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04.09.2025

The day Israel claimed control of Gaza City

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Palestine for 04.09.2025.

It displays 160 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

04.09.2025The day Israel claimed control of Gaza City
The day began with Palestinian media reporting Israel's rejection of Hamas's latest deal offer, labeling it "empty propaganda," while Hamas reiterated its readiness for a comprehensive agreement. Throughout the morning, reports focused on intensified Israeli aggression in Gaza, detailing high casualties, a worsening famine, and severe humanitarian conditions. Discussion continued regarding the re-occupation of Gaza City, with Israeli army sources questioning its effectiveness and some calling it a "death trap." By early afternoon, the humanitarian crisis deepened further, with new starvation deaths reported and critical laboratory and blood services for the injured under threat of collapse. In the late afternoon, Israel claimed control of 40% of Gaza City, a significant development following days of anticipation of a ground offensive. Concurrently, reports emerged of contacts underway to resume Israel-Hamas talks, signaling potential diplomatic movement amidst escalating military actions and international isolation for Israel.
04.09.2025

05:23Israel Rejects Hamas Deal Offer

Palestinian media reports Israel's rejection of Hamas's latest comprehensive deal offer, labeled "empty propaganda" (Maan News Agency). Hamas, reaffirming readiness for an agreement, awaits mediators' responses and addressed Donald Trump's prisoner release demands (Quds News Network, Alwatan Voice, Palsawa News, Arabi21). Concurrently, Gaza faces continued massacres for the 699th day, amidst intensified Israeli incursions into the West Bank (Al-Resalah, Palestinian Information Center, Palestine News Network, Felesteen News, Al-Ayyam).

06:42Gaza Faces Intensified Aggression

Palestinian media continues to emphasize the escalating Israeli aggression in Gaza, reporting 78 martyrs, burning homes and tents, and severe humanitarian conditions marked by famine and disease (Al-Ayyam, Al-Resalah, Arabi21, Sama News, Quds News Network, Palestinian Information Center). Concurrently, discussions around a comprehensive deal persist, with Hamas reaffirming its readiness while Israeli sources indicate Netanyahu is obstructing a prisoner exchange (Alwatan Voice, Palsawa News, Maan News Agency, Arabi21).
07:56

08:37Gaza Occupation Effectiveness Questioned

Palestinian media emphasizes the intensifying Israeli aggression in Gaza, marking the 699th day of genocide (Al-Ayyam, Arabi21, Palestinian Information Center, Sama News). Key discussions revolve around the debate on re-occupying Gaza City, with an Israeli reserve brigadier calling it a "death trap" and the Israeli army doubting its impact on Hamas (Felesteen News, Palsawa News). Concurrently, Netanyahu's office rejected Hamas's latest deal offer as "empty propaganda" (Palestine News Network, Alwatan Voice, Arabi21).
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10:22Gaza's Rising Toll, Deal Readiness Reiterated

Palestinian media reports on intensified Israeli aggression in Gaza, detailing high casualties (31 today) and a severe humanitarian crisis with rising famine deaths and deprivation (Al-Resalah, Al-Ayyam, Felesteen News, UNRWA via Palestine News Network, Palestinian Information Center, Sama News). The Israeli army questions the effectiveness of occupying Gaza City to alter Hamas's stance, even as Hamas reaffirms its readiness for a comprehensive deal. Concerns also emerge regarding ethnic cleansing risks in the West Bank (Alwatan Voice, Palsawa News, Palestinian Information Center (English), Palestine News Network (English)).
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12:30Gaza's Famine Deepens, Toll Mounts

Palestinian media prominently reports a worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza, with new starvation deaths raising the total to 373, including 131 children (Al-Resalah, Sama News). The overall casualty count from Israeli aggression continues to climb, reaching over 64,000 martyrs (Palestinian Information Center (English), Palestine News Network). The ongoing "genocidal war" marks its 699th day with continuous massacres and forced displacement (Felesteen News, Palestinian Information Center, Arabi21). Concurrently, Tulkarm in the West Bank faces significant aggression, displacing 25,000 people and causing widespread destruction (Maan News Agency).
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14:11Gaza's Medical Lifeline Fades

Palestinian media continues to extensively report on the severe humanitarian crisis in Gaza, with crucial laboratory and blood services for the injured now threatened (Alwatan Voice, Raya Media Network). Reports highlight continued massacres, including the death of infant "Qais" (Felesteen News), and destructive tactics using booby-trapped robots (Quds News Network). Concurrently, Doctors Without Borders warns of forced mass displacement in the West Bank (Maan News Agency), alongside claims of a Google contract supporting famine denial propaganda (Palestine News Network, Sama News).
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15:58Gaza's Civilian Toll, West Bank on Edge

Palestinian media continues to highlight the severe aggression in Gaza, with the health ministry reporting 84 martyrs in 24 hours (Al-Resalah). Reports also detail that 75% of Gaza detainees are civilians held without charge (Felesteen News), and a scabies outbreak in Israeli jails (PCPA). Concurrently, internal Israeli reports reveal occupation challenges and reserve shortages (Sama News), while Netanyahu convenes meetings to discuss potential West Bank escalation (Maan News Agency, Palsawa News).

17:55Gaza's Impending Military Rule

Palestinian media continues to emphasize the severe aggression in Gaza, detailing casualties and the ongoing "genocidal war" (Al-Ayyam, Raya, Arabi21, Palestinian Information Center). New reports highlight threats of Israeli military rule in Gaza (Palestine News Network) and an Israeli analyst stating full occupation or displacement remains a long-term goal (Felesteen News). Concurrently, Netanyahu reportedly withdrew West Bank annexation discussions following an Emirati warning (Alwatan Voice, Palsawa News), while Egypt expresses fears of a "Greater Israel" (Quds News Network).

20:40Israel Claims Gaza City Control

Palestinian media highlights the Israeli army's claim of controlling 40% of Gaza City (Alwatan Voice), amidst ongoing massacres and forced displacement on the 699th day of the conflict (Felesteen News, Arabi21). Reports also detail senior Israeli officials warning Netanyahu against expanding fighting in Gaza (Maan News Agency). Concurrently, contacts are reportedly underway to resume Israel-Hamas talks (Palsawa News), while Israel faces escalating international isolation (Quds News Network).