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citizen.co.zaJournalists in Gaza to Receive 2026 Golden Pen of Freedom Award
Three international news agencies will accept the award on behalf of their local staff still reporting from the territory. The World Association of News Publishers cited the journalists' continued coverage under extreme conditions.
deccanchronicle.comIsraeli Military Reports Hamas Use of Fiber-Optic Drones in Gaza
A Southern Command officer stated that Hamas operates fiber-optic drones similar to those used by Hezbollah. The military noted that no complete interception solution exists despite ongoing efforts.
France 24UN Report to List Israeli Authorities Over Alleged Detainee Abuse
This year's United Nations report on sexual violence in conflict will add Israeli authorities to an annex of entities suspected of conflict-related sexual violence. Israeli officials confirmed the addition Thursday and said they are ending contact with the UN secretary-general.
dnaindia.comDNC Report on 2024 Election Loss Omits Gaza and Israel
A 192-page analysis commissioned by the Democratic National Committee examines factors in Kamala Harris's 2024 presidential loss but does not address the party's stance on the Gaza conflict. The report was first published by CNN and later reviewed by The Intercept.
dnaindia.comIsraeli military reports targeting Hamas operations commander in Gaza
Israeli military officials stated they targeted and eliminated Bahe Al-Baroud, identified as the commander of a Hamas-affiliated operations unit in Gaza. The action occurred yesterday according to the report.
abcnews.go.comLebanon and Israel Agree to 45-Day Ceasefire Extension
Lebanon and Israel reached agreement on a 45-day extension of their ceasefire following talks in Washington. The Lebanese delegation called for an independent monitoring mechanism and U.S. guarantees to support implementation. Israeli strikes continued in southern Lebanon, killin…
al-monitor.comSeven Killed in Gaza City Strikes on Nakba Day
Israeli strikes on a residential building and a civilian vehicle in Gaza City killed at least seven Palestinians, including three women and a child, medical sources reported. The strikes occurred on the 78th anniversary of the Nakba as Israeli officials said they targeted the hea…
winnipegfreepress.comNearly 200 Former Canadian Diplomats Urge Sanctions on Israel
About 190 former Canadian diplomats sent a letter calling on the government to impose robust sanctions on Israel over conditions in the occupied Palestinian territory and Lebanon. The letter states that without such measures the Israeli government will continue to disregard inter…
deccanchronicle.comIDF Strikes Hamas Military Commander in Gaza Airstrike
Israeli forces targeted Izz ad-Din al-Haddad, the highest-ranking military commander of Hamas and the last leader of the October 7 massacre still in the Gaza Strip. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz said in a joint statement that the strike occurr…
Al JazeeraFederal Judge Blocks U.S. Sanctions on U.N. Expert
A federal judge ruled that the State Department violated the First Amendment rights of Francesca Albanese by imposing sanctions after she urged war crimes prosecutions related to Israel's war in Gaza. The temporary block halts measures that froze her U.S. assets and barred her en…
The IndependentIsraeli Parliament Votes 93-0 to Extend Death Penalty Law to Gaza Palestinians
Israel's Knesset approved legislation to establish special tribunals that can impose the death penalty on Gazan Palestinians convicted of crimes against humanity. The measure passed unanimously among those voting and builds on earlier legislation requiring capital punishment for…
thecanary.coHind Rajab Foundation Files Complaint Against German Prosecutor Over Dismissed IDF Soldier Case
The Hind Rajab Foundation has filed a disciplinary complaint against a German Senior Federal Public Prosecutor. The action follows the prosecutor's dismissal of a criminal complaint against a German-Israeli soldier serving in the IDF. The foundation argues the dismissal improperl…
jewishpress.comHamas Prevents Gazan Contractors From Entering IDF Area to Rebuild Rafah
Hamas militants stopped Gazan contractors from crossing into an Israeli-controlled area of Rafah to begin rebuilding work. The contractors were threatened at gunpoint and forcibly turned away. The incident was reported on May 12, 2026.
thewrap.comCannes Jury Member Criticizes Hollywood Over Treatment of Actors Opposing Gaza War
A member of the Cannes Film Festival jury said Hollywood should be ashamed for blacklisting actors who have spoken out against Israel's war in Gaza. Paul Laverty, who has written two films that won the festival's top prize, made the comments Tuesday while praising the event for f…
nationalpost.comIDF Indicts Two Soldiers for Smuggling Cigarettes and Ammunition into Gaza
The IDF has charged two Sergeant First Class-ranked soldiers with smuggling cigarettes, stealing ammunition, and committing tax offenses including money laundering. The soldiers also face charges of bribery and assisting the enemy in a case involving multiple authorities. The ind…
india.comTrump Describes US-Iran Ceasefire as On Life Support
President Trump said the ceasefire with Iran is on life support and described an Iranian response to a US peace proposal as unacceptable. He told reporters Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon and is considering reviving Project Freedom to reopen shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Ir…
France 24Spain, Ireland and Slovenia Will Not Broadcast Eurovision
The public broadcasters of Spain, Ireland and Slovenia announced on May 11 they will replace coverage of the 70th anniversary Eurovision Song Contest with alternative programming. Only 35 countries will compete in Vienna this week, the fewest since entry expanded in 2004, after f…
thehindu.comGaza Documentary Wins Bafta After BBC Shelved It
The documentary Gaza: Doctors Under Attack received a Bafta TV Award for current affairs on Sunday nearly a year after the BBC declined to broadcast it. The film's executive producer addressed the BBC directly during the acceptance speech. Separate updates detailed Israeli milita…
Al JazeeraSurgeon Reports Recovering Small Tungsten Fragments from Israeli Munitions in Wounded Lebanese Civilians
War surgeon Dr Tahir Mohammed reports that the same tiny tungsten cubes previously identified in Gaza are now appearing in Lebanon, causing devastating internal injuries. He described the weapons as indiscriminate and drew parallels between Israeli actions in both places. Al Jaze…
mondoweiss.netVolunteers Clear Rubble and Plant Olive Trees at Gaza’s al-Shifa Hospital
Volunteers at what was once Gaza’s largest medical complex cleared rubble and planted olive trees in the courtyard as a symbol of hope. More than 500 bodies were recovered from mass graves at al-Shifa Hospital, which was devastated by repeated Israeli attacks and sieges. Al Jazee…
jewishpress.comNetanyahu Advisor Threatens 'Hard Way' if Hamas Does Not Disarm Under U.S.-Backed Gaza Plan
Michael Eisenberg, a top advisor to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, stated that Israel and the newly-created Board of Peace will take action if Hamas does not comply with the U.S.-backed agreement. Eisenberg credited President Trump and his team for the 20-point plan,…
Al JazeeraGaza Teenager Finds Refuge in Football After Losing Family in Strike
A 16-year-old from Jabalia refugee camp survived an Israeli air attack in October 2024 that killed his parents and two brothers. He now cares for his grandmother in a displacement camp while continuing to play football on one of the few remaining pitches. The Palestinian Football…
vaticannews.vaUS Terminates USAID Program, Cuts Funding for Gaza Women's Group That Served 50,000
A Gaza-based women’s organization lost all USAID funding in early 2025 as part of broader agency changes under President Trump. The group now supports 50,000 people this year with reduced capacity while demand surges amid collapsed courts and institutions.
koreatimes.co.krSouth Korean Activist Travels to Gaza Despite Government Travel Ban
A South Korean activist departed for the Gaza Strip on Friday aboard a humanitarian flotilla, officials said. The trip marks the second such incident this year in violation of a government ban on travel to the territory. Officials stated the foreign ministry plans to take measure…
Israeli Warplanes Strike Al-Shati Refugee Camp West of Gaza City
Israeli warplanes targeted Al-Shati Refugee Camp overnight, injuring four people including a child. The strike occurred west of Gaza City. Al Jazeera reported the incident.
citizen.co.zaIsraeli Strike Kills Three at Gaza Security Post
A Palestinian boy was among those mourning victims of an Israeli strike on a security post in Gaza that killed three people. The strike occurred despite a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Palestinian groups. Gaza’s Health Ministry reported at least 846 Palestinians killed in…
nbcnews.comAt Least Four Palestinians Killed in Israeli Attacks Across Gaza
Israeli attacks across Gaza killed at least four Palestinians, including a child, on Thursday. The strikes occurred in different areas of the territory. Al Jazeera reported the deaths from Gaza City.
france24.comSon of Senior Hamas Leader Reportedly Killed or Wounded in Gaza Strike
Azzam al-Haya, the son of senior Hamas leader Khalil al-Haya, was reportedly killed or seriously wounded in an Israeli strike in eastern Gaza. Conflicting Arab media reports circulated on the incident. A senior military source stated that Azzam al-Haya’s death held no interest to…
abcnews.go.comIsraeli Rights Group Reports Disappearance of Gaza Mother and Daughter
A Palestinian mother and her daughter from Gaza have disappeared after last being seen alive in Israeli military custody. The legal rights organization HaMoked has raised the case following an investigation into their whereabouts. The group’s head of legal department discussed th…
dnaindia.comIsraeli Strikes Kill Gaza Police Officers Under Hamas Authority
An Israeli airstrike on May 6, 2026, killed a senior police official in Khan Yunis and wounded others. The previous day, a strike hit a police station in Gaza City, killing a 15-year-old boy. Israeli forces have continued targeting Palestinian law enforcement in areas from which…
NprRecovery Crews Retrieve 50 Bodies From Rubble of Strike in Northern Gaza
A three-day operation in Beit Lahia recovered remains from a five-story apartment building struck in late October 2024 that killed more than 132 members of one extended family. Gaza officials say about 8,000 bodies remain buried under debris across the territory. Rescue workers u…
Al JazeeraGaza Couple Holds Modest Wedding in Tent After Multiple Delays
Saja al-Masri, 22, and Mohammed Ahliwat, 27, plan to marry in days inside a displacement camp in Deir el-Balah after repeated delays. The couple's modest preparations have cost thousands of shekels for basic items that once were far cheaper, reflecting broader economic collapse.…
motherjones.comNew York Times and Washington Post Win Multiple 2025 Pulitzer Prizes
The New York Times secured three Pulitzer Prizes, including one for photography capturing scenes from the Gaza war. The Washington Post received the public service award for its reporting on the Trump administration's federal agency overhaul, marking its second such win in five y…
citizen.co.zaPope Leo XIV Addresses Press Freedom Threats and Honors Killed Journalists on UN Day
Pope Leo XIV addressed crowds in St. Peter’s Square on May 3, 2026, marking World Press Freedom Day by highlighting threats to independent journalism and remembering reporters killed in conflicts. He noted violations of press freedom occur in blatant and hidden forms. Reports cit…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewUS Cancels Pakistan Talks Amid Ongoing Tensions with Iran
US President Donald Trump canceled a planned delegation to Pakistan for negotiations with Iran, citing travel expenses and an insufficient peace offer. Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian stated Tehran would not engage in forced talks. Recent developments include a US Navy interce…
france24.comIsraeli Military Kills 8 Palestinians in Gaza Strike; Gaza Holds Mass Wedding, VCU Approves Memorial Funds, Tesla Provides Free Charging
Israeli military strikes killed at least eight Palestinians, including three children, in Gaza on April 23, despite an ongoing ceasefire. In a separate development, 300 couples married in a joint ceremony in Deir al-Balah, funded by a UAE humanitarian initiative.
Hussein Jaber / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 3.0 igo)Israeli Airstrike in Beit Lahia Kills Family Members, Including Brother of Local Paramedic
A paramedic in Beit Lahia responded to an Israeli airstrike targeting displaced families. He discovered his brother's body among the rubble and found his own family among the victims. The incident highlights the personal toll of the strikes on responders.
middleeasteye.netIsraeli Soldier Sentenced to 30 Days for Vandalizing Jesus Statue in Lebanon
An Israeli soldier was jailed for 30 days after footage showed him using a sledgehammer to damage the head of a Jesus statue in Debel, Lebanon. Another soldier who filmed the incident received the same punishment, while six others were summoned for questioning. The event drew a r…