ISRAELI ARMY: The Israeli army said that the Red Cross is on its way to receive the body of an Israeli captive in the southern Gaza Strip.

WAFA: A Palestinian woman was injured after Israeli occupation drones opened fire on residents in the town of Abasan al-Kabira, east of Khan Yunis in southern Gaza.

ISRAELI MEDIA: A senior Israeli military official told the Israeli Broadcasting Authority that the army is suffering from a severe shortage of personnel, calling for an extension of mandatory service periods.

AL-QASSAM BRIGADES: The Al-Qassam Brigades announced that they will hand over the body of an Israeli captive recovered earlier today in Gaza at 11 PM local time.

ISRAELI MEDIA: The Israeli Broadcasting Authority reported that US Central Command (CENTCOM) Commander Brad Cooper is visiting Israel to participate in activating mechanisms for implementing the Gaza ceasefire.

ISRAELI MEDIA: Israeli media outlets revealed that security agencies are preparing to receive another batch of the bodies of Israeli captives from Gaza tonight.

ISRAELI MEDIA: The Israeli army and security agencies have reportedly advised against resuming combat operations in the Gaza Strip, recommending instead the use of alternative means of pressure on Hamas.

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: Democratic member of the US Congress, Seth Moulton, who is running for the Senate in Massachusetts, has announced that he will return donations received from the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) and will no longer accept support from the group.

US Democrat, Seth Moulton, to Return AIPAC Donations, Refuses Future Support

ISRAELI MEDIA: The Israeli Broadcasting Authority reported that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is seeking to move the date of the general elections forward from November to June of next year.

ISRAELI MEDIA: According to the Israeli Broadcasting Authority, Washington has asked Israel not to violate the ceasefire agreement and to allow mediators time to resolve the issue of the bodies of Israeli captives held in Gaza.

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: Israeli occupation forces have shot and killed a Palestinian youth as well as an 11-year-old child during raids in the occupied West Bank.

Palestinian Youth, Child Shot and Killed by Israeli Army in West Bank 

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: Throughout the two years of genocide in Gaza, Barcelona’s political and social support for the Palestinian struggle and its criticism of Israel’s actions have only strengthened.

Read the latest article by John McAuley, reporting from Barcelona.

As Global Public Pressure Mounts on Israel, Barcelona Leads the Way

AXIOS: According to Axios, US envoy Steve Witkoff is expected to travel to the Middle East on Sunday to follow up on the implementation of the Gaza ceasefire and reconstruction agreement.

WHITE HOUSE: The White House accused Democrats of appeasing what it described as “pro-Hamas terrorists” and illegal immigrants, saying they encouraged “extremists supporting Hamas” to occupy universities and harass Jewish students. It added that Democrats were not serving the interests of the American people.

UNITED NATIONS: UN spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric confirmed the entry of fuel needed to operate several bakeries in the Gaza Strip.

ISRAELI MEDIA: Israel’s Channel 12 reported that the International Criminal Court (ICC) rejected an Israeli request to cancel or suspend arrest warrants against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, and refused to freeze the ongoing investigation.

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: The Mukhtar, or as some like to call him, “the Mukhtar of the Mukhtars,” is the head of the Higher Commission for Palestinian Tribes, the largest tribal assembly, in Gaza, who has defended the crackdown on Israeli-backed gangs in the enclave.

Who Is Husni al-Mughni, Gaza’s Tribal Elder Standing Firm against Division – Profile

FOX NEWS: Fox News reported that authorities in the US state of Louisiana have arrested a man suspected of participating in the October 7, 2023, attack on Israel.

UN OCHA: The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) recorded over 390,000 displacement movements across the Gaza Strip since the ceasefire, most of them returning from the south to the north.

GAZA’S CIVIL DEFENSE: Gaza’s Civil Defense confirmed the recovery of the body of a Palestinian near the Bank of Palestine on Al-Nasr Street in western Gaza City, as search operations continue for missing victims.

AL-JAZEERA: Gaza Municipality spokesperson Assem Al-Nabih told Al Jazeera that humanitarian suffering in the city will persist unless the necessary resources for recovery are allowed to enter.

AL-JAZEERA: Al-Jazeera’s correspondent reported that the British judiciary has rejected an appeal filed by Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s government against a decision ordering a review of the ban on the “Palestine Action” organization.

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: Washington-based pro-war think tanks, commonly understood to be arms of the Israel Lobby, are revealing the schemes that are currently being set upon the people of Gaza. In contrast to the vague statements coming from the White House, the thinking behind the strategy at play is much more complex and layered.

Read the latest analysis by Robert Inlakesh.

Pro-War Think Tank Reveals Israel’s Strategy to Rule Gaza through Proxy

UN OCHA: The UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights confirmed that 1,001 Palestinians have been killed in the West Bank since October 7, 2023. It noted that of the approximately 968 Palestinians killed by Israeli forces, 449 were unarmed and did not participate in any violence or confrontations.

HAMAS STATEMENT:

Hamas called on mediators to continue monitoring the implementation of the remaining clauses of the Gaza ceasefire agreement.

The movement urged for the urgent reopening of the Rafah crossing in both directions, the start of reconstruction efforts, and the fulfillment of the population’s basic needs.

Hamas also reiterated the need to prosecute Israeli war criminals and isolate the occupation and its leaders internationally.

US MEDIA: Democratic Senate candidate from Massachusetts Seth Moulton announced that he has returned donations received from the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) and will refuse any future contributions or support from the organization.

AL-JAZEERA: Al-Jazeera’s correspondent reported that the British judiciary has rejected an appeal filed by Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s government against a decision ordering a review of the ban on the “Direct Action for Palestine” movement.

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: Two years of Israel’s genocidal assault on Gaza have left almost all farmland in the enclave either destroyed or inaccessible, driving food prices to unprecedented levels, the UN Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) warned on Friday.

Gaza Farmland ‘Destroyed, Inaccessible’: UNRWA Warns Aid Entry Not Enough

Israeli Strikes Killed Detainees:

Yedioth Ahronoth newspaper, citing Israeli security sources, revealed that Israeli rescue operations in Gaza were marred by “intelligence errors,” which in some cases led to the deaths of detainees by Israeli army fire.

The source stated that intelligence on detainee locations was not 100% accurate and was subject to change instantly, even moments before air raids, resulting in some detainee deaths.

Aid Insufficient; Gaza Needs to be Inundated with Food:

The World Food Programme (WFP) spokesperson told Al-Mayadeen that the volume of aid entering Gaza is not at the required level and stressed the need to inundate Gaza with foodstuffs.

The WFP spokesperson added that reversing the current level of famine requires intensive medical efforts alongside sufficient food.

Rafah Crossing May Reopen Sunday amid Gaza’s Catastrophic Humanitarian Crisis

Five Palestinians Injured by Settler Attack in Silwad:

The Palestinian Ministry of Health reported that five Palestinians sustained various injuries after being beaten by settlers in the town of Silwad, north of Ramallah.

Sources reported that Israeli settlers attacked a Palestinian vehicle in the village of Zuweidin, near Yatta, south of Hebron.

ISRAELI MEDIA: Israeli President Isaac Herzog said that “the mission in Gaza is not over yet,” emphasizing that operations will continue until the recovery of “the last captive.”

UNITED NATIONS: The United Nations said that efforts to combat famine in Gaza will take time due to the scale of destruction caused by the Israeli army and the complexity of the humanitarian situation in the Strip.

GAZA INTERIOR MINISTRY: The Interior Ministry in Gaza praised the widespread national and popular consensus rejecting chaos and lawlessness, commending the positions of Palestinian factions and families. It said that families and factions have withdrawn their protection from those attempting to perpetuate disorder in society, adding that “a handful of rogue elements linked to the occupation do not represent our people and remain isolated.”

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: While Cairo says it is ready to “flood Gaza with relief,” Tel Aviv reportedly conditions Rafah’s reopening on the return of Israeli captives’ remains.

Rafah Crossing May Reopen Sunday amid Gaza’s Catastrophic Humanitarian Crisis

WFP: The World Food Programme (WFP) said that around 560 tons of food have been entering Gaza each day since the ceasefire began, which remains far below the population’s needs. The agency urged the reopening of Gaza’s northern crossings, saying that keeping them closed limits access to the most vulnerable areas.

PFLP: The Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) condemned Israel’s torture and mutilation of Palestinian victims’ bodies, describing these acts as “war crimes and crimes against humanity.” The group called for independent documentation of these cases and for the findings to be presented to the international public.

ISRAELI MEDIA: A new poll by Maariv newspaper found that if elections were held today, the opposition bloc would win 58 seats, compared to 52 for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s governing coalition.

WFP: The World Food Programme stressed that sustained humanitarian access and a stable working environment are essential for continuing food deliveries to all areas of the Gaza Strip.

UNRWA: The Commissioner-General of UNRWA said that the flow of humanitarian aid into Gaza must not be restricted for the agency or other international NGOs.

UNITED NATIONS: UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese accused Israel of continuing to commit killings, destruction, and spreading hatred, stressing that such actions “have nothing to do with civilization.”

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: Sayyed Abdul-Malik al-Houthi, leader of Yemen’s Ansarallah movement, said that the martyrdom of Armed Forces Chief of Staff Major General Mohammed al-Ghamari crowns Yemen’s unwavering support for the Palestinian Resistance in the Battle of the Promised Conquest and the Sacred Jihad.

Sayyed al-Houthi also revealed intelligence findings alleging that individuals affiliated with international humanitarian organizations were involved in espionage.

Al-Houthi Accuses NGOSs of Spying for Israel, Reaffirms Support for Gaza

AL-JAZEERA: Groups of Israeli settlers attacked Palestinian farmers in the towns of Qabalan and Qusra, south of Nablus, in the occupied West Bank, according to local sources.

UNRWA:

The UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) said that nearly all agricultural land in Gaza has been destroyed or rendered inaccessible.

Families that once depended on farming have lost their only source of income, and many people can no longer afford food from markets.

UNRWA emphasized that humanitarian aid must continue until Gaza’s agricultural sector recovers.

ISRAELI DEFENSE MINISTRY: Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said that the army has placed visible markings along what is known as the “Yellow Line,” covering more than 50 percent of the Gaza Strip’s area, to “warn against any violations” of that zone.

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: Hackers briefly took over public address and flight display systems at three Canadian and one US airport to broadcast pro-Palestinian Resistance Movement Hamas messages, music, and anti-Trump/Netanyahu rhetoric.

‘Free Palestine’ – North American Airports Blare with Pro-Palestinian Resistance Messages

Detainees Killed by Israeli Strikes:

The Israeli newspaper Yedioth Ahronoth, citing an Israeli security source, revealed that intelligence regarding the locations of Israeli detainees in Gaza was not 100% accurate and was subject to change instantly, leading to the deaths of some detainees during Israeli air raids.

The source explained that the Israeli army conducted several special operations to retrieve detainees over the past two years.

In one operation, an elite Sayeret Matkal unit infiltrated a house in Khan Younis.

Hamas fighters quickly responded to the attack, resulting in serious injuries to the Israeli force and the death of one of the detainees, whose body Hamas managed to retrieve.

Global Pariah: The True Cost of the Gaza Genocide Revealed

Pro-Hamas Messages Broadcast at US and Canadian Airports:

Reuters, citing officials, reported that the public address systems at three Canadian airports and one US airport were hacked to broadcast messages in praise of Hamas.

Officials confirmed that both flight information display screens and the public address system were compromised.

A spokesperson stated that hackers broadcast messages and music over the airport’s public address system.

Canadian police confirmed that the public announcement service was subjected to a brief intrusion and unauthorized content was aired.

Satellite Images Show Israeli Fortification in Gaza:

Satellite images have detected that the Israeli army is expanding and reinforcing some of its deployment points in areas that were not part of the initial withdrawal plan.

The reinforcement includes a center in the Shuja’iyya neighborhood (east of Gaza City) and the Philadelphi Axis (along the border strip between the Gaza Strip and Egypt).

Israeli Closures East of Ramallah:

Israeli occupation forces closed the entrances to several villages east of Ramallah this morning following a shooting attack targeting a settler’s vehicle.

Palestinian Killed North of Jerusalem:

The Palestinian Red Crescent reported that a Palestinian was killed after being struck on the head by Israeli forces near the Qalandiya checkpoint north of Jerusalem.

Widespread West Bank Raids:

Israeli forces carried out a large-scale campaign of raids and incursions, including the home of the recently released, deported prisoner Yusuf Dawoud in Deir Ghassana, west of Ramallah.

Fatal and Non-Fatal Shootings:

A teenager was injured by Israeli fire in Kafr Aqab, north of Jerusalem, and a young man was shot by Israeli forces in Qabatiya, south of Jenin.

Settler Vandalism:

Illegal Jewish settlers destroyed over 150 olive trees in the village of Bardala in the North Jordan Valley.

Artillery Shelling East of Gaza City:

Israeli artillery continues to target areas east of the Shujaiya neighborhood in Gaza City.

Italy Supports Palestinian State Recognition:

Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani stated that Italian recognition of a Palestinian state is “closer than ever,” and emphasized that enhancing security in Gaza is the priority for reconstruction.

US Envoy Confident on Remains Return:

US Envoy Steve Witkoff stated his confidence in the return of all remains of the dead hostages from the Gaza Strip and stressed that Hamas must unequivocally disarm.

Freed Israeli Soldier: Hamas Provided Me with Torah, Prayer Items During Captivity

CNN: US President Donald Trump said that the security situation in Gaza remains difficult, expressing hope that Hamas will honor its commitments. “I did not say we would enter Gaza,” Trump added, “but there are those who will if Hamas does not stop the killings.”

CNN: A US official told CNN that the State Department has dispatched a team to the Middle East to accelerate the flow of humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip.

ISRAELI MEDIA: Israel Hayom reported that Netanyahu and Trump spoke this evening about the pace of returning the bodies of Israeli captives from Gaza. The paper said Netanyahu briefed Trump on Israel’s planned steps in response to Hamas’ delays, and that Trump expressed support for Israel’s measures.

GAZA GOVERNMENT MEDIA OFFICE: The Gaza Government Media Office said there are approximately 20,000 unexploded ordnances left by Israeli forces across the Strip, posing a major threat to civilians.

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: More testimonies emerge of brutal sexual assault and rape, with the use of sticks and police dogs, of Palestinian detainees by Israeli prison authorities.

Palestinian Detainees Recount Rape with Sticks, Police Dogs in Israeli Prisons – Report

GAZA HEALTH MINISTRY:

The Director General of Hospitals in Gaza said that the bodies received from Israel showed clear signs of torture and tank tread marks.

He confirmed that only six of the 120 bodies have been identified so far.

Refrigeration capacity allows for storage for just one week, after which burial will be necessary.

REUTERS: US President Donald Trump said: “If Hamas continues killing people in Gaza, we will have no choice but to intervene and kill them.”

GAZA GOVERNMENT MEDIA OFFICE: The Gaza Government Media Office stated that only 480 aid trucks entered the Strip on Wednesday — a fraction of what is needed. The enclave requires 600 aid trucks daily to meet basic needs.

ISRAELI MEDIA: Israel prevented a Turkish delegation — which included rescue teams and heavy equipment — from entering the Gaza Strip. Israeli officials claimed that Hamas knows the location of most of the captives’ bodies and can recover them without foreign involvement.

WHITE HOUSE: The White House said that US Envoy Witkoff and senior advisor Jared Kushner are coordinating efforts with all parties to locate the bodies of Israeli captives in Gaza.

HAMAS STATEMENT:

The head of Hamas’ Prisoners and Martyrs Office said that Operation Al-Aqsa Flood freed over 4,000 prisoners, including 500 serving life sentences.

He emphasized that Palestinian national rights are non-negotiable and rejected any form of international guardianship over the Palestinian people.

“The battle did not and will not end with the silence of the guns — it continues,” he said.

WHO: WHO Regional Director Hanan Balkhy warned that disease outbreaks in Gaza are now “out of control,” with only 13 of 36 hospitals partially functioning.

UNITED NATIONS: UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric reiterated the need to open all crossings into Gaza to expand humanitarian access.

AL-JAZEERA: Recently released and deported prisoner Mahmoud al-Arda told Al Jazeera that Israel killed hundreds, possibly thousands, of Gazans during field interrogations.

He said the last two years were “the worst period in the history of the prisoners’ movement,” describing Israel’s Megiddo Prison as “a real slaughterhouse.”

He added that “the occupation did not only break Marwan Barghouti’s ribs, but those of many other prisoners.”

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: So long as its power to censor Palestinians remains unchecked, Meta will remain a proud enabler of Israeli colonialism to the very end.

Read the latest article by Omar Zahzah.

Meta’s Deletion of Saleh al-Jafarawi’s Instagram Account is Digital Settler Colonialism in Action

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: An Israeli military court has extended the administrative detention of Gaza doctor Hussam Abu Safiya for an additional six months, his legal representative and family confirmed on Thursday.

‘Held Hostage’: Dr. Abu Safiya’s Arbitrary Detention Extended by Six Months