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30.01.2025

30.01.2025Day Deif's Death Was Announced

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Palestine for 30.01.2025.

It displays 170 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

30.01.2025Day Deif's Death Was Announced
The morning began with Hamas releasing three Israeli captives near Sinwar's house in Gaza, including soldier Agam Berger, as part of the third phase of prisoner exchanges. Israel initially delayed the reciprocal release of 110 Palestinian prisoners, including Zakaria Zubeidi, before allowing it to proceed in the afternoon.

UNRWA staff began evacuating Jerusalem offices as Israel's ban took effect. Trump's envoy estimated Gaza reconstruction could take 15 years, declaring the territory uninhabitable.

By evening, Hamas spokesman Abu Obeida announced the death of Mohammed al-Deif, Al-Qassam Brigades' chief of staff, along with his deputy Marwan Issa and other military leaders. The announcement came after three decades of Deif avoiding assassination attempts. In Jenin, the resistance claimed killing an Israeli soldier in an ambush, while Israel continued operations in Tulkarem for the tenth consecutive day.
30.01.2025

06:17Tulkarem Homes Demolished

The newspapers report on Israeli forces destroying homes in Tulkarem refugee camp (Maan News, Raya). Meanwhile, coverage continues of the ongoing truce and displaced persons' return (Arabi21), with news of the Rafah crossing expected to reopen with European-Palestinian presence (Sama News). Sources also report on continued military operations in Jenin for the tenth consecutive day (Felesteen News).
06:23

07:29Handover Points Ready For Three

The newspapers report on the beginning of a new prisoner exchange operation, with Hamas preparing to release three Israeli captives (Quds News Network, Palsawa, Felesteen News, Maan). Al-Qassam Brigades have arrived at the handover location, with the exchange expected to occur at multiple points (Maan). Meanwhile, the UN warns of dangers from occupation remnants in Gaza (Alwatan Voice), as the death toll in Tamoun reaches 10 from Israeli strikes (Al-Ayyam).

09:13Berger Released in Jabalia Ruins

The newspapers report on Hamas handing over Israeli soldier Agam Berger to the Red Cross in Jabalia refugee camp (Al-Quds, Al-Resalah, Alwatan Voice, Maan, Felesteen). This marks the third phase of the prisoner exchange operation, occurring amidst destroyed homes (Arabi21). Meanwhile, Israel's ban on UNRWA operations takes effect today (Raya, Sama News), while the Red Cross faces restrictions in Tulkarem (Palestine News Network).

11:22Eight Released Near Sinwar's House

The newspapers report on a new prisoner exchange operation, with Hamas releasing three Israeli captives and five Thai citizens (Al-Quds, Felesteen News, Maan). The handover occurred at multiple locations, including near Sinwar's house and in Jabalia camp (Al-Resalah, Quds News Network). Meanwhile, reports emerge about the Rafah crossing management plan (Sama News), while settlers increase pressure on Masafer Yatta residents (Palestine News Network).

12:57Prisoner Release Frozen After Handover

The newspapers report on Israel halting the planned release of 110 Palestinian prisoners (Palsawa, Maan, Al-Quds). This comes after Hamas handed over three Israeli captives near Sinwar's house in Jabalia (Sama News, Felesteen). Netanyahu has sent a message to mediators regarding the prisoners (Alwatan Voice), while the occupation forces are reportedly restricting celebration preparations (Al-Quds). Meanwhile, UNRWA staff are being forced to leave Israel as the agency's ban takes effect (Ultra Palestine).

15:20Release Delayed After Sinwar Handover

The newspapers report on complications in the prisoner exchange, with Israel delaying the scheduled 5 PM release (Raya, Ultra Palestine). Hamas handed over prisoners near Sinwar's house, but Netanyahu's office signals preparations for second phase negotiations (Maan). Israeli forces are reportedly raiding homes of soon-to-be-released prisoners in the West Bank (Quds Network). Released prisoner Mohammad Al-Tus speaks about his anticipated freedom (Palestine News Network).

17:04Third Batch Walks Free

The newspapers report on the release of the third batch of Palestinian prisoners as part of the exchange deal (Al-Quds, Al-Resalah, Alwatan Voice, Arabi21, Maan). Hamas pledges to continue efforts until all prisons are emptied (Felesteen News), while Netanyahu announces preparations for second phase negotiations (Sama News). The exchange includes prisoners from the "Freedom Tunnel" operation (Quds News Network).
17:43

18:25Deif Falls After Three Decades

The newspapers extensively report on Hamas' announcement of the death of Mohammed al-Deif, the chief of staff of Al-Qassam Brigades, along with Marwan Issa and other military leaders (Al-Quds, Al-Resalah, Alwatan Voice, Arabi21, Felesteen News, Maan, Palestine Chronicle, Palsawa, Quds Network, Raya, Sama News, Ultra Palestine). This comes after 30 years of his leadership in the resistance movement.
20:23

20:24Gaza's Fifteen-Year Recovery Plan

The newspapers report extensively on Trump envoy's statement that Gaza reconstruction may take 10-15 years, with the territory currently deemed uninhabitable (Maan, Palsawa). Following the earlier announcement of Mohammed al-Deif's death, Hamas issues statements emphasizing that leadership assassinations will only strengthen their resolve (Felesteen News). Reports emerge of mistreatment of prisoners prior to their release (Raya).