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18.02.2025

18.02.2025 — Day Abbas Removed Prisoner Payment Chief

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Palestine for 18.02.2025.

It displays 137 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

18.02.2025 ⇢ Day Abbas Removed Prisoner Payment Chief
⌨The morning began with Israel establishing a special administration for Gaza population transfer, while former IDF officers opposed resumed operations. By midday, Abbas dismissed Qadura Fares from the Prisoners Affairs Commission for refusing to cancel prisoner payments, marking a significant shift in PA policy. The afternoon brought clarity to the prisoner exchange schedule, with Hamas announcing plans to release four bodies on Thursday and six living prisoners on Saturday.

Heavy equipment began entering Gaza through Rafah, though conflicting reports emerged about quantities and timing. The Palestinian government estimated Gaza reconstruction costs at $53 billion, while Arab states proposed an alternative to Trump's displacement plan. Evening reports indicated decisions about resuming combat operations would be made within 48 hours, as Netanyahu's political twin Ron Dermer prepared to lead Phase Two negotiations.
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06:27⇢Gaza Transfer Authority Established

⌨The newspapers report on Israel's military closing Jenin camp entrances (Al-Ayyam) and continued operations in Tulkarem camps, where a child died from injuries (Quds Network). An Israeli delegation arrives in Cairo to discuss the first phase of truce (Arabi21), while Israel's Defense Minister establishes a special administration for Gaza population transfer (Maan News, Palsawa). Meanwhile, Fatah calls for boycott of the Doha conference, threatening to expel participants (Palestine News Network).
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06:55⇢Officers Rebel Against Gaza Return

⌨The newspapers report on new developments in the ceasefire talks, with more than 550 former IDF officers opposing resumed operations in Gaza (Al-Resalah). A month into the ceasefire, Israeli violations continue while aid truck entries remain slow (Maan News). Netanyahu's meeting with Rubio reveals a biblically-oriented Middle East vision (Al-Quds), while Egypt presents a Gaza reconstruction plan countering Trump's proposals (Sama News). The Israeli army establishes a special administration for encouraging Gaza population transfer (Raya Media).
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08:53⇢Jenin Camp Under Siege as Bulldozers Enter Gaza

⌨The newspapers report on a major military operation in Jenin and Tulkarem camps, with over 50% of Jenin residents requiring urgent humanitarian aid (Al-Resalah). Heavy equipment begins entering Gaza (Palsawa) while Netanyahu reaffirms control plans (Sama News). Israeli forces are demolishing 14 homes in Tulkarem camp (Maan News), as settlers establish new settlements south of Hebron (Ultra Palestine, Quds Network).
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10:30⇢Prisoners Affairs Chief Ousted Over Payment Stance

⌨The newspapers report on Abbas's decision to dismiss Qadura Fares from the Prisoners Affairs Commission after refusing to cancel prisoner payments (Quds Network, Al-Resalah, Felesteen News), appointing Raed Abu Al-Hams as replacement (Palestine News Network). Israel's media indicates complications in Thursday's planned body transfer (Alwatan Voice). Conflicting reports emerge about heavy equipment entering Gaza through Rafah crossing (Maan News, Palsawa News).
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11:57⇢Phase Two Talks Still Pending

⌨The newspapers report on Qatar's announcement that second phase negotiations have not officially begun (Al-Quds, Alwatan Voice, Palsawa), though positive momentum surrounds the Gaza agreement. Israel anticipates receiving bodies and living prisoners in new phases (Maan News, Sama News). Netanyahu agrees to allow mobile homes into Gaza in exchange for 6 prisoners and 4 bodies (Ultra Palestine), while a new coalition launches for rebuilding Gaza's religious institutions (Al-Resalah).
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16:17⇢Bodies and Living Released Thursday

⌨The newspapers report on Hamas's decision to release 4 bodies and 6 living Israeli prisoners (Al-Resalah, Alwatan Voice, Palsawa). Cairo talks conclude successfully with agreements on allowing heavy equipment and mobile homes into Gaza (Arabi21). Qatar clarifies that Phase Two negotiations haven't formally begun (Raya, Al-Quds). Meanwhile, UNRWA commits to maintaining West Bank services despite institutional raids (Palestine News Network), as hundreds of rights organizations demand halt to F-35 fighter deliveries to Israel (Quds News Network).
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20:28⇢Gaza's Fifty-Three Billion Price Tag

⌨The newspapers report on two main developments: Arab media indicates Cairo talks concluded successfully, with agreements on allowing mobile homes and heavy equipment into Gaza (Arabi21, Palsawa). The Palestinian government estimates Gaza reconstruction costs at $53 billion (Palestine News Network), while Arab states propose an alternative to Trump's plan focusing on reconstruction without displacement (Maan News). Meanwhile, Switzerland announces suspension of UNRWA funding (Sama News).
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