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msnbc.comIsrael Announces Plan to Control 70 Percent of Gaza Strip
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel now controls 60 percent of Gaza and directed forces to reach 70 percent. The announcement came during an ongoing ceasefire that began in October 2025.
msnbc.comIsraeli military ordered to expand control over 70 percent of Gaza
The Israeli military has been directed to take control of 70 percent of the Gaza Strip. The order comes as talks continue on a separate regional agreement.
Al JazeeraIsraeli Prime Minister Says Forces Control 60 Percent of Gaza
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel now controls 60 percent of Gaza and directed forces to reach 70 percent. The announcement came during a period when Israeli forces have continued operations inside the territory after an October 2025 ceasefire agreement.
uctoday.comGermany Voices Concern Over Israeli Plan to Expand Gaza Control
The German government stated opposition to any permanent division of Gaza after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the military to increase its control to 70 percent of the territory.
thehindu.comIsraeli Attacks in Occupied Gaza Kill Civilians and Damage Infrastructure
Israeli attacks in occupied Gaza have killed civilians and caused widespread destruction. The strikes continue amid reported ceasefire violations and expanding military operations.
mondoweiss.netGaza Dental Clinics Report Higher Prices and Delayed Care
Dentists in Nuseirat refugee camp say treatment costs have risen sharply while many residents delay visits because of limited funds. Shortages of imported supplies and damage to health facilities are cited as main factors.
nbcnews.comIsraeli Drone Strike Kills Three Palestinians in Southern Gaza
Wafa news agency reported that an Israeli drone attack killed at least three Palestinians in Khan Younis early on May 29. The strike occurred amid ongoing military operations in Gaza and southern Lebanon.
france24.comFrance Refers Alleged Abuse of Nationals on Gaza Aid Flotilla to Prosecutors
French authorities have opened an investigation into reported mistreatment of French citizens aboard a Gaza-bound aid flotilla. Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot stated that cases involving sexual assault and beatings are being referred to prosecutors.
naturalnews.comGaza Ceasefire Leaves Disabled Residents Without Prior Care Levels
Living conditions in Gaza remain dire after a ceasefire with Israel. Palestinians with complex disabilities lack access to the same level of care they received before the war.
france24.comFuneral Held for Hamas Commander Killed in Gaza City Strike
A funeral took place for Imad Aslam, a senior commander in Hamas' Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades. He was killed in a strike on Gaza City the previous night.
naturalnews.comNetanyahu Says Israel Directed to Control 70 Percent of Gaza
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated he ordered the military to expand control to 70 percent of Gaza territory. The announcement came during a conference in the occupied West Bank on Thursday.
naturalnews.comChildren With Down Syndrome in Gaza Face Ongoing Hardship After Ceasefire
Twelve-year-old Shahd and other children with Down syndrome continue living in tents in Gaza. They react to the sound of drones by hiding, months after a ceasefire took effect.
middleeasteye.netIsraeli defence minister says large-scale Palestinian migration from Gaza will proceed
Israel Katz stated the government will implement large-scale Palestinian departures from Gaza at an appropriate time. The announcement references a prior U.S.-brokered ceasefire plan and follows the reported killing of a Hamas commander.
citizen.co.zaU.N. Reports One-Third of Post-Truce Gaza Deaths Near Armistice Line
The U.N. human rights office stated that about one-third of Palestinians killed by Israeli forces since an October truce occurred near the armistice line. The office said such killings would amount to unlawful killings and war crimes if troops fired solely because civilians appro…
The HillIsraeli Strike Kills New Hamas Military Leader in Gaza City
Hamas confirmed that Israeli airstrikes killed its new military wing chief Mohammed Odeh and three family members in Gaza City. Odeh had held the post for 11 days after his predecessor was killed earlier this month.
al-monitor.comGaza Residents Mark Third Eid al-Adha Under Livestock Shortages and Movement Limits
Palestinians in Gaza are observing Eid al-Adha for a third consecutive year under restrictions that limit animal imports, block Hajj travel, and prevent many families from returning to homes. Prices for remaining livestock have risen sharply, and traditional sacrifices are largel…
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france24.comIsraeli Forces Strike New Hamas Military Chief in Gaza City
Israeli forces conducted a strike in Gaza City that killed the newly appointed Hamas military chief. The action follows an earlier strike that removed his predecessor eleven days prior.
Israeli forces expand strikes on Lebanon and Gaza ahead of Eid al-Adha
Israeli forces carried out new strikes in Lebanon and Gaza on the eve of Eid al-Adha. Iran stated it would respond more heavily if the United States resumes military action.
france24.comIsraeli Airstrike in Gaza Kills Hamas Military Leader
An Israeli airstrike in northern Gaza killed a Hamas military commander who held the post for 11 days. The strike also killed the commander's wife and sons.
citizen.co.zaActivists from Gaza flotilla face police action in Spain after detention
Activists who participated in a Gaza-bound flotilla were detained by Israeli authorities and later encountered police in Bilbao. Some faced physical intervention after confrontations at the airport.
america.cgtn.comItalian Climber Carries Kite With Messages From Gaza Children to Mount Everest Summit
Italian climber Leonardo Avezzano carried a kite bearing handwritten messages from Palestinian children in Gaza during an ascent of Mount Everest. The team was led by Palestinian-Jordanian climber Mostafa Salameh.
realitytea.comIsrael Says It Struck New Hamas Military Chief in Gaza
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Tuesday that Israel carried out an attack on the new leader of Hamas's armed wing in Gaza. Officials did not confirm whether the target was killed.
mondoweiss.netIsraeli Rights Group Petitions for Release of 14 Gaza Doctors
An Israeli rights group filed a petition seeking the release of 14 Gaza doctors held in Israeli detention. One of the detainees is identified as the director of Kamal Adwan Hospital.
foxnews.comIsraeli Minister Says Forces Control 60 Percent of Gaza Strip
Israeli Minister Smotrich stated that Israeli forces are present in 60 percent of the Gaza Strip. He said reconstruction would require demilitarization and the destruction of Hamas.
France 24Gaza Livestock Losses Limit Eid Sacrifices
Palestinians in Gaza face restrictions on traditional Eid animal sacrifices after the livestock sector was destroyed by war. Israel has not permitted imports of live animals, and border limits also block the pilgrimage to Mecca.
rte.ieIsraeli Minister Ben-Gvir Faces International Condemnations Over Flotilla Detainees
France banned Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir from entering its territory after video showed him with detained Gaza aid activists. More than a dozen governments summoned Israeli ambassadors or issued condemnations.
middleeasteye.netHezbollah Marks Lebanese Constitution Centenary with Statement on Sovereignty
Hezbollah released a statement on the 100th anniversary of Lebanon's constitution calling for rejection of foreign intervention. The group also reaffirmed support for an independent Lebanese state and referenced the 1989 Taif agreement.
nbcnews.comIsraeli strike kills six-year-old girl and woman at Gaza displacement camp
An Israeli strike hit a displacement camp in Khan Younis on 25 May 2026, killing a six-year-old Palestinian girl and one woman while injuring several children and a baby. The girl was playing at the door of her family home when the strike occurred.
middleeasteye.netIsraeli Airstrike on Gaza Tent Kills Two, Wounds 17
An Israeli airstrike struck a tent encampment in southern Gaza on Monday, killing a six-year-old girl and a woman and wounding 17 others. Palestinian health officials and witnesses provided details on the casualties and the aircraft involved.
jpost.comLibyan forces detain 10 activists at Sirte checkpoint
Ten activists from eight countries were stopped while attempting to cross Libya en route to Gaza. Libyan Arab Armed Forces detained the group at a checkpoint in Sirte.
news.sky.comHamas Maintains Control Over Parts of Gaza
Hamas continues to exercise authority in areas of Gaza under its control. The group has kept its monopoly on the use of force in those zones.
france24.comSatellite Images Show Damage in Rafah's Al-Shabura Neighborhood
Before-and-after satellite imagery depicts changes to the Al-Shabura neighborhood in southern Gaza's Rafah area. The images document the extent of physical alteration in a previously built-up residential zone.
news.sky.comOnline Archive Maps Destruction in Gaza Using Geolocated Footage
Genocide Live compiles publicly available videos and photographs to create an interactive map of Israeli strikes and military activity in Gaza. The project draws on geolocated social media posts and is intended for researchers, journalists, and displaced residents.
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france24.comIsrael military expands territory in Gaza during cease-fire
Israel’s military has expanded its control inside the Gaza Strip during a seven-month cease-fire. The changes include new territory and strengthened lines separating Israeli forces from areas under Hamas control.
thehindu.comIsraeli Air Strike in Gaza Kills Three Family Members
Medical workers reported that an Israeli air strike on a home in the Nuseirat refugee camp killed a couple and their six-month-old child. The strike occurred early Sunday morning in central Gaza.
al-monitor.comIsraeli Airstrike Kills Three Family Members in Gaza Camp
An Israeli airstrike hit an apartment in the Nuseirat refugee camp early Sunday, killing a couple and their six-month-old child. Medics reported the deaths and said about ten others were wounded.
middleeasteye.netIsraeli Air Strike Hits Nuseirat Refugee Camp, Killing at Least Three Palestinians
An Israeli air strike struck the Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza, killing at least three Palestinians including a one-year-old child and injuring several others. Al Jazeera correspondent Hani Mahmoud reported from Gaza City.
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france24.comIsraeli Strike Kills Five Police Officers and 13-Year-Old Boy in Northern Gaza
An Israeli air strike hit a police post in northern Gaza on Saturday, killing five officers and a 13-year-old boy. Gaza police and hospital sources reported additional civilian casualties and injuries.
khaama.comIsraeli Forces Strike Targets in Lebanon and Gaza
Lebanese officials reported casualties from Israeli air strikes in two towns. Separate strikes hit central Gaza camps, according to video footage cited by Al Jazeera.
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france24.comIsraeli forces strike central Gaza camps, injuring dozens
Israeli forces carried out strikes on Nuseirat and Bureij refugee camps in central Gaza on 23 May 2026. The attacks injured dozens of people and occurred while a ceasefire agreement remained in effect. Video footage captured the strikes as they took place.
Al JazeeraIsraeli Blockade Prevents Gaza Resident From Hajj Pilgrimage
A 64-year-old Gaza resident who planned to perform Hajj with her husband remains unable to travel after his death. The Israeli blockade continues to restrict movement out of Gaza for thousands of residents.
sana.syGaza food aid shipments drop as costs increase
Higher food prices linked to the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran have created funding shortfalls for aid programs in Gaza. Organizations have cut deliveries as expenses exceed available budgets.
citizen.co.zaFrench Activists Return Home After Detention on Gaza Flotilla
Eight French nationals arrived at Charles de Gaulle airport on Friday after detention by Israeli authorities during a Gaza-bound voyage. Two others remained hospitalized in Turkey. The returnees described their detention to reporters.
yahoo.comVintage Gaza Photographs Displayed in Marseille Exhibition
An exhibition in Marseille shows photographs taken by Kegham Djeghalian between 1944 and 1981. The images depict daily life in Gaza before the territory experienced multiple wars and blockades.
EuronewsDemonstrators March to Israeli Embassy in Athens After Flotilla Interception
Around 1,000 pro-Palestinian demonstrators marched through Athens on Thursday after Israel intercepted a flotilla carrying Gaza activists. The protest occurred as international criticism over the arrests mounted and as deported activists arrived in Turkey.
democracynow.orgUN Official Describes Deteriorating Conditions in Gaza and West Bank
A UN deputy special coordinator told the Security Council on 21 May 2026 that conditions in Gaza and the West Bank have grown more precarious. The official urged immediate steps to implement Resolution 2803 and avoid renewed fighting.
nypost.comGaza Flotilla Activists Arrive in Istanbul After Detention
Activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla reached Istanbul on May 21, 2026, with reports of injuries sustained during Israeli detention. Videos showed some participants being removed on stretchers.
citizen.co.zaBoard of Peace Envoy Tells U.N. Security Council Gaza Division Risks Permanence
The Board of Peace's lead envoy for Gaza told the U.N. Security Council on Thursday that the enclave's current division risks becoming permanent unless a ceasefire takes hold. More than 2 million people would remain crowded into less than half the territory if the situation conti…
nypost.comIsrael Deports Gaza Flotilla Activists After Minister's Video Draws Condemnation
Israel deported all foreign activists from a Gaza-bound aid flotilla on Thursday after intercepting their vessels in international waters. A video posted by National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir showing detained activists kneeling with hands tied prompted widespread criticis…
citizen.co.zaJewish Diaspora Groups Condemn Treatment of Gaza Flotilla Activists
International Jewish and pro-Israel organizations issued statements on Thursday criticizing Israel's National Security Minister over the handling of detained Gaza flotilla activists. The groups said the treatment undermines Israel's diplomatic standing and values.
EuronewsGaza Secondary Exams Scheduled in Tents Amid Widespread School Damage
Gaza students will take official secondary school exams next month in tents and damaged buildings. Nearly all educational facilities require reconstruction or major repairs after two years without regular classes.
Israel Detains Activists on Gaza Flotilla and Conducts Raids in Lebanon
Spanish officials said 44 activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla are scheduled for deportation from Israel to Spain via Turkey. Lebanon’s Health Ministry reported the death toll from an earlier Israeli air raid rose to 14.
FDDSatellite Images Show Wall Construction Along Gaza Yellow Line
New satellite imagery indicates Israel is building a wall inside Gaza along the yellow line. Two sources reported the development on May 20, 2026.
nbcnews.comIsraeli Minister Visits Detention Center Holding Flotilla Members
A video shows the Israeli Minister of National Security visiting a detention center where members of the Gaza Freedom Flotilla were held. The footage has drawn criticism from several governments.
rnz.co.nzIsraeli National Security Minister Visits Detained Flotilla Activists at Ashdod Port
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir visited detained Global Sumud Flotilla activists at Ashdod Port on May 20, 2026. The visit prompted criticism from Foreign Minister Sa'ar over potential damage to Israel's diplomatic standing.
Los Angeles TimesUnited Nations Considers Response to Israeli Plan for Military Complex on Former UNRWA Site
The United Nations is reviewing Israel's approval of a defense ministry complex at the former UNRWA headquarters in east Jerusalem. UNRWA Deputy Commissioner General Natalie Boucly stated the matter is under consideration by the organization's legal council.
nbcnews.comCaptured Hamas Document Details Seven-Day Training Course for 121 Recruits
A document found by Israeli forces outlines a compressed training program conducted during a ceasefire. The course covered weapons use, first aid, and tactics drawn from prior operations.
Washington ExaminerU.S. Sanctions Four Individuals Linked to Gaza Flotilla Groups
The State Department announced sanctions on four people connected to organizations supporting Gaza-bound flotillas. The action targets individuals accused of providing material support to Hamas.
msnbc.comBoard of Peace Report Identifies Funding Gap in Gaza Rebuilding Plan
The Board of Peace reported a gap between pledged and disbursed funds for a Gaza rebuilding plan estimated at $70 billion. The report called for faster disbursement to avoid a cash shortfall.
The IndependentUnited Nations Reviews Israeli Plan for Military Complex on Former UNRWA Site
The United Nations is considering its response to Israel's approval of a defense ministry complex on the former UNRWA headquarters in east Jerusalem. UNRWA Deputy Commissioner General Natalie Boucly said the matter is under review by the UN legal council.