PALESTINE CHRONICLE: The Palestine Chronicle’s Editor-in-Chief, Dr Ramzy Baroud, has been awarded the Serena Shim Award for Uncompromised Integrity in Journalism, which “honors non-mainstream journalists who continue to tell challenging truths in difficult times.”

Palestine Chronicle Chief Editor Awarded for ‘Challenging Truths in Difficult Times’

GAZA HOSPITAL SOURCES: Eighty-five Palestinians have been killed in Israeli airstrikes across the Gaza Strip since dawn today, including 50 in Gaza City.

COLOMBIAN PRESIDENT GUSTAVO PETRO: Condemnations are not enough—force is needed against Israel. Those accused of genocide in Gaza must be arrested and brought before the ICC.

WALL STREET JOURNAL: US President Donald Trump told officials he would pressure Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to accept Washington’s Gaza peace plan and personally oversee its implementation.

FRENCH FOREIGN MINISTRY: France is closely monitoring the Global Sumud Flotilla to Gaza with deep concern and condemns all attacks against it.

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: This struggle is not solely for the sake of Gaza; it is for the very soul of humanity. Should Netanyahu’s actions succeed in normalizing genocide in the 21st century, this horrific crime could become a sanctioned political strategy for tyrants and regimes worldwide. The world cannot afford to let this happen. The future of global justice hangs in the balance.

Read the latest editorial by Ramzy Baroud.

The Gaza Precedent: How the World’s Response Will Shape Global Justice

SPANISH PRIME MINISTER PEDRO SANCHEZ: Spain will dispatch a naval vessel to assist the Global Sumud Flotilla after attacks against it.

WITKOFF: “I hope, and am perhaps certain, that some form of breakthrough on Gaza will be announced in the coming days.” He confirmed Trump’s 21-point peace plan has been presented to regional leaders.

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: A group of MPs occupied the Italian parliament on Wednesday, demanding that the government be held accountable for Israel’s “terrorist attacks” on the Global Sumud Flotilla and the ongoing genocide in Gaza.

Italian MPs Occupy Parliament over Gaza Genocide and Flotilla Attacks

JOINT STATEMENT OF ARAB AND MUSLIM LEADERS: Leaders told U.S. President Donald Trump that ending the Gaza war and achieving an immediate ceasefire is essential. They stressed the need to ensure stability in the West Bank and Jerusalem, expressed support for reforms within the Palestinian Authority, and affirmed the necessity of a comprehensive plan for Gaza’s reconstruction and a commitment to guarantee its success.

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: Palestinian footballer Mohammad al-Satri, a striker for Al-Nuseirat Services Club, was killed by Israeli occupation forces on Tuesday while waiting for humanitarian aid in the Al-Shakoush area, northwest of Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip.

Palestinian Footballer Mohammad al-Satri Killed while Waiting for Aid in Gaza

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: The world has laws and courts to punish criminal states, but they are never used against Israel, or the states, principally the US and the UK, that support Israel and have brought mayhem to West Asia.

Read the latest article by Professor Jeremy Salt.

Netanyahu’s Isolated and Shunned ‘Little Sparta’ Backs Itself into a Corner

US SECRETARY OF STATE MARCO RUBIO: Speaking at the United Nations in New York, Rubio said the US wants all “hostages” in Gaza freed and stressed the Strip must remain free of terrorism.

AL-QASSAM BRIGADES: The group warned that the more the Israeli army expands its operations in Gaza City, the greater the danger to its captives, urging Israeli forces to retreat immediately.

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: A drone launched from Yemen crashed in central Eilat, injuring 22 people, as Israeli media confirmed the Iron Dome failed to intercept it, and the Air Force is investigating the incident.

22 Injured as Ansarallah Drone Strike Hits Eilat, Interception Fails

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: A federal court judge has ordered the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) to $150,000 in penalties to a journalist who was fired over a social media post about Israel’s ongoing genocide in the Gaza Strip.

Australia’s ABC Ordered to Pay Penalties to Reporter Sacked over Gaza Post

IRISH FOREIGN MINISTER: I am deeply concerned about last night’s developments involving the Global Sumud Flotilla. The safety of its passengers must be a priority for the international community.

AL-QASSAM BRIGADES: Fighters struck two Merkava tanks in Tel Al-Hawa, southern Gaza City, killing and wounding members of their crews.

POLITICO: US President Donald Trump assured Arab leaders during yesterday’s meeting that he would not allow Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to annex the West Bank. Trump and his team presented a paper outlining the administration’s plan to end the war in Gaza.

ISRAELI CHANNEL 14: Casualties from the Eilat drone explosion were airlifted to hospitals in central Israel, after 22 people were injured, including two critically.

ISRAELI ARMY RADIO: The air force deployed helicopters to evacuate the severely wounded.

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: Colombian President Gustavo Petro has called for Israel’s ongoing genocide in Gaza to be stopped, urging nations of the world to “bring together weapons and armies to defend Palestine.”

‘Enough Words’ – Colombian President Calls for Army ‘to Defend Palestine’

ISRAELI CHANNEL 13: Twenty-two people were injured after a drone fell and exploded in Eilat, including two in critical condition. The air force will investigate the delay in detecting the Yemeni drone and the failure of the Iron Dome to intercept it.

ISRAELI ARMY RADIO reported the drone flew at low altitude, making interception difficult.

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: Al-Qassam Brigades said it destroyed an Israeli tank and struck troop gatherings in Gaza City as part of its response to the Israeli army’s “Gideon Chariots 2” offensive.

Al-Qassam Brigades Destroy Israeli Tank, Strike Forces in Gaza City

ISRAELI MEDIA: Explosions and smoke were reported in Eilat, southern Israel, after air raid sirens sounded amid suspicion of a drone infiltration. Reports said a drone fell in a tourist area of the city.

ISRAELI HOME FRONT: Sirens sounded in the southern city of Eilat due to suspicion of a drone infiltration.

SPANISH KING FELIPE VI: We cannot turn a blind eye to the destruction of schools, hospitals, and the killing and starvation of civilians in Gaza. What is happening in Gaza is a disgrace to humanity and a shame on the international community. We call for an immediate halt to the killings, recognition of a Palestinian state, and a two-state solution.

UN HUMAN RIGHTS OFFICE: The attack on the Freedom Flotilla delivering aid to Gaza is beyond comprehension. There must be an independent investigation. Such assaults must stop immediately.

PALESTINIAN MEDIA: 84 Palestinians were killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza since dawn, including 45 in Gaza City.

AL-QASSAM BRIGADES: Our fighters shelled Israeli gatherings at Karni site east of Gaza City with mortar shells and 114mm Rajoum rockets.

AL-JAZEERA: Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto condemned the attack on the Freedom Flotilla heading to Gaza and dispatched an Italian navy ship to assist.

"In merito all’attacco subito nelle scorse ore dalle imbarcazioni della Sumud Flotilla @GlobalSumudF, a bordo delle quali si trovano anche cittadini italiani, condotto mediante l’impiego di droni da parte di autori al momento non identificati, non si può che esprimere la più dura… pic.twitter.com/KFRefcoKHL

— Ministero Difesa (@MinisteroDifesa) September 24, 2025

GAZA HOSPITAL SOURCES: 60 Palestinians killed by Israeli fire since dawn, including 36 in Gaza City.

GAZA HEALTH MINISTRY: GAZA HEALTH MINISTRY: The death toll from Israeli attacks has risen to 65,419, with 167,160 wounded since October 7, 2023.

AL-JAZEERA: Israeli forces bombed the headquarters of the Palestinian Medical Relief Society in Tel Al-Hawa, southwest Gaza City.

“I hope that my son’s children can live in peace and safety,” says Jaziya. The over one hundred-year-old woman is forcibly displaced to the south of the #Gaza Strip.

“I was sitting on a metal wheelchair along a destroyed road, and every metre I crossed left its mark on my frail… pic.twitter.com/xxaB4cfEf1

— UNRWA (@UNRWA) September 24, 2025

ISRAELI ARMY SPOKESPERSON: A soldier from Givati Brigade was seriously wounded in northern Gaza.

AL-JAZEERA: Israeli forces demolished residential buildings near the Jordanian field hospital in Gaza City.

⚡️FIELD UPDATE: Catastrophic conditions inside Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City, as Israeli occupation forces advanced into the Al-Nasr neighborhood and Tal Al-Hawa, even positioning themselves inside the Jordanian field hospital. Families displaced by the Israeli terrorist army… pic.twitter.com/61xvPOO9tp

— Translating Falasteen (Palestine) (@translatingpal) September 23, 2025

ISRAELI ARMY: The Israeli army said it discovered a rocket in Tulkarm, with forces sweeping the area.

GAZA HEALTH MINISTRY: Delayed fuel entry threatens to shut down generators in Gaza hospitals; urgent intervention is needed to save the health system.

GAZA HOSPITAL SOURCES: 47 Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes since dawn, including 34 in Gaza City.

GAZA GOVERNMENT MEDIA OFFICE: More than 900,000 Palestinians remain in Gaza City, while 335,000 have been displaced south.

AL-JAZEERA: Illegal Israeli Jewish settlers stormed Al-Aqsa Mosque under the protection of Israeli police on the second day of the Jewish New Year.

PALESTINIAN MEDIA: A Palestinian was killed by Israeli fire in the town of Anza, south of Jenin in the northern occupied West Bank.

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: Israeli occupation forces carried out a massacre against displaced families in Gaza City at dawn on Wednesday, amid relentless shelling and ground incursions aimed at destroying the city and uprooting its residents.

Gaza City Under Siege: Massacre near Firas Market, Ongoing Strikes and Raids

GERMAN FOREIGN MINISTER: Israel’s actions in Gaza City are disproportionate. The two-state solution must be achieved through negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians, not imposed from outside. On sanctions against Israel, he said Germany will study its response to events in Gaza and coordinate with European partners.

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: The Global Sumud Flotilla, carrying humanitarian workers and activists from 44 countries, came under drone attack in the Mediterranean as it attempted to break Israel’s blockade on Gaza, drawing international concern and warnings of war crimes.

Global Sumud Flotilla Comes under Drone Attacks en Route to Gaza

PALESTINIAN MEDIA: 33 Palestinians were killed in Israeli airstrikes on the Strip since dawn today, including 28 in Gaza City.

AL-AHLI BAPTIST HOSPITAL: The death toll from an Israeli strike on a building in central Gaza has risen to 20, including children.

GAZA EMERGENCY SERVICES: One Palestinian was killed and others wounded in an Israeli drone strike on Omar al-Mukhtar Street in Gaza City.

AL-JAZEERA: Israeli forces stormed the town of Yabad, south of Jenin, in the northern occupied West Bank.

Rising Death Toll in Gaza:

Medical sources report that 29 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli airstrikes across the Gaza Strip since dawn today, with 24 of the deaths occurring in Gaza City.

West Bank Incursions:

Israeli forces are carrying out raids in the West Bank. They have continued their incursion into the Al-Marah neighborhood in the city of Jenin and also raided the town of Ya’bad to the south. Near Ramallah, Israeli forces raided homes during an incursion into the town of Turmus Ayya.

Drone Attacks:

An Al-Jazeera correspondent reported that at least 10 ships from the “Global Flotilla of Resilience,” a convoy aiming to break the blockade on Gaza, came under drone attack in the Mediterranean Sea early Wednesday. Explosions were heard, but there are no confirmed reports of damage to the ships or human casualties.

PALESTINIAN MEDIA: A source at the Baptist Hospital reports that an Israeli airstrike early this morning on displaced people near the Firas market in central Gaza City resulted in the death of 17 people, including children.

#عاجل | مصدر بالمستشفى المعمداني: 17 شهيدا بينهم أطفال في قصف إسرائيلي على نازحين وسط مدينة #غزة#حرب_غزة pic.twitter.com/Bqk8akxuhj

— قناة الجزيرة (@AJArabic) September 24, 2025

Casualties in Nuseirat:

The Civil Defense in Gaza announced that it has retrieved the bodies of four Palestinians after an Israeli airstrike targeted a home in Camp 1 in the Nuseirat refugee camp early this morning.

Iraqi President at the UN:

In a speech at the UN General Assembly, Iraqi President Abdel Latif Rashid condemned Israel’s actions as “morally intolerable.” He called on the international community to take a decisive stance against Israeli settlement plans and policies.

President Rashid also condemned Israel’s attacks on regional countries, specifically mentioning Syria, Lebanon, and most recently, Qatar, stating that the attack on Qatar was a “blatant violation of its sovereignty.”

Flotilla Updates:

The “Global Flotilla of Resilience” accused Israel of launching a disinformation campaign to justify a potential military attack against it.

The group reported that over the past 24 hours, more than 15 drones have flown over its boat, the “Alma,” and that there have been 13 explosions and widespread communication jamming.

The flotilla also stated that unidentified objects were dropped on 10 of its boats, causing damage. The group warned that any attack on the humanitarian convoy would be a “war crime.”

‘A March of Humanity’: Italy Rediscovers Its Collective Voice for Palestine

Massacre of Displaced Civilians:

Palestinian sources report that the death toll from an Israeli airstrike on a building sheltering displaced people near Firas Market in Gaza City has risen to 20, including children.

Another Israeli airstrike on a home in the Nuseirat refugee camp killed four people from a single family.

مشهد يوثق لحظة قصف طائرات الاحتلال المسيرة لعدد من الفلسطينيين خلال استعدادهم للنزوح من مدينة غزة pic.twitter.com/vLsuBUDhc6

— المركز الفلسطيني للإعلام (@PalinfoAr) September 23, 2025

Ongoing Genocide:

Israeli forces are carrying out raids in Gaza City, with both warplanes and helicopters conducting airstrikes and firing intensely on western neighborhoods like Al-Nasser. Sound bombs were also used over the Al-Nasser and Tal al-Hawa neighborhoods.

Hospitals Cease Operations:

The Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, stated that the rising Israeli violence has forced Al-Rantisi Children’s Hospital and the Eye Hospital in Gaza to cease operations.

He highlighted that Al-Rantisi was the only specialized children’s hospital in Gaza, and the Eye Hospital was the only facility offering specialized eye care.

G7 Calls for Aid:

In a joint statement, foreign ministers from the G7 nations called for urgent action to alleviate the “immense suffering of civilians in Gaza.”

Drone Attacks:

A spokesperson for the “Global Flotilla of Resilience” confirmed that 12 drone attacks targeted nine of its ships in the Mediterranean Sea.

#عاجل | مراسل #الجزيرة: 5 سفن ضمن أسطول الصمود العالمي لكسر الحصار عن قطاع #غزة تتعرض لعدد من الهجمات بمسيرات pic.twitter.com/x2m0OeUM5N

— قناة الجزيرة (@AJArabic) September 23, 2025

The UN Special Rapporteur for Human Rights in Palestine, Francesca Albanese, also confirmed seven drone attacks on the fleet’s ships.

دوي انفجار قرب إحدى سفن أسطول الصمود العالمي#فيديو pic.twitter.com/1j8IivIPeQ

— قناة الجزيرة (@AJArabic) September 23, 2025

Colombian President Condemns Genocide:

Colombian President Gustavo Petro strongly condemned the Israeli violence in Gaza, stating that “it is a genocide and we must prevent it.” He accused Donald Trump of allowing missiles to be fired at children, women, and the elderly in Gaza.

Intense Strikes in Gaza:

Palestinian sources report that Israeli warplanes launched airstrikes on Gaza City early Wednesday morning. Helicopters and drones are also continuously firing on western neighborhoods, including Al-Nasser.

Israeli forces have also demolished homes in the Sheikh Radwan and Al-Jalaa neighborhoods using explosives and carried out artillery shelling north of the Nuseirat refugee camp.

Israel Struck 12 UNRWA Sites Sheltering Over 11,000 Palestinians – Report

Planned Escalation:

Israel’s Channel 13 reported that the army is planning to send additional forces to Gaza City to increase pressure on the Palestinian Resistance.

The Chief of Staff, Eyal Zamir, reportedly believes that military pressure can be converted into a political solution, and the operation is designed to be halted at any stage to achieve a deal.

Resistance Operations Kill Israeli Officer, Wound Others in Gaza

West Bank Raids:

Israeli forces raided the city of Al-Bireh and the town of Za’atara, east of Bethlehem.

In the Hebron area, forces used sound bombs during a raid on Wadi al-Samman.

Trump Meets with Arab and Muslim Leaders:

A meeting between US President Donald Trump and leaders from several Arab and Muslim nations—including Turkey, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Indonesia, Egypt, Jordan, and Pakistan—has concluded. The discussion focused on ways to end the war in Gaza, and Trump described the talks as “great” and “very fruitful.”

Global Support for Two-State Solution:

In his address to the UN, French President Emmanuel Macron stated that 142 countries have shown support for a two-state solution.

​​’History will Judge Us’: World Leaders Raise Concern at UN Summit on Palestine 

Lebanon’s Demands:

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun called on Israel to immediately stop its attacks, withdraw from Lebanese territory, and release Lebanese prisoners.

ISRAELI MEDIA: Israel’s Channel 13 reported that the Israeli army is planning to send additional forces into Gaza City to increase pressure on Hamas. According to the sources, the chief of staff believes military pressure can be converted into political leverage, and the operation in Gaza City is designed to be halted at any stage if a deal is reached.

AL-JAZEERA: US President Donald Trump said the meeting on Gaza will be very important, adding, “We will discuss ending the war, and maybe we will end it now.” He also noted that most hostages have already been released.

AL-JAZEERA: Saudi Arabia’s envoy to the UN said Israeli aggression stems from the absence of accountability mechanisms. He urged the Security Council to activate procedures to hold Israel’s government responsible, condemned the targeting of Qatar despite its mediation efforts, and warned that Israel’s actions threaten to expand the conflict.

AL-.JAZEERA: US President Donald Trump said he expects tonight’s meeting on Gaza to be successful, stressing that the war must end and all hostages must return home.

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: Germany found itself internationally isolated this week as its close allies France, the UK, and several other European partners, including Belgium, Portugal and Malta, announced their recognition of Palestinian statehood.

Most Germans View Israel’s Actions in Gaza a Genocide – Poll

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: Spain’s Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares has reaffirmed Madrid’s full diplomatic and consular protection for participants in the Global Sumud Flotilla, rejecting threats issued by the Israeli government.

Spain Reaffirms Full Diplomatic Protection for Gaza Flotilla Participants

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: The International Association of Democratic Lawyers has denounced the detention and deportation of its Deputy Secretary-General Charlotte Kates in Athens, accusing Germany and Greece of weaponizing Schengen bans to silence pro-Palestinian advocacy.

Germany’s Schengen Ban on Pro-Palestine Lawyer Sparks Outcry from IADL

UN: Russia’s envoy to the UN said recognition of the Palestinian state is a historical right, not a concession, and that justice must be delivered to the Palestinian people. He noted that Washington has used its veto seven times to block ceasefire resolutions on Gaza. He added that Israel’s strike on Doha showed it is not seeking diplomacy and described Israel’s actions in Gaza as unacceptable and unsustainable.

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: Historian Ilan Pappé, in an exclusive commentary for the Palestine Chronicle, argues that “while we should not regard it as a ‘historical moment’ or a ‘game changer,’ the recognition does have the potential to help Palestinians lead us into a different future.”

The Poisonous Chalice of Recognition: A Double-Edged Sword for Palestine

AL-JAZEERA: Spanish government sources confirmed a royal decree has been issued to cut ties with Israel’s arms industry. The decree imposes strict controls on arms exports to Israel and criminalizes the passage of Israeli arms shipments through Spanish ports.

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: World leaders gathered at the United Nations in New York on Monday as more countries moved to recognize Palestinian statehood at a special summit on the two-state solution, while Israel continued its genocidal assault on the Gaza Strip.

​​’History will Judge Us’: World Leaders Raise Concern at UN Summit on Palestine 

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: Hundreds of thousands marched across Italy on September 22, blocking highways and ports in one of the country’s largest mobilizations in decades, signaling the return of a collective voice against war and arms trade with Israel.

‘A March of Humanity’: Italy Rediscovers Its Collective Voice for Palestine

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: Israeli forces unleashed intense bombardment on Gaza City and Khan Yunis on Tuesday, killing at least 22 Palestinians, including children, as nearly 900,000 remain trapped under siege.

Nearly 900,000 Palestinians Trapped in Gaza City amid Escalating Assault

PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Nasser Medical Complex reported the deaths of three children in southern Gaza due to malnutrition and lack of treatment, as famine conditions deepen.