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02.01.2025The Day Police Chief Died While Waters Darkened

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Palestine for 02.01.2025.

It displays 129 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

02.01.2025The Day Police Chief Died While Waters Darkened
Dawn strikes in Khan Younis' Al-Mawasi area killed Gaza's police chief Mahmoud Salah and his deputy, marking an escalation in targeting civil administration. Reports indicated 97% of Gaza's water became unfit for consumption, while winter floods continued destroying displacement camps.

By midday, negotiations gained momentum as Hamas delegation left Cairo while Israeli team prepared for Doha talks. An Israeli prisoner's suicide attempt in captivity emerged as leverage point in discussions. Death toll reached 45,581, with 71 new casualties in 24 hours.

Evening brought concerns over Dr. Abu Safiya's whereabouts after detention, while WHO estimated current medical evacuation rates would require 10 years to process all cases. Al-Qassam published footage of rocket launches against Netivot, while reports emerged of Hamas rebuilding military capabilities despite ongoing operations.
02.01.2025

01:28Tribes Turn Against Authority As Al Jazeera Silenced

The newspapers report on Palestinian factions' condemnation of the Palestinian Authority's decision to close Al Jazeera's operations (Al-Resalah, Quds Network). Tribal leaders in Hebron publicly distance themselves from PA's actions in Jenin (Arabi21). Meanwhile, Israeli-Hamas negotiations continue with reports of new understandings regarding prisoner exchange (Sama News, Palsawa), while Defense Minister Gallant announces his resignation from the Knesset (Raya Network, Palestine Chronicle).

06:40Mass Casualties As Civilians Flee North Gaza

The newspapers report on dozens killed during attempted movement from Jabalia to Gaza City (Al-Ayyam, Maan News), including the assassination of Gaza's police chief (Al-Resalah, Maan). Multiple sources report heavy casualties in Khan Younis' Al-Mawasi area (Palsawa, Palestine News Network, Raya). Israeli media indicates new understandings reached regarding prisoner exchange (Alwatan Voice, Sama). Hamas condemns Palestinian Authority's closure of Al Jazeera offices as violation of press freedom (Felesteen News).

08:08Gaza Police Chief Assassinated As Talks Progress

The newspapers report on the assassination of Gaza's police chief and his deputy in Israeli strikes (Alwatan Voice, Sama News, Ultra Palestine). Multiple sources indicate clashes in Tulkarem resulting in casualties (Al-Resalah, Quds Network). Meanwhile, Israeli media suggests progress in prisoner exchange negotiations (Maan News, Palestine News Network), though Israeli officials state no entity can currently govern Gaza politically (Palsawa).

10:25Al-Arouri's Death Anniversary Meets Prisoner's Despair

The newspapers report on Hamas statements marking one year since the assassination of Al-Arouri in Lebanon (Al-Resalah, Felesteen News, Quds Network). Multiple sources cover an Israeli prisoner's suicide attempt during delayed negotiations (Alwatan Voice, Maan News, Palsawa). The Water Authority warns of catastrophic contamination levels in Gaza's water supply (Palestine News Network), while Israeli forces continue operations resulting in civilian casualties (Palestine Chronicle, Raya).

12:09Doha Talks Resume As Lebanon Front Opens

The newspapers report on new death toll figures in Gaza reaching 45,581 since the war began (Al-Quds, Maan News). Multiple sources highlight upcoming negotiations in Doha, with Abu Marzouk expressing optimism about ceasefire talks (Alwatan Voice, Palsawa). For the first time since the conflict's expansion, Israeli forces are reported conducting house searches in Beit Lif, Lebanon (Palestine News Network, Raya Media Network).

15:06Child Deaths Every Ten Minutes

The newspapers report on a new human rights document detailing child casualties in Gaza, stating one child dies every 10 minutes (Palestine News Network, Quds Network). Multiple sources indicate the start of new negotiations in Doha tomorrow, with Abu Marzouk expressing optimism about reaching an agreement (Sama News, Palsawa). Israeli Knesset members are reported calling for the destruction of Gaza's remaining infrastructure (Raya Network).

19:13Seventy-One Dead As Qatar Talks Resume

The newspapers report on intensified Israeli strikes across Gaza, with 71 casualties in 24 hours (Al-Resalah, Al-Quds, Arabi21). Multiple sources indicate Netanyahu has dispatched Mossad and Shabak delegations to Qatar (Maan News, Sama News), while concerns rise over the whereabouts of Dr. Abu Safiya (Felesteen News). Reports continue on attacks targeting Al-Awda, Kamal Adwan, and Indonesian hospitals (Raya Media Network).