Palestinian media on December 5 extensively covered the announced intention of Al-Qassam and Al-Saraya to hand over the body of an Israeli captive on Wednesday, a development echoing previous reports of captive transfers. Concurrently, the death of Hamas leader Ghazi Hamad's son in Rafah tunnels was reported. The alleged killing of Yasser Abu Shabab, deemed a collaborator, remained a prominent story throughout the day, with Hamas issuing warnings to those cooperating with the occupation. Reports also detailed ongoing Israeli ceasefire violations in Gaza, including shelling and civilian casualties, despite US statements about a second phase of the Gaza agreement. In the afternoon, a young man was killed by Israeli forces in Nablus, and settler attacks continued in Ramallah.