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23.04.2025

23.04.2025Day Abbas Demanded Hamas Surrender As Cabinet Split Over Gaza Aid

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Palestine for 23.04.2025.

It displays 143 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

23.04.2025Day Abbas Demanded Hamas Surrender As Cabinet Split Over Gaza Aid
Morning headlines focused on a massacre at a Gaza school shelter amid continued bombardment of Khan Younis and Rafah. The Gaza Health Ministry reported 39 Palestinians killed and 105 injured in 24 hours.

President Abbas opened the Central Palestinian Council meeting in Ramallah, demanding Hamas surrender weapons to the Authority and release Israeli captives. This sparked widespread Palestinian anger, with a Fatah leader describing the meeting as "a gang hijacking Palestinian decision-making."

Israel's security cabinet revealed deep internal divisions over Gaza aid distribution, with Finance Minister Smotrich attacking Chief of Staff Zamir, telling him "you follow orders and can be replaced." The cabinet scheduled another meeting Thursday to resolve the aid impasse.

By afternoon, Al-Qassam Brigades released video of an Israeli captive walking through a tunnel, pleading: "Don't believe Netanyahu, military pressure is getting us killed." Jordan announced a ban on the Muslim Brotherhood and seized its assets.
23.04.2025

05:46Massacre at Gaza Shelter School as HRW Demands Siege Lifting

The newspapers report on Israel's ongoing military actions across Gaza, with multiple sources describing a massacre at a shelter school in eastern Gaza (Felesteen News, Palestine Chronicle) and eight Palestinian deaths from Israeli bombing in various parts of Gaza City (Palestine News Network, Raya Media). Human Rights Watch demands Israel lift the Gaza siege and begin reconstruction (Palestinian Information Center English). Qatar's Foreign Minister states Israel has shown disinterest in a prisoner exchange deal (Alwatan Voice). Meanwhile, internal Israeli tensions are highlighted as Finance Minister Smotrich directly attacked the military Chief of Staff, telling him "you follow orders and can be replaced" (Maan News).

07:26Massacre at Gaza School as Cabinet Discusses War Expansion

The newspapers report on escalating violence in Gaza, with multiple sources describing a massacre at a school in eastern Gaza (Felesteen News, Palestine Chronicle) amid continued Israeli bombardment across Gaza City, Khan Younis and Rafah. Israel's security cabinet is discussing expanding the war on Gaza and setting a final deadline for negotiations (Al-Ayyam, Palsawa News). Hamas has reportedly presented a new proposal for negotiations (Maan News), while Hebrew media indicates a sensitive stage in Gaza negotiations with American pressure on Egypt and Qatar (Sama News). Internal Israeli tensions are highlighted as Finance Minister Smotrich clashes with Defense Minister Zamir over Gaza aid (Palsawa News).
08:50

09:10Cabinet Split Over Gaza Aid Distribution

The newspapers report on a sharp dispute within Israel's security cabinet over aid distribution in Gaza and war management (Alwatan Voice). Germany, France, and UK are calling on Israel to allow aid into Gaza (Maan News), while Israel has made no decision yet about permitting aid entry (Palsawa News). Palestine Chronicle reports Israel bombed a children's hospital in Gaza on day 565 of the conflict. Hamas's Al-Qassam Brigades is reshaping the confrontation map in Gaza (Felesteen News), while Israeli forces face a predicament between psychological collapse and loss of confidence in leadership (Raya Media Network).
10:13

10:58Abbas Demands Hamas Surrender Weapons To Authority

The newspapers report on horrific testimonies from Gaza detainees in Negev and Ofer prisons (Al-Resalah). Health authorities in Gaza announce 39 martyrs and 105 injuries in the past 24 hours (Felesteen News). President Abbas addresses the Central Palestinian Council in Ramallah (Palestine News Network, Raya Media), demanding Hamas surrender weapons to the Authority and release prisoners (Palsawa News), while stating there is "only one path to peace" (Maan News). Israeli occupation authorities demolished a Palestinian home and commercial facility in Jerusalem (Palestinian Information Center). A Hebrew newspaper revealed military documents and soldier testimonies about the paramedics massacre in Rafah (Quds News Network).
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13:52Abbas Demands Hamas Disarm While Tribes Pledge Resistance Support

The newspapers report on President Abbas demanding Hamas surrender weapons to the Palestinian Authority and release hostages, stating Gaza martyrs are "not tactical losses" (Alwatan Voice, Palsawa News). Meanwhile, tribal gatherings in Gaza affirm support for resistance and reject displacement attempts (Felesteen News). Over 150 Israeli settlers reportedly defiled Al-Aqsa Mosque (Palestinian Information Center). A child was martyred by Israeli gunfire in Yamoun (Maan News), while Ben-Gvir urged bombing food storage facilities in Gaza during his Washington visit (Quds News Network). Other reports warn of a summer electricity crisis in northern areas (Raya Media Network).
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15:21

15:38Israeli Captive Video Emerges From Al-Qassam Tunnel

The newspapers report on a humanitarian crisis in Gaza with Dr. Al-Farra warning children face critical malnutrition stages (Palestinian Information Center). Multiple sources document a massacre at a shelter school in eastern Gaza amid continued bombardment of Khan Younis and Rafah (Felesteen News). Al-Qassam Brigades released video of an Israeli captive walking through a tunnel pleading for rescue (Quds News Network, Sama News). Meanwhile, major wildfires around Jerusalem have forced evacuations, closed main roads, and brought Netanyahu to an emergency room as fires remain uncontrolled (Palsawa News).
15:40

18:22Two Palestinians Killed In Deir Al-Balah Targeting

The newspapers report on two Palestinians killed in Deir al-Balah after Israeli targeting of civilians (Maan News, Raya Media Network), and a child martyred by Israeli forces in Yamoun, west of Jenin (Palestine News Network). Settler attacks in the West Bank resulted in Palestinian injuries and property damage (Palestinian Information Center English). President Abbas is criticized for attacking the resistance and speaking in Israel's interests (Al-Resalah). Netanyahu told Israeli captives' families that Hamas will determine which prisoners will be released when an understanding is reached (Quds News Network), while Israel is reportedly waging psychological warfare against Palestinian prisoners (Sama News).
22:04

22:05Israeli Cabinet To Debate Gaza Aid Amid Internal Divisions

The newspapers report on Israel's security cabinet meeting scheduled for Thursday to discuss aid entry into Gaza amid internal disputes (Alwatan Voice, Palsawa News, Palestine News Network). Several sources cover violent incidents including a bloody massacre at a shelter school in eastern Gaza with continued bombardment of Khan Younis and Rafah (Felesteen News), and the bombing of Durrah Gaza Children's Hospital (Palestine Chronicle). A Palestinian was seriously injured during an Israeli raid in Nablus (Palestinian Information Center). President Abbas's statements criticizing the resistance have sparked widespread anger among Palestinian leaders, with claims his speech serves occupation interests (Quds News Network, Al-Resalah).