LIVE BLOG: Israel Violates Gaza Ceasefire | 7 Killed in West Bank amid Escalation – Day 485

PALESTINIAN PRISONERS CLUB: The Palestinian Prisoners Club reported that Israeli forces arrested 20 Palestinians in the West Bank, including former prisoners, since last evening.

GAZA GOVERNMENT MEDIA OFFICE: The Gaza Government Media Office described the Gaza Strip as a humanitarian disaster zone, lacking basic living conditions and human necessities.

FINANCIAL TIMES: Citing a former Israeli intelligence officer, the report states that while Israel has achieved tactical gains in Gaza, it lacks a clear strategic direction. Hamas remains the dominant force in the Strip.

ISRAELI MEDIA: Israeli authorities are surveilling the phones and residences of former Palestinian prisoners and their families, a security official confirmed.

Mohammed al-Halabi, former Gaza World Vision director, has been freed after years in Israeli detention.

His father Khalil told The Palestine Chronicle throughout the years about the horrific torture he endured—now, he is unrecognizable due to extreme weight loss.… pic.twitter.com/0SIfQg2AU7

— The Palestine Chronicle (@PalestineChron) February 2, 2025

HAMAS STATEMENT: Hamas condemned Israeli demolitions in Jenin, stating that such crimes will only strengthen Palestinian resistance. The group called for increased resistance and urged Arab and Islamic nations to intervene.

Israeli forces blew up 20 buildings in the Jenin refugee camp. pic.twitter.com/jTtg7LeYBJ

— The Palestine Chronicle (@PalestineChron) February 2, 2025

PALESTINIAN MEDIA: The PA security forces in Tubas have arrested Fayeq Ghanam, a wanted member of Al-Qassam Brigades, who had survived multiple Israeli assassination attempts.

PALESTINIAN MEDIA: The PA security forces in Tubas have arrested Fayeq Ghanam, a wanted member of Al-Qassam Brigades, who had survived multiple Israeli assassination attempts. pic.twitter.com/uaI5PH4X8m

— The Palestine Chronicle (@PalestineChron) February 2, 2025

HAMAS STATEMENT: Hamas spokesman Hazem Qassem accused Israel of obstructing the humanitarian relief and reconstruction process agreed upon in the ceasefire. Fuel and medical supplies remain limited, and reconstruction equipment has not been allowed in.

PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Israeli forces have demolished an entire residential block in Jenin’s Al-Damj neighborhood. Israeli media reported that 20 homes were destroyed in the operation.

PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Multiple Palestinians were wounded by Israeli gunfire during confrontations in the Al-Arroub refugee camp, north of Hebron.

AL-JAZEERA: A child was killed and others were injured in an Israeli airstrike targeting a vehicle on Al-Rashid Street, northwest of Nuseirat camp in central Gaza.

AL-JAZEERA: A child was killed and others were injured in an Israeli airstrike targeting a vehicle on Al-Rashid Street, northwest of Nuseirat camp in central Gaza. pic.twitter.com/ifBZpLFx2D

— The Palestine Chronicle (@PalestineChron) February 2, 2025

AL JAZEERA: Local sources reported that Israeli occupation forces raided the town of Beitunia, west of Ramallah in the West Bank.

AL JAZEERA: Turkish Foreign Minister emphasized that a continued ceasefire in Gaza is a priority for Turkey. He called for an end to Israeli obstacles hindering aid delivery to Gaza and stressed that clashes will persist unless the Palestinian issue is resolved through a two-state solution. He also condemned the displacement of Palestinians as a violation of international law.

CHANNEL 12: Israeli Channel 12 reported that the army will set up permanent defensive positions near settlements on the border with Lebanon.

PALESTINIAN RED CRESCENT: The Palestinian Red Crescent reported that their teams are dealing with a live bullet injury in Tulkarm camp.

AL JAZEERA: Al-Qassam Brigades mourned martyr Amir Ahmed Abu Al-Hassan, who was killed after participating in an ambush targeting Israeli soldiers in Jenin camp.

AL JAZEERA: A correspondent reported the evacuation of 46 patients, injured individuals, and their companions from Gaza on the second day of Rafah border crossing operations.

PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Local sources reported that Israeli occupation forces raided the Aktaba neighborhood east of Tulkarm.

PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Palestinian sources stated that Israeli army snipers are firing randomly at homes during the ongoing raid in Tammun, south of Tubas.

PALESTINIAN RED CRESCENT: The Palestinian Red Crescent reported that their teams transferred the body of an elderly martyr from the entrance of Jenin camp in the northern West Bank.

PALESTINIAN RED CRESCENT: The Palestinian Red Crescent reported that their teams transferred the body of an elderly martyr from the entrance of Jenin camp in the northern West Bank. pic.twitter.com/QqqrnAcMJg

— The Palestine Chronicle (@PalestineChron) February 2, 2025

AL JAZEERA: Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei stated that “no one imagined a small area like Gaza could achieve victory against a military power like America.”

AL JAZEERA: Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich told Benjamin Netanyahu that “complete victory in Gaza, destroying Hamas, and securing our borders are at stake. We must strengthen our grip and sovereignty over the West Bank.”

ISRAELI ARMY: The Israeli army stated it began a military operation in Tammun while continuing operations in the northern occupied West Bank.

After completely destroying Gaza, Israel is now launching military assaults in the West Bank, seizing and expelling families from their homes in Tammun and elsewhere.

Israel has one goal only: to kill and displace as many Palestinians as possible. Genocide. pic.twitter.com/gndoF842VB

— DiEM25 (@DiEM_25) February 2, 2025

AL JAZEERA: Sources reported that a group of settlers carried out land leveling in the village of Umm Al-Khair in Masafer Yatta, south of Hebron (Al-Khalil).

AL JAZEERA: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, before departing to Washington, stated, “We will discuss critical issues, victory over Hamas, and the return of all our hostages. Through joint work with Trump, we can strengthen Israel’s security and expand the circle of peace.”

AL JAZEERA: A correspondent reported that Israeli drones fired two rockets near a vehicle on Al-Rashid Street, northwest of Nuseirat camp in central Gaza.

AL JAZEERA: A correspondent reported that Israeli tanks fired warning shots from the Philadelphia axis toward Palestinians in southern Rafah.

AL JAZEERA: Sources reported that Israeli occupation forces forced Palestinian families to flee their homes in the Jabal area of Tammun, south of Tubas.