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08.12.2024

08.12.2024The Day Damascus Changed Hands While Netanyahu Crossed Lines

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Palestine for 08.12.2024.

It displays 126 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

08.12.2024The Day Damascus Changed Hands While Netanyahu Crossed Lines
Morning coverage focused on Syrian opposition claims of controlling Damascus and Assad's reported departure, with conflicting accounts of his whereabouts spreading through Palestinian media. Russian sources later confirmed granting Assad asylum for "humanitarian reasons".

By midday, Netanyahu ordered IDF forces to enter the Syrian buffer zone near Mount Hermon, declaring it a "historic day." The Israeli cabinet approved establishing a new buffer zone, while warning residents of five Syrian towns to remain indoors.

Gaza operations continued at Kamal Adwan Hospital, where oxygen and water tanks were destroyed. The death toll reached 44,708, with 25 killed in Al-Buriej camp strikes. Hamas delegation departed Cairo after negotiations, while reports emerged of progress in prisoner exchange talks.

The evening brought Trump's statement about pressuring Netanyahu to end the war "with victory," while Palestinian sources reported Hamas requesting all factions to count Israeli captives in preparation for negotiations.
08.12.2024

05:06Syrian Opposition Claims Assad's Flight

The newspapers report on significant developments in Syria, with multiple opposition sources claiming Assad's departure from Damascus (Arabi21, Maan News, Raya Network). Meanwhile, coverage continues of the Olive Quarter destruction in Gaza, ongoing for 100 days (Al-Ayyam), while the PLO executive committee expresses disapproval of the proposed "Community Committee for Gaza Support" initiative (Quds News Network).

07:21Damascus Falls To Opposition

The newspapers extensively report on claims by Syrian opposition forces declaring control over Damascus and Assad's fall from power (Al-Quds, Al-Resalah, Arabi21, Maan News, Sama News, Palestine News Network, Palsawa News), with conflicting reports about Assad's whereabouts. Israeli forces announce emergency plans in the Golan Heights (Ultra Palestine). Meanwhile, ongoing attacks continue at Kamal Adwan Hospital, with 60 reported casualties (Al-Ayyam), and Al-Qassam reports destroying an Israeli military vehicle in Rafah (Felesteen News).

09:13Kamal Adwan Hospital's Last Oxygen Tanks

The newspapers report on the critical situation at Kamal Adwan Hospital, where Israeli forces have destroyed oxygen, water, and fuel tanks (Al-Resalah, Felesteen News, Ultra Palestine). Hamas delegation arrives in Cairo for expected negotiations (Alwatan Voice), while Palestinian media commemorates the 37th anniversary of the First Intifada, with special focus on Jabalia's role (Palestine News Network, Quds News Network). An Israeli officer was reported killed in Gaza operations (Palestine Chronicle).
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11:21Damascus Falls

The newspapers report major developments in Syria, with multiple sources claiming opposition forces have taken control of Damascus (Arabi21, Sama News, Quds News Network, Maan News). Meanwhile, Gaza coverage focuses on the death toll reaching 44,708 in 24 hours (Al-Quds), and Israeli forces preventing baby formula from entering Gaza for three months (Palestine News Network). Israeli tanks reportedly entered Syria as tensions escalate (Palestine Chronicle).

14:01Netanyahu Plants Flag on Syrian Buffer Zone

The newspapers extensively report on Netanyahu's declaration from the Syrian border, describing a "historic day in the Middle East" as Israeli forces enter the buffer zone with Syria (Palestine News Network, Ultra Palestine, Quds News Network). In Gaza, Israeli strikes continue in northern Rafah with 5 reported casualties (Al-Quds). Israeli economic concerns surface amid ongoing conflict (Al-Resalah), while negotiations for a potential deal remain active (Alwatan Voice).

16:01Al-Buriej Camp Strike Claims 25

The newspapers report on two major developments: The escalating situation at Al-Buriej refugee camp, where Israeli strikes killed 25 people including women and children (Felesteen News, Sama News), and Israeli military movements in the Syrian Golan Heights buffer zone, where Netanyahu ordered forces to enter Mount Hermon area (Palsawa News, Raya Media Network). Reports of Assad's departure from Syria continue to circulate (Al-Quds, Ultra Palestine).

20:10Assad's Fall May Free Gaza Prisoners

The newspapers focus on Netanyahu's comments regarding Assad's fall potentially facilitating a prisoner exchange deal (Alwatan Voice, Sama News). Trump states he would pressure Netanyahu to end the war "with victory" (Maan News), while Russian sources report granting Assad asylum for "humanitarian reasons" (Al-Quds). Reports continue from Beit Lahia about displaced residents' westward migration (Felesteen News).
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