2025-12-04: Palestine Roundup

So far today: 2025-12-04 09:46am GMT

Ed Newman (2025-12-04). Israel announces plans to reopen Rafah border crossing but only for Palestinians to leave Gaza. radiohc.cu Israel has announced that it plans to reopen the Rafah border crossing as part of the U.S.-brokered ceasefire, but only to allow Palestinians to leave Gaza. No humanitarian aid can enter to feed the starving people of Gaza. | According to the World Health Organization, more than 16,500 sick and wounded people need to leave Gaza for medical care. This comes as Israel says that the partial remains returned by Hamas do not match the two hostages remaining in Gaza. Palestinian militants are reportedly struggling to find the remains amid the rubble. | Meanwhile, Israel has continued its drone strikes in Gaza, killing…

newarab (2025-12-04). Israeli drone strike kills five in Gaza despite truce. newarab.com An "Five citizens, including two children, killed and others injured, some seriously, as a result of an Israeli missile strike" in Al-Mawasi, west of Khan Younis, civil defence spokesman Mahmud Bassal told AFP. | The agency said the strike hit near the Kuwaiti Field Hospital…

english.almanar.com.lb (2025-12-04). Hamas Condemns Israeli Raids as "Attempt to Evade" Ceasefire Terms. english.almanar.com.lb Despite a ceasefire agreement that took effect on October 10th, the Israeli occupation military conducted a series of targeted raids across the Gaza Strip early Thursday. This localized escalation, according to local sources, appears to be an attempt to alter realities on the ground ahead of a potential next phase of the truce. Israeli warplanes …

_____ (2025-12-04). 'Not journalism — theater': Inside Israel's press tours to Gaza. Kholod Massalha

Alaa Shamali (2025-12-04). Gaza amputees: Six thousand lives shattered by war. thecanary.co On International Day of Persons with Disabilities, the Ministry of Health in Gaza reveals a painful reality that reflects the scale of the humanitarian disaster left behind by the war, with nearly six thousand cases of amputation recorded over the past two years of aggression, most of them direct injuries caused by continuous bombing. In […] | By

_____ (2025-12-04). CPJ's lifeline for Palestinian journalists in Gaza. CPJ Staff

english.almanar.com.lb (2025-12-04). 7 Palestinians injured in Israeli settler attack north of Al-Khalil (Hebron) in occupied West Bank: Palestinian medical sources. english.almanar.com.lb

Charlie Jaay (2025-12-04). Administrative detention: Israel hunts al-Balboul brothers again. thecanary.co Mohammed and Mahmoud al-Balboul were again arrested, earlier this month, by Israeli occupation forces (IOF). Over the years, they have been repeatedly detained by the IOF. Although Mahmoud has now been released, his brother Mohammed remains in prison under administrative detention. Administrative detention—repeated arrests for the al-Balboul brothers On June 9, 2016, Israeli occupation soldiers […] | By

Charlie Jaay (2025-12-03). Devastating report lays out exactly how Israel is terrorising Palestine. thecanary.co The United Nations Committee against Torture (CAT) has issued a blistering report that lays out exactly how Israel has created a terrifying system of torture against Palestine. 50 conclusions and recommendations point to what the world has been seeing broadcast live from Palestinians during the course of Israel's genocide. Ultimately, CAT concludes that since October […] | By

Ed Sykes (2025-12-03). Hillary Clinton wants to gaslight young people about Israel's genocide but she's too late. thecanary.co Failed presidential candidate Hillary Clinton fears the independence of younger generations. And in a vomit-worthy new interview, she has launched a desperate attack on them in defence of Israel's genocide in Gaza. Zionist neoliberal warhawk Clinton has a track record of trying to gaslight people about the genocide (and the occupation of Palestine more generally). […] | By

Ana Vracar, People's Dispatch. (2025-12-03). Europe Marks International Day Of Solidarity With Palestine. popularresistance.org The Palestine solidarity movement in Europe again brought record numbers to the streets on the UN's International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, November 29, reaffirming demands for an end to government complicity in the ongoing genocide in Gaza and the occupation of Palestine. Hundreds of thousands marched across the region, with demonstrations in London and Rome each reaching an estimated 100,000 participants. | "On this day, people around the world express their support for the inalienable rights that are currently denied to Palestinians: the right to live free from discrimination, the right to…

Matan Golan (2025-12-03). becomes Israeli NGOs say past two years most destructive for Palestinians since 1967. haaretz.com A joint report by 12 Israeli human rights organizations documents rising fatalities, mass displacement, settlement expansion and harsh military policies have turned 'extreme practices to become operational and policy norms' across Gaza, the West Bank and East Jerusalem…

Sondos Asem, Middle East Eye. (2025-12-03). ICC Has Taken 'Confidential' Measures To Protect Court From US Sanctions. popularresistance.org International Criminal Court (ICC) officials on Monday said the court is implementing countermeasures to protect the court from US sanctions, but they will remain confidential to ensure their effectiveness. | The officials spoke in The Hague on the first day of the annual meeting of the Assembly of States Parties (ASP), which is made up of representatives from 125 countries that have ratified the ICC's founding Rome Statute. | The gathering is taking place at a time of unprecedented threats to the court, prompted mostly by its investigation into Israeli officials over alleged war crimes in Gaza and the occupied P…

tehrantimes (2025-12-03). The mirage of peace: Gaza under fire. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — It has been more than 50 days since a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas took effect, intended to end the Gaza war. For Palestinians, however, that promise has meant nothing. The Israeli bombardment has continued unabated, and the humanitarian crisis has only deepened.

newarab (2025-12-03). Israel says four soldiers injured in clash with Hamas fighters. newarab.com The US-brokered ceasefire, which came into effect on 10 October, remains fragile, with the Gaza government media office stating that Israel has violated the truce on an almost daily basis. | The Israeli military said that during an op…

en.mehrnews (2025-12-03). Gaza death toll exceeds 70,100 since October 07. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) — The Palestinian Ministry of Health in the Gaza Strip has said that Israeli forces have killed 70,117 Palestinian people in the enclave since the outbreak of war between Hamas and Israel on October 07, 2023.

Liza Rozovsky (2025-12-03). German Chancellor Merz to arrive in Israel on his first visit since taking office. haaretz.com According to a German government statement, Friedrich Merz is expected to discuss stabilizing the Gaza cease-fire with PM Netanyahu. Merz is the first leader of a major European country to visit since an arrest warrant was issued against Netanyahu a year ago by the International Criminal Court…

aljazeera (2025-12-03). Renovated al-Shifa Hospital ward in Gaza is barely operational. aljazeera.com The maternity building at Gaza's al-Shifa Hospital has been newly renovated, but inside it remains largely unusable.

Caleb Crowder (2025-12-03). The Security Council's Resolution on Gaza Makes Trump Its New Overlord. ips-dc.org

Amy Goodman (2025-12-03). Israel Will Reopen Rafah Border Crossing — Only for Palestinians to Leave. truthout.org Israel has announced it will reopen the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt in the next few days as part of the U.S.-brokered ceasefire. However, the border will only open in one direction: for Palestinians to exit. Israeli American human rights lawyer Sari Bashi says the move validates fears that Israel's goal is to "continue the ethnic cleansing of Gaza." This comes as a coalition… |

Max Gross (2025-12-03). UN endorses Trump-backed Gaza plan, drawing condemnation from Palestinians. independentaustralia.net

aljazeera (2025-12-03). Israel accused of 'manoeuvring' as it says Gaza crossing open one way only. aljazeera.com Israel says the crucial Rafah crossing with Egypt will open in the coming days, but only for Palestinians to exit Gaza.

aljazeera (2025-12-03). 'Collective punishment': Family home of suspect demolished in West Bank. aljazeera.com Apartment building belonging to the family of bombing suspect Abdul Karim Sanoubar demolished by Israel on Tuesday.

Zafrir Rinat (2025-12-03). Far-right Israeli MK calls for IDF airstrikes on Palestinians who set fire to waste in West Bank. haaretz.com Officials noted that West Bank Palestinians lack proper waste facilities; far-right ministers sided with the MK, saying, 'The simplest thing is to send an F-16 to put out the fire'…

Juan Carlos Dominguez Taño (2025-12-03). Israel carried out more than 2,140 attacks in the West Bank in November. plenglish.com Ramallah, Dec 3 (Prensa Latina) Israeli security forces and settlers carried out 2,144 attacks against Palestinian property and the population in the occupied West Bank in November, an official source reported today.

Staff (2025-12-03). Report: Netanyahu asked Trump for further help in pardon request during recent call. haaretz.com According to a Channel 12 News report, Trump pressed Netanyahu on killing Rafah tunnel militants and told Israel to 'take it easy' in Syria, as Netanyahu struck a softer tone during a visit to an IDF enlistment center and framed his pardon plea as a bid for national 'healing' — without admitting any guilt…

tehrantimes (2025-12-03). Global rebuke of Israeli occupation. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The United Nations overwhelmingly condemns the ongoing Israeli occupation of Arab lands amid opposition by the U.S. and a few of its allies.

newarab (2025-12-03). Lebanon, Israel civilian officials hold first talks in decades. newarab.com Lebanese and Israeli civilian representatives held their first direct talks in decades on Wednesday, as part of a The meeting took place at the

Yair Foldes (2025-12-03). Israel Bar Association suspends Arab Israeli lawyer over social media posts on Oct. 7. haaretz.com Citing the need for 'clear and deterrent punishment,' the court has prevented Maha Igbaria from practicing law for the coming year. She argues that the ruling is politically motivated and plans to appeal…

Nirit Anderman (2025-12-03). Israeli culture minister threatens Tel Aviv cinema budget over Human Rights film festival. haaretz.com The Israeli government is targeting the Solidarity Human Rights Film Festival, scheduled to open Thursday at Tel Aviv's Cinematheque. The minister alleges the festival is supported by 'anti-Israeli' organizations, naming groups including the Israeli-Palestinian Bereaved Families Forum and Breaking the Silence…

Aseel Saleh (2025-12-03). Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon disturb Pope Leo's peace message during his first visit to the country. peoplesdispatch.org Hezbollah calls on the pontiff to reject Israel's unjust aggression on Lebanon, and blames the "international system" for its inaction to stop Israeli violations.

Staff (2025-12-03). Guinness World Records suspends Israeli submissions citing. haaretz.com The policy, apparently in place for over two years, came to light after an Israeli charity was denied a record attempt. Guinness is open to reconsidering applications in partnership with a UN aid agency and said the policy is subject to monthly reviews…

newarab (2025-12-03). The Horse of Jenin: Lost sculpture inspires story of resilience. newarab.com It is also a city where, for 20 years, a towering horse sculpture, crafted from war debris by a visiting German artist and local residents during the In October 2023, Israeli forces took the horse away; to this day, the sculpture's fate is still unknown. | The sculpture was intr…

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