AL-JAZEERA: Dr. Munir Al-Bursh, Director-General of Gaza’s Health Ministry, told Al Jazeera:

“There are immense challenges with the collapse of the health system and the destruction of hospitals.

A young girl died today due to a lack of medical supplies.

We need continuous supply convoys and the entry of specialist doctors into the Strip.

Hospitals urgently require drinking water and electricity generators.

The world must act quickly to deliver aid and medical supplies.

There are 10,000 missing people in the Strip so far, and many bodies remain under the rubble of destroyed homes.

Civil defense teams must be supported to locate unexploded ordnance.”

ISRAELI MEDIA: Israeli media outlets, citing official sources, reported that estimates in Israel indicate the release of detainees from Gaza will be moved up to Sunday.

AL-JAZEERA:

Hamas, Islamic Jihad, and the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine issued a joint statement:

“We value the efforts of Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey and call on them and Washington to ensure Israel’s compliance with the agreement.

We appreciate the global solidarity movement rejecting genocide and demanding accountability for Israel’s crimes.

We are ready to engage in Arab and international efforts for Gaza’s reconstruction.

The agreement represents a political and security failure of Israel’s plans to impose displacement.

The release of hundreds of our prisoners, including women, reflects the resilience of the resistance and unity of purpose.

We reject any foreign guardianship and affirm that Gaza’s administration is a purely Palestinian matter.

We renew the call for national unity and a unified political path involving all factions.”

AL-JAZEERA:

Al Jazeera obtained a detailed document outlining the implementation steps of US President Donald Trump’s plan to end the war on Gaza. Key points include:

• The war will end within 72 hours of approval by Hamas and Israel.

• Aid deliveries will begin immediately, following the January 19, 2025 agreement.

• Hamas will provide information about Israeli captives once Israel begins a gradual withdrawal.

• Within 72 hours, Hamas will hand over all living Israeli captives, followed by remains of the dead.

• Israel will provide information on Palestinian prisoners in its custody.

• A mechanism will be formed to exchange information between Hamas and Israel via mediators and the Red Cross.

• At least 600 trucks will enter Gaza daily, including 50 carrying fuel and gas.

• UN agencies and other organizations will distribute the aid.

• Rafah Crossing will reopen in both directions, and work will begin to restore electricity and fuel supply.

• A joint operations room will include Egypt, Qatar, Turkey, the US, Hamas, and Israel to oversee implementation.

• Prisoner exchanges will take place between Sunday and Monday morning without media coverage.

AL-JAZEERA

The Director-General of Doctors Without Borders told Al Jazeera:

“Israel did not declare war on Hamas alone but on all the people of Gaza.

Humanitarian workers were deliberately targeted by the Israeli army.

During the war, 560 aid workers and 1,200 medical personnel were killed.

Many detainees from Gaza were subjected to torture in Israeli prisons.”

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: The Qassam Brigades released a past address by their spokesman, Abu Obeida, invoking divine victory and resilience as Gaza marks the end of two years of genocide and mass displacement.

As Ceasefire Takes Effect, Al-Qassam Revives Abu Obeida’s Words of Faith and Defiance

REUTERS: “The return to Gaza represents a temporary victory for humanity. Without human struggle, the killers of children would not have retreated.”

UNICEF: The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) confirmed that the situation in Gaza remains critical, warning of a sharp rise in child mortality due to weakened immune systems.

PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Medical sources in Gaza hospitals reported the recovery of 130 bodies from various parts of the Strip since Friday morning, including 93 from Gaza City.

PALESTINIAN MEDIA: The Nasser Medical Complex reported recovering the bodies of 30 Palestinians from various areas in Khan Younis, southern Gaza.

ICRC: The International Committee of the Red Cross stated:

“The release of Israeli captives and Palestinian prisoners could be a massive challenge given the scale of the operation.

The timeframe for the release of captives is tight, and we are preparing for all possible scenarios.”

AL-JAZEERA: Gaza Civil Defense reported that two Palestinians were killed in an Israeli airstrike targeting the Al-Satar Al-Gharbi area, northwest of Khan Younis.

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: Under the agreement, Israel will release 250 prisoners sentenced to life in prison and 1,700 prisoners detained from Gaza since October 7, 2023, in exchange for 20 Israeli prisoners.

Israel Agrees to Add Ten New Names for Release, Refuses Marwan Barghouti

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: The troops would reportedly form the nucleus of a task force, expected to include military representatives from Egypt, Qatar, Türkiye, and potentially the United Arab Emirates, according to reports in US media.

About 200 US Troops Joining Gaza Multinational Force to Monitor Ceasefire

AP: The Associated Press quoted a United Nations official as confirming that large-scale humanitarian aid deliveries in the Gaza Strip will begin on Sunday.

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: Gaza’s Government Media Office released staggering numbers of the death and devastation wrought on the enclave during Israel’s two years of genocidal assault on the enclave.

‘Full-Scale Genocide’: 77,000 Palestinians Killed or Missing, Gaza in Ruins

AL-JAZEERA: Mohammad Zakout, Director-General of Hospitals in Gaza:

“The health sector faces enormous challenges, with thousands of wounded still being treated.

We are struggling to save patients, and repairing hospitals will take a long time.

We lack medicine for cancer, diabetes, and pregnant women.

We have requested the entry of essential drugs, medical supplies, and radiology equipment.

Some shortages may be partially addressed by tomorrow.

We have lost 1,700 specialist doctors and nurses due to the war.”

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: In London, police clearly do not like being told to break up demonstrations against genocide by a government supporting it. Hundreds have been arrested every time. This is not police work but political suppression and the police are justified in asking why they are being told to do Netanyahu’s dirty work through Starmer.

Gaza Genocide and the Destruction of the World We Used to Live in

WHITE HOUSE: The White House confirmed to Al Jazeera that US President Donald Trump will deliver a speech before the Israeli Knesset on Monday, ahead of traveling to Egypt to sign the Gaza agreement.

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: Israel’s initial withdrawal from parts of Gaza City on Friday exposed the vast scale of destruction across residential neighborhoods and infrastructure, where entire districts have been reduced to rubble.

Israeli Army Begins Gaza Withdrawal to ‘Yellow Line’ – Phase 1 of Ceasefire Deal

KREMLIN: Russian President Vladimir Putin said:

“If Trump succeeds in implementing his plan for Gaza, it will be a historic event.

We support American initiatives regarding the Middle East, and the most important issue is the establishment of a Palestinian state.

Russia’s participation in the peace process may be required — we have much to contribute to resolving the situation in Gaza.”

AL-JAZEERA: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced that Türkiye will assume responsibility for monitoring the implementation of the Gaza agreement, emphasizing the importance of enforcing all its provisions.

He noted Israel’s “long record of violating its commitments,” adding, “We know they have used every trivial excuse to avoid honoring agreements.”

Erdogan warned that returning to the atmosphere of genocide in Gaza “would carry a very heavy price.”

AL-JAZEERA: The Palestinian Prisoners’ Information Office announced that no official agreement has yet been reached on the lists of prisoners to be released as part of the exchange deal. It added that once a final agreement is concluded, the official lists will be published on its platforms.

In a press conference, the Gaza Government Media Office stated:

• A national appeal is made for citizens to cooperate and maintain discipline to ensure the success of the recovery phase.

• The health system in the Strip has completely collapsed.

• The occupation executed 193 scientists and academics in Gaza.

• Israel prevented hundreds of thousands of aid trucks from entering and targeted community kitchens.

• Two million Palestinians were forcibly displaced, and border crossings were closed for over 600 days to aid deliveries.

• Preliminary losses in key sectors exceed $70 billion.

• Over 670 schools were destroyed, and more than 13,500 students were killed.

• As a new phase begins, we call on our people to cooperate with governmental and humanitarian institutions.

• We will not relent in defending our people’s rights and rebuilding what the occupation destroyed.

• We condemn the genocide and ethnic cleansing crimes committed by the occupation over the past two years.

• We call for an urgent and transparent plan for Gaza’s full reconstruction.

GAZA HEALTH MINISTRY: The official death toll from the Israeli aggression since October 7, 2023, has risen to 67,211 martyrs and 169,961 injuries.

AL-JAZEERA (citing Hamas official): A senior official in Hamas told Al Jazeera that reports claiming the Gaza ceasefire agreement includes secret clauses are completely false. He said the movement is closely monitoring Israel’s implementation of the deal and remains ready for all possible scenarios.

ISRAELI ARMY:

Israeli army spokesperson Efi Dverin said:

“Our forces are stationed along the Yellow Line in Gaza, and the soldiers will work to eliminate any threat.

A 72-hour period has begun, after which our captives will be released.

We are preparing to receive the captives who were held in Gaza.

The war is not over yet — major challenges remain.”

AL-JAZEERA: Israeli police announced the completion of security preparations ahead of US President Donald Trump’s planned visit to Israel on Monday.

ISRAELI MEDIA: US envoy Steve Witkoff announced that the Israeli army has completed the first stage of its withdrawal and that a 72-hour timeframe has begun for the release of Israeli captives.

AL-JAZEERA: Sources told Al Jazeera that negotiations over the list of Palestinian prisoners to be released from Israeli jails are witnessing rapid developments.

They added that the talks regarding the lists are nearing a final resolution.
According to the sources, Israel has insisted on its refusal to release Marwan Barghouti and several senior leaders of the Al-Qassam Brigades.

However, Israel reportedly agreed this morning to add around ten new names of prisoners serving life sentences to the list.

ISRAELI ARMY RADIO: Israel’s Army Radio reported that the Ministry of Interior has published the names of Palestinian prisoners set to be released as part of the deal. According to the report, 100 of the 250 prisoners with high sentences will be allowed to return to the occupied West Bank, while five will head to Jerusalem.

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: Upon the announcement that a ceasefire agreement had been reached, the Israeli military decided to carry out more airstrikes against civilian targets, while repeatedly delaying the deal’s implementation. This occurred as Palestinians attempted to celebrate the developments, in some cases, losing their loved ones with whom they hoped to console at the end of the war.

Read the latest analysis by Robert Inlakesh.

Israeli Psychological Warfare and Bombing after The Ceasefire – Analysis

ISRAELI MEDIA: Israel’s Channel 12 announced that the Israeli army’s 401st Brigade has withdrawn from the Gaza Strip as part of the ceasefire agreement’s implementation.

ISRAELI ARMY SPOKESPERSON:

The Israeli army spokesperson said that, under the agreement, Israeli forces will remain deployed in specific areas across the Gaza Strip.

Movement from southern to northern Gaza will be permitted via Al-Rashid and Salah al-Din roads.

He warned that Beit Hanoun, Beit Lahia, and Al-Sheja’iya remain “extremely dangerous” zones due to troop presence.

Fishing, swimming, and diving in coastal areas remain prohibited.

Approaching Rafah crossing, the Philadelphi Corridor, or Israeli-controlled zones around Khan Younis is “highly dangerous,” as is nearing the Israeli border or buffer zone.

AL-JAZEERA: Al Jazeera’s correspondent reported that Al-Rashid Road has reopened, allowing displaced residents to begin returning to Gaza City as Israeli forces withdraw toward what is known as the “Yellow Line.”

ISRAELI ARMY: The Israeli army announced that the ceasefire agreement took effect at 12:00 p.m. local time in the Gaza Strip. From that hour, the army redeployed along the new lines established under the ceasefire deal. The army stated that its Southern Command forces are now deployed in the area and “will continue to act against any immediate threats,” according to the statement.

GAZA INTERIOR MINISTRY: Gaza’s Interior Ministry confirmed that Israeli forces continue to block the road between the northern and southern parts of the Gaza Strip. In a statement, it urged residents to exercise caution “until the ceasefire is fully in effect to ensure their safety.”

Internal Security Deployment (Gaza):

The Gaza Ministry of Interior announced that its agencies will begin to deploy and restore order in the areas from which the Israeli forces withdraw. It called on citizens to adhere to forthcoming instructions.

Israeli Withdrawal Preparations:

The Israeli newspaper Yedioth Ahronoth reported that the Israeli army is finalizing the dismantling of sites and fortifications from which it will withdraw toward the “Yellow Line” – presumably the agreed-upon new positions.

Prisoner List Delay Reason:

The Israeli newspaper Haaretz suggested that the attempt to change 10 names on the Palestinian prisoner list is the reason for the delay in publishing the full list, citing pressure from security services.

International Red Cross (ICRC):

The ICRC stated that its teams will support the implementation of the ceasefire agreement through the return of hostages and detainees.

The President of the ICRC emphasized that humanitarian aid must be urgently resumed and safely delivered to the people, urging all parties to fulfill their commitments in the crucial coming days.

Naval Fire:

Israeli gunboats are firing on Al-Rashid Street in Gaza.

Israeli Shelling:

A source in the Ambulance and Emergency services reported that injuries occurred due to an Israeli shelling in the Jabalia al-Nazla area in the northern Gaza Strip.

A History of Deception: US-Israeli Pacts and the Gaza Proposal

Mass Body Recovery:

The number of bodies recovered from various areas in the Gaza Strip since this morning is significant:

Sources at Al-Ma’amadani Hospital reported recovering a total of 35 bodies from across the Strip this morning (including 19 from Gaza City alone).

Sources at Al-Shifa Hospital reported recovering eight bodies from different areas of Gaza City this morning.

Continued Shooting:

A source in the Gaza Ambulance and Emergency services reported that one Palestinian was killed and others were injured by Israeli army fire in the Sheikh Radwan neighborhood in northern Gaza City.

Ceasefire Violation: Israel Shells Gaza Hours after Agreement Ratified

Troop Withdrawal:

Israeli Channel 12 reported that the 188th Armored Brigade is leaving the Gaza Strip.

Redeployment Timeline:

Israeli Army Radio reported that the forces are estimated to reposition to the withdrawal lines stipulated in the agreement by midday.

The Israeli PM’s office confirmed the army will not return to the withdrawn areas as long as Hamas fully implements the agreement.

Humanitarian Aid Surge:

An annex to the agreement, cited by Israeli Army Radio, states that 600 aid trucks will enter the Gaza Strip daily.

Following a Last-Minute Massacre in Gaza, Israel Says Ceasefire Takes Effect

Prisoner List Conflict:

Israeli Channel 13, citing a source, reported that Israel has not published the list of Palestinian prisoners to be released and is attempting to change 10 names from the agreed-upon list.

Elections Poll:

A Maariv poll showed that 48% of Israelis believe general elections should be held after the hostage release, compared to 39% who oppose the idea.

In the event of an election, the poll projects Netanyahu’s bloc would win 51 Knesset seats against 59 seats for the opposition.

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: Yasser Abu Shabab is poised to fade from the Palestinian scene as quickly as he emerged. His fate is now shrouded in mystery amid reports that he is preparing for the worst-case scenario as the ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip takes effect.

‘Gaza’s Pablo Escobar’ – Yasser Abu Shabab’s Ascent to the Abyss

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: The Israeli occupation army continued its artillery and aerial bombardment across the Gaza Strip today, Friday, despite the Israeli government’s approval of the prisoner exchange and ceasefire agreement just hours before.

Ceasefire Violation: Israel Shells Gaza Hours after Agreement Ratified

ISRAELI MEDIA: Israel’s Channel 12 reported that the regular 7th Armored Brigade has withdrawn from the Gaza Strip.

ISRAELI MEDIA: According to Israeli news site Walla, Israeli forces began withdrawing from Gaza City and Al-Shati refugee camp toward the agreed-upon line.

AL-JAZEERA: Israeli artillery and tanks carried out intense shelling north of Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip. Despite the government’s approval of the prisoner exchange and ceasefire agreement, Israeli forces continued artillery and airstrikes in several parts of Gaza on Friday.

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: A cautious calm settled over the Gaza Strip after the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office announced early Friday morning that the government had officially ratified US President Donald Trump’s proposal to end the war and secure the release of detainees.

Following a Last-Minute Massacre in Gaza, Israel Says Ceasefire Takes Effect

ISRAELI ARMY: Israel’s Army Radio said that Israeli forces in Gaza would soon complete their withdrawal to the agreed “yellow line.”

GAZA CIVIL DEFENSE: The Gaza Civil Defense urged residents not to return to areas previously occupied by Israeli forces until the withdrawal is officially declared complete.

ISRAELI ARMY: The Israeli army announced the death of a soldier from Battalion 614 in Gaza’s Al-Shati refugee camp, saying he was killed by a Palestinian sniper in northern Gaza on Thursday.

ISRAELI MEDIA: Israeli warplanes bombed Khan Younis in southern Gaza early Friday morning, despite talk of a ceasefire taking effect. Local sources said the attack targeted the Al-Katiba area with several artillery shells.

WHITE HOUSE: The White House said around 200 US troops under Central Command will monitor the implementation of the peace agreement. A US official told Al Jazeera that the troops have begun setting up a coordination center in Israel to support Trump’s Gaza peace plan.

ISRAELI MEDIA: The Israeli government formally approved President Donald Trump’s proposal to end the Gaza war and release all captives. According to the Israeli Broadcasting Authority, Ministers Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich voted against the deal.

ISRAELI PM’S OFFICE: Israeil Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his government continues working to achieve the war’s objectives, primarily the return of all captives. He thanked President Trump, envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff for their “exceptional assistance,” calling the agreement a significant achievement for both Israel and the United States.

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: The Jerusalem Post reported that Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir opposed releasing Palestinian prisoners during a meeting attended by US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. Ben-Gvir said, “Peace with Hamas is impossible. The movement’s goal is to kill Israelis.”

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya announced the complete end of Israel’s two-year genocidal war on Gaza following the Sharm el-Sheikh ceasefire agreement brokered under US President Donald Trump’s plan.

‘They Stood Like Mountains’: Al-Hayya Hails Gaza’s People as Ceasefire Takes Effect

PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Medical sources in Gaza hospitals reported that 27 Palestinians were killed by Israeli army fire over the past 24 hours, including 18 in Gaza City.

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: Israel launched a series of deadly raids across Gaza, killing and wounding civilians just hours before the ceasefire agreement with Hamas was set to take effect.

Israeli Forces Massacre Civilians in Gaza Hours before Ceasefire Takes Effect

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini has said the agreement “to finally secure a ceasefire in Gaza and release the hostages is a huge relief” after the devastating two years of Israel’s genocidal assault on the enclave.

Ceasefire Deal ‘Will Bring Respite’: UNRWA Supplies ‘Ready to Go’ into Gaza 

HAMAS STATEMENT: Hamas called on mediators and the US administration to “assume their responsibilities regarding the occupation’s crimes and intervene to compel it to stop bombing civilians.”

The movement said that “the systematic massacres committed by the occupation reveal its government’s insistence on continuing the genocide until the very last moment.”

Hamas added that “the massacre west of Gaza City aims to obstruct mediators’ efforts and disrupt the implementation of the agreement.”

ISRAELI MEDIA: Israel’s Channel 12 reported that US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner entered the cabinet meeting alongside Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

ISRAELI MEDIA: Israeli media outlets reported that the cabinet session was delayed again due to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s meeting with US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.

AL-JAZEERA: Al Jazeera’s correspondent reported a series of heavy Israeli airstrikes targeting several areas in the southwestern part of Gaza City.

GAZA CIVIL DEFENSE: The Gaza Civil Defense said four Palestinians were killed and 40 others went missing after an Israeli airstrike hit a house in the Al-Sabra neighborhood, south of Gaza City.

ISRAELI MEDIA: Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir said, “We are happy for the release of all hostages, but we will vote against freeing murderers.” He added that Netanyahu “promised to dismantle Hamas, and if that doesn’t happen, we will dismantle the government.”

ISRAELI MEDIA: Channel 12 reported that no vote on the Gaza agreement took place during the cabinet session, which was postponed until 10 PM.

HAMAS: Hamas leader in Gaza Khalil al-Hayya said:

“The people of Gaza fought a war unlike any the world has ever seen, standing firm against the enemy’s tyranny, massacres, and destruction.”

He praised Gaza’s steadfastness “in the face of killing, displacement, hunger, and loss,” honoring fallen leaders Haniyeh, al-Arouri, al-Sinwar, and al-Deif.

Al-Hayya said, “Our fighters stood like mountains before the enemy’s tanks and defeated all its plans of displacement and chaos.

As they were men on the battlefield, we were men at the negotiation table.”

He confirmed that the agreement includes Israeli withdrawal, aid entry, reopening of the Rafah crossing, and a prisoner exchange.

GAZA EMERGENCY SERVICES: Medical sources reported deaths and injuries following an Israeli airstrike on a residential building in central Gaza City.

WSJ: The Wall Street Journal quoted informed sources saying the Gaza ceasefire agreement will come into force as soon as it receives approval from the Israeli government.