
Palestinian resistance forces killed five Israeli soldiers and wounded 15 others in a complex ambush in southern Gaza, amid escalating operations in both Khan Yunis and Jabaliya.
Meanwhile, Israeli forces killed at least 86 Palestinians in the Strip, including many aid seekers.
Since October 7, 2023, Israel has killed 56,156 and injured 132,239 others, the majority of whom are women and children, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza.
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100 Palestinians Killed since Dawn in Gaza
QNN: 100 Palestinians were killed in Israeli airstrikes on Gaza since dawn today.
Abu Obeida: Our Fighters Are the Bravest of the Modern Era
ABU OBEIDA:
“Our fighters display unmatched courage and sacrifice. The recent ambushes are living history—proof that our freedom fighters are the most valiant in the modern era.
“Enemy funerals and corpses will remain a constant as long as the occupation continues its criminal war.
“The enemy government lies to its people and sends soldiers into Gaza’s quagmire for delusional political gains.”
78 Palestinians Killed in Gaza since Morning
AL-JAZEERA (citing medical sources): At least 78 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli airstrikes across the Gaza Strip since dawn.
Three Palestinians Killed in Settler Attack on Kafr Malik, West Bank
PALESTINIAN HEALTH MINISTRY: Three Palestinians were killed and seven others wounded in a settler assault on the town of Kafr Malik, northeast of Ramallah.
Israeli Media: Senior Commander Was Inside Armored Vehicle Attacked by Resistance
ISRAELI MEDIA: New revelations show that during a previous incident involving an armored personnel carrier (APC), a senior Israeli commander from the Southern Command was inside the vehicle. Footage released by Hamas shows fighters approaching an APC and attempting to open it before it withdrew. Two officers accompanying the commander were lightly wounded.
Al-Qassam: Khan Younis Ambush Part of ‘Stones of David’ Operations
Al-Qassam Brigades said yesterday’s ambush in Khan Younis is part of the “Stones of David” series of operations launched in response to Israeli armored units known as “Gideon Charriots.”
UN: Fuel Blockade in Gaza Is a Matter of Life or Death
UNITED NATIONS: UN Secretary-General’s spokesperson said Israel’s restriction of fuel deliveries is choking life-saving humanitarian services, stating that “fuel in Gaza is a matter of life or death.”
Israeli Officer: Khan Younis Footage Is a Disgrace
ISRAELI MEDIA: Channel 14 quoted a senior Israeli officer saying the ambush video was “shameful” and failed to follow combat protocol. He criticized commanders for not neutralizing the attacker despite clear proximity.
The Al-Qassam Brigades have released footage of a sophisticated and deadly ambush that took place on Tuesday and targeted two Israeli armored personnel carriers near the Ali bin Abi Talib Mosque in the Ma'an district, south of Khan Yunis.
According to statements from the… pic.twitter.com/8EQ1JsUygF
— The Palestine Chronicle (@PalestineChron) June 25, 2025
Army Radio Details Sequence of Khan Younis Ambush That Killed 7
ISRAELI ARMY RADIO:
– Soldiers were ordered into an armored “Puma” vehicle for safety during an airstrike.
– A Palestinian fighter approached the vehicle, climbed onto it, and dropped an explosive inside within seconds.
– The explosion caused multiple deaths and injuries among the seven soldiers inside.
– Investigations revealed there were no additional explosives onboard apart from the soldiers’ ammunition.
Eight Killed in Shejaiyya
PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Eight Palestinians were killed, including children and women, as a result of the occupation’s bombing of the Abu Ajwa family home in the Shuja’iyya neighborhood, east of Gaza City.
Eight Palestinians were killed, including children and women, as a result of the occupation's bombing of the Abu Ajwa family home in the Shuja'iyya neighborhood, east of Gaza City. pic.twitter.com/tffxppDuUv
— The Palestine Chronicle (@PalestineChron) June 25, 2025
Israeli Army: Khan Yunis Ambush Executed by Single Fighter
ISRAELI MEDIA: Channel 13 reports that a preliminary army investigation concluded the ambush that killed seven Israeli soldiers was carried out by a single Palestinian fighter who planted an explosive inside an armored vehicle and escaped unnoticed.
67 Killed in Israeli Airstrikes since Dawn
AL-JAZEERA: Hospital sources in Gaza report that 67 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli airstrikes since early Wednesday, including 14 people waiting for humanitarian aid.
Israeli Minister Deri: Post-War Conditions May Enable Prisoner Swap
ISRAELI MEDIA: Minister Aryeh Deri told Channel 12 that the aftermath of the war with Iran has created a major opportunity to reach a prisoner exchange deal.
UN Official: We Cannot Keep Standing By as Gaza Suffers
UNITED NATIONS: The UN Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict condemned the scale of suffering endured by children in Gaza, stating, “We cannot continue to stand idly by.”
Trump’s Shaky Ceasefire: Iran Won the Battle, But Will It Win the War?
PALESTINE CHRONICLE: The battle is over, but the war rages on. While some have jumped to say that Iran won or lost the war, this is way too early to say, especially as the stability of the ceasefire has not yet become clear.
Read the latest analysis by Robert Inlakesh.
Trump’s Shaky Ceasefire: Iran Won the Battle, But Will It Win the War?
Israeli Forces Shoot and Kill Elderly Woman, Youths, amid West Bank Raids
PALESTINE CHRONICLE: An elderly Palestinian woman was shot in the head and killed by Israeli occupation forces during a raid north of Jerusalem in the early hours of Wednesday, while two other youths were also shot and killed by the army in the occupied West Bank.
The killings come as the army escalated its military operations across the occupied West Bank while illegal settlers attacked Palestinian homes and set at least one alight.
Israeli Forces Shoot and Kill Elderly Woman, Youths, amid West Bank Raids
Hamas: Resistance Holds Initiative, Insists on Making Israel Pay for Its Crimes
HAMAS STATEMENT: Hamas stated that recent operations by Al-Qassam Brigades and Saraya Al-Quds prove Israel’s failure to break the Palestinian people’s will.
The group emphasized it holds the initiative and is determined to make the enemy pay a heavy price.
Hamas blamed Netanyahu for obstructing negotiations and confirmed its continued engagement with mediators and serious proposals for a comprehensive agreement.
Former Israeli General: Soldiers Thrown Into Pointless Missions
ISRAELI MEDIA: Retired Major General Gadi Shamni, former head of operations in the Israeli General Staff, accused the government of wasting opportunities for a prisoner exchange and sending soldiers into futile missions. He also criticized the government for pushing a law exempting ultra-Orthodox Jews from military service.
Palestinian Teenager Killed near Jenin
PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Rayan Thamer Hawshiya, 15, was shot dead by Israeli occupation forces in the town of Al-Yamoun, west of Jenin.
Killed, Wounded in Gaza
QNN: Wounded, including children, were reported in Israeli airstrike near Al-Khalidi Mosque, northwest of Gaza City.
Poll: Majority of Israelis Support Deal with Resistance
ISRAELI MEDIA: According to a Walla poll, 67% of Israelis support ending the war in Gaza and reaching a deal for the release of captives. Additionally, 52% support a ceasefire with Iran, while 33% oppose it.
Palestinian clans and families in northern Gaza facilitate the entry of aid trucks, paving the way for international organizations to begin distributing urgently needed supplies. pic.twitter.com/swgTinzXOy
— The Palestine Chronicle (@PalestineChron) June 25, 2025
Palestinian Football Star Makes History in Electric Club World Cup Hat Trick Performance
PALESTINE CHRONICLE: The 2025 Club World Cup has already delivered unforgettable moments, even though the tournament has yet to move past the group stage. But perhaps the most memorable of them all came from a son of Palestine who had the world at his feet for 90 minutes.
Read the latest article by Sammy Baroud.
Palestinian Football Star Makes History in Electric Club World Cup Hat Trick Performance
Gaza Death Toll Rises
GAZA HEALTH MINISTRY: The death toll from the Israeli genocidal war has risen to 56,156 martyrs and 132,239 injuries since October 7, 2023.
Israeli Strikes Kill Civilians, Hit Civil Infrastructure in Iran
IRANIAN HEALTH MINISTRY: An Iranian Health Ministry spokesman stated that 90% of those killed in Israeli strikes were civilians. The attacks have drawn mixed reactions inside Iran, ranging from pride in national resilience to fears over economic and security fallout.
Israel Withdraws Reserve Division from Gaza
ISRAELI ARMY: The Israeli military announced that Reserve Division 252 has concluded its operations in northern Gaza after 4.5 months of combat. Division 99 will take over its position.
Death Toll in Gaza Rises to 51 Since Dawn
AL-JAZEERA: Medical sources in Gaza reported that Israeli strikes have killed 51 Palestinians since dawn, including 14 civilians waiting for humanitarian aid.
Palestinian Journalist Killed in Gaza
QNN: Journalist Mahmoud Issa Abu Sharbi was killed as a result of Israel’s bombing of the northern Gaza Strip.
Three Bodies Arrive at Al-Shifa
PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Three martyrs arrived at Al-Shifa Medical Complex after the occupation forces bombed a group of residents in front of Jabaliya Al-Nazla Municipality.
Israeli forces carry out intensive raids on Jabalia al-Balad, north of the Gaza Strip. pic.twitter.com/iKXjJ47SmC
— The Palestine Chronicle (@PalestineChron) June 25, 2025
Israeli Airstrike on Shejaiyya
PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Israeli aircraft carry out an airstrike in the vicinity of the stall market in the Shuja’iyya neighborhood, east of Gaza City.
Al-Quds Brigades: Israeli Merkava Tank Destroyed in Khan Yunis
AL-QUDS BRIGADES: Al-Quds Brigades announced the destruction of an Israeli Merkava tank using a Barq explosive device in Abasan al-Kabira, east of Khan Yunis.
Al-Qassam Reveals Details of Yesterday’s Ambush in Khan Yunis
AL-QASSAM BRIGADES: Al-Qassam Brigades reported destroying two Israeli armored vehicles during a complex ambush, causing total burnout of one transporter and engaging another with a “Fedayeen charge.”
US Strikes on Iran’s Nuclear Program: Reports Dispute ‘Obliteration’ Claim
Netanyahu: A Difficult Day for Israel
ISRAELI MEDIA: Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu admitted a severe blow, mourning the deaths of 7 soldiers in Khan Younis. The army also confirmed the failure of a rescue operation after a bomb explosion.
Seven Israeli Soldiers Killed in Khan Yunis Ambush: All the Details
Families of Captives: War in Gaza Has Lost Direction
ISRAELI MEDIA: The Israeli captives’ families’ committee declared that the war has exhausted its objectives and now lacks any real strategy, especially after the recent loss of 7 soldiers.
Gaza Death Toll Reaches 41 Since Dawn, Including 14 Aid Seekers
AL-JAZEERA: Gaza hospitals reported 41 Palestinians martyred since dawn, among them 14 waiting for aid. Israel continues to distribute limited humanitarian assistance via the controversial US-backed “Gaza Humanitarian Foundation.”
Trump: Good News on Gaza Coming Soon
US MEDIA: US President Donald Trump said that Israel has suffered significant damage in recent days. He also claimed that a settlement with Tehran would not have been possible if he hadn’t destroyed key Iranian facilities.
Israeli Army Spokesperson Admits Failure in Rescue Operation
ISRAELI ARMY: The Israeli military spokesperson acknowledged the failure to rescue soldiers caught in a bomb explosion in Khan Younis, expressing that “words cannot describe the pain of the families.”
31 Palestinians Killed Since Dawn in Ongoing Israeli Attacks
PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Hospital sources in Gaza report that 31 Palestinians have been killed since early Wednesday, including 10 aid seekers targeted near distribution points.
One Killed, Five Injured near Aid Center in Rafah
PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Medical staff at Nasser Medical Complex confirmed one martyr and five wounded after Israeli forces opened fire near an aid center north of Rafah, southern Gaza.
Lazzarini: Gaza Aid Mechanism Is a Deadly, Humiliating Trap
UNRWA: UNRWA chief Philippe Lazzarini criticized the current US-Israeli aid distribution mechanism in Gaza as “disgraceful and deadly,” calling for international humanitarian agencies to resume full control.
Nine Aid Seekers Killed Near Nuseirat
PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Nine Palestinians were killed and others wounded near the Nuseirat corridor while waiting for food assistance, according to Al-Awda and Al-Aqsa Martyrs hospitals.
Al-Qassam Carries Out New Operation in Khan Yunis
AL-QASSAM BRIGADES: Al-Qassam Brigades claimed responsibility for destroying two D9 bulldozers using “Shawath” and “Yasin 105” explosives in southern Khan Younis.
Airstrikes, Shelling Target Khan Yunis
AL-JAZEERA: Israeli helicopters, artillery, and airstrikes targeted northeast Khan Younis overnight.
Israeli Minister Admits Heavy Cost of War
ISRAELI MEDIA: Transport Minister Miri Regev admitted that Israel is “paying a heavy price” in the war, following the deaths of an officer and six soldiers in southern Gaza.
Al-Quds Brigades: Israeli Vehicle Destroyed in Khan Yunis
AL-QUDS BRIGADES: Our fighters destroyed an Israeli military vehicle in the Old Licensing area of Khan Younis using a powerful barrel bomb.
Al-Quds Brigades broadcast footage of a sniper operation targeting an Israeli soldier near Muntar Hill, east of the Sheja'iyya neighborhood in Gaza City. pic.twitter.com/AMb6eBQfRr
— The Palestine Chronicle (@PalestineChron) June 25, 2025
Israeli Shelling near Nasser Medical Complex
PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Israeli artillery targeted areas near Nasser Medical Complex west of Khan Younis, according to field reports.
22 Palestinians Killed in Gaza since Dawn
PALESTINIAN MEDIA: At least 22 Palestinians were killed by Israeli attacks since dawn, including 6 aid seekers. Three others were killed in a strike on a fuel station in ShEjaiya.
Ben Gvir Calls to 'Open Gates of Hell' on Israel’s Enemies
ISRAELI MEDIA: Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir stated: “The time has come to open the gates of hell on our enemies and assert sovereignty in the Middle East.”
Golan Calls for Decisive End to Gaza War Through Agreement
ISRAELI MEDIA: Yair Golan, leader of the Democrats Party in Israel, has called for a decisive end to the Gaza war through a regional political and security agreement. He stated:
It is time to decide the Gaza war with a regional political and security agreement to bring back the hostages.
It is time to decide the Gaza war with a regional political and security agreement to build an alternative to Hamas.
He criticized those who do not seek an agreement, saying they act from political considerations, abandon soldiers and abductees, and harm security.
Israeli Defense Minister Laments Loss of Soldiers in Khan Yunis Ambush
ISRAELI MEDIA: Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz described the loss of the officer and six soldiers in Khan Yunis as “painful,” emphasizing that they “were killed defending Israel and while seeking to bring back the kidnapped.”
Israeli Army Radio confirmed that identifying the fallen soldiers in the Khan Yunis ambush took several hours due to the burning of the armored personnel carrier (APC) they were in. Rescue teams were reportedly unable to extinguish the fire on site and only managed to do so after towing the APC back to Israel.
The Israeli occupation army had earlier confirmed the deaths of an officer and six soldiers in a resistance ambush in Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip.
Young Man Killed by Occupation Forces While Awaiting Aid
PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Murad Musleh, a 24-year-old man, was killed by occupation forces while he was waiting for American aid in the central Gaza Strip.
استشهاد الشاب مراد مصلح (24 عاما) برصاص الاحتلال خلال انتظاره المساعدات الأمريكية وسط قطاع غزة. pic.twitter.com/U5XIgiJkCx
— شبكة قدس الإخبارية (@qudsn) June 25, 2025
Israeli Army: Officer and Six Soldiers Killed in Southern Gaza Battles
ISRAELI MEDIA: The Israeli occupation army has acknowledged the killing of an officer and six soldiers in battles with the Palestinian resistance in the southern Gaza Strip.
Occupation Army Officially Announces 7 Soldiers Killed, 16 Wounded in Khan Yunis Ambush
ISRAELI MEDIA (Cited in Quds News): The Israeli occupation army has officially announced the killing of 7 soldiers and the wounding of 16 others from the 605th Combat Engineering Battalion in a resistance ambush in Khan Yunis.
The Israeli occupation army announced that the seven soldiers were completely burned after an explosive device detonated a ‘Puma’ engineering armored personnel carrier in Khan Yunis. The army described the evacuation process from the scene as difficult.
‘Complex Ambush’: Eight Soldiers Killed, at Least 15 Wounded in Gaza
Inshirah Abu Amsha, Faces Deteriorating Health Amidst Displacement
QUDS NEWS: Inshirah Abu Amsha, a young girl battling severe and dangerous cancer, is experiencing a critical decline in her health. Her condition is worsening because she cannot travel to receive necessary medical treatment.
Adding to her plight, Inshirah is currently living in a tent after her family’s home in northern Gaza was bombed. This dire situation highlights the extreme challenges faced by vulnerable individuals in the region seeking life-saving medical care.
الفتاة انشراح أبو عمشة، تعاني من سرطان شديد وخطير وتدهور وضعها الصحي لعدم تمكنها للسفر للعلاج، وتعيش في خيمة بعد قصف منزلهم شمال غزة. pic.twitter.com/FaUDuMMSqX
— شبكة قدس الإخبارية (@qudsn) June 25, 2025
Al-Awda Hospital Receives 6 Killed, 17 Injured After Israeli Airstrike
PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Al-Awda Hospital in Nuseirat has announced it received six people killed and 17 injured, with 5 of those injuries being severe, following an Israeli airstrike on a home across from Al-Nouri Tower in northern Nuseirat refugee camp, central Gaza Strip.
Trump's Ceasefire Demand to Netanyahu Reportedly Tense
ISRAELI MEDIA: Jerusalem Post, citing an informed source, revealed that the conversation between US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu regarding a ceasefire with Iran was difficult.
The source stated that Trump raised his voice during the phone call with Netanyahu, demanding he halt the attack on Iran.
The source added to the newspaper that Trump was agitated and asked Netanyahu to “stop the attack immediately.” Reportedly, Netanyahu was unable to speak, only expressing his gratitude to the US President.
Israeli Forces Demolish Residential Buildings in Northern Khan Yunis
PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Israeli occupation forces carried out demolition operations on residential buildings in the northeastern areas of Khan Yunis city in the southern Gaza Strip early this Wednesday morning.
Eight Killed as Occupation Army Targets Aid Seekers on Salah al-Din Street
PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Eight people have been killed after the Israeli occupation army targeted individuals awaiting aid on Salah al-Din Street, south of the Wadi Gaza area in the central Gaza Strip.
Children Attempt to Salvage Belongings in Khan Yunis
VIDEO: Children are trying to salvage what remains of their tents after seawater swept away the displaced persons’ tents on the beach of Khan Yunis.
أطفال يحاولون انتشال ما تبقى من خيمتهم بعد أن جرفت مياه البحر خيام النازحين على شاطئ خانيونس pic.twitter.com/1GLdOJmpqJ
— شبكة قدس الإخبارية (@qudsn) June 25, 2025
15 Palestinians Killed Since Dawn Amidst Intense Israeli Strikes and Reports of Civilian Casualties
PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Fifteen Palestinians, including children, have been killed and dozens injured in Israeli bombardments across the Gaza Strip since early Wednesday morning, according to hospital sources in Gaza.
Shuja’iyya Neighborhood: Israeli aircraft struck tents housing displaced persons in the Shuja’iyya neighborhood, eastern Gaza City, resulting in several fatalities and injuries. Separately, an earlier Israeli airstrike on Al-Mansoura Street in the same neighborhood killed three Palestinians and injured others.
Northern Nuseirat Camp: An Israeli airstrike on a home in the Al-Mufti area, north of Nuseirat camp in central Gaza, left a number of people injured. Another strike targeted the Shahada family home on Abu Sitta Street, north of Nuseirat camp, also causing several injuries.
Deir al-Balah: Five citizens, including children, were killed and others injured when occupation aircraft bombed a house near Al-Salam Mosque.
Central Gaza: One citizen was killed and others injured after Israeli occupation forces opened fire on people waiting for aid on Salah al-Din Street.
Elderly Woman Killed by Occupation Forces in Shuafat Refugee Camp, Jerusalem
PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Palestinian medical sources reported the death of Hajja Zahia Al-Obaidi, 66, after Israeli occupation soldiers shot her during an incursion into the Shuafat refugee camp in occupied Jerusalem.
إصابة مسنة بجروح خطيرة بعد إطلاق جنود الاحتلال النار عليها خلال اقتحام مخيم شعفاط بالقدس المحتلة pic.twitter.com/hWcMXyn677
— شبكة قدس الإخبارية (@qudsn) June 24, 2025
Occupation Army Executes Dozens of Young Men Awaiting Aid in Netzarim Axis
PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Palestinian media outlets reported that the “Israeli occupation army executed dozens of young men who were awaiting aid in the Netzarim axis, central Gaza Strip, and threw their bodies into a well, preventing their retrieval.”
Occupation Artillery Targets Gaza and Khan Yunis
PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Al-Aqsa Satellite Channel reported that Israeli occupation artillery is intensely targeting Jabaliya Al-Balad in the northern Gaza Strip and the Zeitoun neighborhood in the southeastern part of Gaza City.
The channel added that artillery shelling is also targeting the Batn Al-Sameen area and the cemeteries in Khan Yunis city, southern Gaza Strip.
‘Complex Ambush’: Eight Soldiers Killed, at Least 15 Wounded in Gaza
Israeli Aircraft Launch Airstrikes and Fire Belts on Shuja'iyya Neighborhood
PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Israeli occupation aircraft launched a series of airstrikes and “fire belts” (intense, concentrated bombings) around the Friday Market and along Al-Muntar and Al-Mansoura streets in the Shuja’iyya neighborhood, east of Gaza City.
Al-Qassam Targets Merkava Tank in Khan Yunis
AL-QASSAM BRIGADES: We targeted a Zionist Merkava tank with a Shawaza IED and a Yassin 105 shell in the old licensing area south of Khan Yunis.
Heavy Artillery in Jabaliya, Zaytoun
QNN: Israeli artillery shelling targeted the Zaytoun neighborhood, southeast of Gaza City, and Jabaliya al-Balad, in northern Gaza.
Israel Storms Shuafat Refugee Camp
PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Israeli occupation forces storm Shuafat refugee camp in occupied Jerusalem.
Israeli occupation forces storm Shuafat refugee camp in occupied Jerusalem. pic.twitter.com/G37E408xIJ
— The Palestine Chronicle (@PalestineChron) June 24, 2025
Artillery Shelling Targets Khan Yunis
QNN: Artillery shelling targets the Batn al-Sameen area and the cemeteries south of Khan Yunis, in the southern Gaza Strip.
One Killed, Several Injured in Israeli Strike on Jabaliya
AL-JAZEERA: A Palestinian was killed and others wounded tonight in an Israeli airstrike targeting a house in Jabalia al-Nazla, northern Gaza Strip, according to emergency services in Gaza.
Worshippers Return to Al-Aqsa After 12-Day Closure
PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Worshippers were able to re-enter Al-Aqsa Mosque after Israeli forces kept its gates closed for 12 consecutive days.
'Complex Ambush': Eight Soldiers Killed, at Least 15 Wounded in Gaza
PALESTINE CHRONICLE: Palestinian resistance forces killed five Israeli soldiers and wounded 15 others in a complex ambush in southern Gaza, amid escalating operations in both Khan Yunis and Jabaliya.
‘Complex Ambush’: Eight Soldiers Killed, at Least 15 Wounded in Gaza
the “Israeli occupation army executed dozens of young men who were awaiting aid in the Netzarim axis, central Gaza Strip, and threw their bodies into a well, preventing their retrieval.”
The Israeli Nazis make the German Nazis look like altar boys…
to hell with Wasrael.
More power to Iran.
FTRTTSPWBF.