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31.12.2024

31.12.2024The Day Rain Drowned The Tents While Numbers Dropped

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Palestine for 31.12.2024.

It displays 120 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

31.12.2024The Day Rain Drowned The Tents While Numbers Dropped
Heavy rains flooded displacement camps across Gaza, generating hundreds of distress calls as families sought refuge from rising waters. Civil defense reported widespread tent collapses, with no alternative shelter available.

Palestinian Statistics Bureau released year-end figures showing a 6% population decrease in Gaza through 2024. UN sources confirmed 258 UNRWA staff casualties since October, while education officials reported 12,943 student deaths and 490 damaged schools.

Hamas-Israeli negotiations continued, with Hamas proposing a one-week ceasefire to compile prisoner lists. Israeli military sources indicated operations would continue regardless of potential agreements. Reports emerged of AI-powered tracking devices discovered in aid flour bags.

Evening brought renewed rocket fire from Gaza toward southern settlements, while US-UK forces conducted strikes on Yemen's capital in response to Red Sea operations.
31.12.2024

06:41Rainwater Drowns Gaza's Tent Cities

The newspapers report on severe flooding in Gaza's displacement camps, with civil defense receiving multiple distress calls from families trapped by rainwater (Al-Resalah, Felesteen News, Civil Defense). Al-Qassam Brigade claims a new operation in northern Gaza, with Israeli sources confirming casualties (Arabi21). Netanyahu reiterates intention to continue military operations regardless of potential prisoner exchange agreements (Maan News, Palsawa).
07:35

08:33Gaza's Population Shrinks Six Percent

The newspapers report on a 6% population decline in Gaza by end of 2024 (Alwatan Voice, Maan News). Israeli forces continue operations on day 452 of the war (Palestine News Network, Arabi21), while settler activities intensify in Jerusalem and Hebron, including Temple Mount incursions and menorah installations (Quds Network, Raya Media). A story about Jamila Al-Habash highlights the war's impact on disabled evacuees (Felesteen News).

10:00Hamas Mirrors Hezbollah While Prisoner Talks Stall

The newspapers report on resistance operations in Gaza, with Hamas claiming to adopt Hezbollah's 2000 tactics (Quds Network, Al-Resalah). Prisoner exchange negotiations face complications, with sources indicating no deal is possible without an Israeli commitment to end the war (Alwatan Voice, Maan News). UNRWA announces 258 staff casualties since the war's beginning (Palestine News Network), while Gaza's population decreased by 6% in 2024 (Palsawa).

12:00Abbas Labels Gaza "International Shame"

The newspapers report ongoing resistance operations in Gaza on day 452 (Al-Resalah, Arabi21, Felesteen News), with Al-Qassam Brigade intensifying activities in northern Gaza. President Abbas states the events in Gaza represent "international shame" (Palsawa, Al-Quds), while Israeli sources indicate military operations will continue regardless of potential prisoner exchange deals (Yediot Aharonot via Alwatan Voice). Reports emerge of new Judaization projects limiting Palestinian development in Jerusalem's center (Maan News).

14:49Record Deaths Mark Gaza's Last Day of 2024

The newspapers report on expanding famine conditions in Gaza as cold weather claims more lives (Al-Quds). A record number of journalist casualties in Gaza surpasses World War II figures (Felesteen News). New statistics indicate 2024 as the deadliest year for Palestinian prisoners (Palestine News Network), while Israeli sources report unprecedented emigration numbers (Sama News). The Israeli army confirms ground operations in Al-Salouqi area (Maan News).
16:47

17:28A Thousand Infants Dead Since October

The newspapers report on UN experts calling for consequences over Israel's violation of international law (Palestine News Network). Multiple sources highlight the death of 1,091 Palestinian infants in Gaza since October 7 (Felesteen News, Maan News). Gantz claims Netanyahu prioritizes government survival over hostage return (Sama News), while environmental crisis warnings emerge for Gaza (Quds Network).