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18.12.2024

18.12.2024The Day Kamal Adwan Burned While Caesar Deal Approached

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Palestine for 18.12.2024.

It displays 125 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

18.12.2024The Day Kamal Adwan Burned While Caesar Deal Approached
Morning reports focused on Israeli forces targeting Kamal Adwan and Al-Awda hospitals in northern Gaza, with fires breaking out in intensive care units. Three Palestinians died during aid truck looting attempts in southern Gaza, highlighting deteriorating humanitarian conditions.

By midday, Hamas announced 90% progress in prisoner exchange negotiations, with high-sentence prisoners potentially being deported to Turkey and Iran. The Irish President's announcement of intent to arrest Netanyahu if he visits Dublin generated diplomatic tension. Palestinian Authority continued operations in Jenin for the fourteenth day amid growing local resistance.

Evening coverage centered on Israeli officers' testimonies about systematic killings along the "Netsarim line" in southern Gaza, published by Haaretz. Abbas arrived in Cairo as Hamas delegation prepared for weekend negotiations, while weather services warned of approaching storms threatening Gaza's displaced population.
18.12.2024

06:08Schools And Hospitals Under Fire

The newspapers report on escalating attacks on displaced Palestinians in northern Gaza, with strikes hitting two schools housing refugees and resulting in 40 deaths (Al-Ayyam). Multiple sources highlight critical situation at Kamal Adwan Hospital, where fires broke out and intensive care units were targeted (Felesteen News, Arabi21, Sama News). Palestinian families are reportedly suing the US State Department over its support for the war (Raya Network), while Abbas visits Cairo for discussions (Ultra Palestine).

07:44Two Hospitals Under Fire While Aid Trucks Looted

The newspapers report on Israeli forces targeting two major hospitals in northern Gaza - Kamal Adwan and Al-Awda (Palestine Chronicle, Quds News Network, Ultra Palestine, Palsawa News). Three Palestinians were killed and nine injured during aid truck looting attempts in southern Gaza (Maan News). Meanwhile, Irish President criticizes Israel for international law violations and alleged settlement plans in Egypt (Sama News).

10:08Al-Bureij Faces Evacuation As Cairo Talks Resume

The newspapers report on new evacuation orders issued by Israeli forces for areas in Al-Bureij refugee camp (Alwatan Voice, Palsawa News). Hamas and Fatah delegations arrive in Cairo to discuss ceasefire and post-war arrangements (Ultra Palestine), while Saudi Arabia reportedly moves to normalize relations with Israel without Palestinian statehood conditions (Quds Network). Netanyahu instructs military to prepare for extended presence in Syria through 2025 (Maan News Agency).

12:09High-Risk Prisoners To Turkey In Final Deal

The newspapers report on final stages of a prisoner exchange deal, with high-sentence prisoners potentially being deported to Turkey and Iran (Al-Quds, Alwatan Voice). Meanwhile, Ireland announces intention to arrest Netanyahu if he arrives in Dublin, highlighting expected shock at Gaza destruction once access is granted (Sama News). New reports indicate 81% of West Bank economic facilities affected by incursions (Raya Network), while settlement expansion claims 400 dunams in Deir Razeh, Hebron (Quds Network).
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14:49Hamas Claims 90% Progress As Abbas Lands In Cairo

The newspapers report on final stages of ceasefire negotiations, with Hamas indicating 90% progress on prisoner files (Sama News) and a delegation heading to Cairo on Sunday (Alwatan Voice). Sullivan points to remaining obstacles in Gaza talks (Arabi21), while Palestinian President Abbas arrives in Cairo (Palsawa). Meanwhile, 22 Palestinians were killed in Israeli strikes across Gaza (Al-Resalah), and Palestinians file lawsuit against Blinken using the Leahy Law (Felesteen News).

18:08Netsarim Line Killings Exposed

The newspapers report on Israeli officers' testimonies revealing systematic killings along the "Netsarim line" in southern Gaza (Felesteen News, Palsawa, Quds Network), while progress in prisoner exchange talks reaches 90% completion with final details being negotiated (Sama News, Maan). Smotrich publicly opposes Netanyahu's Gaza deal terms (Al-Quds), as Hamas announces the agreement is in final touches phase.

20:59Netsarim Death Corridor Exposed

The newspapers report on revelations about systematic killings along the "Netsarim corridor" in Gaza, with Israeli officers testifying about a "line of corpses" (Al-Quds, Felesteen News). Meanwhile, ceasefire negotiations enter final stages with UN Secretary-General calling for Palestinian statehood (Raya, Ultra Palestine). Palestinian prisoner Mohammed Anwar Labed dies in Israeli detention (Al-Resalah), as weather warnings issued for Gaza ahead of Friday storms (Maan News).