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22.02.2025

22.02.2025Day Release Turned to Waiting Game

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Palestine for 22.02.2025.

It displays 161 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

22.02.2025Day Release Turned to Waiting Game
The morning centered on Hamas delivering six Israeli prisoners to the Red Cross in Rafah and Al-Nuseirat, including Avera Mengistu and Tal Shoham, completing the first phase of exchanges. The operation included a psychological warfare element, with Hamas showing two captives the release of their companions.

By afternoon, Netanyahu's security consultations delayed the release of Palestinian prisoners, prompting Hamas to warn of "serious violations" of the agreement. The International Organization for Migration confirmed 90% of Gaza homes destroyed, while British medical experts warned of potential quadrupling of death toll from long-term war impacts.

Evening reports focused on Ben-Gvir's calls for renewed warfare as Gaza's death toll reached 48,329. In the West Bank, settlers reportedly stole 800 sheep from Deir Dibwan while marking buildings in Ramallah with threatening messages.
22.02.2025

06:22Six Prisoners Set for Final Phase Release

The newspapers report extensively on Hamas preparing to release 6 Israeli prisoners in Gaza (Al-Resalah, Felesteen News, Arabi21). This marks the final batch of the first phase of exchanges, occurring on day 35 of the truce (Maan News, Arabi21). Meanwhile, the International Organization for Migration confirms 90% of Gaza homes are destroyed (Palestinian Information Center), and Israeli forces enter Jericho with warning leaflets (Raya Media Network).
06:56

07:45Six Ready for Release in Rafah

The newspapers report extensively on preparations for the seventh batch of prisoner exchange, with Hamas set to release 6 Israeli prisoners in Rafah and Al-Nuseirat (Al-Quds, Alwatan Voice, Palsawa, Maan News). Red Cross vehicles have arrived at the exchange location (Maan News). Meanwhile, over 3,000 families have been displaced from Jenin camp amid widespread destruction (Palestine News Network, Raya Media).

08:20Six More Released in Rafah

The newspapers extensively report on Hamas delivering the seventh batch of Israeli prisoners in Gaza, with 6 prisoners being handed over to the Red Cross in Rafah (Al-Quds, Al-Resalah, Alwatan Voice, Felesteen News, Maan News, Sama News). Among those transferred were Avera Mengistu and Tal Shoham (Alwatan Voice). Meanwhile, three Palestinians, including two children, were killed in the West Bank (Al-Ayyam), and coverage continues of the Al-Shifa hospital situation (Palestine News Network).

10:04Six Exchanged as Gulf Meets

The newspapers report extensively on the seventh prisoner exchange batch in Rafah, with Hamas delivering six Israeli prisoners, including Avera Mengistu and Tal Shoham (Al-Resalah, PIC, Felesteen News, Sama News, Ultra Palestine). Al-Qassam Brigade decided to hand over Hisham Al-Sayyed without ceremony (Felesteen News, Sama News). Meanwhile, Gulf states, Egypt, and Jordan are holding a mini-summit in Saudi Arabia regarding Gaza (Palestinian Information Center).
10:14
11:49

11:51Final Seven Exchange Completes First Phase

The newspapers extensively cover the seventh and final batch of the first phase prisoner exchange, with Hamas delivering 6 Israeli prisoners in Rafah and Al-Nuseirat (Al-Resalah, Felesteen News, PIC, Quds News, Palestine News Network). The exchange involves 602 Palestinian prisoners for 6 Israeli captives (Palestine News Network). Israeli forces reportedly raided homes of soon-to-be-released Palestinian prisoners (Palestinian Information Center). Names of released Palestinian prisoners have been officially announced (Raya Media, Palsawa).
12:01
12:29

14:58Six Hundred Released While Jenin Burns

The newspapers extensively cover the seventh batch of prisoner exchange, with expectations of 620 Palestinian prisoners to be released (Maan News, PNN, Ultra Palestine, Felesteen). Al-Qassam Brigades have handed over 6 Israeli prisoners (PIC), though Netanyahu's security consultations have delayed some releases (Palsawa). Meanwhile, Israel's operation in Jenin continues for the 33rd day, causing deaths and displacement (PIC English). Former prisoner Nael Obeid died a week after release in a home accident (Quds News).

16:42Prisoner Release Halted for Security Talks

The newspapers extensively cover delays in the seventh prisoner release, with Israeli authorities postponing the scheduled exchange for "security consultations" (Sama News, Ultra Palestine, PIC, Felesteen News). British medical experts warn of potential quadrupling of Gaza death toll from long-term war impacts (PIC English). Meanwhile, settlers reportedly burned a house and vehicle in a Bedouin community northeast of Jerusalem (Maan News).
16:45

19:42Hamas Warns As Exchange Stalls

The newspapers report extensively on delays in the seventh prisoner exchange, with Hamas warning it can compel Israel to comply with agreements (Quds News, Alwatan Voice, Felesteen). Meanwhile, Ben-Gvir calls for renewed warfare (Sama News) as Gaza death toll reaches 48,329 (Raya). Khan Yunis municipality requests equipment for sewage maintenance (PIC English), while settlers reportedly stole 800 sheep from Deir Dibwan (Maan News).

22:27Captives Watch Their Fellows Go

The newspapers extensively cover Al-Qassam Brigades' psychological warfare tactic of having two Israeli captives present during the release of their fellow prisoners (Al-Resalah, Sama News, Ultra Palestine, Quds News). Meanwhile, reports emerge of Shin Bet requesting elimination of Hamas leadership, which Netanyahu rejected (Maan News), as delays continue in the seventh batch of prisoner exchange (Raya, PNN, Alwatan Voice).