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13.02.2025

13.02.2025Day Equipment Became Bargaining Chip

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Palestine for 13.02.2025.

It displays 135 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

13.02.2025Day Equipment Became Bargaining Chip
The morning began with reports of heavy equipment and mobile homes entering Gaza, but Netanyahu's office quickly denied authorization, turning the equipment issue into a focal point of negotiations. Hamas announced commitment to Saturday's prisoner exchange schedule, while ceasefire violations continued with 3 deaths reported. Egyptian mediation appeared to bridge equipment entry disputes by early afternoon.

US Treasury sanctioned ICC prosecutor while UAE ambassador endorsed Trump's Gaza plan, marking growing international divide. The Houthis threatened military intervention if displacement plans proceed. By evening, Israel approved operational plans in case of ceasefire collapse, while establishing permanent military presence in Jenin.

Throughout the day, displacement continued in Nur Shams camp, while aid organizations reported 40% of required tents had reached Gaza. Consumer price index showed decrease in Gaza but increase in West Bank and Jerusalem.
13.02.2025

06:33US Applauds Abbas's Salary Cut

The newspapers report on progress in ceasefire talks as day 27 of the truce shows improved aid entry (Arabi21, Maan News). US welcomes Abbas's decision to cancel martyrs' and prisoners' salary system (Al-Resalah), while displacement continues in Nur Shams camp (Al-Ayyam). Israel begins urgent delivery of fuel and temporary housing (Raya Media), amid ongoing violations of the ceasefire agreement (Sama News, Maan News).

08:08Mediators Near Exchange Breakthrough

The newspapers report on developments in ceasefire talks, with mediators approaching a breakthrough in the prisoner exchange crisis (Ultra Palestine, Palsawa). Hamas maintains its rejection of US and Israeli threats (Felesteen News), while Jordanian figures emphasize strategic relations with Hamas (Al-Resalah). Reports indicate consumer price index decreased in Gaza but increased in West Bank and Jerusalem (Raya Media Network), as Israeli war disability benefits multiply fivefold (Quds News Network).

09:44Tents Flow as Talks Slow

The newspapers report on progress in ceasefire negotiations, with Hamas stating no further talks needed while demanding Israel fulfill its commitments (Felesteen News, Maan News). Government media reports 40% of required tents have reached Gaza amid humanitarian crisis (Al-Resalah), as heavy equipment and mobile homes head to Gaza (Palsawa News). Hamas calls for global movement against Palestinian displacement plans (Quds News Network).

11:04Equipment Entry Clash

The newspapers report on developments in the ceasefire agreement, with conflicting narratives about heavy equipment entry into Gaza. While some sources report the beginning of mobile homes and heavy machinery transfer (Palsawa), Netanyahu's spokesperson declares no such equipment will be allowed (Maan). The ceasefire crisis shows signs of resolution (Al-Quds, Ultra Palestine), as Hamas confirms continuing with prisoner exchange according to schedule (Felesteen News).
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12:40Hamas Green-Lights Exchange Schedule

The newspapers report on Hamas's confirmation to proceed with prisoner exchange as scheduled (Felesteen News, Sama News, Palsawa), while a ceasefire implementation agreement gains momentum (Al-Quds). A human rights organization warns of new settlement realities east of Ramallah (Al-Resalah), as mobile homes and heavy equipment are slated for Gaza entry (Palestine News Network), though Israel denies commitment to allow heavy machinery (Ultra Palestine).

15:45UAE Backs Trump's Gaza Blueprint

The newspapers report on ongoing discussion of Trump's Gaza plan, with American opposition emerging (Felesteen News) while UAE ambassador states no clear alternative exists (Maan News, Palsawa). Gaza casualty count reaches 48,239 dead and 111,676 injured (Raya Network). Reports highlight dangers from unexploded ordnance (Ultra Palestine), with one death reported from explosive remnants (Al-Resalah). A positive development emerges in West Bank agriculture, with strawberry farming creating employment opportunities (Palestine News Network).

18:25Phase Two Talks Stall

The newspapers report on Hamas' diplomatic efforts regarding phase two of the ceasefire talks. While Hamas conducts diplomatic tours to discuss ceasefire terms and reject displacement (Al-Resalah), mediators work to secure the release of six Israeli prisoners in the first phase (Wall Street Journal via Sama News). Hamas holds Israel responsible for delays in second phase negotiations (Al-Quds, Felesteen News). Meanwhile, demolitions continue in Nur Shams camp (Palestine News Network, Al-Ayyam).