Gaza Hospitals Warn of Imminent Collapse of Health Services
تاريخ النشر: 22nd, July 2025 GMT
Dr. Mohammed Abu Salmiya, director of Al‑Shifa Medical Complex in Gaza City, warned of an imminent collapse in health services at the largest hospital in the Strip, due to the occupation’s continued policy of “drip‑feeding” fuel supplies. This critical shortage has already forced the administration to shut down the dialysis unit in order to conserve the remaining fuel for operating life‑saving departments.
Speaking to Al Jazeera, Abu Salmiya said the hospital’s departments are experiencing severe overcrowding, with occupancy rates exceeding 250%, while medical teams have been working nonstop for days under extreme exhaustion and malnutrition—conditions that have led some staff members to be admitted as patients rather than serve as caregivers.
He also pointed out that the abduction and shooting of Dr. Marwan Al‑Hams by occupation forces is part of a systematic policy to target medical personnel. He confirmed that Al‑Hams’s fate remains unknown and expressed deep concern for his life.
Abu Salmiya added: “We have nothing to offer malnourished patients except some medical solutions… Yet despite everything, we will not abandon our posts. We will continue treating our patients and the wounded.”
In the same context, the spokesperson for Al‑Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in the central governorate warned that health services may cease within hours as fuel supplies run out, causing partial paralysis of medical examinations and vital equipment.
He explained that half of the central governorate is completely besieged, with no safe areas for civilians, while diseases spread rapidly among children due to overcrowding, malnutrition, and lack of clean water.
The spokesperson added: “The occupation targets anyone receiving humanitarian aid—even children—and we are astonished by the world’s silence in the face of the escalating health catastrophe inside Gaza’s hospitals.”
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Newsletter for Sunday, July 13, 2025
A news bulletin provided by Sawa News Agency for Sunday, July 13, 2025, covering the most important developments in the Gaza Strip, Israel, and the West Bank.
A new ship loaded with humanitarian aid sails from Italy to Gaza
A new ship from the "Freedom Flotilla," carrying pro-Palestinian activists and humanitarian aid, set sail from the port of Syracuse in Sicily on Sunday, heading to Gaza, after more than a month since Israel intercepted a previous ship.
The "Hanthala" ship, belonging to this international nonviolent movement supporting Palestinians, left Syracuse port around 12:00 (10:00 GMT), with approximately 15 activists onboard. It will attempt to reach the besieged Gaza Strip, which has been facing a catastrophic humanitarian situation after more than twenty months of war.
Dozens of people, some holding the Palestinian flag or wearing a keffiyeh, gathered at the port to support the ship's journey, chanting "Free Palestine," according to AFP.
The Norwegian ship, carrying medical supplies, food, children’s necessities, and medications, is expected to take about a week to cover the 1800-kilometer distance to Gaza's shores.
The trip, funded by donation campaigns, aims to "show international humanitarian solidarity with the Palestinian people in Gaza," as stated by Claude Leustic, the coordinator of the "Freedom Flotilla" in France, to AFP on Saturday.
The ship will stop in Gallipoli, southeastern Italy, where two members of the "France Insoumise" (LFI) party, Gabrielle Catala and Emma Foro, will join the activists on July 18th.
Gabrielle Catala stated, "This mission is crucial for Gaza’s children, to break the siege, deliver humanitarian aid, and break the silence this summer regarding the genocide."
She added, "I hope we will reach Gaza; if not, it will be another violation of international law added to Israel's record."
This initiative comes six weeks after the "Madeleine" ship set sail from Italy on June 1st to "break the Israeli siege" on Gaza.
The sailing ship carried 12 activists, including environmental activist Greta Thunberg and the European parliamentarian from the France Insoumise party, Rima Hassan, who was arrested three days after the ship was intercepted about 185 kilometers west of Gaza’s shores.
Netanyahu claims: "We accepted the deal, but Hamas rejected it and wants to stay in Gaza" Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed on Sunday, July 13, 2025, that he had agreed to a prisoner swap deal with Gaza, but Hamas rejected it.
In a press statement, Netanyahu said, "There are always those who repeat Hamas propaganda, claiming that I am rejecting the deal, but they are always wrong. We accepted the deal, and it was Hamas that rejected it."
He added, "They want to stay in Gaza, they want us out so they can rearm themselves and attack us repeatedly, and I will not accept that."
Netanyahu continued, "I will do everything to bring our captives back, and I support the deal."
He further claimed, "Polls are biased, they always mislead the public, they don't ask: 'Do you want a deal that keeps Hamas, to repeat the killings and the kidnappings?'"
Netanyahu concluded, "We must insist on releasing the captives, eliminating Hamas, and ensuring that Gaza no longer poses a threat to Israel. This is what I am doing, and I will not back down."
Haaretz: "Attractive demolition compensation in Gaza drives contractors to compete" The Hebrew newspaper Haaretz reported that the Israeli military officially states that the demolition of homes in the Gaza Strip by hundreds of heavy machines is being carried out for operational purposes, but the compensation model for these machine operators contradicts this claim.
The newspaper explained in its editorial that hundreds of Israeli bulldozers and excavators continue their efforts to make Gaza uninhabitable for years to come, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is negotiating a ceasefire with Hamas.
The newspaper referred to a report from its Hebrew section stating that the military is offering 2,500 shekels ($750) to bulldozer and excavator operators for demolishing a three-story building and 5,000 shekels for higher buildings. This serves as a clear incentive for contractors to participate in demolishing as many buildings as possible.
If these operations were truly driven solely by military needs, as the military claims, there would be no justification for such compensation, according to the newspaper. There would be no need to demolish residential buildings unless they posed a danger to soldiers or hindered military vehicle movement, which would not warrant such compensation.
The newspaper argued that daily or monthly payment structures reinforce this point, noting that the pay is significantly higher than what operators would earn for similar work inside Israel, suggesting that these high wages are meant to compensate for the life-threatening risks that deter many from entering Gaza.
With these enticing wages, the work for many operators reflects an ideological commitment, particularly since a prominent group of settlers is involved, and Israeli Arabs, who make up a large portion of the heavy machinery sector in Israel, are notably absent from the work.
Conversations with workers on the ground, whether they are civilian employees of the military or reserve soldiers, reveal that many approach the job with a sense of revenge, as they drive their bulldozers across the ruins of Gaza cities, the newspaper reports.
Haaretz concluded that this destruction is not an incidental result of military necessity but a goal in itself. It reminded that the destruction of civilian property where there is no urgent military objective, disproportionate destruction without any military advantage, and the targeting of religious sites, hospitals, and other buildings serving humanitarian or educational purposes, is in fact a war crime.
The situation is even more alarming, according to the newspaper, if the destruction is intended to ensure that Palestinians in Gaza have no place to return to by making the land uninhabitable for years to come, as part of a plan to transfer or expel the population. Therefore, Haaretz urgently demands that Israel immediately cease these activities.
Israeli General: "It's time to make a decision and focus on diplomacy instead of sinking into the quagmire of Gaza" Israeli General Amos Gilad, the former commander of the Israeli military operations room, stated that the idea of establishing direct military rule in Gaza is an illusion that will dissipate, recalling the illusions surrounding the creation of a new reality and a system suitable for Israel in Lebanon in 1982.
In an article published in Yedioth Ahronoth on Sunday, Gilad continues with the comparison: "At that time, these illusions were shattered over 18 bloody years, and ended with an unilateral withdrawal."
He notes that direct military rule may seem appealing, as it is supposed to allow for the defeat of Hamas. However, in reality, it may weaken Israel, as maintaining direct rule would cost billions of dollars, and tens of billions would be required to rebuild the destroyed Gaza. Additionally, if there is no immediate agreement to end Israel's presence in Gaza, the fate of the hostages—both the living and the dead—could be sealed.
Gilad criticizes the claim that if Hamas is not defeated down to the last of its terrorists, Israel will face another October 7th attack, calling this assertion baseless. He justifies this by saying, "The IDF has dismantled military structures and inflicted severe damage on both senior and junior military leadership at all levels of the organization. Almost no one remains to be expelled from there. These military achievements must now be realized through a political settlement, under the auspices of the United States, starting with the most crucial matter: the release of hostages, which we hope will happen immediately. After that, it will be possible to expand regional alliances to include Arab countries, primarily Saudi Arabia, as well as non-Arab Islamic countries like Indonesia."
He further criticizes the Israeli plan to gather Palestinians into a "humanitarian city," calling it a political disaster for Israel.
In discussing the result of this Israeli plan, which Haaretz referred to as a Nazi-like measure (concentration camp), Gilad says, "Arab countries will distance themselves from Israel, our international standing will continue to erode, and eventually, Trump will turn his back on us."
On the other hand, the implementation of the plan to gather Palestinians in a "humanitarian city" in southern Gaza would bring about a major political disaster for Israel. Arab countries will distance themselves from Israel, and our international standing will continue to decline. It could even be assumed that President Trump would eventually abandon Israel after failing to reach agreements with regional countries, thereby canceling his plan to win the Nobel Peace Prize.
According to Gilad, the value of the strategic alliance under the banner of the United States, represented by the U.S. Central Command, has been proven beyond a doubt in the conflicts with Iran, culminating in rare and exceptional operational successes for the Israeli military, air force, intelligence agencies, and Mossad. On the other hand, Gilad says, "As long as the murderous Iranian regime remains, it will continue its pursuit to destroy Israel as a supreme religious leadership, and therefore, Iran must be isolated and weakened to prevent it from acquiring nuclear weapons. The regional alliance will greatly assist in this."
Moreover, Gilad sees the assumption that the "humanitarian city" plan in Rafah can be achieved based on the voluntary expulsion of Palestinians as a dangerous illusion. Regarding the potential consequences of such a criminal idea, Gilad states that leading Arab countries, including Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Jordan, will not accept the forcible expulsion of Palestinians, as it would be considered a betrayal in their public opinion. He adds, "Those who support the idea may find a technical rationale for it, but that doesn't mean it is feasible. The Arab world—and indeed the entire world—listens to figures like Smotrich and Ben-Gvir threatening to expel Palestinians from Gaza and the West Bank or seize the Al-Aqsa Mosque, and sees this as a real threat to regional stability."
He stresses that it is important to remember that preventing the formation of regional alliances with moderate Arab countries was one of the motives behind Yahya Sinwar's execution of October 7th, and this is one of the strongest pieces of evidence of the necessity of such alliances.
Gilad claims that military achievements are what truly matter and that it is crucial to create a new reality in the region. He insists that domestic political considerations should not overshadow Israel's political and military interests.
Additionally, on the internal front, Gilad asserts that Israel should not accept the law on military service exemption (for Haredim), mockingly referred to as the "conscription law," according to the plan presented in the media. He warns that this aspiration to collectively exempt ultra-Orthodox Jews from military service, alongside the burden on regular and reserve soldiers, and the undermining of the foundations of the liberal democracy on which the Zionist vision is based, poses a real threat to the future of the state, much like initiatives for military rule in Gaza and the West Bank.
Gilad considers Israel to be at a historic crossroads, and this statement has never been more truthful than it is now. He continues in this direction, "We need a courageous decision. The illusion of the United States always standing by us may entangle us and prove to be false. It is time to make a decision: diplomatic action instead of sinking into the quagmire of Gaza, just as we sank into the quagmire of Lebanon."
Palestinian Monetary Authority postpones loan installments deductions in Gaza The Governor of the Palestinian Monetary Authority, Yahya Shanar, issued new instructions on Sunday, July 13, 2025, for banks, ordering the postponement of loan installment collections for individual borrowers in the Gaza Strip until the end of this year. This decision reflects the deep sense of responsibility within the banking sector, in light of the painful humanitarian reality that the people of Gaza are enduring.
The new instructions stipulate the delay of loan deductions for individual borrowers during the ongoing unjust war, extending previous directives to halt loan collections since the war began 20 months ago. The Monetary Authority understands the citizens' need for liquidity given the rise in prices, inflation, and unemployment to unprecedented levels.
The total value of the loan portfolio in Gaza is approximately one billion dollars, and halting the collection of loan installments for the past 20 months has resulted in heavy losses for the banks, in addition to operational losses directly caused by the war.
Shanar emphasized that over the past months, efforts have been focused on securing external financing to compensate the banks for some of their losses, while also helping borrowers in Gaza who are suffering from killing, starvation, and destruction. He pointed out that these efforts would continue as the desired results have not been achieved yet.
He clarified that the Palestinian banking sector remains committed to the law and the safeguarding of depositors' funds. In this context, the exceptional measures taken by the Palestinian Monetary Authority throughout the war aim to ease the humanitarian and economic burdens, in response to the most severe crisis facing the Palestinian people.
The Governor stated that today's issued instructions include a gradual resumption of installment payments starting in January 2026, with 25% of the installment value being deducted, and up to 50% of the salary for the second half of the year.
Gaza negotiations in Israel – Resignation threats and divisions within the government Amid the difficulties facing negotiations for the release of hostages in the Gaza Strip, and after his return from a visit to the United States, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called his coalition partners, Bezalel Smotrich, leader of the "Religious Zionism" party, and Itamar Ben-Gvir, leader of the "Otzma Yehudit" party, to an emergency meeting at his office in Jerusalem on Saturday night – Sunday, according to the Israeli news site Walla.
The meeting was an attempt by Netanyahu to contain the two ministers' opposition to the deal, which also includes a ceasefire in Gaza, and to prevent a coalition crisis that could threaten the survival of his government.
Israel's official broadcast authority predicted that National Security Minister Ben-Gvir might resign from the government if an agreement with Hamas is signed. The authority explained that the ongoing negotiations in Qatar have caused a crisis within the ruling coalition, with Ben-Gvir and Smotrich opposing any deal they consider a "concession" to Hamas.
Channel 12 reported that Ben-Gvir had attempted to coordinate his stance with Smotrich, urging him to oppose the deal. However, close associates of the Finance Minister denied any direct contact between them.
Meanwhile, the families of the hostages strongly attacked the two ministers. The "Hostage Headquarters" stated: "Smotrich and Ben-Gvir have forgotten what it means to be Jewish."
Vicky Cohen, the mother of kidnapped Nimrod, described Ben-Gvir as a "miserable person," while Sharon Aloni Konio, wife of kidnapped David Konio, said: "I will once again find myself in despair in front of my daughters, because there are those who are trying to thwart their desire to see their father return."
Amid these tensions, Minister and Cabinet member David Amsalem, in an interview with Channel 12, pointed to the possibility of toppling the government if Ben-Gvir and Smotrich continue to oppose the deal. He said, "Those who want to resign should resign. Those who do not understand the gravity of this moment are missing the opportunity."
For his part, opposition leader Yair Lapid offered Netanyahu what he called a "parliamentary safety net" to pass the deal, saying, "Unlike Ben-Gvir and Smotrich's thirteen fingers, you have twenty-three of mine to support the hostage deal." Foreign Minister Gideon Saar also emphasized that "if the opportunity arises, it should not be missed."
During Netanyahu's recent visit to the United States, while reports spoke of progress in the negotiations, Ben-Gvir and Smotrich repeated their warnings to the Prime Minister about making any "concessions" to Hamas, reaffirming their call to continue the war.
Ben-Gvir had renewed his strong opposition to the deal at the beginning of the month, calling it "wasteful" and urging Smotrich to join him in preventing its implementation. He justified his opposition by saying there was a "historic opportunity" to achieve a "real victory" by overthrowing Hamas, encouraging the migration of Gaza's population, and establishing Jewish settlements in the Strip.
Ben-Gvir also publicly attacked the outlines of the deal, considering it to include "vague promises for future disarmament, a partial agreement leading to the withdrawal of the Israeli army, the release of hundreds of Palestinians, and a flow of aid to Hamas," adding that it was "rewarding terrorism." He emphasized that "the path to the return of the hostages passes through the full occupation of the Gaza Strip, stopping the aid, and encouraging migration."
Between Negotiations and Military Escalation – Critical Moments Await Gaza The Israeli news site Walla reported on Sunday, July 13, 2025, that negotiations concerning the release of hostages held by Hamas have entered a critical phase, with Israeli political sources warning that failure to reach an agreement could push the Israeli military to carry out a large-scale military operation in the heart of Gaza City.
The site added that despite receiving "very positive" signals from security agencies and political sources regarding progress in the negotiations, no real breakthrough has been made yet.
Sources explained that both sides appear keen to reach an agreement, but there are still disagreements that could be resolved by the pressure of intermediaries in the coming hours.
However, the same sources warned that Israel’s political leadership would not wait much longer and might be forced to increase military pressure on Hamas.
The proposed plans include carrying out a wide-ranging operation inside Gaza City, moving civilians to the southern part of the Strip, and encircling the central refugee camps and Deir al-Balah in an attempt to isolate the areas of conflict.
An Israeli senior security source stated, "It may seem strange, but despite all the long days of fighting, cafés, restaurants, and shops in Gaza City are still operating. If Israel decides to evacuate the population, it will be a dramatic development in Hamas’s eyes."
On the operational level, the Israeli military does not follow a unified official timeline but instead conducts its operations in phases to reduce risks to its forces, using deception and continuous learning, according to the report.
The plans rely on five main axes for pressure and disengagement: Philadelphia, Morag, Netzarim, the Karira area, and northern Gaza, including Jabaliya and Beit Lahia.
Israeli forces are engaged in fierce battles in Beit Hanoun against an armed battalion led by dozens of fighters entrenched in an underground tunnel network.
The Israeli military leadership considers defeating this battalion to be crucial, as it poses a threat to ground forces, areas near the border, and the city of Sderot. Officials have estimated that eliminating the battalion's commander would deliver a significant psychological blow to Hamas fighters in the region.
Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant revealed the extent of the destruction in Beit Hanoun due to intensive engineering operations aimed at destroying the tunnels and underground military facilities.
In the northern part of the Gaza Strip, the military continues its operations in Jabaliya, which is divided into the city, al-Nazla, the village, and the refugee camp. The fighting has been ongoing for over a week against Hamas forces positioned within civilian buildings and underground.
Controlling Jabaliya, according to the report, is seen as a necessary step to reach the heart of Gaza City and close the northern axes, alongside Beit Lahia and Beit Hanoun.
The Israeli Air Force has intensified its airstrikes in recent days, targeting sites in Deir al-Balah, neighborhoods in Gaza City, the Zaitoun area, Ma’asri in the south, and Khan Yunis. The goal of these bombings is to undermine Hamas’s military capabilities and weaken its fortifications before any large-scale ground move.
In southern Gaza City, the military is employing a "clamp" method to funnel fighters into specific areas and inflict significant losses. At the same time, extensive engineering operations are being carried out to locate and destroy tunnels and underground infrastructure, forcing fighters to surface where they are vulnerable to airstrikes and ground assaults.
Invitations for the "Two-State Solution" Conference at the UN Begin to be Distributed under Saudi-French Sponsorship A Palestinian official announced that Saudi Arabia and France have started distributing invitations to attend the high-level international conference on the peaceful resolution of the Palestinian issue, which is scheduled to take place at the United Nations headquarters at the end of July.
Palestinian Foreign Ministry official Omar Awadallah stated that "Saudi Arabia and France have officially begun distributing invitations for the Two-State Solution Conference, scheduled for July 28th in New York."
The "International Palestine Conference" was initially planned to be held at the UN headquarters in New York from June 17 to 20, with high-level participation and joint co-chairmanship between France and Saudi Arabia. The conference was to discuss the situation in Gaza, explore ways to implement the two-state solution, and encourage countries to recognize the Palestinian state.
However, following Israeli attacks on Iran, which began on June 13 and lasted for 12 days with U.S. support, French President Emmanuel Macron announced the postponement of the conference.
Awadallah added that "there is ongoing work at the level of roundtables and eight committees, established as working groups co-chaired by multiple countries, to lay the groundwork for implementing the two-state solution."
He noted that the initiative stems from the belief that "recognizing the State of Palestine is a global issue and the foundation for advancing the two-state solution, ending the long-standing occupation, and enabling the Palestinian government to assume its responsibilities in Gaza."
Neither Saudi Arabia nor France has issued a comment regarding the distribution of invitations for the conference.
Both Israel and its ally the United States have expressed their opposition to holding a conference in support of the two-state solution.
Gaza Health Ministry Releases Latest Statistics on Martyrs and Injuries from Israeli Aggression The Ministry of Health in Gaza published on Sunday, July 13, 2025, the latest statistics on the number of martyrs and injuries resulting from the Israeli aggression on the Gaza Strip.
In its daily report, the Ministry announced that the death toll from the Israeli aggression had risen to 58,026 martyrs and 138,520 injuries since October 7, 2023.
The Ministry also stated that 139 martyrs (including 5 bodies retrieved) and 425 injuries had arrived at Gaza's hospitals in the past 24 hours.
It confirmed that the total number of martyrs and injuries since March 18, 2025, until today had reached 7,450 martyrs and 26,479 injuries.
Additionally, the report indicated that 28 martyrs and over 180 injuries related to aid operations had arrived at the hospitals in the past 24 hours. This brought the total number of martyrs related to food and aid to 833 martyrs and over 5,432 injuries.
17 Martyrs, Including a Doctor, in Israeli Airstrike on a Popular Market in Gaza City A number of citizens were martyred today, Sunday, July 13, 2025, after Israeli airstrikes targeted a popular market in Gaza City.
Medical sources confirmed that at least 17 people were martyred, including Dr. Ahmad Qandeel, a consultant in general surgery at the Baptist Hospital. Dozens more were injured in the airstrike, which targeted the market near the Samer intersection in the Al-Daraj neighborhood in the heart of Gaza City.
Interior Ministry: A Final Solution to the Crisis of Stranded Travelers at King Hussein Bridge Expected in the Coming Hours The spokesperson for the Palestinian Ministry of Interior, Muhammad al-Tamimi, stated that the Jordanian side, within the framework of joint coordination and cooperation, confirmed that a final solution to the crisis of travelers stranded at the King Hussein Bridge would be reached in the coming hours, ensuring their safe return to their homeland.
Al-Tamimi added in a press statement that Jordan's Interior Minister, Mazen al-Faraya, visited the King Hussein Bridge with a high-level Jordanian delegation to monitor the situation. During the visit, he listened to the concerns of travelers and staff at the site. He emphasized that coordination and collaboration between the two sides in the past 24 hours have been at the highest levels to address the ongoing issues.
The Palestinian Ministry of Interior received complaints on Saturday about unofficial entities selling transportation tickets to travelers at prices higher than the official rates, causing a severe crisis.
Al-Tamimi explained that development and expansion works are underway in the departure and arrival halls, as well as improvements to procedures and the technological work system. He assured that citizens would notice a significant difference in the coming months. He also mentioned that the Jordanian side announced a project to develop and expand the King Hussein Bridge to facilitate the movement of travelers.
For his part, the spokesperson for the Jordanian Ministry of Interior, Abdul Karim Abu Dalu, confirmed that the measures taken would make a substantial difference starting Sunday, adding that Minister al-Faraya instructed the relevant authorities at the bridge to address all traveler complaints and concerns about the platform immediately.
He explained that the ministry would set limits on the number of tickets that can be purchased per person through the platform and would direct the "Jet" transport company, in coordination with the Ministry of Interior, to include instructions and guidelines on tickets regarding flight schedules and the appropriate arrival time.
Abu Dalu pointed out that travelers arriving hours before their scheduled departure time are causing severe congestion at the bridge, urging travelers to arrive only half an hour before their flight time to avoid long waits and exacerbating the crisis.
He also called on travelers to purchase tickets from trusted sources to avoid exploitation occurring outside the official platforms.
The electronic booking service for travelers crossing the King Hussein Bridge was launched on Monday, June 23, through a specialized platform developed in coordination with the Ministry of Interior.
Ben Gvir Mobilizes Likud Ministers to Block Potential Prisoner Exchange Deal Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir conducted communications on Sunday, July 13, 2025, with several Likud ministers in an attempt to convince them to oppose the potential prisoner exchange deal, which also includes a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.
According to estimates, about 10 ministers are likely to oppose the deal, potentially contributing to its failure, as reported by Channel 12 Israel, citing "informed sources." There are also speculations that Ben Gvir may resign from the government if the deal goes through.
In light of Ben Gvir's opposition to the agreement and the lack of tangible progress in the negotiations, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to meet with Ben Gvir later today. The political and security cabinet will also convene in the evening to discuss the developments in the negotiations.
Netanyahu had met overnight with the head of the "Religious Zionism" party, Bezalel Smotrich, at his office in an effort to prevent a coalition crisis that could lead to the collapse of the government. This comes as the far-right opposes any deal that could lead to the end of the war in Gaza.
Last night, cabinet member David Amsalem commented on the possibility that the departure of Ben Gvir and Smotrich from the coalition could cause the government to fall, saying, "Anyone who wants to leave the government can leave. I have never kept anyone who does not see the historic opportunity before the State of Israel. Those who do not realize the importance of this moment are missing everything."
Last week, Smotrich, in closed discussions, raised the possibility of Israeli withdrawal from Gaza as part of a prisoner exchange deal and called it a "slap in the face." He strongly criticized "withdrawing from territories that were occupied with the blood of soldiers as part of a prisoner deal," deeming it "a grave betrayal."
Earlier this month, Ben Gvir approached Smotrich and urged him to join forces to oppose the deal, saying, "Let’s act together as a bloc to block the prisoner exchange deal." This call was met with harsh criticism from the families of the prisoners, who stated, "Smotrich and Ben Gvir have forgotten what it means to be Jewish."
Currently, a new round of indirect negotiations between Hamas and Israel is taking place in the Qatari capital Doha, mediated by Qatar and Egypt, with U.S. participation. The goal is to reach a new ceasefire agreement and prisoner exchange.
Occupation Extends Detention of Journalist Nasser al-Laham The Israeli military court at "Ofer" decided on Sunday, July 13, 2025, to extend the detention of journalist Nasser al-Laham until next Tuesday.
This came in a statement issued by the Palestinian Prisoners' Society and the Palestinian Prisoners' Club.
It is worth noting that al-Laham was arrested by the occupation on July 7, 2025, from his home.
The occupation has continued to escalate its campaign against journalists, targeting them in an unprecedented manner since the onset of the ongoing genocidal war. The number of journalists who have been arrested or detained since the start of the war has reached 193, with 50 still in detention today, including al-Laham.
Most of them face "charges" related to what the occupation claims to be "incitement" through social media and media outlets, while others are held administratively under the pretext of having a "secret file."
Moreover, the occupation classifies Gaza-based journalists as "unlawful combatants," two of whom have been subjected to enforced disappearance since the beginning of the genocide.
UNRWA Warns of Sharp Rise in Malnutrition Cases in Gaza The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) has warned of a sharp increase in cases of malnutrition in Gaza since March, due to Israel's blockade preventing the entry of humanitarian aid.
In a statement posted on UNRWA's X platform on Sunday, the agency highlighted the suffocating siege Israel has imposed on Gaza since March, after violating the ceasefire agreement.
The statement confirmed that cases of malnutrition have risen in UNRWA clinics in Gaza since the Israeli government tightened the blockade.
"Since March, UNRWA has been unable to deliver any humanitarian aid to the region," the statement read.
The agency also pointed out severe restrictions on essential medical supplies in Gaza. Medical teams have had to prioritize patients suffering from severe conditions, especially children, who are affected by malnutrition.
Gaza's health system has collapsed entirely due to the deliberate targeting of hospitals and functioning healthcare centers by Israeli forces, as well as the blockade preventing the entry of medicines, medical supplies, and equipment.
Furthermore, the remaining hospitals and medical centers face the risk of shutting down due to the worsening fuel crisis, which has been exacerbated by Israel’s closure of crossings since March.
Since October 7, 2023, Israel has been conducting a genocidal war in Gaza, including mass killing, starvation, destruction, and forced displacement, ignoring all international calls and orders from the International Court of Justice to cease its actions.
The genocide, with U.S. support, has resulted in nearly 195,000 Palestinians killed or wounded, most of them children and women, more than 10,000 missing, hundreds of thousands displaced, and a famine that has claimed many lives, including dozens of children.
President Abbas: Hamas Will Not Rule Gaza in the Next Day Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas confirmed on Sunday evening, July 13, 2025, that Hamas will not rule the Gaza Strip in the immediate future. He called on the movement to hand over its weapons to the Palestinian Authority and engage in political work through adherence to the Palestinian Liberation Organization's (PLO) political program, its international program, international legitimacy, and the principles of a single system, law, and legitimate weapon.
These remarks were made during a meeting with former British Prime Minister and former Quartet envoy Tony Blair at his residence in Amman, Jordan.
During the meeting, the latest developments on the Palestinian ground, as well as the ongoing political and humanitarian situation, were discussed. President Abbas emphasized the urgent need for an immediate ceasefire, the release of all hostages and prisoners, and the unimpeded delivery of urgent humanitarian aid to Gaza.
President Abbas stressed that the only viable solution is the complete withdrawal of Israel from Gaza, enabling the State of Palestine to take full responsibility for the sector, with effective Arab and international support.
He also called for an end to all unilateral measures, particularly settlement expansion, the rejection of annexation, and the cessation of repeated attacks on Islamic and Christian holy sites. He emphasized the importance of launching a serious political process to implement a two-state solution, based on international legitimacy resolutions, the Arab Peace Initiative, and through the convening of an international peace conference in New York.
At the end of the meeting, it was agreed to continue working and coordinating efforts and hold further meetings between the concerned parties to end the war and achieve security, stability, and peace for all in the region.
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