Palestinian media on December 9 focused heavily on the continued Israeli military escalation in Gaza and the West Bank. Morning reports detailed ongoing airstrikes, shelling, and casualties in Gaza, particularly Deir al-Balah and Jabalia, alongside widespread incursions and arrests in the West Bank, including raids on Birzeit and Al-Quds universities. These actions were frequently cited as continuous breaches of the Gaza ceasefire, with one source reporting 738 violations over 60 days.
Later in the day, Hamas explicitly stated its refusal to proceed with the second phase of the Gaza agreement until Israel fully implemented the terms of the first phase. This coincided with reports of former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair being dropped from Trump’s Gaza plan amid regional objections. Humanitarian concerns in Gaza, particularly regarding the approaching cold front and its impact on displaced populations, also received significant attention.