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19.01.2025

19.01.2025From Sunrise Delay to Sunset Exchange

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Palestine for 19.01.2025.

It displays 186 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

19.01.2025From Sunrise Delay to Sunset Exchange
The ceasefire implementation faced early morning delays as Israel awaited Hamas's hostage list, with violations reported causing casualties. By mid-morning, Hamas delivered names of three Israeli captives for the first exchange, prompting official implementation.

Palestinian sources reported 157,000 total casualties and 11,000 missing since October. UNRWA announced 4,000 aid trucks ready to enter Gaza, while Palestinian police returned to Gaza streets for the first time since October.

The afternoon centered on the exchange mechanics, with Al-Qassam Brigades handling the transfer at Gaza's Saraya Square. Red Cross buses arrived at Ofer Prison for the scheduled release of 90 Palestinian prisoners, including 67 women and 23 children. Abu Obeida's evening address linked compliance to reciprocity, while Qatar emphasized commitment to subsequent phases.
19.01.2025

06:19Eight Thirty Ticks Away

The newspapers report on final preparations before the ceasefire scheduled for 8:30 AM (Palestine Chronicle, Maan News). Netanyahu emphasizes this is only a temporary first phase (Al-Ayyam), while casualties continue in Gaza (Al-Quds). Hamas reiterates readiness for unity talks (Al-Resalah, Felesteen News), as implementation details face last-minute delays (Arabi21). Intensive airstrikes are reported in Gaza ahead of the scheduled pause (Maan News).
06:40

07:31Guns Fall Silent, Violations Echo

The newspapers report on the implementation of the ceasefire that began at 8:30 AM (Al-Ayyam, Palestine Chronicle). Early violations are reported with three Palestinian casualties (Al-Resalah, Raya Media). Sources indicate Marwan Barghouti among five leaders to be released in the second phase (Al-Quds), while Ben-Gvir's party announces ministerial resignations (Palestine News Network). Former Mossad chief acknowledges military objectives weren't achieved (Sama News).

08:48Three Captives Named for Release

The newspapers report on Al-Qassam's announcement of three Israeli captives to be released today (Al-Resalah, Palsawa, Maan News, Raya Media). Implementation continues with 600 aid trucks moving towards Karm Abu Salem crossing, while 135 journalists request Gaza access (Palestine News Network). Ceasefire violations are reported (Palestine Chronicle, Ultra Palestine), as Ben-Gvir and his party announce resignations (Quds News Network).
09:35

09:44Lists Delivered, Guns Silent

The newspapers extensively cover the implementation of the ceasefire agreement, with Hamas delivering the list of three Israeli captives to be released today (Felesteen News, Quds News, Palsawa). The ceasefire officially began after Israel received the list, though initial delays were reported (Palestine News Network, Maan News). Jordanian tribes express support for Palestinian resistance (Al-Resalah), while reports emerge of Trump's plan to relocate Gaza residents (Sama News).

11:04Four Thousand Trucks Ready as Gaza Police Returns

The newspapers report on the immediate aftermath of the ceasefire implementation, with Palestinian sources citing 157,000 casualties and 11,000 missing in Gaza (Al-Quds). UNRWA announces 4,000 aid trucks ready to enter Gaza (Palestine News Network, Raya Media). Palestinian police returns to Gaza streets, which Israeli journalists interpret as a defeat (Quds News Network). Hamas seeks the release of Fatah leader Marwan Barghouti in upcoming exchanges (Felesteen News).

12:41Ninety Chains Break As Guns Echo

The newspapers report on the ceasefire implementation and prisoner exchange details. Officials announce readiness to release 90 Palestinian prisoners today (Raya Media Network), with Jerusalem prisoners' names being published (Maan News). NBC reports Trump administration considering Gaza population transfer plans (Palsawa). Despite the ceasefire taking effect, casualties continue to be reported in Gaza's first day of implementation (Sama News, Palestine Chronicle).

14:33Ninety for Three: The Exchange Begins

The newspapers extensively cover today's prisoner exchange details, with Al-Qassam Brigades transferring three Israeli captives to the Red Cross in Gaza City's Saraya area (Felesteen News, Sama News). Palestinian sources report 90 Palestinian prisoners scheduled for release today, including 67 women and 23 children (Palsawa, Palestine News Network). The European Hospital in Gaza has been designated for receiving released prisoners (Raya Media Network).

15:46Three Captives Cross in Saraya Square

The newspapers extensively cover Al-Qassam Brigades' handover of three Israeli captives to the Red Cross at Gaza's Saraya Square (Al-Resalah, Felesteen News, Maan News, Palsawa, Quds News, Raya Media, Sama News). This marks the first implementation of today's exchange agreement. In parallel, Palestinian sources report the death of prisoner Mohammed Yassin Jabr in Israeli custody (Palestine News Network).

17:29Obeida Speaks as Buses Roll

The newspapers extensively cover Abu Obeida's first speech since the ceasefire (Arabi21, Felesteen News, Palsawa, Quds News, Ultra Palestine). In parallel, Red Cross buses arrive at Ofer Prison to transfer 90 Palestinian prisoners (Palestine News Network, Sama News), while Israeli media reports the beginning of Israeli captives' transfer to the Red Cross in Gaza (Al-Quds).