Several Palestinians were killed and injured near an aid distribution center in Khan Yunis, southern Gaza.
Meanwhile, the Israeli government has approved the construction of 22 new settlements in the occupied West Bank and along the Jordanian border, following a decision by Ministers Yisrael Katz and Bezalel Smotrich.
Since October 7, 2023, Israel has killed 54,249 and injured 123,492 others, the majority of whom are women and children, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza.
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Macron: Conditional Recognition of Palestinian State a 'Moral Duty and Political Demand'
AFP: Agence France-Presse reported on statements by French President Emmanuel Macron:
We are determined to toughen our stance towards Israel if no progress is made on the humanitarian front in Gaza.
The conditional recognition of a Palestinian state is a moral duty and a political demand.
Chile Withdraws Military Attachés, Demand Israel Cease Gaza War
One Killed, Several Injured by Israeli Fire in Rafah
PALESTINIAN MEDIA: One person was killed and several others injured by Israeli occupation army fire in the Shokoush area, northwest of Rafah city, in the southern Gaza Strip.
Two Killed in Israeli Strike on Displaced Persons' Tent in Mawasi
PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Two Palestinians were killed and others injured at dawn today, Friday, in an Israeli strike that targeted a displaced persons’ tent in the Mawasi area, west of Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip.
Channel 12: Trump Halted Coordination with Israel to Prevent Potential Iran Attack
ISRAELI MEDIA: Israel’s Channel 12 revealed that US President Donald Trump ordered a halt to military coordination with Israel, fearing that a potential Israeli attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities could disrupt ongoing talks with Tehran.
According to the channel’s report, Trump recently had a phone call with Netanyahu, during which he warned him in a “sharp tone” against carrying out a unilateral attack on Iranian facilities.
Trump reportedly considered the timing of such a potential strike “inappropriate” and believed it could harm the chances of reaching a nuclear agreement.
One Killed, Several Injured in Strike on Displaced Persons' Tent in Mawasi
PALESTINIAN MEDIA: One Palestinian was killed and others injured at dawn today, Friday, in an Israeli strike that targeted a displaced persons’ tent in the Mawasi area, west of Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip.
Occupation Forces Shell Southern Khan Yunis; Six Killed in Jabaliya Airstrike
PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Israeli artillery shelling targeted the southern areas of Khan Younis city in the southern Gaza Strip at dawn today, Friday.
Earlier, six Palestinians were killed in an Israeli airstrike that targeted a home in the Jabaliya area, northern Gaza Strip.
Israeli Airstrikes Kill Five Gaza Aid Workers from Turkish Organization
Navigation Halted at Ben Gurion Airport After Yemeni Missile Launch
ISRAELI MEDIA: Israel’s Channel 12 reported that air navigation at Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv was temporarily halted due to a missile launch from Yemen. This marks the 16th missile that the Ansarallah group has announced launching towards Israel during May, in addition to 6 drones.
Occupation Forces Arrest Wife of Palestinian Prisoner Walid Daqqah
AL-JAZEERA: “Israeli occupation police arrested Sanaa Salameh, the wife of martyred Palestinian prisoner Walid Daqqah, while she was with her daughter Milad in occupied Jerusalem. In April 2024, Palestinian prisoner Walid Daqqah was martyred after spending 38 years in occupation prisons, succumbing to a rare form of cancer.”
Occupation Orders Evacuation of Five Areas in Gaza and North
SOCIAL MEDIA: The Israeli occupation army has issued new “evacuation orders” for five areas in the northern Gaza Strip and Gaza City governorates, in order to expand its military operations as part of the genocide it is committing in the Strip.
This came in a post by Israeli army spokesperson Avichay Adraee on the X platform, in which he called on Palestinians in the targeted areas to “evacuate immediately westward.”
Israeli Airstrikes Target Several Areas in Southern Lebanon
AL-JAZEERA: The Israeli occupation army launched airstrikes on several areas in southern Lebanon, in a renewed violation of the ceasefire agreement. Israeli warplanes intensified their sorties on Thursday evening, flying at low altitudes over southern regions, especially over Tyre and Bint Jbeil, reaching as far as Zahrani and Sidon.
Ben & Jerry's: What is Happening in Gaza is 'Genocide'
US MEDIA: The Wall Street Journal reported on a statement from the company “Ben & Jerry’s,” which asserted the following:
- What is happening in Gaza is genocide.
- We stand with all who raise their voice against the genocide in Gaza.
Ireland, Norway, Spain, Slovenia Call for Full UN Membership of Palestine
UK: Halted Arms Sales to Israel That Could Be Used in Gaza
BRITISH MEDIA: British Foreign Secretary David Lammy stated that the death of children in Gaza and people’s inability to access aid are unacceptable. He announced that they have halted arms sales that could be used in Gaza due to their risk and to avoid violating international humanitarian law.
Ansarallah: Our Operation Led to Suspension of Navigation at Lod Airport
ANSARALLAH: The military spokesman for Ansar Allah, Yahya Saree, stated that they carried out a military operation targeting Lod Airport in the occupied Jaffa area with a ballistic missile.
3 Soldiers Injured by Building Explosion South of Gaza Strip
ISRAELI MEDIA: Israeli Channel 14 reported that three Israeli soldiers were injured after an anti-tank missile was fired at the building they were fortified in, south of the Gaza Strip.
Yemeni Missile Halts Israeli Football Cup Final
AL-JAZEERA: A rocket fired from Yemen on Thursday halted the final match of the Israeli State Cup between Hapoel Be’er Sheva and Beitar Jerusalem, which was attended by President Isaac Herzog.
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Yemeni missiles once again brighten up an Israeli afternoon.Siren alarms paralyze the streets of Tel Aviv
-Local Time: 9:21 pm
-Date:May 29,2025Yemen says that the football match is over and that it's time for Israelis to return to their burrows 😎#LongliveYemen pic.twitter.com/IGmdABKho9
— lolams (@lolams768) May 29, 2025
International Union of Muslim Scholars Calls for Tomorrow to Be a Day in Support of Al-Aqsa
AL-JAZEERA: The International Union of Muslim Scholars called for tomorrow, Friday, to be a day in support of Al-Aqsa and anger at the occupation’s crimes in Gaza. The Union affirmed that it is the duty of the nation, peoples and scholars alike, to act by all legitimate peaceful means in defense of holy sites and in support of the oppressed.
WHO: Al-Awda Hospital in Gaza Out of Service
WHO: The Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO) announced that Al-Awda Hospital in northern Gaza Strip is out of service after an order was issued to evacuate the building.
70 Killed in Occupation Bombing on Gaza Strip since Dawn
GAZA HEALTH MINISTRY: 70 Palestinians have been killed in the continuous Israeli occupation bombing on the Gaza Strip since dawn today.
Hamas Denies Agreeing to Witkoff's Proposal
AL-JAZEERA: A leading source in the Hamas movement told Al Jazeera that reports by some media outlets regarding the movement’s stance on the latest proposal are incorrect. The source emphasized that the movement is still studying the proposal with national responsibility.
Al-Qassam: We Detonated Device in Military Excavator Last Tuesday
AL-QASSAM BRIGADES: The Al-Qassam Brigades stated that their fighters detonated an “anti-armor device in a military excavator in the vicinity of Abu Lahia area in Al-Qarara town, east of Khan Yunis city” last Tuesday.
Two Occupation Soldiers Injured in Battles in Southern Gaza
ISRAELI MEDIA: Two Israeli soldiers were injured, one seriously, in battles in the southern Gaza Strip.
Al-Quds Brigades Publishes Video of House Explosion with Occupation Soldiers in Gaza Strip
AL-QUDS BRIGADES: Al-Quds Brigades, the military wing of the Islamic Jihad movement, published a video recording of the explosion of a booby-trapped house with Israeli occupation forces in Al-Shuja’iyya neighborhood, east of Gaza City. The recording showed the process of booby-trapping the house and the arrival of occupation soldiers before it was detonated remotely by Al-Saraya fighters.
Al-Qassam Brigades Publishes Video of Complex Ambush in Khan Yunis
ALQASSAM BRIGADES: The Al-Qassam Brigades published scenes of the complex ambush that targeted Israeli soldiers and vehicles in the Al-Aqsa School area in Al-Qarara town, east of Khan Yunis city, “as part of the ‘Stones of David’ series of operations”. They clarified that they named their operations “Stones of David in response to the Gideon Vehicles operation.”
The Al-Qassam Brigades published scenes of the complex ambush that targeted Israeli soldiers and vehicles in the Al-Aqsa School area in Al-Qarara town, east of Khan Yunis city, "as part of the 'Stones of David' series of operations". They clarified that they named their… pic.twitter.com/CZozV4oNic
— The Palestine Chronicle (@PalestineChron) May 29, 2025
Hamas: Received Witkoff's New Proposal and Studying it Responsibly
HAMAS STATEMENT: We received Witkoff’s new proposal from mediators and is studying it “responsibly, in a way that achieves the interests of our people and a permanent ceasefire.”
Red Cross: Aid Must Be Allowed to Flow into Gaza
ICRC: The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) urgently called for the respect and protection of civilians in Gaza, including the wounded and sick. They emphasized that efforts must be made to spare civilians the effects of military operations, as this is a moral and legal duty.
Lavrov: Israeli Attacks in Gaza are Collective Retaliation
AL-JAZEERA: Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that “Israeli attacks in Gaza are collective retaliation against the civilian population, and what is happening is incomprehensible and indescribable.”
UN: Pressure Must Be Put on Israel to Stop Using Hunger as a Weapon
UNITED NATIONS: The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights told Al Jazeera that no aid is reaching Palestinians in Gaza, and that aid must be delivered immediately to the Gaza Strip. He stated that the UN is ready to deliver aid but has been unable to do so.
Gaza Ministry: Aid Thieves Led by Agents Operating under Israeli Cover
GAZA MINISTRY: An investigation revealed that aid thieves are led by agents operating under Israeli cover to target police personnel.
Resistance Kills Occupation Soldier in Northern Gaza Strip
ISRAELI ARMY: The Israeli occupation army announced the killing of a soldier in the targeting of a bulldozer belonging to the military engineering unit in the northern Gaza Strip.
عاجل| ترجمة قدس: مستوطنة "بنيامين" تعلن مقتل "دافيد ليفي" في المعارك بقطاع غزة اليوم.https://t.co/qosjkWQiyy pic.twitter.com/wKJ8sE3L7s
— شبكة قدس الإخبارية (@qudsn) May 29, 2025
Ireland, Norway, Spain, Slovenia Call for Full UN Membership of Palestine
PALESTINE CHRONICLE: Ireland, Norway, Spain, and Slovenia have called on the international community to accept the State of Palestine as a full member of the United Nations, considering official recognition a fundamental step toward establishing a just and lasting peace in the region.
Ireland, Norway, Spain, Slovenia Call for Full UN Membership of Palestine
Israeli Army Sentences Soldiers for Declining Return to Gaza amid Growing Crisis
PALESTINE CHRONICLE: Two Israeli soldiers from the Nahal Brigade have been sentenced to 15 and 20 days in military prison for refusing to redeploy to the Gaza Strip, according to Israeli media.
Despite previous statements by the Israeli army claiming it would not jail soldiers over such refusals, the two were punished for citing mental and physical exhaustion after months of participating in Israel’s ongoing genocide in Gaza
Israeli Army Sentences Soldiers for Declining Return to Gaza amid Growing Crisis
Palestinian Child Injured by Occupation Fire in Birzeit
AL-JAZEERA: A Palestinian citizen and the injury of others in a raid carried out by the Israeli occupation army on Al-Saraya intersection in Gaza City, in the central Gaza Strip.
UN Rapporteur: Israel Preventing Aid to Gaza
UN: The UN Special Rapporteur on the Right to Food stated, “We are witnessing genocide and starvation in Gaza and a blatant violation of human rights.” He added that Israel is causing deaths and widespread destruction to achieve its goal of occupying and annexing Gaza.
Gaza Police Officers Killed in Israeli Massacre
GAZA INTERIOR MINISTRY: Several police officers were massacred in an Israeli massacre in central Gaza City while they were confronting a group of thieves.
A mother searches for her son, killed in an Israeli airstrike that targeted aid security personnel at the Saraya junction in Gaza City. pic.twitter.com/5oElMQa6It
— The Palestine Chronicle (@PalestineChron) May 29, 2025
64 Killed in Israeli Raids on Gaza Strip since Dawn
GAZA HEALTH MINISTRY: 64 Palestinians have been killed in raids carried out by the Israeli occupation army on the Gaza Strip since dawn today. They clarified that 30 of these martyrs were killed in Gaza City and areas in the northern Strip.
One Person Killed in Israeli Raid on South Lebanon
LEBANESE HEALTH MINISTRY: One person was killed in a raid carried out by an Israeli drone in the vicinity of Nabatieh Al-Fawqa town in southern Lebanon.
Spain Calls on EU to Suspend Partnership Agreement with Israel
AL-JAZEERA: Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez stated that the violation of international humanitarian law in Gaza and the killing of over 50,000 people cannot be tolerated.
Nine Killed in Israeli Raid on Al-Saraya Intersection in Gaza City
AL-JAZEERA: Nine Palestinians and the injury of others due to an Israeli raid on Al-Saraya intersection in Gaza City, in the central Gaza Strip.
Al-Quds Brigades Shell Israeli Forces Gathering in Jabaliya
AL-QUDS BRIGADES: Al-Quds Brigades, the military wing of the Islamic Jihad movement, announced that their fighters shelled a gathering of Israeli occupation forces east of Jabalia with 107-type rockets, achieving a direct hit.
One Killed, Injured in Israeli Raid on Gaza City
AL-JAZEERA: A Palestinian citizen and the injury of others in a raid carried out by the Israeli occupation army on Al-Saraya intersection in Gaza City, in the central Gaza Strip.
Gaza Health Ministry: 55 Killed in Gaza Strip since Dawn
GAZA HEALTH MINISTRY: The Ministry of Health in the Gaza Strip announced the killing of 55 Palestinians since dawn today due to continuous Israeli raids on the Strip. They also confirmed the martyrdom of 19 Palestinians and a large number of injured in Israeli raids on a residential block in the Al-Bureij refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip.
UK Opposes Expansion of Israeli Military Operations in Gaza
BRITISH MEDIA: The Telegraph quoted a spokesperson for the British government stating that they strongly oppose the expansion of military operations in Gaza.
Government Media Office in Gaza: Hunger Escalating
GAZA GOVERNMENT MEDIA OFFICE: Hunger is escalating and the catastrophic humanitarian situation is worsening.
Large Explosion near Aid Distribution Center at Netzarim Axis
AL-JAZEERA: Israeli shelling was reported near an aid distribution center in the vicinity of the Netzarim axis in the central Gaza Strip, followed by a large explosion.
Israeli shelling struck near an aid distribution center by the Netzarim axis in central Gaza, followed by a massive explosion. pic.twitter.com/B5QrecB2Pa
— The Palestine Chronicle (@PalestineChron) May 29, 2025
UNICEF: New Israeli Aid System for Gaza a "Catastrophe"
UNICEF: UNICEF Executive Director stated that the new Israeli aid system for Gaza is a “catastrophe.”
Gaza Death Toll Rises
GAZA HEALTH MINISTRY: The death toll from the Israeli aggression has risen to 54,249 martyrs and 123,492 injured since October 7, 2023.
Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital: Bodies of Martyrs in Al-Bureij Camp Charred
AL-JAZEERA: The spokesperson for Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital told Al Jazeera that the occupation forces used internationally prohibited weapons in their shelling of Al-Bureij camp, and that the bodies of the martyrs in Al-Bureij camp arrived at the hospital charred.
Lapid: Israel Must Immediately Accept US Mediator's Proposal
ISRAELI MEDIA: Israeli Opposition Leader Yair Lapid stated that Israel must openly and immediately accept US mediator Stephen Witkoff’s proposal. He reminded Netanyahu that he is offering him a complete safety net to approve Witkoff’s proposal, even if Ben-Gvir and Smotrich try to obstruct it.
Two Israeli Soldiers Sentenced to Prison for Refusing to Enter Gaza Strip
ISRAELI MEDIA: The Israeli Broadcasting Authority reported that two soldiers were sentenced to prison after informing their company commander that they were unable to enter the Gaza Strip.
Body Recovered East of Khan Yunis
AL-JAZEERA: The body of a Palestinian was recovered after an Israeli shelling of a house in Abasan Al-Kabira town, east of Khan Yunis city.
600 Days of War: Scores Killed in Israeli Strikes, Journalist Death Toll Reaches 221
PALESTINE CHRONICLE: At least 41 Palestinians were killed and many others injured in Israeli airstrikes on northern Gaza early Thursday morning, according to medical sources. The death toll among journalists in the Gaza Strip has now reached 221.
600 Days of War: Scores Killed in Israeli Strikes, Journalist Death Toll Reaches 221
37 Killed in Israeli Shelling on Gaza Strip since Dawn
GAZA HEALTH MINISTRY: 37 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli shelling on the Gaza Strip since dawn today. They also confirmed the martyrdom of 19 Palestinians and a large number of injured in Israeli raids on a residential block in the Al-Bureij refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip.
Under dire conditions and with only basic tools, Civil Defense and medical teams are digging through the rubble to recover bodies and locate the missing after Israeli forces bombed the Al-Azzam family home in Jabaliya al-Balad, northern Gaza. pic.twitter.com/S8dv8Gh7el
— The Palestine Chronicle (@PalestineChron) May 29, 2025
Israeli Army Killed 11 Palestinians at Aid Distribution Centers
GAZA GOVERNMENT MEDIA OFFICE: The occupation army killed 11 Palestinians and injured 62 others at aid distribution centers in Rafah over two days.
Netanyahu to Hold Meeting Tonight to Discuss Deal Proposal
ISRAELI MEDIA: Israeli Channel 13 reported that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will hold a meeting tonight to discuss the new deal proposal and negotiations for the release of captives.
Two Killed in Al-Bureij Camp, Body Recovered in Khan Yunis
AL-JAZEERA: Two Palestinians have been killed in an Israeli raid on a house east of Al-Bureij refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip. Additionally, the body of a martyr was recovered after an Israeli raid on a house in Abasan Al-Kabira town, east of Khan Yunis city.
One Killed, Injured Near Gaza Aid Distribution Foundation Center
AL-JAZEERA: A Palestinian citizen was killed and others were injured near the Gaza Aid Distribution Foundation center – which is supported by Israel and the US – near Khan Yunis.
Gazans bid farewell to loved ones deliberately slaughtered in Israel’s ongoing assault on the Gaza Strip. pic.twitter.com/nld8DZloc9
— The Palestine Chronicle (@PalestineChron) May 29, 2025
Ben-Gvir: Halting Fighting Would Be a Historic Mistake
ISRAELI MEDIA: Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir stated, “We must not retreat, and halting the fighting would be a historic mistake.” He threatened to withdraw from the government if Netanyahu crosses his “red line,” which Netanyahu “knows well.”
Three Killed, Injured in Israeli Shelling of House in Jabaliya
AL-JAZEERA: Three Palestinians were killed and a number injured in an Israeli shelling of a house in Jabaliya Al-Balad, northern Gaza Strip.
'Netanyahu Crossed All Red Lines'
ISRAELI MEDIA: Maariv quoted a lawyer representing the Defense of Democracy group stating that they have initiated legal action to declare Netanyahu unfit to perform his duties. They have demanded the Attorney General declare Netanyahu unfit, claiming he is undermining Israel’s existence as a democratic state, has crossed all red lines, and is making decisions contrary to the law.
Smotrich: Settlement is Israel's Protective Shield
ISRAELI MEDIA: Yedioth Ahronoth quoted Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich stating that the establishment of 22 new settlements in the West Bank is an important day for the State of Israel. He asserted that settlement is Israel’s protective shield.
Announcement of 22 New Settlements in West Bank and on Jordanian Border
ISRAELI MEDIA: The Israeli Broadcasting Authority revealed the announcement of the construction of 22 new settlements in the West Bank and on the Jordanian border, by a decision from Ministers Yisrael Katz and Bezalel Smotrich.
Dujarric Criticizes New Aid Distribution Mechanism in Gaza
AL-JAZEERA: UN Secretary-General Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric stated that there is a militarization of aid distribution in the Gaza Strip that hinders the UN’s independence and its ability to perform its work.
Number of Journalists killed in Gaza Rises to 221
PALESTINIAN MEDIA: The Palestinian Journalists’ Syndicate announced that the number of journalists killed in the Gaza Strip has risen to 221, following the killing of journalist Moataz Mohammed Rajab on Wednesday evening.
In a statement, the Journalists’ Syndicate condemned the “crime of assassinating journalist Moataz Rajab, who was killed while covering the ongoing Israeli crimes against the Palestinian people.”
Israeli occupation aircraft reportedly targeted a civilian vehicle on Nofal Street in Gaza City, leading to his immediate killing.
Journalist’s Family Killed, Entire Neighborhoods Flattened by Israel


