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18.01.2025

18.01.2025The Eight Thirty Promise

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Palestine for 18.01.2025.

It displays 131 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

18.01.2025The Eight Thirty Promise
Qatar's announcement of Sunday 8:30 AM as the ceasefire start time dominated morning coverage, while Israeli airstrikes continued in Khan Yunis. The government released names of 737 Palestinian prisoners slated for first-phase release, while Hamas cited "technical reasons" for delays in providing their hostage list.

By afternoon, preparations intensified in Al-Arish for aid delivery, while Gaza's electricity authority announced a four-phase reconstruction plan. Palestinian Authority confirmed readiness to assume control of Gaza crossings. A stabbing attack in Tel Aviv resulting in one Israeli death briefly disrupted the news cycle.

Evening brought Netanyahu's statement conditioning ceasefire implementation on receiving Hamas's hostage list, while Ben-Gvir's party announced ministerial resignations. Yemeni forces maintained missile operations toward Israel until the final hours, targeting Jaffa. Reports indicated ongoing Israeli military withdrawal from certain Gaza sectors, while Palestinian security forces prepared for deployment.
18.01.2025

02:32Cabinet Stamps Ceasefire As Bombs Fall

The newspapers report on Israel's government formally approving the Gaza ceasefire agreement (Al-Resalah, Arabi21), with 24 ministers voting in favor. Netanyahu cites Trump's support for resuming war if the agreement is breached (Maan News). A joint operations room is being established in Cairo to monitor implementation (Palsawa). Meanwhile, Palestinian security forces deploy in Jenin camp amid public approval (Palestine News Network), while Israeli media reports on defensive withdrawal plans from Gaza (Sama News). Ongoing airstrikes have resulted in 30 casualties (Al-Ayyam).

06:33Final Hours Before Sunday's Guns Fall Silent

The newspapers report intensively on the implementation details of the Gaza ceasefire agreement, now formally approved by Israel's government (Felesteen News, Sama News). Technical discussions in Cairo have established joint mechanisms for monitoring the ceasefire, expected to begin Sunday (Sama News, Palsawa). Meanwhile, PNN has published the initial list of Palestinian prisoners to be released in the first phase of the exchange (Palestine News Network). Ongoing airstrikes continue across Gaza as the countdown to implementation begins (Maan News, Arabi21).

08:098:30 AM: The Hour Guns Fall Silent

The newspapers report extensively on Qatar's announcement of the exact timing for the Gaza ceasefire, set to begin Sunday at 8:30 AM (Qatar News, Felesteen News, Palestine News Network, Raya Media). Gaza's interior ministry announces preparation for deployment once the agreement takes effect (Maan News), while reports indicate ongoing raids and confrontations in the West Bank (Quds News Network).

10:24Eight Thirty Sunday: Guns Fall Silent

The newspapers report extensively on Qatar's announcement of the exact timing for the Gaza ceasefire, scheduled for Sunday 8:30 AM (Al-Quds, Al-Resalah, Felesteen News). Details emerge of the first phase, including the release of 737 Palestinian prisoners (Palestine Chronicle, Maan News). Meanwhile, Yemen launches missiles towards Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, causing Ben Gurion Airport closure (Palestine News Network, Quds News Network). Gaza's electricity authority announces a four-phase reconstruction plan (Palsawa News).
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14:08Deal Details Surface As Prisoners Wait

The newspapers report extensively on new details emerging about the prisoner exchange deal. Islamic Jihad confirms the deal includes various Palestinian factions (Al-Resalah), while Hamas announces they will publish prisoner lists before each exchange day (Felesteen News). Sources reveal new specifics about the exchange mechanism (Quds News Network). Meanwhile, reports indicate plans for new settlement expansion in the West Bank (Maan News), as Israeli strikes continue in Khan Yunis (Raya Media).

16:17Blood in Tel Aviv As Prisoners Wait

The newspapers report on a stabbing attack in Tel Aviv resulting in one Israeli casualty and the attacker's death (Al-Resalah, Felesteen News, Quds News Network, Palestine Chronicle). Meanwhile, the Houthis claim to have targeted the Israeli Defense Ministry in Jaffa with a "Zulfiqar" missile (Maan News). Final preparations are underway in Al-Arish for aid delivery to Gaza (Palsawa), as details emerge about the implementation of the prisoner exchange agreement involving 737 Palestinians (Palestine News Network, Palestine Chronicle).

17:45Lists Trade Before Guns Fall Silent

The newspapers report extensively on prisoner exchange details, with Hamas and Israel finalizing lists. A published roster names Palestinian prisoners to be released (Al-Quds, Palestine News Network), while Netanyahu conditions ceasefire on receiving Hamas's hostage list (Maan News). Palestinian factions meet in Doha to approve the agreement (Quds News Network), as Ben-Gvir's party announces ministerial resignations (Sama News). Yemen's missile operations toward Israel continue to feature in coverage (Al-Resalah).

22:24Lists Delay Stalls Exchange Deal

The newspapers report on Netanyahu's stance regarding the exchange deal, conditioning progress on receiving Hamas's hostage list (Sama News, Palsawa) while Hamas cites "technical reasons" for the delay (Maan News). A stabbing in Tel Aviv resulted in one Israeli injury and the attacker's death (Arabi21), while four children were shot by Israeli forces in Beit Ummar, Hebron (Raya Media). Emergency preparations continue in North Sinai ahead of the ceasefire (Felesteen News).