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03.02.2025

03.02.2025Day Iron Dome's Secret Failed

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Palestine for 03.02.2025.

It displays 162 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

03.02.2025Day Iron Dome's Secret Failed
Palestinian media reported continued Israeli operations in Jenin, with 1,500 families displaced and hospitals under siege. Twenty bodies were recovered in northern Gaza during morning hours, bringing total casualties since October to 47,518.

By midday, Hebrew media revelations about Iron Dome's failure during October 7 emerged, with reports indicating complete system collapse in the attack's first minutes. Netanyahu's Washington visit dominated afternoon coverage, with reports suggesting his attempts to stall phase two negotiations while seeking US guarantees. Hamas announced readiness for new talks.

Evening brought Trump's statement doubting ceasefire durability, while Jordan prepared delivery of 30,000 tents to Gaza. Netanyahu's reported plan to exclude Shin Bet chief from future negotiations sparked discussion about deliberate negotiation delays.
03.02.2025

05:54Northern West Bank Under Fire

The newspapers report on ongoing clashes in the northern West Bank, with Israeli military operations intensifying in Jenin, Nablus, and Tubas (Al-Resalah, Felesteen). Day 16 of ceasefire sees continued Israeli violations (Maan), as Gaza's death toll reaches 61,000 (Palestine Chronicle). West Bank refugee camps face significant social and economic challenges (Raya).

07:29Netanyahu Seeks Trump's Blessing

The newspapers report on today's planned Trump-Netanyahu meeting, with Palestinian sources suggesting Netanyahu seeks US guarantees to compensate for military setbacks in Gaza (Felesteen, Sama News, Al-Quds). A mass grave was discovered in northern Gaza during the 16-day ceasefire (Arabi21). USAID's website has disappeared following Trump's decision, raising questions about future US aid (Maan). Israeli forces continue operations in Jenin, Tulkarm, and Tubas (Quds Network, PNN).

08:33Washington Holds Gaza's Next Phase

The newspapers report on Trump-Netanyahu negotiations beginning in Washington, with multiple sources indicating phase two of the ceasefire agreement hinges on these talks (Maan, Palsawa, Raya). Israeli forces continue operations in Tulkarm, with 1,500 families displaced and hospitals under siege (Sama). A severe weather warning has been issued for Gaza (Alwatan). Hebrew media reports new details about October 7, including Iron Dome failures (Felesteen, Quds Network).

10:49Twenty Bodies Retrieved in Gaza North

The newspapers report on two parallel developments: the recovery of 20 bodies in northern Gaza (Al-Quds, Arabi21), and the funeral of seven Palestinians killed in Jenin operations (Al-Resalah). Jordan has requested the immediate departure of released prisoner Ahlam Tamimi (Felesteen). Meanwhile, Netanyahu is reported to be stalling talks in Washington while West Bank operations continue (Palestine Chronicle, Quds Network).

12:24Twenty More Bodies North Gaza

The newspapers report on updated casualty figures from Gaza, with 20 bodies recovered in the north in the past 24 hours (Al-Quds, Felesteen News) and total deaths reaching 47,518 since the war began (Palestine News Network). Netanyahu's travel arrangements to the US draw attention, with reports of altered flight paths to avoid potential arrest (Quds News). Ben Gvir criticizes Netanyahu over alleged promises regarding the Rafah crossing management (Sama News).

14:16Iron Dome's October Failure Exposed

The newspapers report on the Ministry of Health's announcement of 20 deaths in Gaza in the past 24 hours (Al-Resalah, Al-Quds). A new investigation reveals critical failures in Iron Dome's performance during October 7 (Maan News). Reports discuss Netanyahu's visit to Washington, suggesting potential disruption to Gaza agreements (Palsawa, Hamas comments via Sama News). Returning residents face significant reconstruction challenges in damaged areas (Felesteen News).

16:03Four Nations Ready For Deportees

The newspapers report on Hamas announcing readiness for phase two negotiations (Palsawa), while four countries prepare to receive deported Palestinian prisoners (Arabi21). A member of the US Holocaust Memorial Council supports Trump's Gaza displacement plan (Al-Quds), with Haaretz questioning Arab silence on the deportation initiative (Sama). In the West Bank, settler groups have stormed UNRWA offices in Sheikh Jarrah (Palestine News Network), as resistance operations reached 522 last month (Quds News).

18:56Thirty Thousand Tents From Jordan

The newspapers report on Hamas announcing readiness for second-round negotiations (Palestine News Network), while Jordan prepares to send 30,000 tents to Gaza (Palsawa). Martin Oeliner's call supporting Trump's displacement plan draws attention (Al-Quds), as Israeli writer suggests Netanyahu-Trump meeting will shake the Middle East (Sama News). Israeli forces raid Red Crescent medical point in Far'a camp (Maan News), with six reported killed in internal Palestinian territories within 24 hours (Raya).

21:13Trump Doubts Ceasefire Hold

The newspapers report on Trump's statement expressing uncertainty about the durability of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire (Trump quoted in Al-Quds, Raya, Sama News). An Israeli poll indicates majority support for Trump's Gaza displacement plan (Maan News), while Netanyahu plans to exclude Shin Bet chief from second-phase negotiations (Palsawa). Hamas officials confirm mediators have begun arranging the second phase of the agreement (Al-Resalah).