LIVE BLOG: 61,000 Martyred in Gaza as Netanyahu Seeks to Delay Phase II of Ceasefire Talks – Day 485

Palestinians in Rafah fetch water amid massive destruction. (Photo: via QNN)

By Palestine Chronicle Staff  

Israeli forces violated the ceasefire in Gaza, firing two rockets northwest of Nuseirat and warning shots in Rafah. 

Meanwhile, seven Palestinians, including an elderly, were killed in the occupied West Bank as the Israeli aggression continues.

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Mon, Feb 3, 1:59 AM (Palestine Time)

Explosion Targets Israeli Occupation Forces in Northern West Bank

PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Resistance fighters detonated a powerful explosive device targeting Israeli occupation forces in the Al-Fara’a camp in the city of Tubas, located in the northern occupied West Bank.

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

Mon, Feb 3, 1:59 AM (Palestine Time)

Netanyahu Arrives in Washington, Set to Meet with Wittkof

ISRAELI MEDIA: The Israeli Broadcasting Authority reported that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has arrived in Washington. He is scheduled to meet today, Monday, with Steve Wittkof, the envoy of President Donald Trump for the Middle East, to discuss negotiations for the second phase of the ceasefire agreement.

Mon, Feb 3, 1:59 AM (Palestine Time)

British Surveillance Flights in the Eastern Mediterranean Coincided with Prisoner Release

ISRAELI CHANNEL 14: Britain deployed two aircraft for intelligence-gathering purposes in the eastern Mediterranean during the Gaza ceasefire. The British surveillance flights coincided with the release of prisoners.

Mon, Feb 3, 12:54 AM (Palestine Time)

Israeli Forces Raid Neighborhoods in Nablus

AL JAZEERA: Sources told Al Jazeera that Israeli occupation forces raided neighborhoods in the city of Nablus in the occupied West Bank.

Mon, Feb 3, 12:54 AM (Palestine Time)

Netanyahu Arrives in Washington, Set to Meet Witkoff

KAN: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has arrived in Washington and is scheduled to meet on Monday with Steve Witkoff, U.S. President Donald Trump’s envoy to the Middle East, to discuss negotiations for the second phase of the ceasefire agreement.

Mon, Feb 3, 12:54 AM (Palestine Time)

Resistance Fighters Detonate Bomb against Israeli Forces in West Bank

AL JAZEERA: Resistance fighters detonated a heavy explosive device against an Israeli occupation force in Al-Far’a refugee camp in the city of Tubas, northern occupied West Bank.

Sun, Feb 2, 11:08 PM (Palestine Time)

UN Official Shocked by Arab States' Inaction on Palestine

AL JAZEERA – UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights in Palestine, Francesca Albanese, told Al-Jazeera:

Deeply concerned about the situation in the West Bank.

Israel is emptying Jenin refugee camp of its residents.

Israel aims to forcibly displace Palestinians.

No distinction should be made between the West Bank and East Jerusalem.

Israel targets Palestinians regardless of location.

Israel is treating Palestinians with a colonial mindset.

Netanyahu is a war criminal wanted by international justice.

Israel’s crimes are extremely serious.

Shocked by the lack of Arab intervention in the Palestinian cause.

Sun, Feb 2, 11:08 PM (Palestine Time)

Netanyahu Refuses to Let Captives' Families Join His US Flight

KAN 11 – Israeli broadcaster reported that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected a request from families of Israeli captives in Gaza to accompany him on his flight to the United States.

Sun, Feb 2, 11:08 PM (Palestine Time)

Netanyahu to Push Trump for Gaza Demilitarization and Hamas Ouster

CHANNEL 12 – Israeli Channel 12 reported that Netanyahu’s key demands for Trump in the next phase of a ceasefire deal include:

A demilitarized Gaza.

Evacuation of Hamas military leaders.

Overthrowing Hamas rule.

Return of Israeli captives.

Sun, Feb 2, 11:08 PM (Palestine Time)

Netanyahu Seeks Trump Deal to Annex West Bank Areas

CHANNEL 12 – Israeli Channel 12 reported that Netanyahu will seek an agreement with Trump on annexing parts of the West Bank to secure the continued support of Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich.

Sun, Feb 2, 8:14 PM (Palestine Time)

Israeli Forces Arrest 20 Palestinians, Including Former Prisoners

PALESTINIAN PRISONERS CLUB: The Palestinian Prisoners Club reported that Israeli forces arrested 20 Palestinians in the West Bank, including former prisoners, since last evening.

Sun, Feb 2, 8:14 PM (Palestine Time)

Gaza Is a Humanitarian Disaster Zone

GAZA GOVERNMENT MEDIA OFFICE: The Gaza Government Media Office described the Gaza Strip as a humanitarian disaster zone, lacking basic living conditions and human necessities.

Sun, Feb 2, 7:14 PM (Palestine Time)

Financial Times: Hamas Still Governs Gaza

FINANCIAL TIMES: Citing a former Israeli intelligence officer, the report states that while Israel has achieved tactical gains in Gaza, it lacks a clear strategic direction. Hamas remains the dominant force in the Strip.

Sun, Feb 2, 7:14 PM (Palestine Time)

Israel Monitoring Phones and Homes of Released Prisoners

ISRAELI MEDIA: Israeli authorities are surveilling the phones and residences of former Palestinian prisoners and their families, a security official confirmed.

Sun, Feb 2, 7:14 PM (Palestine Time)

Hamas: Our People Will Not Surrender to Destruction

HAMAS STATEMENT: Hamas condemned Israeli demolitions in Jenin, stating that such crimes will only strengthen Palestinian resistance. The group called for increased resistance and urged Arab and Islamic nations to intervene.

Sun, Feb 2, 7:14 PM (Palestine Time)

Palestinian Authority Security Arrests Resistance Fighter

PALESTINIAN MEDIA: The PA security forces in Tubas have arrested Fayeq Ghanam, a wanted member of Al-Qassam Brigades, who had survived multiple Israeli assassination attempts.

Sun, Feb 2, 7:14 PM (Palestine Time)

Hamas: Israel Delaying Aid and Reconstruction Efforts

HAMAS STATEMENT: Hamas spokesman Hazem Qassem accused Israel of obstructing the humanitarian relief and reconstruction process agreed upon in the ceasefire. Fuel and medical supplies remain limited, and reconstruction equipment has not been allowed in.

Sun, Feb 2, 7:14 PM (Palestine Time)

Israeli Army Demolishes Entire Residential Block in Jenin

PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Israeli forces have demolished an entire residential block in Jenin’s Al-Damj neighborhood. Israeli media reported that 20 homes were destroyed in the operation.

Sun, Feb 2, 7:14 PM (Palestine Time)

Palestinians Injured in Clashes with Israeli Forces in Hebron

PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Multiple Palestinians were wounded by Israeli gunfire during confrontations in the Al-Arroub refugee camp, north of Hebron.

Sun, Feb 2, 2:37 PM (Palestine Time)

Child Killed, Injuries in Nuseirat Camp Bombing

AL-JAZEERA: A child was killed and others were injured in an Israeli airstrike targeting a vehicle on Al-Rashid Street, northwest of Nuseirat camp in central Gaza.

Sun, Feb 2, 2:37 PM (Palestine Time)

Occupation Forces Raid Beitunia

AL JAZEERA: Local sources reported that Israeli occupation forces raided the town of Beitunia, west of Ramallah in the West Bank.

 

Sun, Feb 2, 2:37 PM (Palestine Time)

Turkiye: Displacing Palestinians from Gaza Violates Intl. Law

AL JAZEERA: Turkish Foreign Minister emphasized that a continued ceasefire in Gaza is a priority for Turkey. He called for an end to Israeli obstacles hindering aid delivery to Gaza and stressed that clashes will persist unless the Palestinian issue is resolved through a two-state solution. He also condemned the displacement of Palestinians as a violation of international law.

Sun, Feb 2, 1:02 PM (Palestine Time)

Israeli Media: Army to Establish Defensive Positions on Lebanese Border

CHANNEL 12: Israeli Channel 12 reported that the army will set up permanent defensive positions near settlements on the border with Lebanon.

Sun, Feb 2, 1:02 PM (Palestine Time)

Palestinian Shot by Occupation Forces in Tulkarm Camp

PALESTINIAN RED CRESCENT: The Palestinian Red Crescent reported that their teams are dealing with a live bullet injury in Tulkarm camp.

Sun, Feb 2, 1:02 PM (Palestine Time)

Al-Qassam Mourns Martyr Amir Abu Al-Hassan in Jenin

AL JAZEERA: Al-Qassam Brigades mourned martyr Amir Ahmed Abu Al-Hassan, who was killed after participating in an ambush targeting Israeli soldiers in Jenin camp.

Sun, Feb 2, 1:02 PM (Palestine Time)

46 Patients and Injured Evacuated from Gaza

AL JAZEERA: A correspondent reported the evacuation of 46 patients, injured individuals, and their companions from Gaza on the second day of Rafah border crossing operations.

Sun, Feb 2, 1:02 PM (Palestine Time)

Occupation Forces Raid Tulkarm

PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Local sources reported that Israeli occupation forces raided the Aktaba neighborhood east of Tulkarm.

Sun, Feb 2, 1:02 PM (Palestine Time)

Israeli Snipers Fire Randomly in Tubas

PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Palestinian sources stated that Israeli army snipers are firing randomly at homes during the ongoing raid in Tammun, south of Tubas.

Sun, Feb 2, 1:02 PM (Palestine Time)

Palestinian Red Crescent: Elderly Martyr in Jenin

PALESTINIAN RED CRESCENT: The Palestinian Red Crescent reported that their teams transferred the body of an elderly martyr from the entrance of Jenin camp in the northern West Bank.

Sun, Feb 2, 1:02 PM (Palestine Time)

Iranian Leader: Gaza Defeated America

AL JAZEERA: Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei stated that “no one imagined a small area like Gaza could achieve victory against a military power like America.”

Sun, Feb 2, 1:02 PM (Palestine Time)

Smotrich to Netanyahu: Strengthen Grip on West Bank

AL JAZEERA: Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich told Benjamin Netanyahu that “complete victory in Gaza, destroying Hamas, and securing our borders are at stake. We must strengthen our grip and sovereignty over the West Bank.”

Sun, Feb 2, 1:02 PM (Palestine Time)

Occupation Begins Military Operation in Tammun

ISRAELI ARMY: The Israeli army stated it began a military operation in Tammun while continuing operations in the northern occupied West Bank.

Sun, Feb 2, 1:02 PM (Palestine Time)

Settlers Conduct Land Leveling South of Hebron

AL JAZEERA: Sources reported that a group of settlers carried out land leveling in the village of Umm Al-Khair in Masafer Yatta, south of Hebron (Al-Khalil).

Sun, Feb 2, 1:02 PM (Palestine Time)

Netanyahu: We Will Work with Trump to Strengthen Israel's Security

AL JAZEERA: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, before departing to Washington, stated, “We will discuss critical issues, victory over Hamas, and the return of all our hostages. Through joint work with Trump, we can strengthen Israel’s security and expand the circle of peace.”

Sun, Feb 2, 1:02 PM (Palestine Time)

Israeli Drones Fire Rockets at Nuseirat Camp

AL JAZEERA: A correspondent reported that Israeli drones fired two rockets near a vehicle on Al-Rashid Street, northwest of Nuseirat camp in central Gaza.

Sun, Feb 2, 1:02 PM (Palestine Time)

Occupation Tanks Fire Warning Shots in Rafah

AL JAZEERA: A correspondent reported that Israeli tanks fired warning shots from the Philadelphia axis toward Palestinians in southern Rafah.

Sun, Feb 2, 1:02 PM (Palestine Time)

Israeli Forces Displace Palestinian Families in Tubas

AL JAZEERA: Sources reported that Israeli occupation forces forced Palestinian families to flee their homes in the Jabal area of Tammun, south of Tubas.

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1 Comment

  1. Iuck Fsrael. Wasrael is a stain on this peaceful planet. If not for the illegal establishment of this terrorist nation, 100s of 1,000s of children would still be alive and helping to save the world. The ZioNazis are a cancer that needs to be removed for the betterment of humanity.

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