LIVE BLOG: 183 Palestinians Freed in 5th Exchange | Israel Pulls Out of Tammoun – Day 491

DUJARRIC: The UN spokesperson stated that any forced displacement of people constitutes ethnic cleansing. He emphasized the urgent need to provide shelter for Palestinians in Gaza and address thousands of malnutrition cases. The UN continues to push for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza and the release of all captives, stressing that a return to further death and destruction in Gaza is unacceptable.

UAE FOREIGN MINISTRY: The UAE Foreign Ministry firmly rejected any infringement on the inalienable rights of the Palestinian people and attempts to displace them. They called for an end to settlement activities that threaten regional stability and undermine peace prospects.

BRAZILIAN PRESIDENT LULA DA SILVA: Brazilian President Lula da Silva criticized Trump’s statements, stating that no human can comprehend the idea of occupying Gaza and displacing its people. He emphasized that Palestinians must care for Gaza and rebuild what has been destroyed.

AL-JAZEERA: The US House Speaker stated that Donald Trump is taking bold and decisive actions to try to ensure peace in Gaza. He expressed eagerness to meet with Netanyahu to discuss various issues, including eliminating threats to Israel.

AL-JAZEERA: A child was killed by Israeli army gunfire in central Rafah, southern Gaza.

AL-JAZEERA: Israeli occupation forces have completely withdrawn from Tammun town and are now stationed at the entrances of Al-Far’a camp, south of Tubas in the West Bank.

AL-JAZEERA: Al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas, is preparing to hand over 3 Israeli prisoners in Gaza to the Red Cross as part of the ceasefire and prisoner exchange agreement. Meanwhile, the Red Cross is heading to the handover point in central Gaza.

Members of Al-Qassam Brigades are deployed in Deir Al-Balah in the central Gaza Strip to organize the release of three Israeli detainees as part of a prisoner exchange deal between the resistance and Israel. pic.twitter.com/ybDa3DGa0x

— The Palestine Chronicle (@PalestineChron) February 8, 2025

AL-JAZEERA: Israeli occupation authorities summoned the families of Jerusalemite prisoners scheduled for release today for interrogation.

AL-JAZEERA: Al Jazeera cameraman Fadi Al-Wahidi is scheduled to leave Gaza for treatment after being injured by Israeli gunfire months ago during the aggression on Gaza. He will be transferred via the Rafah crossing to an Egyptian hospital to begin his treatment journey.

AL-JAZEERA: Al Jazeera cameraman Fadi Al-Wahidi is scheduled to leave Gaza for treatment after being injured by Israeli gunfire months ago during the aggression on Gaza. He will be transferred via the Rafah crossing to an Egyptian hospital to begin his treatment journey. pic.twitter.com/4dQrPOwM89

— The Palestine Chronicle (@PalestineChron) February 8, 2025

PALESTINIAN SOURCES: An explosion was heard in the vicinity of Nablus in the West Bank.

AL-JAZEERA: Israeli occupation forces surrounded a house in Al-Yamun, west of Jenin, demanding those inside to surrender.

PALESTINIAN SOURCES: Israeli forces raided the home of prisoner Jamal Al-Taweel in Al-Bireh in the central West Bank hours before his scheduled release as part of the fifth batch of the prisoner exchange between Palestinian resistance groups and Israel.