November
Palestinian media on November 1 extensively covered the ongoing Israeli violations of the Gaza ceasefire, with early morning reports of intensified shelling and demolition of homes in Khan Younis and Al-Bureij. The return of three bodies to Israel was noted, though Israeli sources later asserted they were not Israeli captives.
Throughout the late morning and early afternoon, reports highlighted the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza, with the UN stating 87% of farmland was razed and health officials detailing decomposed bodies. Al-Qassam Brigades declared readiness to extract bodies from within the Yellow Line.
By the evening, the focus remained on the humanitarian crisis, Israel obstructing aid, and the World Food Program resuming food distribution. Settler violence and Israeli land seizures in the West Bank also continued to be prominently featured.
Palestinian media on November 2 focused on the retrieval of three Israeli bodies from Gaza. Early reports indicated Hamas's commitment to ending the "bodies file" (Arabi21). By early afternoon, news emerged of three Israeli bodies, including Colonel Assaf Hamami, being retrieved from Gaza (Alwatan Voice, Palsawa News). Hamas later announced its decision to hand over these bodies, reportedly found in a southern Gaza tunnel (Felesteen News, Maan News Agency, Al-Resalah). The handover was confirmed by Israeli authorities via the Red Cross by evening (Maan News Agency, Quds News Network, Palsawa News).
Concurrently, discussions continued regarding Hamas's agreement to evacuate fighters from behind the "Yellow Line" (Alwatan Voice, Maan News Agency, Palsawa News). There were also ongoing reports of Israeli incursions, settler violence in the West Bank, and the death of a Palestinian detainee in Israeli custody (Palestinian Information Center (English), Quds News Network, Palestine News Network (English)).
Palestinian media on November 3 extensively covered the Israeli Knesset's initial approval of a bill allowing the execution of Palestinian prisoners, with morning reports detailing the law's provisions. This development follows previous days' reports of ongoing ceasefire violations and body retrievals. Concurrently, several outlets reported new Israeli ceasefire violations, including two Palestinians killed in Rafah and Gaza, and the repression of a sit-in in Hebron. Afternoon reports focused on the proposed law being termed a "dangerous war crime" and a "systematic killing." News also emerged of a Turkish foreign minister's statement on Hamas's readiness to hand over Gaza's rule. By evening, Netanyahu's office supported executions after "fair trials" and his refusal to allow safe passage for Hamas members.
Palestinian media on November 4 extensively reported on a US initiative to form an international force in Gaza, with early morning reports detailing its proposed powers and the potential involvement of the Palestinian Authority. This builds on previous discussions regarding Gaza's post-conflict administration and the disarming of Hamas. Throughout the day, headlines highlighted the arrival of the US intelligence director in Israel to discuss the agreement's implementation, alongside ongoing Israeli military actions in Gaza, including continued attacks and casualties. By late afternoon, reports indicated Hamas's conditional agreement to a Palestinian Authority minister managing Gaza, provided an international force does not replace the occupation, further shaping the discourse around Gaza's future governance.
Palestinian media on November 5 highlighted the continued Israeli truce violations in Gaza, with reports of widespread destruction of homes and new settlement approvals in the West Bank early in the day. Discussions about a proposed international force for Gaza continued, with Israel reportedly involved in its drafting and the Palestinian Authority welcoming the principle with conditions. By midday, reports focused on alleged desecration of bodies in Gaza and Egypt's plan to host an international conference for Gaza's reconstruction. Late afternoon saw the Al-Qassam Brigades release a video showing searches for Israeli bodies, countering occupation claims, and negotiations between Israel and Hamas regarding a "safe passage" for fighters in exchange for a soldier's body.
Palestinian media on November 6 extensively covered Israel's efforts to secure agreements with the Trump administration regarding Gaza's future. Early reports detailed a US proposal to disarm Hamas, leveraging the "tunnel fighters" crisis, and discussions around a UN Security Council resolution. Concurrently, reports highlighted ongoing Israeli military actions in the West Bank and Lebanon, including airstrikes, demolitions, and casualties. As the day progressed, the focus shifted to Israel's push for a US document guaranteeing operational freedom in Gaza and disarming the strip, mirroring previous agreements with Lebanon. Egypt, meanwhile, warned that disarming Hamas via international force would lead to bloody conflict.
Palestinian media on November 7 reported on the impending humanitarian crisis in Gaza as winter approached, with many lacking shelter and cooking gas. Early reports also covered continued Israeli ceasefire violations in Gaza, including a child injured by drone fire, and discussions regarding an international force for Gaza. Later in the day, the focus shifted to the Israeli military's orders to destroy tunnels in Gaza and ongoing settler attacks in the West Bank. Hamas reaffirmed that the October 7 events refocused the Palestinian cause and reiterated that peace is not possible without a Palestinian state. By evening, the most prominent development was Turkey issuing arrest warrants for Netanyahu and other Israeli officials on genocide charges, a widely reported story. Concurrently, reports indicated that the US would take over supervision of aid entry into Gaza from Israel.
Palestinian media on November 8 initially focused on ongoing Israeli military actions in Gaza, including home demolitions and the exchange of bodies, alongside reports of Turkish arrest warrants for Israeli officials. Significant attention was also given to an increase in Jewish settler attacks in the West Bank.
By afternoon, the major development was the announcement by Al-Qassam Brigades of the retrieval of Major Hadar Golden's body from Rafah. This led to discussions about a potential deal between Israel and Hamas, with American officials expressing hopes for an agreement to resolve the crisis of militants in Rafah's tunnels, even as Israeli security sources denied any deal and demanded surrender. Meanwhile, the dire humanitarian and health situation in Gaza continued to be highlighted by the WHO and UN.
Palestinian media on November 9 focused on the handover of Hadar Golden's body after 11 years, following earlier discussions about a potential US deal to extract Hamas fighters from Rafah. Morning reports discussed ongoing Israeli settler attacks in the West Bank and alleged Israeli ceasefire violations in Gaza, particularly concerning body exchanges. By early afternoon, reports confirmed the handover of Golden's body, linking it to the broader "Gaza agreement." Later in the day, the focus shifted to the aftermath of the ceasefire, ongoing Israeli violations, and the establishment of an Egyptian-Qatari agreement regarding an international force in Gaza. Reports also covered a Palestinian cabinet reshuffle.
Palestinian media on November 10 focused significantly on the Israeli Knesset's passage of a law allowing the execution of Palestinian prisoners, drawing widespread condemnation by the evening. Earlier in the day, the ongoing discussions regarding the fate of Hamas fighters in Rafah remained a central theme, with reports of US envoy Kushner meeting with Netanyahu and Hamas asserting its fighters would not surrender. Concurrently, several outlets continued to highlight alleged Israeli ceasefire violations in Gaza and settler violence in the West Bank. Reports also surfaced detailing testimonies of brutal torture in Israeli detention facilities.
On November 11, Palestinian media focused extensively on claims of systematic rape and torture of women and men from Gaza in Israeli prisons, with human rights centers documenting horrific testimonies throughout the day. Earlier, reports highlighted the Israeli Knesset's initial approval of a law allowing the execution of Palestinian prisoners, drawing widespread condemnation from factions. Concurrently, discussions continued regarding US plans for a military base in Gaza, possibly as a headquarters for international forces, and Turkey's emerging role in addressing Hamas fighters in Rafah tunnels. The ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza, specifically the high number of amputations and dire winter living conditions, also received significant attention.
Palestinian media on November 12 focused on the ongoing humanitarian situation in Gaza, with reports in the morning highlighting Israeli violations and a looming settlement for Rafah fighters. By early afternoon, Israel announced the opening of the Zikim crossing in northern Gaza for aid, drawing attention to the difficult humanitarian conditions. Concurrently, discussions emerged about a US proposal for a new UN Security Council resolution to establish an international force in Gaza. Later, reports continued on the dire conditions in Gaza, along with Israeli claims of assassinating four Hamas fighters in Rafah, and negotiations concerning the relocation of Hamas elements.
Palestinian media on November 13 prominently featured the killing of two Palestinian youths by Israeli forces near Beit Ummar in Hebron, identified as the day's most significant development. Earlier, reports detailed escalating Israeli aggression in Gaza, including airstrikes and demolitions, alongside increasing settler violence and land confiscations in the West Bank. The handover of an Israeli prisoner's body by Hamas and Islamic Jihad was also reported, following previous days' discussions on prisoner exchanges. Coverage also highlighted the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and calls for Israel's suspension from UEFA, reflecting ongoing international scrutiny.
Palestinian media on November 14 focused heavily on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza due to severe winter weather, with widespread reports of flooded displacement tents and warnings from civil defense throughout the morning and early afternoon. Concurrently, diplomatic efforts regarding Gaza intensified, with Russia challenging a US draft resolution at the UN Security Council. By early afternoon and continuing into the evening, the dominant narrative shifted to reports that Donald Trump's envoy, Witkoff, planned a direct meeting with senior Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya. This development superseded previous concerns about Israeli military actions and settlement expansion, highlighting a potential new diplomatic pathway for Gaza's future.
Palestinian media on November 15 primarily focused on the potential resumption of hostilities in Gaza, with reports emerging in the early morning and continuing throughout the day about Israeli plans to disarm Hamas and re-engage in conflict should Donald Trump's peace plan fail. This development built upon previous diplomatic efforts, including the anticipated meeting between Trump's envoy Witkoff and a senior Hamas leader, which received sustained attention. Concurrently, the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza due to winter weather, with widespread flooding in displacement camps and urgent calls for aid and shelters, remained a prominent theme across multiple sources. By the evening, diplomatic tensions between Tel Aviv and Washington regarding the second phase of a Gaza agreement and a potential F-35 deal with Saudi Arabia, linked by Israel to normalization, also gained significant editorial attention.
Palestinian media on November 16 prominently featured Hamas's receipt of a list containing 1468 Gazan prisoners held in Israeli jails, a significant development in ongoing prisoner exchange discussions. This occurred as reports continued on Israeli actions in the West Bank, including a martyr killed in Askar refugee camp and land confiscations. Concurrently, the humanitarian crisis in Gaza due to winter weather and Israeli blockades remained a major focus, with reports of widespread flooding and a severe hepatitis outbreak. Discussions intensified around an American draft resolution at the UN Security Council concerning Gaza, with Israeli pressure for changes and calls from Palestinian resistance factions for Algeria to reject it. Netanyahu reiterated his opposition to a Palestinian state.
Palestinian media on November 17 focused on the UN Security Council's vote on the US draft resolution regarding Gaza. In the morning and early afternoon, Palestinian factions rejected the proposed resolution, particularly clauses concerning disarmament or international military presence, labeling it a "regulated occupation." This stance was communicated to international partners like Russia, China, and Algeria. Concurrently, reports continued on Israeli military actions in Gaza, including casualties from ongoing strikes and alleged breaches of the ceasefire. The humanitarian crisis in Gaza, with hundreds of thousands facing winter in tattered tents, also received sustained attention. By late evening, multiple sources confirmed that the UN Security Council had approved the US draft resolution concerning Gaza, with Hamas reaffirming its rejection, calling it an international guardianship.
Palestinian media on November 18 focused on two major developments. In the morning, extensive coverage continued on the UN Security Council's adoption of the US resolution concerning Gaza, with Palestinian factions reiterating their rejection due to perceived international guardianship. Several sources highlighted its complex implications and impact on the Israeli political right. Concurrently, reports emerged in the early afternoon of a ramming and stabbing attack near Bethlehem, which resulted in Israeli casualties and the martyrdom of the perpetrators. By the evening, a new major story dominated headlines: an Israeli massacre in the Ain al-Hilweh refugee camp in southern Lebanon, with multiple sources reporting dozens of martyrs and injuries from an Israeli bombing. This coincided with continued coverage of the advancing Israeli death penalty law for Palestinian prisoners.
Palestinian media on November 19 extensively covered renewed Israeli military actions, particularly intensified airstrikes and shelling across Gaza and Khan Yunis throughout the day. Reports consistently highlighted violations of the ceasefire, with initial mentions of breaches growing to over 393, resulting in a rising number of Palestinian casualties, including children and entire families. Concurrently, reports persisted on the aftermath of the Israeli strike in Ein El-Hilweh refugee camp in Lebanon, with casualty figures updated to 13 martyrs. Additionally, Israeli military operations in the West Bank continued, including large-scale arrests and interrogations of Palestinians in Hebron, particularly in Beit Ummar, and ongoing discussions surrounding a proposed death penalty law for Palestinian prisoners.
Palestinian media on November 20 extensively covered the ongoing Israeli military actions in Gaza, with particular focus in the morning and early afternoon on intensified airstrikes, civilian casualties including children, and the persistent violations of the ceasefire. Reports consistently detailed the expansion of the "Yellow Zone" in Gaza, along with associated massacres and land grabs. Hamas called for Israel's inclusion in the "list of shame" for child rights violations. Concurrently, there was significant coverage of Israeli military incursions into Nablus and Beit Ummar in the West Bank, resulting in injuries and arrests. By the evening, the expansion of the "Yellow Zone" continued to be a central theme, highlighting its implications for displaced residents and ongoing Israeli aggression.
Palestinian media on November 21 consistently featured Israeli military actions throughout the day. Morning reports highlighted two Palestinians martyred by Israeli gunfire in Kafr Aqab, north of Jerusalem, with broader coverage of settler attacks in the West Bank. The proposed Israeli law supporting the execution of Palestinian prisoners also continued to be a focus. By early afternoon, reports specified the killing of two minors in occupied Jerusalem, alongside escalating settler violence in the West Bank. The evening continued to focus on the severe human toll in Gaza, particularly the daily killing of two children since the ceasefire due to Israeli attacks. Discussions also emerged regarding a US plan to establish alternative communities in Gaza.
Palestinian media on November 22 initially focused on intensified Israeli military actions in the West Bank, with reports of Palestinians killed and widespread raids. Concurrently, early reports highlighted ongoing humanitarian issues in Gaza and a US plan for alternative communities. By late morning, discussions emerged regarding a US plan to divide Gaza into influence zones or create a "green zone" free of Hamas. The early afternoon saw a significant shift, with extensive coverage of renewed Israeli strikes in Gaza, targeting a vehicle and residences, resulting in multiple martyrs. Reports also indicated the alleged assassination of a senior Qassam leader, actions largely seen as a serious breach of the ceasefire agreement. The evening continued to detail Israeli aggression in Gaza, with the death toll rising and Hamas sending urgent messages to mediators to prevent a collapse of the agreement amidst ongoing violations and warnings of a humanitarian crisis.
Palestinian media on November 23 initially focused on renewed Israeli aggression in Gaza, detailing 23 martyrs and discussing potential new military operations. Reports also covered settler attacks in the West Bank and the impending formation of an international force in Gaza. By early afternoon, the narrative shifted significantly to the Israeli targeting of Hezbollah's second-in-command, Haitham al-Tabtabai, in Beirut. Multiple sources confirmed the assassination and condemned it as a war crime. Concurrently, Hamas engaged in discussions with Egyptian intelligence in Cairo regarding the Gaza ceasefire. The day concluded with continued coverage of the assassination and its potential regional implications, alongside reports of Palestinian youth killed by Israeli forces in the West Bank.
Palestinian media on November 24 extensively covered ongoing Israeli violations of the Gaza ceasefire, detailing airstrikes, shelling, and multiple fatalities, particularly in Khan Younis and Gaza. Reports early in the day highlighted dismissals within the Israeli military related to the October 7th events and Israeli statements indicating no need for approval to strike Gaza. By early afternoon, the narrative shifted to alleged secret understandings between Hamas and mediators regarding a ceasefire and the release of hostages, coinciding with reports of increasing settler violence in the West Bank. The evening continued to focus on these alleged secret agreements, the severe humanitarian crisis in Gaza, and Hamas's warnings that Israeli breaches were undermining the ceasefire, particularly after the collapse of the "Gaza Humanitarian" institution.
Palestinian media extensively reported on the handover of an Israeli captive's body in central Gaza by Hamas and Islamic Jihad, as part of the “Al-Aqsa Flood” deal, a major development throughout the day. This coincided with sustained coverage of escalating Israeli military actions in the West Bank, particularly the assassination of a Palestinian fugitive in Nablus and another in Jenin, Sultan Abdul Ghani (also known as Sultan Al-Arouri or Abdul Raouf Ishtayeh). Reports also detailed continued Israeli violations in Gaza, including shelling and home demolitions, alongside warnings of deteriorating humanitarian conditions due to heavy rains and the high death toll. By evening, focus shifted to Israeli legislative efforts to allow Israelis to own land directly in the West Bank.
Palestinian media on November 26 extensively covered a broad Israeli military operation in Tubas and the northern West Bank, with reports of incursions, home demolitions, and efforts to displace Palestinians. Concurrently, discussions continued regarding a new proposal concerning Hamas's weapons, as detailed in Cairo meetings about Gaza, with Hamas rejecting the term “disarmament.” By early afternoon, focus shifted to the rising death toll in Gaza, with updated casualty figures approaching 70,000, and reports of humanitarian concerns due to winter rains. Later in the day, media detailed Israeli military preparations for demolition and reconstruction in Rafah, including plans for a “humanitarian city,” while Hamas called for mediators to intervene regarding besieged tunnels.
Palestinian media on November 27 began with extensive coverage of Hamas's urgent appeals to mediators regarding besieged fighters in Rafah and ongoing Israeli military operations in Tubas and Gaza.
By early afternoon, reporting shifted to escalating Israeli strikes and demolitions across Gaza, Rafah, and Khan Younis, alongside intensified raids and displacement in the West Bank, particularly Tubas. Concerns were raised about medical access in Gaza, with Israel allegedly hindering evacuations.
The latter half of the day saw widespread reporting on intensified Israeli military operations in Jenin, including a new operation titled “Five Stones,” house sieges, and the execution of two young men. Concurrently, reports continued on the humanitarian situation in Gaza, with warnings of an unprecedented health catastrophe due to waste management collapse. Discussions also touched upon the potential arrival of international forces in Gaza and Egypt's calls for reconstruction.
Palestinian media on November 28 continued to prioritize Israeli military actions, with early reports focusing on an injured Palestinian in Jerusalem and ongoing negotiations for besieged fighters in Rafah. A major development was the widespread outrage over videos depicting the execution of two unarmed youths in Jenin after their surrender.
The morning also saw extensive coverage of escalating Israeli raids in Tubas and Gaza, alongside reports of casualties from Israeli strikes in Syria's Beit Jann. By early afternoon, media highlighted an Israeli army raid in the Far'a camp, forcing displacement, and discussed the declining prospects for the second phase of the Gaza agreement.
The late afternoon and evening saw continued focus on the Beit Jann attack, framed as a "massacre of sleepers," and ongoing Israeli raids and demolitions in Jenin and Tubas.
Palestinian media on November 29 opened with reports on ongoing Israeli military operations in Tubas, with new casualties and injuries. Hezbollah vowed retaliation for a targeted killing in Beirut. The morning saw extensive coverage of airstrikes and demolitions across Gaza and the West Bank, alongside reports of two children martyred in an Israeli raid east of Khan Yunis. This continued into the early afternoon, with discussions on systematic displacement efforts in Jerusalem and the deteriorating humanitarian crisis in Gaza, marked by UNICEF warnings on child malnutrition and winter conditions. The late afternoon and evening shifted focus to widespread condemnation of Israeli actions in the West Bank and the aftermath of the Israeli withdrawal from Tubas after a four-day operation, highlighting the destruction left behind.
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