The Hear
Flag of palestine
17.12.2024

17.12.2024The Day Doha Talks Split The Cabinet

THE
The Hear Logo
HEAR

This page is an archive of main headlines from Palestine for 17.12.2024.

It displays 148 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

17.12.2024The Day Doha Talks Split The Cabinet
Morning reports centered on two Israeli soldiers killed in Rafah ambush, while World Bank announced destruction of 93% of Gaza's banking infrastructure. By mid-morning, Hamas leadership indicated major concessions in negotiations, dropping demands for complete IDF withdrawal.

Netanyahu's reported preparations for Cairo visit sparked cabinet tensions, with Smotrich publicly opposing Palestinian statehood possibilities. Afternoon brought reports of new IDF reserve formations, suggesting military preparations for extended conflict despite diplomatic movements.

Evening coverage focused on Al-Qassam Brigades claims of successful ambushes in Jabalia, while Israeli sources acknowledged "serious progress" in Doha talks. Reports emerged of Israeli agreement to withdraw from Philadelphia Corridor, though gaps in negotiating positions remained substantial. Kamal Adwan Hospital reported critical conditions after water tank targeting.
17.12.2024

05:53Rafah Ambush Claims Two

The newspapers report on intense clashes in Rafah resulting in two Israeli soldiers' deaths and five injuries (Maan News, Al-Resalah, Sama News). In northern Gaza, 30 casualties are reported amid ongoing operations (Al-Ayyam), while the Israeli military deploys explosive robots near Kamal Adwan Hospital (Arabi21). In Britain, 25 MPs demand halt to arms supplies to Israel (Raya Media Network).

07:54Banks Vanish While Mayors Targeted

The newspapers report on multiple casualties from an apartment bombing in central Gaza (Al-Quds, Palsawa), while the World Bank announces destruction of 93% of Gaza's bank branches (Palestine News Network, Raya Network). Two million people face hunger according to World Food Program warnings (Sama News). Reports indicate Israeli forces targeting municipal leaders in Gaza as part of destabilization efforts (Al-Resalah), while structural demolitions continue in Salfit's western areas (Palestine News Network English).
09:12

09:13Temple Mount Tensions Rise As Deal Nears

The newspapers report on progress in Gaza deal negotiations, with Arab media sources indicating an imminent announcement (Alwatan Voice). Meanwhile, settlers intensify Al-Aqsa mosque incursions, claiming "the Temple is closer than ever" (Quds News, Raya Network). A new Knesset bill proposes lifting restrictions on Israeli entry to Gaza (Maan News), while Israel's Katz declares intention for complete military freedom in Gaza (Sama News).

10:59Forty-Five Thousand Dead While North Gaza Sealed

The newspapers report on a sharp increase in Gaza casualties, with 31 deaths in the past 24 hours bringing the total toll above 45,000 (Al-Quds, Maan News). The Israeli military announces plans to prevent northern Gaza residents from returning home (Palsawa), while Smotrich declares opposition to Palestinian statehood (Palestine News Network). The WHO describes "horrific conditions" at Kamal Adwan Hospital (Raya Network). Palestinian resistance claims a technical achievement in downing Israeli quadcopters (Felesteen News).

12:49Dogs Mutilate Bodies As Hamas Proposes Deal

The newspapers report on Hamas proposing a new ceasefire initiative with major concessions (Alwatan Voice), while Israel indicates it won't allow residents to return to Jabalia (Ultra Palestine, Yedioth Ahronoth). The Journalists Protection Center documents 65 Palestinian journalists killed in 2024 (Felesteen News). Reports emerge of dogs mutilating bodies in Gaza (Al-Resalah), while Netanyahu's whereabouts spark controversy in Israel (Maan News).
13:11
13:43

14:41Two Dead At The Wall While Cairo Beckons

The newspapers report on two Palestinians killed by Israeli forces near Qalqilya's separation barrier (Al-Quds, Palestine News Network, Quds News Network, Ultra Palestine). Meanwhile, Hamas indicates readiness for ceasefire if Israel stops adding new conditions (Al-Resalah), with reports of Netanyahu heading to Cairo for negotiations (Palsawa News, Sama News). A Palestinian doctor establishes medical point for displaced people in Nuseirat camps (Felesteen News).

16:49Doha Talks Turn "Serious" While Banks Turn Dust

The newspapers report on significant progress in ceasefire negotiations, with both the White House and Hamas describing talks in Doha as "serious and positive" (Al-Quds, Al-Resalah, Alwatan Voice, Palsawa). Meanwhile, Al-Qassam Brigades claims casualties among Israeli forces in Jabalia ambushes (Felesteen News, Sama News, Quds News Network). The World Bank reports destruction of 93% of Gaza's bank branches (Raya Network).

20:16Doha Deal Stalls As Jenin Boils

The newspapers report on developments in Gaza negotiations, with Hamas describing talks in Doha as "positive" while Israeli media indicates "progress without breakthrough" (Felesteen News, Alwatan Voice, Palsawa). Meanwhile, tensions escalate in Jenin refugee camp for the 13th consecutive day (Al-Resalah), as Kamal Adwan Hospital reports critical water shortages due to Israeli targeting of water tanks (Raya Network). Eight Palestinians were killed in northern Gaza bombardment (Maan News).