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21.12.2024

21.12.2024The Day Yemen's Missile Pierced Iron Dome

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Palestine for 21.12.2024.

It displays 169 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

21.12.2024The Day Yemen's Missile Pierced Iron Dome
Yemen's successful ballistic missile strike on Tel Aviv, penetrating Iron Dome defenses, marked a significant shift in regional dynamics. Israeli sources acknowledged system failures against Yemeni missiles, with casualty counts varying between 16 and 37.

In Gaza, Al-Qassam Brigades executed a complex operation in Jabalia, killing five Israeli soldiers through close-quarter combat and knife attacks, continuing their tactical shift from previous days. The humanitarian situation deteriorated further, with Action Aid reporting widespread starvation and bodies left unrecovered in northern areas.

By afternoon, Hamas, Islamic Jihad, and Popular Front leadership met in Cairo, suggesting a ceasefire agreement could materialize before year's end. Israeli forces intensified attacks on Kamal Adwan Hospital, ordering its evacuation by evening, while reports emerged of potential prisoner deportation deals including high-profile detainee Marwan Barghouti.
21.12.2024

06:09Yemeni Missiles Hit Tel Aviv As Bodies Rot In Gaza

The newspapers report on Yemen's continued military operations against Israel, with a missile reaching Tel Aviv and another military target in Jafa (Arabi21, Felesteen News). The spread of decomposing bodies' odor in northern Gaza is being reported (Al-Ayyam), while negotiations for prisoner exchange continue with Israeli families receiving signs of life from captives (Alwatan Voice, Ultra Palestine). Kushner claims 10 countries will join normalization agreements after Saudi Arabia (Sama News).

07:20Yemen's Missile Strikes Tel Aviv Center

The newspapers report extensively on a Yemeni missile strike on Tel Aviv, with varying casualty counts from 16 to 37 injuries reported (Al-Quds, Arabi21, Felesteen, Palsawa, Palestine News Network). Meanwhile, ongoing Israeli operations in northern Gaza resulted in 40 casualties, with particularly intense confrontations in Jabalia refugee camp (Al-Ayyam, Raya Media). Several sources note this marks day 442 of the war (Sama News, Maan).

08:57Child Dies From Unexploded Ordnance As Talks Stall

The newspapers report on further complications in Gaza ceasefire negotiations, with Al-Arabi Al-Jadeed revealing key disagreement points (Alwatan Voice, Palsawa). Al-Qassam's recent operations in Jabalia are being analyzed as particularly effective against Israeli forces (Felesteen). Multiple sources report a child's death from an unexploded Israeli ordnance near Bethlehem (Maan, Palestine News Network). A lawsuit has been filed in Norway against an oil company funding West Bank settlements (Quds Network).

11:06Yemen's Missile Pierces Tel Aviv Defense

The newspapers report extensively on a Yemeni missile strike in Tel Aviv, with varying reports of 16-30 injuries (Al-Quds, Palestine Chronicle). Multiple sources cover a Palestinian death by Israeli forces in Faqoua near Jenin (Maan, Palestine News Network). A seven-year-old child was killed by an Israeli landmine near Bethlehem (Quds Network), while reports emerge of bodies left in Gaza's streets (Sama News). Netanyahu's statements about Hamas's presence at the border receive coverage (Palsawa).

12:57Cairo Hosts Resistance Factions Summit

The newspapers report extensively on a trilateral meeting in Cairo between Hamas, Islamic Jihad, and Popular Front leadership to discuss ceasefire negotiations (Alwatan Voice, Felesteen, Palsawa, Quds Network). Medical concerns intensify with 72 patients requiring surgery and 200 blood units needed (Al-Resalah), while Bethlehem marks its second consecutive Christmas without traditional celebrations (Maan). Israeli defense systems' failure to intercept Yemeni missiles receives coverage (Sama News).

15:06Cairo Hosts Battle-Time Summit

The newspapers report on multiple delegations arriving in Cairo for negotiations, including Israeli officials and Hamas leadership (Raya Media, Sama News). In Jenin, Palestinian Authority forces are suppressing demonstrations demanding the siege lift (Al-Resalah), while being criticized for seeking to appease Israeli demands (Felesteen News). Reports indicate 80 casualties from three separate attacks in Gaza (Arabi21).

16:32Jabalia Knife Attack Claims Five Soldiers

The newspapers report intensively on Al-Qassam Brigades' operation in Jabalia, where five Israeli soldiers were killed, including three by knife attacks (Al-Qassam, Sama News, Maan News Agency). Hamas, Islamic Jihad, and Popular Front emphasize the need to contain events in Jenin (Al-Resalah), while Action Aid reports severe survival difficulties for Gaza residents (Palestine News Network). Multiple sources cover a new Israeli strike in northern Gaza killing a woman and her three daughters (Raya Media Network).

17:36Pope Condemns Gaza Children Deaths

The newspapers report heavily on Pope Francis's condemnation of Israeli airstrikes in Gaza, particularly addressing the killing of seven children (Palestine News Network, Maan News). Civil Defense reports 20 casualties in northern Gaza from ongoing bombardment (Al-Resalah), while Hamas leadership discusses potential ceasefire timeline (Alwatan Voice). UNRWA commissioner warns of possible operation suspension in Palestinian territories if Israel implements new laws next month (Sama News).

19:29Kamal Adwan Hospital Under Fire While Exile Deal Emerges

The newspapers report intensively on heavy Israeli strikes on Kamal Adwan Hospital (Maan News, Alwatan Voice), while Palestinian factions suggest a ceasefire is closer than ever (Al-Quds). Hamas releases unprecedented footage of its leaders in rocket manufacturing facilities (Quds News, Felesteen). Reports indicate Hamas might agree to exile prisoners to a third country (Yediot via Sama News), while Gaza faces a severe bread crisis (Ultra Palestine).