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Raid and arrestation in Beit Furik & Azzun

West Bank, Nablus, Beit Furik, Azzun 21 January, 2025
On January 21, The Israeli armed forces raided the village of Beit Furik, east of Nablus, in the early hours of the morning, The Israeli occupation forces have detained at least 13 Palestinians from the villages of Azzun and Beit Furik. The occupation forces arrested and detained the young man Fahmi Nael Hanani They carried out field investigation operations for dozens of young men, accompanied by widespread abuse, attacks and threats, in addition to acts of vandalism and destruction in more than 15 citizens' homes. This systematic policies used by the Israeli forces in the occupied territories is the most prominent tools of the policy of collective punishment, which also constitutes a central tool for the occupation in targeting citizens.

"Operation Iron Wall" - Major invasion of Jenin

West Bank, Jenin 21 January, 2025
At least 38 martyred
Israel launched a new large-scale invasion of Jenin dubbed “Iron Walls” with an aim to "eradicate terrorism in Jenin" as described by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and finance minister Bezalel Smotrich. The latter claimed credit for the operation which he demanded the Israeli war cabinet to implement. The finance minister praised the raids and **hinted that it will entail significant escalations** in the West Bank to protect settlements. The operation began directly as Palestinian Authority (PA) security forces starting withdrawing from the camp after it concluded a brutal campaign to rout resistance members at the behest of Israel, killing 16 people, mostly civilians and including one journalist. Around midday, Israeli armored vehicles and bulldozers invaded Jenin with supporting fire from helicopters and drones, entering from the Jamaleh military checkpoint. The troops laid siege to the refugee camp and declared it a **closed military zone** by 5 pm. Witnesses reported heavy gunfire in the first moments of the invasion, in addition to at least two drone airstrikes. Footage from local sources documented the moments where unarmed **civilians**, including elderly and medics, were **repeatedly shot at** by Israeli gunfire while they were struggling to find cover on open streets. IDF vehicles had also laid siege to the local Al-Amal hospital and prevented medical evacuation of the injured. ### Day 2: Jan 22 Israeli forces besieged two hospitals with support from PA security forces. IDF bulldozers have continued razing ifnrastructure with a particular focus on roads around Jenin Government Hospital and Al-Razi Hospital further restricting access to critical healthcare for casualties. IDF troops have also widened attacks to towns surrounding Jenin, while multiplying the number of checkpoints across the West Bank. Around 7:45 pm, Israeli bombed a house in the town of Burqin, west of Jenin. after besieging it. ### Casualties: On the first day, at least 10 Palestinians were killed and about 40 wounded, including healthcare workers: 3 doctors and 2 nurses. **Names of the martyrs:** 1. Abdulwahab Al-Saadi (Jan 21) 2. Khalil Al-Saadi (Jan 21) 3. Amin Zawayda (Jan 21) 4. Moataz Abu Tabikh (Jan 21) 5. Raed Abu Sabaa (Jan 21) 6. Ahmad Al-Shayeb (Jan 21) 7. Yousef Abu Awad 8. Khalaf Ahmad Jamhawi 9. Hussein Abu Al-Hayjaa 10. Mahmoud Ibrahim Jaradat (Jan 21; besieged at home and killed in Ta'anak village, north west of Jenin. Body abducted) ![](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Gh2LlrKXwAAWK9k?format=jpg&name=900x900) 11. 12. **Photos** Toddler injured by shrapnel ![](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Gh0qL0eWMAABRVU?format=jpg&name=large)

Summary execution of 14 y/o Ahmad Rashid Jazzar in Sebastia

West Bank, Nablus, Sebastia 20 January, 2025
At least 1 martyred
**On Sunday, January 19, 2025**, Israeli forces shot and killed a Palestinian child after storming the town of **Sebastia, northwest of Nablus in the northern occupied West Bank.** Ahmad Rashid Rushdi Jazar, 14, was killed on the evening, after occupation forces shot him with live ammunition. The Palestinian Red Crescent Society (PRCS) reported that its ambulance crews transported a child to the hospital after he sustained a live gunshot wound to the chest; he later succumbed to his wounds. According to Mohammad Azem, the Mayor of Sebastia, the Israeli forces firing live rounds, tear gas canisters, and concussion grenades at citizens and their homes, shooting and killing the child, Jazar, and causing several others to suffer inhalation injuries. During the scenes from the funeral of Ahmad Rashid Jazar, his mother was seen carrying the body in the funeral procession **Statement of UN Human Rigths Office** International Observer as The UN Human Rights Office were alarmed by increased violence from settlers and Israeli security forces in the Occupied West Bank, coinciding with the Gaza ceasefire agreement and the release of detainees. This includes heightened movement restrictions for Palestinians, such as checkpoint closures and new gates. Israeli security forces also raided several Palestinian towns, killing a 14-year-old boy in Sebastia.

Child and man shot dead in Rafah

Gaza, Rafah 20 January, 2025
At least 2 martyred
Around 3:30 pm, Israeli snipers shot a child killing him along with another man. Footage taken by bystanders showed shots being fired at a man trying to drag the body of the killed child. **Names of the martyrs:** 1. Nader Ajlan 2. Zakaria Hamid Yahya Barbakh (child) ![](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GhvWDhDWcAAqqnL?format=jpg&name=large)

West Bank prisoners released as part of the ceasefire agreement

West Bank, Ramallah, Ofer prison 19 Jan, 2025 - 20 Jan, 2025
**On January 19,** at the end of the evening, the Israeli released the Palestinian captives from the West Bank as part of the ceasefire agreement finally began. Most of these individuals have not been charged or tried : activists, lawyers, doctors, teachers, mothers and students are detained under the pretense administrative detention, while the journalists are held on the dubious charge of incitement. Palestinian detainees were released from Ofer prison hours after Israeli captives were released from Gaza. Israel delayed the release to prevent celebrations, but the people remained undeterred. A total of 90 Palestinian detainees were freed, and buses have arrived in Beitunia, Ramallah, where they are being welcomed as part of the exchange deal. Due to the delay in the release of 90 Palestinian hostages (including 20 children), intense clashes erupted at Beitunia’s Schools Roundabout. Israeli forces stormed the families' waiting area, using rubber-coated bullets and tear gas to prevent celebrations. At least 7 injuries have been reported as families awaited their loved ones near Ofer Prison. The delay is believed to be caused by the absence of one female prisoner from the agreed-upon list. **Khalida Jarrar**, the Palestinian political prisoner, just got out of solitary confinement. Jarrar’s father, daughter and nephew all died while she was prison, and Israeli Security forces prevented her from attending any of their funerals. **All the Jerusalemite prisoners arrived at their homes accompanied by the occupation police**, with soldiers and special forces around their homes : 1) Freed Zeina Barbar arrives at her family home, but Zionist thugs continue to surround the captives' homes, enforcing harsh conditions and preventing any moment of joy or celebration. 2) The child Rose Khweis arrives at her family home, escorted by her father, as Zionist thugs continue to enforce restrictions outside. 3) The child captive Fahmi Faroukh arrived at his family home. According to The Wadi Hilweh Information Center - Jerusalem the released prisoners are : - Nawal Fteiha, sentenced to 8 years in prison, - Abla Sa’adat, 69 years old "administrative detention", - Tamara Abu Laban, sentenced to one year in prison, - Tahrir Jaber "administrative detention", female prisoners under arrest: - Zeina Barbar, - Latifa Msha'sha', - Aseel Eid. - Adam Al-Hadra, sentenced to 34 months in prison, - Thaer Abu Sarah, - Mahmoud Aleiwat, - Fahmi Farroukh, - Qasem Ja'afra, - Firas Al-Maqdisi, - Issam Abu Diab. **The liberated Palestinian young women from Birzeit University students**, from left: media students Amal Shujaiya, Shatha Jaraba, a Biology and Biochemistry major, and Wafa Nimr, raise the victory sign from inside the buses at the moment of their liberation ![](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Ghshbe4bIAAhQ6-?format=jpg&name=small) **Palestinian mother, Murjana Mohammed Mustafa Hreash**, mother of Nasser (5 years old) and Mohammed (3), is freed after being abducted on March 10, 2024. ![](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Ghsi047aEAArSWu?format=jpg&name=small) **Inhuman conditions imposed by Israel** Families were forced to sign unfair conditions, including not showing joy at the release of their children. To protect their loved ones, they are avoiding media contact to prevent interference with their release or potential re-abduction. All Jerusalemite captives have returned home, escorted by Israeli intelligence, with soldiers and special units stationed around their residences. Families were also required to limit household gatherings to immediate family only. **List of the released :** The first list of captives scheduled for release on today, 19/1/2025, includes 90 female captives and children. Among them are : 1. Palestinian human rights activist, Khalida Jarrar. 2. Journalist Rula Hassanein 3. Walaa Tanaja 4. Rawda Abu Ajmiya 5.Haneen Al-Masaeed (These three were previously released in the captives exchange deal November 2023 before re-abducted shortly after). 6. Nawal Fatiha (Abducted on 21/2/2021. Unjustly sentenced to 8 years in prison.) 7. Aseel Osama Shuhada, University student 8. Tamara Abu Laban,University student 9. Yasmin Abdel-Rahman Abu Srour,University student 10. Jenin Amr, University student 11. Shaimaa Rawajbeh, University student 12. Zeina Majd Barbar, University student 13. Wafa Nimr, University student 14. Saja Zuhair al-Muadi,University student 15. Amal Shujaiya, University student 16. Baraa Hatem Hafez Fuqaha, 17. Lana Fawalha Baraa Hatem Fuqaha 18. Khitam Arif Hassan Habaybeh, Palestinian teacher, 19. Murjana Hreash, Palestinian mother, 20. Dalal Al-Arouri, 21. Fatima Al-Arouri (They both are the sisters of the leader of the Hamas movement, the martyr Saleh Al-Arouri) 22.Alaa Al-Arouri (the daughter of Fatima Al-Arouri) 23. Journalist Bushra al-Tawil 24. Palestinian writer and author Israa Al-Aboushi 25. Writer Israa Lafi 26. Margaret Al-Rai 27. Dr. Zahra Khadra 28. Abeer Baara 29. The cub Firas Al-Maqdisi, 18, 30. The child Rose Yousef Mohammed Khweis (17 years old) 31. Tahrir Badran 32. Aseel Eid 33. Issam Abu Diab 34. Thaer Abu Sarah 35. Fahmi Faroukh 36. Mahmoud Aliwat 37. Nahil Masalma. 38. Latifa Mshasha, 39. Aya Ramadan 40. Shaima Ramadan, The two sisterS students at An-Najah and Al-Quds Open Universities. 41. The captive medical student, Duha Azzam Al-Wahsh, 42. Dunya Ishtia, a student at the Faculty of Sharia at An-Najah University, 43. Educator at Birzeit university, Hadeel Hijaz 44. Abla Sa'adat ( She is the wife of imprisoned leader Ahmad Saadat,) 45. Dania Hanatsheh (She was previously released in a captive exchange deal in November 2023 before the vile zionist terrorists re-abducted her again shortly after). 46. Rasha Hijjawi 47. Salah Hijawi, released in the November 2023 captive exchange deal, she was re-abducted and thrown under the so-called administrative detention without trial or charge, 48. Nidal Salah, a mother of three and a lawyer, is the wife of captive Muhammad Al-Zoghaibi, who has been detained since 6/5/2023 without trial or charge. 49. Maysar Faqih, a 60-year-old leader of the Popular Front and Palestinian feminist, was abducted last September and sentenced to the pretense of administrative detention without trial or charge. 50. Alla Jodeh

Pogrom in Sinjil and Ein Siniya

West Bank, Ramallah, Sinjil 19 January, 2025
On January 2025, on the first day of the ceasefire and while hostage deal was being implemented in Gaza, a group of Israeli settlers raided the Palestinian village of Sinjil north of Ramallah in the central occupied West Bank ostensibly to disrupt celebrations over the expected release of 90 Palestinian prisoners under the Gaza ceasefire agreement. The illegal settlers torched a home and two vehicles, including one that was holding gas containers, which caused a major blast. They attacked the northern outskirts of the town, setting fire to four Palestinian vehicles, and pelting stones at four houses. A 86-year-old man had been in the home that was torched but was rescued in time and is being rushed to the hospital for treatment. En route to the hospital, his ambulance is reportedly held up at an Israeli military checkpoint. There are also no reports of arrests.

Ceasefire day massacres

Gaza City, Khan Younis, Rafah 19 January, 2025
At least 19 martyred
Despite Israel agreeing to enforce a 42-days long ceasefire starting Jan 19 at 8:30 am local time, Israeli forces launched a series of attacks in the first moments of the ceasefire targeting both civilians and security forces deployed to maintain public order and preserve their safety. The IDF spokesperson claimed it would not cease its attacks until it receives the names of the captives to be released in the first day. The Israeli government only officially announced abiding by the ceasefire starting 11:15 am after receiving the names. This led to the murder of about 20 people across Gaza City and the two southern governorates, Khan Younis and Rafah. --- Chronology of key events: - 9 am: **Injuries** reported after civilians were shot in the Shaboura camp and Al-Awda roudnabout in **Rafah** - 9 am, Gaza City: **3 brothers killed** in Al-Shaaf neighborhood, east of **Gaza City** - 9:15 am: **Injuries** from drone gunfire at Al-Najma roundabout, **Rafah** - 10:30 am: **7 police members killed** in an **airstrike on a vehicle** on Al-Qassam Street in **Khan Younis** ![](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GhpeiWUWsAINHjy?format=jpg&name=large) ![](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GhpehZdWYAAPeiD?format=jpg&name=large) - 11:30: Man killed by drones in Rafah - Midday: **Young man killed** in Rafah. Journalist Saleh Al-Jafarawi recorded the incident where he was seen along with civilians running away from Israeli tanks and gunfire. Saleh explained that the group of people were about 1 km away from the Philadelphi axis, beyond the limit set out in the ceasefire agreement whereby Israeli troops would remain within 700 metres of the axis, which is the area people were prohibited from approaching. **Names of the martyrs:** 1. Firas Iyad Al-Najjar (Khan Younis vehicle) 2. Muhammad Atef Abu Harbid (Khan Younis vehicle) 3. Yousef Kassab (Khan Younis vehicle) 4. Zohdi Abd Bakr (Khan Younis vehicle) 5. Abdurahman Saad Al-Najjar (Khan Younis vehicle) 6. Raafat Saleh Al-Tarabin (Khan Younis vehicle) 7. Tayseer Muhammad Al-Madhoun (Khan Younis vehicle) ![](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Ghq8tHHXUAA0RT6?format=jpg&name=large) 8. Mahmoud Aliwa (Al-Shaaf neighborhood) 9. Muhammad Aliwa (Al-Shaaf neighborhood) 10. Ahmad Aliwa (Al-Shaaf neighborhood) ![](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GhpyIw9WQAAvGuM?format=jpg&name=large) 11. Hadya Ali Ahmed Al-Najjar (southern Gaza) 12. Abdurahim Ziad Abdulhamid Abu Omar (southern Gaza) 13. Wael Rasmi Hussein Al-Najjar (southern Gaza) 14. Ahmed Nafed Hamdan Abu Rok (southern Gaza) 15. Mohammad Thaer Jumaa Amiyesh (southern Gaza) 16. Mohammad Hamada Fathi Qadih (southern Gaza) 17. Diaa Ismail Abu Rjeila (southern Gaza) 18. Yasser Atta Jouda (Rafah, Tal al-Sultan) 19. Moad Awadallah (Rafah, Al-Najma) 20. Amro Talal Al-Najjar (Khuza'a) 21. Nidal Nidal Muhammad Al-Najjar (Khuza'a) 22. Ishraq Tareq Al-Najjar (Khuza'a) Portraits of Khan Younis martyrs: ![](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Ghp5ZJrWgAAHUP1?format=jpg&name=large) Portraits of Rafah martyrs: ![](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Ghqe5nJXAAAUuqu?format=jpg&name=large)

Massive settler pogrom in Huwara and Burin

West Bank, Burin, Nablus, Hawara 15 January, 2025
On January 15, 2025, Israeli settlers attacked the Palestinian town of Huwara in the West Bank overnight, according to Palestinian reports. Video footage shows settlers roaming the streets before fleeing as residents throw stones. Settlers reportedly tried to attack homes, and a Palestinian child was injured. Huwara has previously faced violent settler attacks, including a deadly rampage in early 2023. They attacked also the villages of Qasra and Burin, south of Nablus, with the protection of the Israeli army. Several citizens suffered from suffocation while defending their homes. Settlers also burned a vehicle in Burin, owned by Adnan Izzat Al-Zaben, while occupation forces blocked civil defense crews from extinguishing the fire. Source : [1](https://english.wafa.ps/Pages/Details/153555)

Second day of airstrike in Jenin

West Bank, Jenin 15 January, 2025
At least 6 martyred
For the second time in less than 24 hours, Israeli forces carried out an air strike in Jenin, in occupied West Bank. - Airstrikes targeted two buildings in the Al-Damj neighborhood killing 5 Palestinian men. - The attack occured just at the moment when people were beginning to celebrate the announcement of the ceasefire. - The Palestinian ministry of health announces" the martyrdom of five Palestinians and a critical injury as a result of the occupation’s bombing on the Jenin refugee camp". **The Martyr's names :** - Martyr Mohammad Younis Ararawi (33 years old) - Martyr Ahmad Yaseen Ararawi (37 years old) - Martyr Mahmoud Ahmad Fayyad (22 years old) - Martyr Osama Abdul Karim Abu Durobi (26 years old) - Martyr Mustafa Mohammad Fayyad (26 years old) Asma, Israa, Younis and Alaa are now orphans **Context :** A general strike took place in the occupied West Bank city of Jenin today in mourning for the six Palestinians who were killed on January 14 in an Israeli air strike on Jenin camp. Hamas said Israel’s strike came just hours after the launch of the national initiative to end the Palestinian Authority’s security campaign against the Jenin camp and its resistance, “and the PA’s failure to respond to it, along with the gunfire and the prevention of ambulances from entering the camp.”

Children killed in tent strike - Nuseirat

Gaza, Deir al-Balah, Nuseirat 14 January, 2025
At least 2 martyred
Around 4 pm, an Israeli drone struck a displacement tent west of Nuseirat camp, in central Gaza. The strike cause a gaz cylinder to explode, compounding the casualties. Two children were killed and a woman critically injured. (Sources: [1](https://x.com/qudsn/status/1879168220642644244) [2](https://x.com/Dr_Muneer1/status/1879222870989263062) [3](https://x.com/Hamzaalnamla1/status/1879166816775516302))

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