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25.01.2025

25.01.2025Morning Deif, Evening Hostages

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Palestine for 25.01.2025.

It displays 160 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

25.01.2025Morning Deif, Evening Hostages
The morning began with the emergence of footage showing Hamas military commander Mohammed Deif during October 7 operations, marking his first public appearance in years. By mid-morning, Al-Qassam Brigades handed over four Israeli female soldiers to the Red Cross in central Gaza, initiating the second phase of prisoner exchange.

Netanyahu's office then announced restrictions on Gaza residents' return north, conditioning it on the release of Arbel Yehud, creating tension with the existing agreement. The afternoon saw the release of 200 Palestinian prisoners, including several serving life sentences. Seventy of these were directed to Cairo for deportation arrangements.

Evening brought reports of Israeli violations near Jenin, resulting in two Palestinian casualties - one in Balata camp and another in Jenin. The White House announced continued pressure for hostage releases, while Trump overturned Biden's restriction on heavy ordinance transfers to Israel.
25.01.2025

05:28Deif's October Footage Emerges

The newspapers extensively cover exclusive footage of Hamas military leaders Mohammed Deif and Yahya Sinwar during the October 7 operation (Al-Resalah, Alwatan Voice, Arabi21, Quds News Network). In parallel developments, Israel demands UNRWA to leave Jerusalem by January 30 (Maan News), while reports continue on military operations in Jenin camp (Felesteen News, Palestine Chronicle). A second batch of prisoner exchange is being prepared (Palsawa News).

06:40Deif Emerges as Prisoners Return

The newspapers report on the seventh day of ceasefire, focusing on the second phase of prisoner exchange, with four female prisoners set for release (Al-Quds, Arabi21, Maan News). Simultaneously, exclusive footage emerges showing Hamas military commander Mohammed Deif (Al-Resalah, Felesteen News). Israeli forces continue demolition operations in Jenin camp (Al-Ayyam), while announcing conditions for Gaza residents' return to the north (Sama News, Palsawa News).

08:01Al-Qassam at Palestine Square

The newspapers report intensively on the second phase of prisoner exchange, with Al-Qassam Brigades arriving at Palestine Square in Gaza to hand over Israeli female prisoners (Felesteen News, Palsawa News, Raya Media Network). Palestinian prisoners contact their families about potential release and exile arrangements (Maan News, Sama News). Meanwhile, Israel sets Thursday deadline for UNRWA to leave Jerusalem (Quds News Network), as operations in Jenin continue for the fifth day (Palestine News Network).

09:30Four Female Soldiers Handed to Red Cross

The newspapers extensively report on Al-Qassam Brigades' handover of four Israeli female soldiers to the Red Cross in central Gaza as part of the second phase of the prisoner exchange (Al-Quds, Al-Resalah, Arabi21, Felesteen News, Maan News, Palsawa News, Palestine News Network). Hamas has published the list of Palestinian prisoners to be released in this second batch (Quds News Network, Raya Media Network, Alwatan Voice).

11:29Netanyahu Bars Gaza Return

The newspapers report on Netanyahu's office announcing restrictions on Gaza residents' return to the north, conditioning it on the release of Israeli hostages (Alwatan Voice, Palsawa News, Sama News, Raya Media Network). Meanwhile, Hamas has released four female Israeli soldiers as part of the second phase of prisoner exchange (Palestine Chronicle, Quds News Network, Al-Quds). Women in Gaza face significant challenges during the ceasefire period (Palestine News Network English).

13:53Two Hundred Walk Free

The newspapers extensively report on a major prisoner exchange, with 200 Palestinian prisoners being released as part of the second phase of the deal (Maan News, Palsawa News, Palestine News Network, Sama News, Ultra Palestine). This follows Hamas's release of four female Israeli soldiers (Al-Resalah, Alwatan Voice, Al-Quds). Meanwhile, OCHA reports on the dire situation of children in Gaza (Palestine News Network English), while Israeli forces continue surveillance operations over Jenin (Felesteen News).

16:02The Arbel Yehud Standoff

The newspapers extensively cover a dispute over the delayed release of Arbel Yehud, with Hamas holding Israel responsible for obstructing the ceasefire and prisoner exchange implementation (Al-Resalah, Maan News, Palsawa News, Sama News). Islamic Jihad clarifies that Yehud is held as a military prisoner (Alwatan Voice). Meanwhile, a Jordanian prisoner, Ammar Al-Huwaitat, refuses release unless returned to Jordan (Raya Media Network).
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18:08Two Hundred Walk to Freedom

The newspapers extensively cover the second phase of prisoner exchange, with 200 Palestinian detainees, including those with life sentences, being released (Felesteen News, Palestine News Network, Quds News Network). Among them is Mohammed Al-Tus, freed after 39 years (Palestine News Network). Um Nasser Abu Hamid's three sons are among those released (Al-Resalah). Meanwhile, Israeli forces surround a house in the "Triangle of Martyrs" village south of Jenin (Maan News Agency).

21:12Two Hundred Walk Free While Cairo Hosts Deportees

The newspapers report extensively on the second phase of prisoner exchange, with 200 Palestinian prisoners being released and celebrated across West Bank, Jerusalem, and Gaza (Alwatan Voice, Al-Resalah). Palestinian deportees will remain in Cairo to arrange their destination (Al-Quds). Trump overturns Biden's decision, allowing heavy bombs to be sent to Israel (Sama News), while Israeli media acknowledges Hamas's continued presence (Quds News Network). A Palestinian girl died from Israeli gunfire wounds in Jenin (Maan News Agency).
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