilians amid the ongoing aggression that has lasted over 50 days.

Sun, Mar 9, 4:23 PM (Palestine Time)

Vehicle Explosion in Tel Aviv

ISRAELI POLICE: The Israeli police announced on Sunday that they received a report of a vehicle explosion in Tel Aviv, confirming that “large forces” are heading to the scene.

Sun, Mar 9, 4:23 PM (Palestine Time)

Lebanese Citizen Injured by Israeli Fire in South Lebanon

LEBANESE HEALTH MINISTRY: The Lebanese Health Ministry announced on Sunday that a citizen in the town of Kfar Kila in southern Lebanon was injured by Israeli gunfire and is in “critical” condition.

Sun, Mar 9, 4:23 PM (Palestine Time)

Israeli Soldiers Assault Palestinian During Arrest in Hebron

PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Israeli soldiers assaulted a Palestinian youth during his arrest in the town of Beit Ummar, north of Hebron in the occupied West Bank.

Sun, Mar 9, 3:44 PM (Palestine Time)

Gaz Death Toll Rises to 48,458

GAZA HEALTH MINISTRY: The Palestinian Health Ministry in Gaza announced on Sunday that the death toll from the Israeli aggression on the Strip has risen to 48,458 since October 7, 2023.

Sun, Mar 9, 3:44 PM (Palestine Time)

Al-Aqsa Flood Investigations Put Shin Bet at Odds with Netanyahu

ISRAELI MEDIA: The investigation by Israel’s internal security agency, Shin Bet, into the Al-Aqsa Flood operation carried out by Palestinian resistance on October 7, 2023, has sparked widespread controversy in Israel, accompanied by mutual accusations between the government on one side and the opposition and security establishment on the other.

Sun, Mar 9, 1:24 PM (Palestine Time)

Only 1.77% of Drafted Haredim Enlist as Israeli Army Struggles to Recruit

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: The Israeli newspaper Israel Hayom has published new data from the Israeli army highlighting significant difficulties in recruiting members of the Haredi (ultra-orthodox) community. According to the report, only 177 individuals have enlisted out of 10,000 recruitment orders issued since July 2024, amounting to just 1.77%.

Only 1.77% of Drafted Haredim Enlist as Israeli Army Struggles to Recruit

Sun, Mar 9, 1:24 PM (Palestine Time)

Demolishes Home and Detain Palestinian in the West Bank

PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Israeli forces detained a Palestinian and confiscated a vehicle in the town of Abu Shukheidim, north of Ramallah in the West Bank.

Sun, Mar 9, 1:24 PM (Palestine Time)

Washington Post: Wittkof to Head to Doha on Tuesday for Ceasefire Talks

WASHINGTON POST: A US official told the Washington Post that U.S. envoy Stephen Wittkof is expected to travel to Doha on Tuesday to hold talks on a ceasefire in Gaza.

Sun, Mar 9, 1:24 PM (Palestine Time)

Ceasefire Talks – Israeli Negotiating Team Heading to Doha

PALESTINE CHRONICLE:

Israel will send a delegation to Doha on Monday in an attempt to advance the Gaza ceasefire negotiations following an invitation from mediators, according to media reports.

“Israel agreed to the invitation of the mediators backed by the US, and will send a delegation to Doha on Monday in an attempt to make progress in the negotiations,” the Prime Minister’s office said in a statement on Saturday night.

Ceasefire Talks – Israeli Negotiating Team Heading to Doha

Sun, Mar 9, 1:24 PM (Palestine Time)

Dozens of Israelis Set Up Tents Outside Defense Ministry

AL-JAZEERA: The pace of Israeli protests has escalated, with families of captives and activists pressuring the government to complete the second phase of a prisoner exchange deal with Hamas to secure the release of all Israeli captives held in Gaza.

Sun, Mar 9, 11:50 AM (Palestine Time)

Israeli Discontent over Direct Talks Between Washington and Hamas

MAARIV: The Israeli newspaper Maariv quoted a former Shin Bet coordinator for captives’ affairs as saying there is clear Israeli discontent over direct talks between Washington and Hamas.

Sun, Mar 9, 1:24 PM (Palestine Time)

UK, France, Italy, Germany Endorse Arab Reconstruction Plan for Gaza

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: The UK, France, Italy and Germany have welcomed the Arab League’s reconstruction plan for the Gaza Strip calling it “a realistic path” to improving “the catastrophic living conditions” of the enclave’s population.

UK, France, Italy, Germany Endorse Arab Reconstruction Plan for Gaza

Sun, Mar 9, 11:50 AM (Palestine Time)

Ben Gvir: I Submitted a Proposal to Cancel Oslo, Hebron, and Wye River Agreements

ITAMAR BEN GVIR: Israeli Minister Itamar Ben Gvir announced that he submitted a legislative proposal to cancel the Oslo, Hebron, and Wye River agreements.

Sun, Mar 9, 11:50 AM (Palestine Time)

Israeli Official: No Progress in Prisoner Exchange Deal Negotiations

MAARIV:

An Israeli official stated that there is no progress in negotiations for a prisoner exchange deal.

Israel sent a negotiation delegation to Doha to give Washington and mediators a chance to extend the temporary ceasefire.

Hamas has rejected all proposals, including Wittkof’s plan and the second phase under Israel’s terms.

The Israeli delegation will attempt to bridge gaps and will continue to adhere to Wittkof’s proposal.

Sun, Mar 9, 11:50 AM (Palestine Time)

Israeli Army Suspects Infiltration Attempt in Southern Red Sea

ISRAELI ARMY RADIO: The Israeli army is conducting sweep operations after suspecting an infiltration attempt in the southern Red Sea.

Sun, Mar 9, 11:50 AM (Palestine Time)

Israeli Armored Vehicles Raid Burqin Near Jenin

PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Israeli armored vehicles raided the town of Burqin near Jenin in the West Bank.

Sun, Mar 9, 11:50 AM (Palestine Time)

Unit Led by Major General Ghassan Alian Not Investigated for Role in October 7

ISRAELI ARMY RADIO:

The unit coordinating government activities in the Palestinian territories is the only military unit not investigated for its role in the October 7 attack.

The unit, led by Major General Ghassan Alian, played a central role in shaping Israel’s policy toward Gaza in recent years.

Sun, Mar 9, 11:50 AM (Palestine Time)

Israeli Sources: Cabinet Meeting to Determine Negotiation Team’s Mandate

KAN: The Israeli mini-cabinet will meet this afternoon to determine the mandate of the negotiation team.

Sun, Mar 9, 11:50 AM (Palestine Time)

Lapid: Americans Negotiate with Hamas Because They Realize Our Government is Stalling

ISRAELI ARMY RADIO: Opposition leader Yair Lapid stated that the Americans are negotiating separately with Hamas because they realize the government is stalling and are concerned about their citizens.

US Asks Hamas to Release 10 Israeli Captives for Ceasefire Extension, Official Says

Sun, Mar 9, 11:50 AM (Palestine Time)

Israeli Radio: Army Begins Surprise Drill to Test Readiness

ISRAELI ARMY RADIO: The Israeli army announced it has begun a surprise drill to test readiness against infiltration into military bases and sites. The drill will simulate infiltration scenarios into the Ramat David base from multiple directions simultaneously.

Sun, Mar 9, 11:50 AM (Palestine Time)

Sirens Sound in Gaza Envelope Settlements

ISRAELI ARMY: Sirens sounded in settlements near Gaza on Sunday, with details under investigation.

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