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23.12.2024

23.12.2024The Day Hostages Became Steps

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Palestine for 23.12.2024.

It displays 157 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

23.12.2024The Day Hostages Became Steps
Morning reports focused on the siege of Kamal Adwan hospital entering its third day, with 91 patients trapped inside and communication lost with medical staff. By mid-morning, Al-Qassam Brigades announced a complex operation in Beit Lahia, claiming to have freed Palestinian detainees and killed three Israeli soldiers.

The afternoon brought Abu Obeida's statement explicitly linking the fate of Israeli captives to IDF ground movements, measuring advances in meters - a tactical shift in negotiation strategy. Netanyahu acknowledged "some progress" in talks while opposition leader Lapid accused him of deliberate obstruction.

Evening coverage centered on Israel's agreement to withdraw from the Netsarim axis as part of potential deal terms, while UN agencies reported that only 12 aid trucks reached northern Gaza in the past 75 days. The death toll reached 45,317, with 58 casualties reported on this day.
23.12.2024

06:16Week's Wait for Prisoner Deal

The newspapers report extensively on the 444th day of war (Maan News, Sama News, Arabi21), with focus on developments at Kamal Adwan Hospital under siege (Felesteen News, Arabi21). Several sources highlight prisoner exchange negotiations progress, with American sources suggesting a deal could materialize within a week (Raya Media, Alwatan Voice). Displaced Palestinians await agreements for their return home (Al-Ayyam).

08:09UNRWA Declares Gaza War Rules Shattered

The newspapers report on UNRWA's statement that all rules of war have been violated in Gaza (UNRWA, Quds News Network). Multiple sources cover attacks on two schools in Beit Hanoun (Al-Ayyam), while communication has been lost with medical staff at Kamal Adwan Hospital (Felesteen News). Hamas calls for resistance against planned Israeli activities at Al-Aqsa during Hanukkah (Al-Resalah).

10:01Massacre at Nuseirat While Kamal Adwan Bleeds

The newspapers report heavily on a new massacre at Nuseirat camp in central Gaza, with over 50 casualties (Al-Resalah, Palestine Chronicle). The siege of Kamal Adwan hospital continues for a third day, with its director calling for urgent international intervention (Maan News, Raya Media). Meanwhile, Netanyahu faces his fifth corruption hearing this month (Palestine News Network), while opposition leader Lapid accuses him of deliberately obstructing Gaza deal negotiations (Sama News).

11:28Hizma Checkpoint Stabbing Sparks Conflicting Reports

The newspapers report on a stabbing incident near Jerusalem's Hizma checkpoint, with conflicting accounts of injuries to both a Palestinian civilian and an Israeli soldier (Al-Quds, Felesteen News, Maan News). Al-Qassam Brigades claims a complex operation in Beit Lahia, reportedly freeing Palestinian detainees and killing three Israeli soldiers (Arabi21, Ultra Palestine). Meanwhile, Shifa Hospital in Jenin issues an urgent warning about potential closure (Raya Media Network).

12:57Death Toll Reaches 45,317 In Gaza

The newspapers report heavily on updated casualty figures from Gaza, with multiple sources citing 45,317 deaths and 107,713 injuries since October 7 (Al-Quds, Raya Media Network). UNRWA reports that one child is killed every hour in Gaza (Maan News, Sama News). Meanwhile, Israeli forces issue new evacuation orders for areas in Shuja'iyya, east Gaza (Alwatan Voice), while negotiations continue regarding a potential prisoner exchange deal (Palsawa News).

15:53Gaza Factions Submit Leadership Lists to Cairo

The newspapers report on Palestinian factions submitting candidate lists to Egypt for Gaza's future administration (Alwatan Voice, Palsawa News). Meanwhile, new casualties are reported from central Gaza, with 4 deaths from an Israeli strike on a civilian gathering (Maan News, Sama News). Reports from Jabalia describe comprehensive destruction of civilian infrastructure (Al-Resalah).

17:04Abu Obeida Links Prisoner Fate to IDF Movements

The newspapers report heavily on Abu Obeida's new statements regarding Israeli prisoners, linking their fate to IDF movements in targeted areas (Al-Resalah, Felesteen News, Sama News). Netanyahu acknowledges some progress in prisoner exchange talks (Alwatan Voice), while The Guardian reports on international consensus regarding allegations of genocide in Gaza (Ultra Palestine).

19:05Obeida Links Hostages to IDF Steps

The newspapers report extensively on Abu Obeida's new statements regarding Israeli prisoners, explicitly linking their fate to IDF's ground movements (Al-Quds, Al-Resalah, Felesteen News). Three Israeli soldiers were killed in northern Gaza operations (Sama News, Arabi21). Netanyahu cites three reasons for progress in Gaza negotiations (Palsawa News), while a new scandal emerges involving Sarah Netanyahu's alleged witness intimidation (Quds News Network).
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22:33Netsarim Withdrawal Deal Emerges

The newspapers report heavily on Abu Obeida's latest statements linking prisoner fates to IDF advances (Al-Quds, Felesteen News, Arabi21), while Israeli media confirms agreement to withdraw from Netsarim axis as part of potential deal (Alwatan Voice). UN declares aid delivery to Gaza "nearly impossible" (Maan News). Israel's Katz claims responsibility for targeting Haniyeh (Sama News).