Gaza city: The three main Palestinian newspapers, Al-Hayat Al-Jadida, Al-Ayyam, and Al-Quds, have reported a significant rise in casualties in the Gaza Strip as the ongoing storm intensifies the challenges faced by residents. The latest figures indicate that the death toll has now reached 70,373, with 171,079 individuals injured.
According to Palestine News and Information Agency - WAFA, Al-Hayat Al-Jadida highlighted several pressing issues, including statements from [Prime Minister] Mustafa about the situation in Tubas being part of Israeli plans to seize land and resources. The newspaper also reported on the case of a doctor injured in Jenin and issued warnings about a campaign targeting 33 Bedouin communities near Jerusalem. Furthermore, the report discussed how residents of Gaza are adapting to winter conditions by using iron rods to move from rubble to tents. Other headlines included threats from Ben-Gvir to demolish the grave of Izz Al-Din Al-Qassam and the impact of heavy rains in Gaza.
Al-Ayyam provided details on the deaths and injuries resulting from ongoing airstrikes and shelling, alongside the flooding of tents in Gaza due to heavy rain. The newspaper also covered settler attacks, including a vehicular assault on a solidarity activist and the vandalism of an agricultural facility. The White House's intensified efforts to move to the second phase of a ceasefire agreement were noted, as well as an incident involving a Eurovision winner returning their award in protest against Israel's participation. Additionally, Israeli ministers have called for a celebration in a former Gaza settlement, and an Israeli newspaper reported that Israel has agreed to cover the costs of clearing Gaza rubble.
Al-Quds reported on rainwater flooding residents' tents and the deaths and injuries occurring in Jabalia amid air and artillery strikes. Other notable headlines included Trump's plans to appoint a U.S. general to lead an international force in Gaza, comments from Olmert regarding daily Israeli war crimes in the West Bank, and Washington's request for Israel to bear the cost of clearing Gaza rubble. The U.S. is also considering designating UNRWA as a terrorist organization, and there is an ongoing systematic eviction campaign targeting 33 Bedouin communities near Jerusalem.