Spotlight on the Israel-Palestinian Conflict (November 19 – 26 , 2024)

The southern arena: IDF forces continued extensive operations in the Jebalya refugee camp and in Beit Lahia in the northern Gaza Strip, as well as in the central and southern Gaza Strip. An IDF soldier was killed in the fighting.

The issue of the hostages and a ceasefire agreement: Senior Hamas figures said that discussions on the release of hostages would take place only after the war in the Gaza Strip had ended. They warned that attacking Hamas “fighters” guarding the hostages could endanger their lives.

The humanitarian situation: Hamas in the Gaza Strip called on the international community to provide winter equipment after thousands of tents of displaced persons were damaged by rain.

Hamas governance: The unit of Hamas’ interior ministry which combats looting announced it had killed individuals involved in robberies and demanded merchants limit the price of bread.

The issue of “the day after”: Senior Hamas figures said they were waiting for Fatah’s response to the proposal of a joint committee to manage the Gaza Strip. Hamas claimed that Mahmoud Abbas, chairman of the Palestinian Authority, was delaying the implementation of the agreements.

Israel, Judea and Samaria: Israeli security forces continued counterterrorism activities in Judea and Samaria, killing nine terrorist operatives in an operation in Jenin and Qabatiya.

Lawfare against Israel: Palestinians welcomed the decision of the International Criminal Court to issue arrest warrants for Prime Minister Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Gallant. An arrest warrant was also issued for the head of Hamas’ military wing, Mohammed Deif, who was killed in July 2024.

Three Jordanian security personnel were injured in a shooting attack near the Israeli embassy in Amman.

Germany: Charges were brought against four Hamas-affiliated suspects for planning to attack Israeli and Western targets.