PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Sources from Al-Awda Hospital in the Gaza Strip report a fire breaking out in the hospital’s medicine warehouse in Tal al-Zaatar, northern Gaza, after being targeted by Israeli occupation forces.

US MEDIA, POLICE STATEMENTS: Two employees of the Israeli Embassy were killed in a shooting near an event at the Jewish Museum in Washington D.C. last Wednesday evening (local time), an incident classified by US President Donald Trump as “anti-Semitism.”

The two employees, a man and a woman, were shot and died in an area close to the museum, which was at the time hosting a reception for young diplomats organized by the American Jewish Committee.

Washington D.C. Metropolitan Police stated that the shooter was Elias Rodriguez, 30 years old, from Chicago, Illinois. They clarified that his record was free of any known precedents that would have placed him under surveillance by law enforcement agencies.

The Mayor of Washington confirmed that the Federal Bureau of Investigation is leading the investigations into this incident, while Washington Police Chief Pamela Smith said that the shooter shouted “Free Palestine” during his arrest after the attack, affirming that no intelligence information regarding a terrorist act or hate crime in the city had been received.

هتف بالحرية لفلسطين… لحظة اعتقال منفذ عملية إطلاق النار في السفارة الإسرائيلية في واشنطن والتي أسفرت عن مقتل موظفين إسرائيليين بالسفارة.#الحرية_لفلسطين pic.twitter.com/Wq74kQJNRM

— المركز الفلسطيني للإعلام (@PalinfoAr) May 22, 2025

PALESTINIAN MEDIA: 14 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli airstrikes targeting Gaza City and the central Gaza Strip since dawn today.

AFP: Uruguay has summoned Israel’s ambassador in protest of the Israeli army’s assault on diplomats during their visit to Jenin.

‘Unacceptable’: Global Outrage after Israeli Forces Open Fire on Diplomats

UN NEWS: The United Nations has declared that the entire population of the Gaza Strip faces the risk of famine, a direct consequence of 19 months of Israeli aggression, forced displacement, and the systematic prevention of humanitarian aid access.

ISRAELI MEDIA: The Israeli Home Front Command reported the activation of sirens in central Israel after a missile launched from Yemen was detected. The Israeli army stated it identified and intercepted the missile. Israeli ambulance services reported one individual was injured while seeking shelter.

رصد الصاروخ اليمني لحظة وصوله إلى أجواء فلسطين المحتلة pic.twitter.com/eEiHJpNFxV

— شبكة قدس الإخبارية (@qudsn) May 22, 2025

PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Israeli occupation forces have surrounded Al-Awda Hospital in Tal al-Zaatar, northern Gaza. The Al-Awda Health and Community Association further stated that occupation tanks targeted the specialized surgeries department and continued to fire on the hospital buildings.

PALESTINIAN MEDIA: 93 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli airstrikes across the Gaza Strip since dawn on Wednesday.

PALESTINIAN MEDIA: An Israeli airstrike hit the al-Nasser Model School in western Gaza City, which is housing displaced Palestinians.

PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Four Palestinians killed in an Israeli airstrike that targeted a home in the Safatawi area, north of Gaza City.

AL-JAZEERA: Canada’s foreign minister stated a request for the Israeli ambassador to be summoned to convey her country’s concerns, following Israeli soldiers firing at diplomats in Jenin. The Canadian minister also demanded a full investigation and accountability for those involved in the incident.

BRITISH MEDIA: A spokesperson for Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) told Britain’s Channel 4 that the Israeli blockade imposed on the Gaza Strip constitutes ethnic cleansing.

AL-JAZEERA: A Hamas spokesperson, Jihad Taha, stated that Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s statements are a continuation of evasive tactics, falsely claiming readiness for an agreement.

ISRAELI MEDIA: Air defenses detected several rockets launched from the northern Gaza Strip towards settlements in the envelope. They added that the rocket fire may have targeted a tank gathering near the security fence north of the Gaza Strip.

AL-JAZEERA: The Israeli Home Front Command announced the activation of sirens in the settlements of Netiv HaAsara and Zikim in the Gaza envelope. The Israeli army also stated that “sirens are sounding in southern Israel for the second time today, Wednesday, after rockets were launched from the Gaza Strip.”

AL-JAZEERA: Irish Foreign Minister Simon Harris stated that Israeli forces firing at diplomats, including two Irish nationals, in Jenin refugee camp in the West Bank is unacceptable. Harris added that a thorough investigation into the firing at diplomats must be conducted and those responsible held accountable.

PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Israeli occupation forces are firing illumination flares in the eastern areas of Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip.

AL-JAZEERA (citing medical sources): 82 Palestinians have been killed and dozens injured in Israeli strikes on the Gaza Strip since dawn on Wednesday.

AL-JAZEERA: An Israeli drone strike on a group of civilians in the Al-Amal neighborhood, west of Khan Yunis city in southern Gaza, resulted in three fatalities and several injuries.

PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Resistance fighters opened fire and threw a locally made bomb at Israeli occupation forces in the village of Fahma, southwest of Jenin.

AL-JAZEERA: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that all areas of the Gaza Strip will be designated as safe zones under Israeli control. He affirmed commitment to achieving all war objectives in Gaza, indicating the operation is not yet complete.

ISRAELI ARMY: The Israeli army stated that defensive systems intercepted a rocket fired from the northern Gaza Strip towards Ashkelon.

AL-QUDS BRIGADES: We shelled Ashdod and Ashkelon with a rocket barrage in response to what it termed Zionist massacres against the Palestinian people.

Al-Quds Brigades announced that they launched a rocket barrage targeting Ashdod and Ashkelon, in response to what they described as ongoing Zionist massacres against the Palestinian people. pic.twitter.com/YpM60DqkCo

— The Palestine Chronicle (@PalestineChron) May 21, 2025

ISRAELI MEDIA: The Israeli Home Front command reported that sirens were sounding in Ashkelon.

AL-JAZEERA: One Palestinian was killed and others injured following an Israeli drone strike on a group of Palestinians in the city of Deir al-Balah in central Gaza.

SAVE THE CHILDREN: Save the Children stated that Palestinian children are suffering from continuous bombing and siege, and rejected the normalization of their suffering. The organization asserted that Gaza is not a battlefield but a “graveyard for human conscience.”

UNRWA: The Director of UNRWA Affairs in the West Bank stated that Israel’s firing at the diplomatic delegation serves as a stark reminder of the excessive use of force. The director added that access to Jenin refugee camp has become almost impossible since Israel began its operation there on January 21.

AL-JAZEERA: The number of fatalities from an Israeli strike on a home in the Al-Amal neighborhood, west of Khan Yunis city in southern Gaza, has risen to four.

AL-JAZEERA: The Belgian Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister told Al Jazeera that 17 European nations have discussed sanctions on Israel, with most countries supporting the measure.

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: Over the past week or so, the European leaderships have seemingly shifted their attitudes towards Israel. This rift between Tel Aviv and its partners on the European continent also appears to have taken hold in the corporate media, too. But why now, and will this end up reflecting positive changes on the ground in Gaza?

Read the latest analysis by Robert Inlakesh.

A Western Diplomatic Offensive against Israel: Why Now?

AL JAZEERA: The Portuguese Prime Minister stated that the humanitarian situation in Gaza is intolerable and that immediate humanitarian aid access is essential.

AL-JAZEERA: 71 people have been killed in Israeli strikes on the Gaza Strip since dawn on Wednesday.

REUTERS: Reuters reported that Britain has pledged over $5 million in new aid for Gaza.

AL-JAZEERA: The Norwegian Deputy Foreign Minister told Al Jazeera that Norway wants Israel to end hostilities, implement a ceasefire, and allow aid to enter. The minister emphasized that Israel must respect international humanitarian law and that settlements in the West Bank are illegal and must be removed.

HAMAS STATEMENT: The Netanyahu government continues to use starvation as a weapon of war in a systematic crime of genocide against the Palestinian people in Gaza. The movement called for urgent international action to stop the genocide, end the siege, and allow unrestricted aid into Gaza.

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: Gaza’s Health Ministry has said that Israel’s “deliberate targeting of electric generators is worsening the catastrophic situation in hospitals.”

“By destroying electromechanical systems, the occupation aims to force more hospitals out of service,” the Health Ministry said in a statement on Wednesday.

Israel’s ‘Deliberate Targeting’ of Gaza Hospitals Worsen ‘Catastrophic’ Situation

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: A new report reveals a deepening psychological and operational crisis within the Israeli army, marked by soaring PTSD, suicides, and collapsing reserve enlistment amid the ongoing war on Gaza.

Mass Resignations, Mental Health Crises Grip Israeli Military – Report

AL-JAZEERA: Italy’s Foreign Ministry has demanded an explanation from the Israeli government regarding the firing incident targeting a diplomatic delegation during its visit to Jenin, emphasizing that threatening diplomats is unacceptable.

AL-JAZEERA:

The spokesperson for the French Foreign Ministry, speaking to Al Jazeera, described Israel’s expanded military operations in Gaza as “horrific” and an “unacceptable escalation” that France condemns.

The spokesperson urged the Israeli government to adhere to its international law obligations, cease operations, and allow aid into Gaza.

Paris is considering expanding sanctions against the Israeli government due to its violations in Gaza, reviewing a range of options against the Israeli government in coordination with European partners.

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: Israeli occupation forces opened fire on a diplomatic delegation on Wednesday at the entrance of the Jenin refugee camp in the occupied West Bank.

The diplomats had arrived to assess the humanitarian situation in the camp.

‘Unacceptable’: Global Outrage after Israeli Forces Open Fire on Diplomats

AL-JAZEERA: Irish foreign minister said that Israel’s actions in Gaza are “barbaric.” He added that all international efforts to stop the war on Gaza and modify Israel’s behavior have so far failed.

CNN: A source close to the US President indicated that the American leader desires an agreement in Gaza, but the Israeli prime minister appears unwilling. The frustration from the American side with the Israeli prime minister reportedly began even before the conflict took a deadlier turn this week, surfacing when the Israeli prime minister discussed a military option against Iran with a US congressman prior to a meeting with the US President.

LEBANESE PRESIDENCY: The Lebanese Presidency announced that President Aoun and his Palestinian counterpart agreed that Lebanese territory should not be used as a launchpad for any attacks. They also concurred on the necessity of confining arms to the state and respecting Lebanese sovereignty.

ISRAELI MEDIA: Israeli Army Radio, citing a security source, reported that the diplomatic delegation fired upon by soldiers had entered a forbidden area in the Jenin camp.

LEBANESE HEALTH MINSITRY: The Lebanese Ministry of Health reported that one person was killed and another injured in an Israeli drone strike on the town of Yater in southern Lebanon.

GAZA HEALTH MINISTRY: The number of casualties from the Israeli aggression on the Strip has risen to 53,655 killed and 121,950 injured since October 7, 2023.

ISRAELI MEDIA: The US Ambassador to Israel, speaking to Ha’aretz, stated that the return of one individual was an achievement that could have been greater with the release of the remaining captives. The ambassador emphasized that when people are starving, the first priority must be to provide them with bread.

AL-JAZEERA: Israeli occupation soldiers fired at a European diplomatic delegation visiting the Jenin refugee camp. The firing in Jenin camp reportedly directly targeted 25 Arab and European ambassadors and diplomats.

According to Al-Jazeera, Israeli occupation forces opened fire on a European diplomatic delegation visiting Jenin refugee camp, reportedly targeting 25 Arab and European ambassadors and diplomats. pic.twitter.com/REOURU1nZM

— The Palestine Chronicle (@PalestineChron) May 21, 2025

AL-JAZEERA: Israeli drones fired at water tanks at Al-Awda Hospital in northern Gaza.

AL-JAZEERA: Al-Awda Hospital in northern Gaza reported that Israeli occupation artillery struck the third floor of the hospital.

GAZA HEALTH MINISTRY: Four Palestinians were killed and others injured in an Israeli strike on a food distribution center on Al-Nafaq Street in central Gaza City.

AL-JAZEERA: The Israeli occupation army carried out artillery shelling on the Al-Salateen area in Beit Lahia, northern Gaz

ISRAELI MEDIA: Israel’s Channel 7 reported that the head of the Israeli occupation army’s planning division stated the high number of draft evaders necessitates stricter penalties.

GAZA HEALTH MINISTRY: 52 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli strikes across areas in the Strip since dawn today.

ISRAELI MEDIA: Marriv, citing a report by the “Mothers on the Front” movement, stated that the Israeli army has suffered heavy losses, with some units losing half their personnel.

GAZA GOVERNMENT MEDIA OFFICE: Gaza’s Government Media Office stated that the occupation continues to prevent the entry of aid trucks, in blatant violation of its declared commitments.

ISRAELI MEDIA: Israeli army radio revealed that only 1,212 conscription cases were reported out of 24,000 conscription orders issued in 2024, indicating a significant decline.

Pope Leo XIV made an appeal for the entry of humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip.

GAZA HEALTH MINISTRY: Eight Palestinians were killed and dozens injured in an Israeli strike on the Jabalia parking lot in the Al-Daraj neighborhood of Gaza City.

AL-JAZEERA: Sevearal Palestinians were killed and dozens injured in an Israeli strike on the central market in the Al-Daraj neighborhood of Gaza City.

AL-JAZEERA: Italy’s foreign minister reiterated a request to Israel to cease operations against civilians in Gaza and immediately open crossings for aid delivery.

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: Israeli air and artillery bombardment continued across the Gaza Strip on Wednesday, killing at least 42 Palestinians since dawn — 24 of them in Khan Yunis alone.

AL-JAZEERA: Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre indicated that measures or sanctions might be imposed, potentially including activities in settlements, individuals, or Israeli products.

AL-JAZEERA: Two Palestinians were killed in an Israeli strike west of the Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza.

ICRC: The International Committee of the Red Cross stated that civilians in Gaza have been deprived of access to aid and healthcare for 10 weeks. They called for rapid and sustained fulfillment of basic needs for Gaza’s civilians.

ISRAELI MEDIA: Yedioth Ahronoth reported that the Israeli Foreign Ministry views recent British statements as unacceptable, asserting that the UK, along with Europe, is making a “grave mistake.”

LEBANESE MINISTRY OF HEALTH: The Lebanese Ministry of Health announced that one person was killed in an Israeli drone strike on a car in the town of Ain Baal in southern Lebanon.

WHO: The Director-General of the World Health Organization stated that Gaza’s health system is collapsing due to expanded military operations and evacuation orders. Al-Awda Hospital, the last functioning hospital in northern Gaza, is reportedly under threat of closure.

In Khan Yunis, an injured girl was treated by phone light at Kuwait Hospital amid a power outage — the result of fuel shortages under Israel’s blockade, ongoing since March 2. pic.twitter.com/jrpBRZCfxS

— The Palestine Chronicle (@PalestineChron) May 21, 2025

GAZA MUNICIPALITY: Gaza Municipality appealed to international organizations for immediate intervention to address a major water crisis, citing reduced fuel supplies and the shutdown of the Mekorot line. They warned of a severe water shortage due to insufficient fuel for operating wells.

AL-JAZEERA: Two Palestinians were killed in an Israeli strike in the Al-Shaaf area of the Al-Tuffah neighborhood, east of Gaza City.

AL-JAZEERA: The British Environment Minister stated that the situation in Gaza is intolerable and that the Netanyahu government is complicating matters, urging a halt to war.

The minister affirmed efforts with allies to improve the situation in Gaza and ensure unimpeded aid delivery, emphasizing that peace between Israel and Palestine can only be achieved through a two-state solution.

Paramedics pulled several children from the rubble after Israeli warplanes bombed a home in Jabaliya, northern Gaza. pic.twitter.com/ww32oqBhM0

— The Palestine Chronicle (@PalestineChron) May 21, 2025

AL-JAZEERA: The Israeli occupation army carried out a drone strike on the town of Ain Baal in southern Lebanon.

AL-JAZEERA: Israeli occupation forces are besieging a home in the Eastern Quarter of Jenin city amidst armed clashes.

GAZA HEALTH MINISTRY: 38 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli strikes across the Gaza Strip since dawn today, with 24 of those deaths occurring in Khan Yunis.

Another Palestinian family erased. 13 members of the Abu Salah family killed in an Israeli massacre in Abasan, east of Khan Yunis. pic.twitter.com/ZUFv20scOQ

— The Palestine Chronicle (@PalestineChron) May 21, 2025

AL-JAZEERA:

Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong stated that Australia condemns the hateful statements by members of the Netanyahu government regarding the people of Gaza, who are facing a catastrophe.

PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Two Palestinians were killed and others injured in an Israeli strike on the Al-Maghazi refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip.

PALESTINIAN MEDIA: 24 Palestinians were killed due to the continuous Israeli aerial bombardment on the Gaza Strip since dawn today.

ISRAELI MEDIA (Cited in Al-Jazeera): Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar stated, “It’s essential to determine what Yair Golan and Ehud Olmert are doing in the historic battle we are fighting.”

He added, “Golan and Olmert are actively participating in the legal war against the State of Israel and the Israeli army.”

ISRAELI MEDIA: Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid has interpreted a CNN report, which cited intelligence indicating Israel’s intention to attack Iran, as a US warning message to Tel Aviv to refrain from such an action.