self-governing Palestinian territory next to Egypt and Israel
Israel's military assault on Gaza kills more than 100 overnight, forces closure of hospital
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Key FactsIsraeli Strikes on Gaza Result in Over 100 Deaths
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: france24.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: france24.com
- Israeli airstrikes on the Gaza Strip resulted in over 100 fatalities overnight as the conflict continues to escalate.
- Among the deceased were 18 children and 13 women, with reports indicating an additional 464 deaths in the past week.
- Israel has launched a new offensive to exert pressure on the militant group Hamas, while negotiations for a potential ceasefire are ongoing.
- The humanitarian crisis worsens due to the blockade and continued attacks on hospitals, leading to the closure of several medical facilities.
Israel's position is unchanged, they want their prisoners released, without a commitment to end the war.— A Hamas official stated this in the context of ongoing ceasefire negotiations.
Daily Sabah 46m
Israeli killing of 153 Gazans mars new cease-fire negotiations: Israeli airstrikes killed at least 153 Palestinians across the Gaza Strip over 24 hours ...
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‘Sinwar was killed’: Key Hamas leader likely killed in Gaza strike; body found in tunnel: Report
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Report: Mohammed Sinwar's body found in tunnel near Rafah Crossing: The bodies of 10 of Sinwar's aides were found next to him • Among the candidates to replace ...
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Israel open to ‘ending the fighting’ as part of Gaza deal: PM office: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu signaled on Sunday that Israel was open to a deal with ...
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Pro-Palestinian protesters rally around the world to mark ‘Nakba Day’: Tens of thousands of people stage mass protests worldwide to mark 77 years of Palestinians ...
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Prominent French rabbi receives death threats over criticism of Israeli policy in Gaza
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”They donate hundreds of millions upon millions of dollars while our children are dying of hunger”
A Palestinian man from Gaza condemned what he called “Arab ... Show more
Italian government tells Israel: ‘Enough with the attacks’ in Gaza: Italy’s government on Saturday upped its exhortations to Israel to stop deadly military ...
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Arab summit presses for end to Gaza 'bloodshed' and Israel's aid blockade: League members call for funding to back their Gaza reconstruction plan and say they ...
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"There's nothing harder than hungar for a child."
Gaza aid worker Afeef Nessouli, who witnessed Israel’s intensified bombing of the besieged enclave ... Show more
Mediators make fresh push for peace in Gaza as death toll spikes from new Israeli campaign
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About 100 killed in overnight strikes as Israel intensifies its war on Gaza: Israel says it is building pressure on Hamas to agree to a temporary ceasefire on ...
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New negotiations in Qatar: Palestinians report dozens dead in the Gaza Strip: Israel continues its new offensive. According to Palestinian sources ...
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Israel airstrike kills at least 24 in Gaza as mediators host ceasefire talks: Israel expanded its military offensive in the enclave and ramped up bombing that ...
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World leaders urge Israel to stop its deadly military offensive in Gaza: Leaders from Europe to the Middle East on Saturday called for Israel to stop its deadly ...
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More than 250 killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza as Trump voices support for aid: Israeli air and artillery strikes on Gaza have left over 250 people dead since ...
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An Israeli air strike targets tents in Sanabil Camp in Khan Younis.
More than 100 people have been killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza overnight and into Sunday ... Show more
Spain's Prime Minister Sanchez has called for intensifying global pressure to stop what he called Israel's "massacre in Gaza ... Show more
Spain's PM calls for 'pressure' to stop Israel's offensive – DW – 05/17/2025
Spain's PM calls for 'pressure' to stop Israel's offensive – DW – 05/17/2025
Key FactsSánchez Urges Pressure on Israel to End Violence
May 17 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thelocal.es
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thelocal.es
- Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez called for increased pressure on Israel to stop the 'massacre in Gaza'.
- He announced Spain's plan to submit a UN resolution requesting the International Court of Justice to rule on humanitarian aid access to Gaza.
- Sánchez criticized the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, which has resulted in over 50,000 deaths and two million displaced since October 2023.
- He emphasized the need for a political solution and the implementation of the two-state solution as the only path to peace in the region.
"The extremely grave humanitarian crisis Gaza has endured since October 2023 has caused more than 50,000 dead, 100,000 wounded and two million displaced."— Pedro Sanchez, speaking at an Arab League summit in Baghdad.
Arab leaders promise to work on reconstruction of Gaza, press for ceasefire: BAGHDAD: Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Saturday called for increased ...
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Netanyahu's office: Israel considering all deals, including to end Gaza war: The PMO contradicted a former senior member of the negotiating team who said an ...
jpost.com/breaking-news/article-854407
Germany voices concern over Israeli ground offensive in Gaza: The launch of Israel’s new ground offensive in Gaza is a cause for deep concern ...
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Arab leaders call for funding to rebuild Gaza: Arab leaders urged the international community Saturday to fund their plan to rebuild the Gaza Strip after US ...
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Israel has launched a new offensive in blockaded Gaza. Here’s what to know: The war in the Gaza Strip has reached one of its darkest periods, as Israel’s ...
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Half a million march to Downing Street to urge Starmer to cut ties with Israel: Organisers said they aimed to mark the 77th anniversary of the Nakba and urge the ...
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'Countries like the UAE are rising up against the Islamic regime, while we allow allow it openly on our streets.'
On the 77th anniversary of the Nakba ... Show more
Who is Yuval Raphael? The singer representing Israel at Eurovision 2025: Israeli contestant was voted through to the final in Basel, Switzerland
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Kuwait Times 23h
Gulf Today 5h
Gaza ceasefire talks resume as Israeli strike kills over 150: Israel and Hamas resumed ceasefire talks on Saturday in Qatar, both sides said ...
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All hospitals in northern Gaza 'out of service' as Netanyahu hints at end to fighting
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"I am ashamed to know my tuition is being used to fund this genocide."
George Washington University graduate Cecilia Culver used her commencement ... Show more
US embassy in Tripoli denies report of planned relocation of Palestinians to Libya
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Tens of thousands marched through central London to mark the 77th anniversary of the Nakba and protest against Israel’s ongoing war on Gaza ... Show more
Israel has once again attacked tents in the so-called "safe zone" in the Al Mawasi area of Khan Younis on the night of May 18 ... Show more
London saw a massive outpouring of support for Palestine today, as approximately half a million people gathered to protest Israel’s ongoing military campaign ... Show more
EgyptToday 7h
UN chief says Palestinians, Israelis cannot afford to watch two-state solution vanishing
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Daily Sabah 11h
7 European nations vow not to stay silent as Gaza crisis deepens: Seven European nations vowed Friday they would 'not stay silent' as Israeli strikes continue to ...
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Gaza health ministry says all public hospitals in north ‘out of service’: The health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza said Sunday that all public hospitals in the ...
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“Whatever discussions are going on, you cannot use starvation as a method to negotiate.”
Unicef’s James Elder tells Channel 4 that the ‘entire child ... Show more
Hamas offers to release half of remaining hostages for two month ceasefire - report
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During Israel’s controversial Eurovision performance, Youth Demand activists protested against the ongoing genocide in Gaza ... Show more
After Trump's departure: Israel launches major offensive in the Gaza Strip: The Jewish state has announced that it will permanently occupy large parts of the ...
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Hamas condemns Israel's 'new atrocity' with airstrike on Gaza tents: Resistance group calls attack war crime against displaced civilians' shelter, urges Arab ...
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Gaza: Israeli army launches major new offensive: Israel wants to use the new military offensive to free the hostages and completely crush Hamas ...
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Austria's JJ Wins Eurovision Song Contest With Pop-Opera Song 'Wasted Love.' Israel Comes 2nd.
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Key FactsAustria Claims Victory at Eurovision 2025 in Basel
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: news.sky.com
- Austria won Eurovision 2025 with singer JJ performing Wasted Love.
- Israel secured the runner-up position with Yuval Raphael, amid protests during the performance.
- Organizers confirmed a crew member was hit with paint but sustained no injuries.
- The UK act placed 19th, avoiding 'nul points', while the event was hosted by an all-female team.
Top genocide scholars unanimous that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza: Dutch investigation
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When will the generals tell Netanyahu the Gaza war is a calamity for both sides?: A plan to distribute food via civilian firms is riddled with flaws ...
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Released hostages to attend 'Hatikvah'-themed Israel Day Parade NYC amid heightened security
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Hamas says new Gaza truce talks under way as Israel expands ground assault: The talks in the Qatari capital have begun without any conditions for Israel to allow ...
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Gaza crisis 'beyond atrocious' as IDF operations intensify, UN chief says: At least 153 were killed in Gaza in a day, the Palestinian health ministry said.
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The Al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas, announced Saturday that its fighters killed and wounded Israeli soldiers during clashes in the Shejaiya ... Show more
More than 100 dead after massive Israeli airstrikes: More than 100 people were killed in massive Israeli airstrikes in the Gaza Strip. Aid deliveries to the ...
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Military reports: Israel launches new offensive in the Gaza Strip: The Israeli army has launched its announced new offensive in the Gaza Strip ...
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Song Contest: EBU threatens Spain with fine over Israel commentary: The European Broadcasting Union is threatening Spanish state television with fines if its ...
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Gaza Strip: Where a kilo of flour costs the equivalent of 27 euros: Israel has sealed off Gaza since March, and now a new offensive has begun ...
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“Tonight we killed nearly 100 people from Gaza, and no one cares.”
Tzippy Scott, a member of the Israeli Knesset, said in an interview on Channel 12 that the ... Show more
Thousands of Palestinians flee north Gaza amid intensified Israeli attacks: Israel kills at least 115 Palestinians since Friday as it intensifies bombardment ...
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Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez attended the Arab League summit in Baghdad as guest of honour, where he laid out proposals to end the war in Gaza ... Show more
Spanish RTVE breaks EBU rules with pro-Palestinian message : RTVE was given a formal warning by the EBU after its message during the second semifinal of ...
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Israel launches 'extensive strikes' in new major offensive in Gaza
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'People of Gaza, Israeli army is coming,' warn leaflets dropped on Gaza: Leaflets come a day after Israeli military announced expansion of its large-scale ...
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Israel's army has, according to its own statements, launched the expected new major offensive in the Gaza Strip. The Israeli government recently announced ... Show more
Arab Summit voices ‘full’ support for Hashemite custodianship of Jerusalem: AMMAN/BAGHDAD —The final joint statement of the Arab Summit, which concluded on ...
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Austria wins third Eurovision crown with JJ's song Wasted Love: Austria won the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 in Swiss host city Basel on Saturday ...
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Key FactsStefan Raab's ESC Setback and New Opportunities for Germany
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: t-online.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: t-online.de
- Stefan Raab failed at the Eurovision Song Contest, with the duo Abor & Tynna finishing in 15th place.
- Despite the sibling pair's solid performance, success eluded them due to Raab's inflated expectations prior to the competition.
- His disruptive appearance at a local band's performance received negative reactions on social media.
- The reorganization of the ESC under the Southwest Broadcasting Corporation may provide a chance for a fresh start without Raab.
"I am still firmly convinced that we will win tonight."— Stefan Raab stated this shortly before the competition.
Gaza journalist faces Hamas threats and censorship - report: Gaza journalist Tawfiq Abu Jarad was threatened by Hamas. CPJ reports widespread intimidation and ...
jpost.com/middle-east/article-854301
Microsoft says provided AI to Israel military for war, denies use to harm people in Gaza
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UN aid chief: ‘Let’s not waste time’ with US-backed Gaza aid plan: United Nations aid chief Tom Fletcher said on Friday that time should not be wasted on an ...
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‘Elderly child’: Trauma of Israeli bombing turns Gaza girl’s hair grey: Lana al-Sharif was just eight years old when Israel’s war on Gaza began ...
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Daily Sabah May 16
VIDEO — Footage shows Pro-Palestinian demonstrators, including Jewish activists, protesting outside Israeli Embassy in Brussels on Nakba’s 77th anniversary ... Show more
In its final communique, the Arab League summit called for an end to bloodshed in Gaza and the immediate entry of aid, as well as a "cohesive national ... Show more
Saudi Gazette/ May 17
Israel ramps up strikes in Gaza, killing dozens, as Trump floats ‘freedom zone’: The Israeli military intensified operations across Gaza Thursday ...
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Key FactsIsrael Intensifies Gaza Strikes, Over 100 Casualties
May 15 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
- The Israeli military has escalated operations in Gaza, resulting in over 100 deaths, as President Trump proposed establishing a 'freedom zone.'
- Prime Minister Netanyahu aims to eradicate Hamas and expand military control, leading to increased civilian casualties.
- The Palestinian Ministry of Health reports that the death toll since October 2023 has surpassed 53,000, with UN agencies warning of a humanitarian crisis.
- Negotiations for a new ceasefire appear stalled as Israel continues its bombardments.
I was sleeping and I thought the house fell on us. I went into a state of shock… I thought I was a martyr.— A teenage boy, Ahmad Al-Safi, who had been displaced from northern Gaza, describes his experience after an airstrike in Khan Younis.