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15.12.2024

15.12.2024The Day Schools Became Targets While Deal Talk Intensified

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Palestine for 15.12.2024.

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

15.12.2024The Day Schools Became Targets While Deal Talk Intensified
Israeli forces targeted multiple schools housing displaced Palestinians in Beit Hanoun and Khan Younis, with reported casualties reaching 15 in the morning attack and 20 in the evening strike. These operations coincided with Netanyahu's first discussions of post-war scenarios and increased control over media coverage of prisoner exchange negotiations.

Washington requested Israel to provide military equipment to Palestinian Authority security forces, while the PA continued operations in Jenin, triggering protests across West Bank cities. The total Gaza death toll reached 44,976, with 46 deaths in the previous 24 hours.

Journalist Ahmad Al-Louh was killed in Al-Nuseirat, continuing the pattern of media personnel casualties. By evening, Blinken, speaking from Aqaba, pressured Hamas to accept a deal, while Israeli sources indicated the coming week would be decisive for negotiations.

The Israeli military announced plans to deploy automated weapons systems in the West Bank, after similar systems reportedly failed in Gaza.
15.12.2024

06:41Gaza's Last Bone Doctor Falls

The newspapers report extensively on heightened Israeli military operations across Gaza, with multiple sources (Al-Quds, Palestine News Network, Raya Media) covering casualties from ongoing airstrikes. A significant development is the reported killing of northern Gaza's only orthopedic surgeon (Al-Ayyam). The coverage marks day 436 of the conflict, with particular focus on new forced displacement in southern Khan Younis (Sama News, Arabi21).

11:19Schools Hit As Casualties Mount

The newspapers report on new casualties in Gaza, with multiple sources (Al-Ayyam, Al-Quds, Maan News) citing 46-57 deaths in the past 24 hours, bringing the total toll to 44,976. Two schools and a municipal building were targeted in southern Gaza. Israeli media signals a decisive week ahead for prisoner exchange talks (Alwatan Voice), while Blinken, speaking from Aqaba, pressures Hamas to accept a deal (Palsawa). Israeli military plans deployment of automated weapons systems in the West Bank (Felesteen News).
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13:05Prisoner Deal Talks Turn Complex

The newspapers report intensifying negotiations for a prisoner exchange deal, with multiple sources (Alwatan Voice, Palsawa, Ultra Palestine) indicating increased complexity and Netanyahu's first discussions of post-war scenarios. Abbas's rejection of five national consensus attempts regarding Gaza is highlighted (Al-Resalah). Meanwhile, Israeli police set up checkpoints in Jerusalem following security alerts (Palestine News Network), while Hamas condemns the storming of Khalil Oweida school as ethnic cleansing (Felesteen News).

16:01New Settlements Sprout While Beit Hanoun Burns

The newspapers report extensively on new Israeli settlements, with 14 outposts established in southern Hebron since October 7 (Al-Quds) and plans to double settler population in occupied Golan (Quds News Network). Coverage focuses on Beit Hanoun, where multiple sources report severe bombardments and civilian casualties (Al-Resalah, Felesteen News). An Israeli officer admits Hamas's rocket capabilities could persist for decades (Sama News), while Fatah's rejection of community support committee in Gaza draws attention (Arabi21).

17:46Another Journalist Falls in Gaza

The newspapers report extensively on the killing of journalist Ahmad Al-Louh (Quds News Network, Al-Resalah), marking continued targeting of media personnel in Gaza. Netanyahu discusses expanding settlements in occupied Golan (Raya Media Network) and claims regional transformation, citing conversations with Trump about "completing victory" (Sama News). New casualties reported in Balata camp with three injuries from Israeli forces (Maan News Agency).

21:05US Pushes Arms for PA While Schools Burn

The newspapers report on Washington's request for Israel to provide urgent military equipment to the Palestinian Authority in the West Bank (Felesteen News, Maan News). Netanyahu seeks tighter control over prisoner exchange negotiations coverage (Alwatan Voice). New casualties are reported from an attack on a school housing displaced people in western Khan Younis (Palsawa). Meanwhile, Lapid criticizes Sa'ar's decision to close Israel's embassy in Ireland (Sama News).