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21.01.2025

21.01.2025Iron Wall Descends on Jenin

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Palestine for 21.01.2025.

It displays 158 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

21.01.2025Iron Wall Descends on Jenin
The morning began with reports of settler attacks in the West Bank amid the Gaza ceasefire's third day. By noon, Israeli forces launched "Operation Iron Wall" in Jenin, resulting in 9 Palestinian casualties and 35 injuries. The Palestinian Authority withdrew its forces beforehand, having received prior notification.

The Israeli Army Chief of Staff's resignation emerged mid-afternoon, alongside news of Qatar scheduling discussions for the second phase of the Gaza agreement. Civil defense teams continued recovering bodies in Gaza, with reports indicating 92% of homes damaged. Evening brought a stabbing attack in Tel Aviv resulting in three Israeli injuries and the attacker's death.

Throughout the day, discussions continued regarding displaced residents' return to northern Gaza, while Palestinian-European talks focused on reopening the Rafah crossing under Palestinian Authority supervision.
21.01.2025

05:05Settlers Storm West Bank as Gaza Calms

The newspapers report on escalating settler attacks in the West Bank amid Gaza ceasefire, with 21 Palestinians injured in Qalqilya (Al-Resalah, Palestine News Network). Hamas releases details of the second phase of prisoner exchange (Arabi21, Felesteen News), while Trump expresses doubts about maintaining the Gaza agreement (Maan News). Released Palestinian female prisoners describe strip searches and mistreatment before their release (Ultra Palestine).

07:21Third Day of Shaky Peace

The newspapers report on the third day of ceasefire in Gaza, with continued violations being documented and recovery of bodies ongoing (Arabi21, Maan News). Released female Palestinian prisoners reveal expanded scope of violations in occupation prisons (Al-Ayyam, Ultra Palestine). In a maritime incident, occupation vessels fired at fishing boats west of Gaza, causing serious injuries to a fisherman (Al-Resalah). Trump's envoy announces planned Gaza visit while Trump expresses doubts about maintaining the ceasefire (Palsawa, Sama News).

08:36Bodies Rise as West Bank Burns

The newspapers report on continued recovery of bodies from under rubble during the ceasefire (Al-Ayyam, Arabi21). Hamas announces details of the second batch of prisoner exchanges, with 915 aid trucks entering Gaza (Palestine News Network). Israeli military issues statement regarding Gaza residents' return to the north, while Hebrew press reports growing concern over explosive devices targeting occupation forces in the West Bank (Palsawa News, Quds News Network).
09:04
09:28

10:02Security Chiefs' Cairo Secret

The newspapers report on a secret visit by Mossad and Shin Bet chiefs to Cairo regarding the Gaza agreement (Maan News, Palsawa). Israeli authorities announce mechanisms for displaced residents' return to northern Gaza (Alwatan Voice, Sama News). Recovery efforts continue with reports of over 10,000 bodies still under rubble, citing lack of equipment for retrieval (Raya Media, Al-Ayyam). Hamas confirms timing of second phase of prisoner exchange (Quds News, Palestine Chronicle).
10:56

11:38Jenin Under Fire

The newspapers report extensively on an Israeli military operation in Jenin, with one Palestinian killed and multiple injuries reported (Al-Quds, Maan News, Raya Media, Felesteen). Israeli Defense Minister Katz states the operation aims to protect settlements (Palestine News Network). Meanwhile, Al-Qassam Brigades releases footage of operations conducted before the ceasefire (Al-Resalah), while body recovery continues in Gaza (Quds News Network).
11:44

12:26Iron Wall Descends on Jenin

The newspapers report extensively on a new Israeli military operation in Jenin dubbed "Iron Wall," with 4 Palestinians killed and 35 injured (Al-Quds, Maan News, Palestine News Network, Palsawa, Ultra Palestine). Netanyahu states the Jenin operation is an additional step toward war objectives (Raya Media). Palestinian Authority forces have withdrawn from the area (Quds News Network), while Al-Qassam Brigades releases details of "death ambushes" in Beit Hanoun (Felesteen News).

14:13Iron Wall Claims Eight in Jenin

The newspapers report extensively on an Israeli military operation in Jenin named "Iron Wall," with casualties rising to 8 Palestinians killed and over 35 injured (Al-Quds, Palsawa, Palestine News Network). In a significant development, the Israeli Army Chief of Staff has resigned from his position (Maan News, Sama News). Meanwhile, Qatar announces the date for discussing the second phase of the Gaza agreement (Raya Media), while London witnesses protests of over 100,000 people despite police restrictions (Palestine News Network English).
16:28

17:37Nine Fall in Jenin's Iron Wall

The newspapers report on a significant Israeli military operation in Jenin resulting in 9 Palestinian casualties (Raya, Alwatan Voice, Palestine Chronicle). Hamas leadership details mechanisms for displaced residents' return to northern Gaza (Al-Resalah, Felesteen News, Palsawa). Palestinian-European discussions are underway regarding the reopening of Rafah crossing under Palestinian Authority supervision (Palestine News Network, Sama News), while Qatar's Prime Minister discusses ongoing negotiations and Gaza's post-war governance (Maan News).

19:44Tel Aviv Stabbing Ends in Death

The newspapers report on a stabbing attack in Tel Aviv that resulted in three Israeli injuries and the death of the attacker (Arabi21, Maan News, Quds News). In Jenin, multiple Israeli soldiers were wounded in an explosion (Al-Quds), while recovery teams collected 100 bodies from northern Gaza streets (Al-Resalah). The Financial Times notes the impact of Al-Qassam fighters' above-ground images on Israeli public (Felesteen News), as reports emerge of Israeli minister Derri's UAE visit to discuss Gaza (Sama News).