Two Palestinians were killed in northern Gaza on Friday by Israeli gunfire, as Israeli warplanes destroyed a residential building in Gaza City’s al-Zaytoun neighborhood. These attacks persist despite the second phase of the ceasefire taking effect in mid-January, with 276 violations in 21 days resulting in 125 deaths and 272 injuries.
Hundreds of Israeli settlers marched toward Gaza demanding the rebuilding of settlements in the area. Far-right figures joined the march, as Israel continues to violate the ceasefire. Violence by Israeli settlers against Palestinians has significantly increased in the occupied West Bank and Jerusalem.
A Palestinian woman returning to Gaza via the Rafah crossing said Israeli forces told her to warn residents to prepare to leave. The crossing reopened under heavy restrictions. Only a few patients are allowed out amid a collapsed health system. Health officials warn more will die due to delayed medical evacuations.
Florida lawmakers are pushing for a bill banning the term ‘West Bank’ in schools and state agencies, mandating the use of ‘Judea and Samaria’. Critics say the proposal erases Palestinian identity. House and Senate versions of the bill await review before a vote.
Twenty-three Palestinians were killed on Wednesday in Israeli strikes across the Gaza Strip, including children, an infant, a paramedic, and a pharmacist. The attacks came days after Israel killed around 30 Palestinians in similar strikes, part of ongoing violations of the ceasefire declared in October.
A Palestinian climbing team raised the national flag on Uhuru Peak, the highest point of Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, after a six-day climb. The group of eight climbers, mostly from occupied Jerusalem, aimed to send a message about Palestinian presence. The journey became a platform for dialogue with supporters from various countries.
The Government Media Office reported 1,520 Israeli ceasefire violations in Gaza since October 10, 2025, resulting in 556 Palestinians martyred and 1,500 injured. Violations included shootings, incursions, home demolitions, and restrictions on aid entry.
An Israeli group claimed Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, director of Gaza’s Kamal Adwan Hospital, is a Hamas colonel based on an old photo of him in uniform. He was detained in December 2024 and has faced severe torture in Ofer Prison under harsh conditions. Rights groups are calling for his release and that of other healthcare workers held by Israeli forces.
