The year 2024 has been recorded as the most dangerous year for journalists, with at least 124 killed across 18 countries, according to a report by the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ). The report states that Israel is responsible for 70% of these deaths. In comparison, 102 journalists were killed in 2023, while 69 were killed in 2022. CPJ, which has been tracking journalist fatalities for three decades, noted that this year’s toll surpasses previous records, including the 2017 peak of 113 journalist deaths.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has threatened to resume military operations in Gaza if hostages are not released by February 15. The warning comes after Hamas indefinitely suspended hostage exchanges, accusing Israel of violating the ceasefire agreement. According to Al Jazeera, Netanyahu stated that Israeli forces would continue fighting until Hamas is completely defeated. The ceasefire, which took effect on January 19, was disrupted by Israel’s alleged violations, prompting Hamas to halt the exchange process. In response, Netanyahu issued an ultimatum, making it clear that military action will resume if no progress is made on hostage releases.

After a two-week suspension, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's corruption trial resumed on February 10. According to Turkey’s Anadolu Agency, as the trial commenced at Tel Aviv District Court, Netanyahu addressed the judges, stating that he was feeling politically strong despite enduring a physically challenging and exhausting week due to medical treatment. The court had previously postponed proceedings due to Netanyahu’s recent surgery. The long-running corruption case against Netanyahu dates back to 2019.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has suggested that Saudi Arabia has enough land to establish a Palestinian state, instead of doing so within Israel’s borders. Speaking to Channel 14 on Thursday, Netanyahu responded to Saudi Arabia’s demand for a Palestinian state as part of normalization talks, stating, “I will not agree to any deal that harms Israel. After October 7, a Palestinian state is no longer an option.” He further blamed Hamas, claiming that a Hamas-led Palestinian state resulted in the largest massacre of Jews since the Holocaust. His remarks come after a meeting with former U.S. President Donald Trump, who reportedly discussed plans for Gaza’s governance.

Israeli forces have demolished 23 multi-story buildings in the Jenin refugee camp in the occupied West Bank. The Palestinian Health Ministry reported that a 73-year-old man was killed earlier. Since mid-January, Israeli forces have killed 50 individuals. Local residents stated that they faced intense attacks and were in a state of war for two weeks. The Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned the actions strongly. Following the ceasefire in Gaza, Israeli forces have intensified attacks in the West Bank.

Israeli forces launched overnight airstrikes on Hamas sites in Lebanon’s Beqaa Valley, as confirmed by Al Jazeera. Despite a ceasefire in place since November, Israel continues targeting Hamas positions, claiming they threaten its security. The Israeli military also struck underground facilities allegedly used for weapon production. No reports of casualties or damage have been released. Meanwhile, Israel accused Hezbollah of violating the ceasefire with a drone attack, though Al Jazeera reported Israel itself breached the agreement 15 times on Thursday.