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01.01.2026

The Day of the Rafah Reopening Agreement

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Palestine for 01.01.2026.

It displays 103 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

01.01.2026The Day of the Rafah Reopening Agreement
Morning editorial cycles focused on the reported agreement between President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu to reopen the Rafah crossing, a development framed as the catalyst for transitioning to the 'second phase' of the Gaza ceasefire. This diplomatic progress was immediately contrasted by editors with reports of continued Israeli shelling in Gaza and a large-scale military operation in the West Bank, where the demolition of 100 housing units in the Nur Shams camp and the revocation of Palestinian authority over the Ibrahimi Mosque in Hebron dominated the narrative.
By afternoon, the focus shifted to a burgeoning public health crisis, with outlets prioritizing urgent warnings of a 'leptospirosis' outbreak among displaced populations. Simultaneously, media reported on the Israeli military's accelerated preparations for a multi-front regional escalation. The evening coverage consolidated around the transition to the ceasefire's next stage, highlighting plans for a 'Green City' and the arrival of Turkish-led security participation, while noting the continued exclusion of international aid organizations.
01.01.2026
03:19
07:34

08:02 (06:02)Rafah Gate Between Two Presidents

Palestinian media focus heavily on the impending reopening of the Rafah crossing following a Netanyahu-Trump agreement (Al-Quds, Sama News, Palsawa News, PIC). Editors juxtapose this diplomatic development with continued Israeli bombardment and infrastructure demolition in Nur Shams (PIC, Al-Ayyam). Year-end reports also dominate the cycle, framing 2025 as a period of systematic 'genocide' and mass casualty events (Ultra Palestine, PNN, Al-Resalah).
09:33

10:21 (08:21)West Bank Homes Turn to Dust

Palestinian media outlets focus on the tension surrounding the Gaza agreement, highlighting the transition to a second phase while warning of collapse due to Israeli violations (Arabi21, Al-Resalah, PIC). Simultaneously, editors are prioritizing extensive Israeli military raids and home demolitions across the West Bank, particularly in Nablus and Nur Shams, framing these as a violent opening to the new year (Quds News Network, Raya Media Network, Al-Ayyam).
11:24
11:47
11:54
12:02
12:45

13:09 (11:09)The West Bank's Growing Cages

The Palestinian media cycle highlights a coordinated focus on the escalating detention and mistreatment of prisoners in the West Bank and within Israeli facilities (Quds News Network, Al-Resalah, Raya Media Network, PNN). Concurrently, editors prioritize urgent health warnings regarding a leptospirosis outbreak among displaced populations in Gaza, framing it as a consequence of the humanitarian collapse (Sama News, Alwatan Voice, Arabi21).
13:10
13:10
13:54
14:16
15:22

15:43 (13:43)West Bank Settlement Surge Unbound

Palestinian media outlets have pivoted to highlighting a systematic Israeli offensive to entrench West Bank settlements, prioritizing the advancement of 126 housing units and the stripping of Palestinian municipal authority in Hebron (Palestine Chronicle, Palestinian Information Center, Quds News Network). Simultaneously, editors frame the Netanyahu-Trump coordination as a diplomatic shield facilitating both territorial expansion and intensified military preparations for a multifront regional escalation (Felesteen News, PNN, Palsawa News).
17:27
17:53
17:55

18:15 (16:15)Regional War Drums Echo

The Palestinian media cycle is currently dominated by the Israeli military's preparations for a multi-front regional war, which editors interpret as a deliberate escalation alongside ongoing operations (Raya Media Network, PNN, Al-Quds). Concurrently, sources highlight the intensification of territorial pressure in the West Bank, specifically the demolition of housing units and demographic shifts in the Nur Shams camp (Quds News Network, Al-Ayyam).
18:17
18:53
20:24
20:46
21:05

23:20 (21:20)The Second Phase Unfolds

Palestinian media outlets are focusing on the imminent transition to the 'second phase' of the Gaza agreement, specifically the planned reopening of the Rafah crossing and the establishment of a 'Green City' (Palsawa News, Al-Quds, Arabi21, PIC). Simultaneously, editors are highlighting a surge in West Bank home demolitions near Jericho and Nur Shams, framing these actions as a violent start to the new year (PIC, Al-Ayyam).