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17.01.2025

The Day Papers Exchanged Before Guns

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Palestine for 17.01.2025.

It displays 134 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

17.01.2025 ⇢ The Day Papers Exchanged Before Guns
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The cabinet's formal approval of the ceasefire agreement dominated morning coverage, while casualties continued mounting with 88 reported deaths in 24 hours. Implementation details emerged throughout the day, with the Red Cross designated to handle prisoner transfers starting Sunday.

By afternoon, lists of 95 Palestinian prisoners scheduled for first-phase release circulated in media, including prominent figure Khalida Jarrar. The total first phase would eventually release 1,740 prisoners. WHO announced plans to increase daily aid delivery to 500 trucks.

Evening reports focused on technical preparations, with joint operation rooms established in Cairo and initial mapping of main roads for reopening. The Israeli military's 99th Division began gradual withdrawal from Netzarim axis, while Palestinian security forces deployed in Jenin camp amid local approval.

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08:56⇢Blinken Names Sunday For Guns To Fall Silent

⌨The newspapers report on Blinken's announcement of a Gaza ceasefire starting Sunday (Maan News, Al-Quds), with Netanyahu's office confirming prisoner exchange arrangements (Palestine News Network). The Thawabteh family's brief celebration in Jabalia was interrupted by renewed strikes (Al-Ayyam), as intense bombardments continue preceding the truce (Arabi21). Journalists boycotted Blinken's press conference (Felesteen News), while government plans emerge for displaced persons' return to northern Gaza (Al-Resalah).
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10:16⇢Central Gaza Burns As Deal Ink Dries

⌨The newspapers report on the signing of a Gaza ceasefire agreement (Palsawa, Palestine Chronicle), with Palestinian celebrations amid ongoing strikes that killed 55 in central Gaza (Al-Ayyam, Felesteen News). The EU announces readiness to resume Rafah crossing monitoring, with a technical team heading to Cairo (Raya Media, Sama News). Biden calls on Netanyahu to address legitimate Palestinian concerns (Maan News).
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12:24⇢Cabinet Signs Off on Prisoner Deal

⌨The newspapers report on Israel's official approval of the prisoner exchange deal (Raya, Ultra Palestine), with Hamas announcing resolution of obstacles related to implementation (Felesteen, Palsawa). Hebrew media expresses concern about the deal strengthening Hamas's influence in the West Bank (Sama News). Meanwhile, despite the ceasefire agreement, casualties continue with 103 deaths and 264 injuries reported in Gaza (Palestine News Network), while pro-Palestinian demonstrations continue in Times Square (Maan News).
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14:48⇢Red Cross Takes Helm of Sunday's Exchange

⌨The newspapers report on the final preparations for Sunday's prisoner exchange, with Netanyahu's office confirming the start date (Al-Quds) and Hamas announcing resolution of remaining obstacles (Quds News, Ultra Palestine). The Red Cross will handle prisoner transfers in Gaza (Maan News). Historical context of previous prisoner exchanges is being discussed (Raya Media), while Egyptian-Palestinian talks focus on PA's role in operating Rafah crossing (Sama News).
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17:20⇢Cabinet's Final Stamp Falls On Gaza Deal

⌨The newspapers report on Israel's cabinet formally approving the Gaza ceasefire and prisoner exchange agreement, set to begin Sunday (Palsawa, Quds News, Palestine Chronicle). WHO announces plans to increase aid delivery to 500 trucks daily (Maan News), while Gaza's Health Ministry reports 88 casualties in the past 24 hours (Felesteen News). Hamas leadership discusses ceasefire implementation details with prisoner affairs officials (Al-Resalah).
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19:05⇢1,740 Prisoners Set For Sunday Release

⌨The newspapers report on specifics of Sunday's prisoner exchange, with sources indicating 1,740 Palestinian prisoners to be released in the first phase (Al-Quds, Palsawa, Raya Media). Qatar's Prime Minister expresses support for Palestinian unity following the agreement (Al-Resalah), while Hamas sources reveal mediators added clauses to help Netanyahu sell the deal domestically (Sama News). An Israeli military correspondent acknowledges the deal's high price reflects October 7 failures (Quds News Network).
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21:20⇢Lists of Freedom Surface As Deaths Mount

⌨The newspapers report on final details of Sunday's prisoner exchange, with Israel publishing a list of Palestinian prisoners to be released (Arabi21, Ultra Palestine, Raya). Hamas discusses efforts for an inclusive national prisoner swap deal (Felesteen News), while the civil defense in Gaza reports 117 casualties since the ceasefire announcement (Maan News). The presidency reiterates its call for an immediate ceasefire (Palestine News Network), as Hamas condemns ongoing operations in Gaza (Al-Resalah).
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