PALESTINE CHRONICLE: The Al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas, released video footage today of a precise ambush its fighters carried out in Beit Hanoun, northern Gaza, which resulted in the killing of five Israeli soldiers and injuries to approximately 20 more.

‘War of Attrition’ – Al-Qassam Brigades Release Footage of Deadly Ambush in Beit Hanoun

PALESTINIAN MEDIA: A volunteer doctor at Nasser Medical Complex told Al Jazeera that the situation in the hospital is extremely catastrophic, with a severe lack of the most basic medical supplies.

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: Israel’s Ministry of Diaspora Affairs brought a select group of influencers into Gaza under military escort, granting them access denied to independent journalists and tasking them with amplifying official narratives about humanitarian aid.

From TikTok to Gaza: Israel’s Social Media Campaign and the Influencers behind It

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: The International Commission of Jurists has formally requested an investigation into International Court of Justice (ICJ) Vice-President Julia Sebutinde over concerns her statements about Israel may be “profoundly damaging to the Court’s impartiality.”

‘Lack of Impartiality’ – Jurists Demand Probe into ICJ Judge’s Statements on Israel

GAZA GOVERNMENT MEDIA OFFICE:

The Government Media Office in Gaza stated that the Israeli occupation fabricated a false narrative about the massacre it committed at Nasser Medical Complex.

The occupation claimed the strike targeted a camera near the hospital, but in reality, it belonged to a Reuters photographer. Civil defense teams and journalists rushed to rescue the wounded, only to be struck deliberately and directly by the occupation.

The occupation also published a list of six martyrs, alleging they were fighters, but some of them were killed outside Nasser Medical Complex. Those who were on the hospital steps at the moment of the strike are well-known by name and profession, and none were wanted individuals.

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: Israel is “committing suicide” and “well on its way to making itself a pariah state” as it continues its ongoing genocidal assault on the Gaza Strip, American writer Thomas Friedman has argued in his latest opinion piece in the New York Times.

Israel ‘Committing Suicide’, Risks ‘Pariah State’ Status – Thomas Friedman

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: Mohamed El Mokhtar argues that the case against the Palestine Chronicle is not about law, but about silencing Palestinian journalism.

Built on unverified claims from a belligerent army, the complaint twists counterterrorism into a weapon against free expression. Its aim is clear: to criminalize the Palestinian word, to punish truth as if it were a crime.

This is not justice. It is intimidation.

The Palestine Chronicle Case: When Truth Becomes the Crime

ISRAELI MEDIA: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said, “We said we would prevent the establishment of a Palestinian state, and we are doing that.”

ISRAELI MEDIA: Protesters arrived at a restaurant in Jerusalem where Netanyahu and his ministers were attending a celebratory dinner. Demonstrators said Netanyahu and his ministers were celebrating while hostages remain hungry.

AL-QASSAM BRIGADES: Al-Qassam Brigades aired footage showing the targeting of an Israeli force on July 7 with two explosive devices. Five soldiers were killed and 20 were wounded in the ambush in Beit Hanoun, in the far north of the Gaza Strip.

Al-Qassam Brigades aired footage showing the targeting of an Israeli force on July 7 with two explosive devices. Five soldiers were killed and 20 were wounded in the ambush in Beit Hanoun, in the far north of the Gaza Strip. pic.twitter.com/HUsf078ABe

— The Palestine Chronicle (@PalestineChron) August 26, 2025

PALESTINIAN MEDIA: A source at the Baptist Hospital reported that two Palestinians were martyred and others injured in an Israeli strike on a popular market east of Gaza City.

SPANISH FM: I spoke with Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, and we are working together to stop the violence in Gaza and the West Bank and to end the famine. We continue deepening our strategic partnership with Qatar for peace in the Middle East.

OXFAM: We have large quantities of life-saving supplies piled up at Gaza’s borders awaiting entry. What is entering Gaza is scarce in both quantity and quality and does not meet basic needs. If aid is not allowed to enter Gaza in sufficient amounts, the number of starvation deaths will rise.

Israel is paying millions to influencers to say that there is no genocide happening in Gaza…‼️

It's too late; we have seen the genocide on our phones over the last 22 months.

A CHEAPER SOLUTION IS TO LET IN THE WORLD'S MEDIA AND LET THEM TELL US THERE IS NO STARVATION OR… pic.twitter.com/9t9upyz5cE

— Earth Hippy 🌎🕊️💚 (@hippyygoat) August 26, 2025

EU SPOKESPERSON FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS: The killing of journalists and healthcare workers in an Israeli strike on Nasser Medical Complex is unacceptable. Journalists and civilians must be protected under international law.

ISRAELI MEDIA: According to an Israeli source, the deal Tel Aviv is willing to discuss includes the return of all prisoners and an end to the war. Minister Ron Dermer is working on a comprehensive deal that includes political dimensions to end the war. Dermer is leading political negotiations on Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria with US support.

ISRAELI MEDIA: The Israeli Broadcasting Authority reported that the Israeli army has begun a large-scale military operation in the city of Ramallah.

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: The Israel Lobby still maintains a chokehold over many Western governments, yet the mere affiliation between a politician and Zionist groups is becoming synonymous with corruption and the betrayal of the national interest.

Read the latest analysis by Robert Inlakesh.

Dutch Government Resignations over Israel Sanctions Prove EU Complicity in Genocide

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: Canadian photojournalist Valerie Zink has resigned from Reuters after eight years, denouncing the news agency’s coverage of Gaza as a “betrayal of journalists” and accusing it of “justifying and enabling” the killing of 245 media workers in the enclave.

Valerie Zink Quits Reuters, Accuses Agency of Enabling Journalist Killings in Gaza

PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Medical sources in Gaza hospitals announced that the number of Palestinians killed by Israeli fire since dawn today has risen to 43.

PALESTINIAN MEDIA: A source in emergency and rescue services reported that five Palestinians were killed and 28 others injured in an Israeli strike on the Safatawi area, north of Gaza City.

GAZA HEALTH MINISTRY: The Ministry of Health in Gaza announced that hospitals in the Strip received 75 bodies and 370 injured people over the past 24 hours. The total death toll of the ongoing Israeli aggression has risen to 62,819, with 158,629 injured since October 7, 2023.

PALESTINIAN MEDIA: A source in emergency and rescue services reported several injuries in an Israeli strike on the Safatawi area, north of Gaza City.

REUTERS: Reuters reported that German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that his country will not join the initiative to recognize a Palestinian state at this time.

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: At least 27 Palestinians, including women and children, were killed on Tuesday in ongoing Israeli airstrikes across the Gaza Strip. The Israeli occupation has intensified attacks on homes and tents sheltering displaced families in the central and southern regions, while the death toll from famine has risen to 303.

Children among Victims as Israeli Bombardment Intensifies in Gaza

REUTERS: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said his country will not join the initiative to recognize a Palestinian state at this time.

AL-JAZEERA: A letter addressed to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed concern about the spread of famine in the Gaza Strip and about Israel’s plans to gather civilians in what it calls a “humanitarian city.” The signatories called on Netanyahu and the Knesset to allow the entry of food and medical aid into Gaza and urged Israel to seek an agreement for a ceasefire in the Strip.

PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Three Palestinians were killed in an Israeli airstrike at dawn on a house in Al-Bureij camp in central Gaza. Three others were killed and several injured by Israeli fire while seeking aid near the Netzarim corridor in central Gaza. Nasser Medical Complex reported five deaths among aid seekers in southern Gaza.

IRISH MEDIA: A total of 206 former ambassadors and officials from the European Union urged the bloc to take strong measures against Israel. Their letter condemned Israel’s plans to empty Gaza City of its residents, its prevention of UNRWA from delivering aid, and the expansion of settlements in East Jerusalem. The signatories expressed disappointment that the EU has not exerted sufficient pressure on Israel.

YEDIOTH AHRONOTH: Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid said Hamas’s response included most of the proposals put forward by US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff. He added that a deal could be reached but Israel is not engaging with the mediators.

PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Medical sources reported the death of Hamada Warsh Agha due to starvation and malnutrition. Since March 2, Israel has closed all crossings into Gaza, preventing the entry of humanitarian aid. This has plunged the Strip into famine despite aid trucks piled up at its borders, while only very limited quantities of aid have been allowed in, insufficient to meet the minimum needs of the starving population.

GAZA HEALTH MINISTRY: The Ministry of Health reported a critical shortage of blood units and their components in hospitals. The nature of serious injuries requires additional blood units to save lives. Sources of replenishing blood supplies, including donation campaigns, have sharply declined due to widespread famine and malnutrition. The ministry issued an urgent appeal to all relevant parties to boost hospital blood stocks.

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ISRAELI MEDIA: Israel’s Channel 13 reported that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office is considering a proposal to bypass Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir after his call to move forward with a deal in Gaza. One possibility under discussion is appointing an authority above the Chief of Staff to act as supreme commander of the army.

Assessments indicate that Zamir is seen as not aggressive enough and unwilling to occupy Gaza City.

Zamir, however, would not accept the appointment of a commander above him. Netanyahu’s office is reportedly angered after Zamir demanded reaching a deal now.

ISRAELI MEDIA: The Israeli Prisoners’ Families Forum regarding those held in Gaza declared: We urge everyone to take to the streets tomorrow and raise their voices for the return of all hostages. Everyone must unite and fight for their return. We will not accept the sabotage of the prisoner exchange deal again.

ISRAELI MEDIA: Israeli Channel 14 reported that soldiers who fired shells at Nasser Hospital said the bombing was carried out in coordination and with approval from senior command.

‘Stop Attacks on Healthcare’ – WHO Chief’s Call after Israel Bombs Nasser Hospital

GERMAN FOREIGN MINISTRY

We express our shock at the killing of several journalists, rescuers, and other civilians in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza. There must be an investigation into the Israeli attack on Nasser Hospital.

German Ambassador to Israel: We are appalled by the killing of journalists, medics, and civilians in the Israeli strike on Nasser Hospital.

TRUMP: The situation in Gaza is horrific. There are fewer than 20 hostages, and we will get them out of the Strip. Asked about the bombing of Nasser Hospital, he said: “I am not happy about that, and we need to put an end to this nightmare.”

AL-QASSAM BRIGADES: The Al-Qassam Brigades revealed a new operation against the Israeli army on Sunday, announcing that a Merkava tank was targeted with an explosive device south of the Zeitoun neighborhood, and a rescue force was monitored arriving at the scene.

The final communiqué of the OIC meeting:

We call on the UN Security Council to convene over the aggression against the Palestinian people.

We support the efforts of Qatar, Egypt, and the US to secure a ceasefire in Gaza.

We condemn Israel’s intransigence and refusal to respond to mediation efforts.

We demand the opening of crossings, the unrestricted entry of aid to Gaza, and the protection of relief agencies, foremost among them UNRWA.

We reject Netanyahu’s irresponsible statements about “Greater Israel.”

We strongly condemn the recent assassination of journalists in Gaza.

We affirm the need for the Palestinian government to assume responsibilities across all occupied territories.

ISRAELI MEDIA: According to sources, Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis was shelled by an Israeli tank as part of a special forces operation in the area. The investigation is focusing on the chain of approvals granted to the tank before it fired. Firing at a hospital requires authorization from senior command and sometimes from the Chief of Staff. The tank crew carried out orders, but an investigation is necessary into why the order was given to bomb a hospital.