LIVE BLOG: Gaza Weather Crisis | Resistance Strikes as Israel’s West Bank Assault Continues – Day 489

GAZA MUNICIPALITY SPOKESPERSON (to AL-JAZEERA): The municipality lacks sufficient resources to assist displaced people amid tragic conditions caused by the weather depression. Sewage and rainwater have flooded hundreds of tents and shelters, and the municipality cannot handle the situation due to a lack of necessary equipment.

AL-QASSAM BRIGADES – TULKARM: The group, along with Al-Quds Brigades and other fighters, targeted an Israeli infantry force at the Tayba crossing, confirming casualties.

MAARIV: Former Israeli Military Intelligence Chief Amos Yadlin said the chances of implementing Trump’s Gaza population transfer plan are very low, calling it a political maneuver to stabilize Netanyahu’s government.

SPANISH FOREIGN MINISTER JOSÉ MANUEL ALBARES: Spain rejected Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant’s proposal to host Palestinians displaced from Gaza, calling it baseless.

WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION: A fifth batch of 50 patients is set to be evacuated from Gaza today via the Rafah crossing, as part of the ceasefire agreement. Heavy machinery is also expected to enter Gaza for debris removal.

CHINESE FOREIGN MINISTRY: China emphasized that Gaza is an integral part of Palestinian territory and opposed any forced displacement. It called for international humanitarian aid and reconstruction efforts.

CHINESE FOREIGN MINISTRY: China emphasized that Gaza is an integral part of Palestinian territory and opposed any forced displacement. It called for international humanitarian aid and reconstruction efforts. pic.twitter.com/sgiSCsixpO

— The Palestine Chronicle (@PalestineChron) February 6, 2025

ISRAELI MILITARY: An officer and a soldier were killed, and eight others injured, when a crane collapsed in northern Gaza due to strong winds.

ISRAELI ARMY RADIO: Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak dismissed Trump’s Gaza plan as fantasy, claiming no effort was made to prepare it.

KATZ: Israeli Defense Minister Katz said he directed the military to prepare a plan allowing Gaza residents to leave voluntarily, including via land crossings, sea, and air.

GUTERRES: Guterres emphasized that sustainable peace requires ending the occupation and establishing an independent Palestinian state, with Gaza as an integral part.

BEN-GVIR: Ben-Gvir said Netanyahu has no excuses now that Trump has approved the Gaza population transfer plan.

PALESTINIAN MINISTRY OF TOURISM AND ANTIQUITIES: The ministry reported damage to 226 archaeological sites in Gaza, with 138 severely damaged. Reconstruction is estimated to cost €261 million.

LOCAL MEDIA: Heavy winds and rain caused tents in southern Gaza to flood or blow away, worsening living conditions.

LOCAL MEDIA: Heavy winds and rain caused tents in southern Gaza to flood or blow away, worsening living conditions. pic.twitter.com/5y5CKvQ0uD

— The Palestine Chronicle (@PalestineChron) February 6, 2025

COLOMBIAN PRESIDENT GUSTAVO PETRO: Petro condemned Trump’s plan to seize Gaza and displace Palestinians, calling it a potential trigger for war.

PALESTINIAN RED CRESCENT: Three Palestinians were injured after being beaten by Israeli forces at the Hamra checkpoint in the northern Jordan Valley.

HAARETZ: Israeli officials fear Hamas may hold onto hostages to pressure against Trump’s Gaza plan.

ISRAELI CHANNEL 13 POLL: 72% of Israelis support Trump’s proposal for U.S. control over Gaza.

PALESTINIAN SOURCES: Israeli forces raided the village of Salem, east of Nablus.

JENIN BRIGADE: The group confirmed injuries among Israeli forces during clashes in Silat al-Harithiya.

MALAYSIAN FOREIGN MINISTRY: Malaysia condemned any proposal leading to the forced displacement of Palestinians, calling it ethnic cleansing and a violation of international law.

AL-JAZEERA: Israeli forces raided the Balata refugee camp, east of Nablus.

PALESTINIAN MEDIA: An explosion was heard in Tulkarm amid ongoing Israeli military operations in the area.