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05.05.2025

05.05.2025Day Israel Approved Gaza Expansion While Attacking Yemen

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Palestine for 05.05.2025.

It displays 136 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

05.05.2025Day Israel Approved Gaza Expansion While Attacking Yemen
Israel's Cabinet unanimously approved expanding military operations in Gaza, with Netanyahu announcing a "strong and intensive" offensive. Finance Minister Smotrich revealed plans to evacuate Gaza residents southward, stating Israel would permanently occupy parts of Gaza and refuse withdrawal even for a hostage deal.

Palestinian sources reported 32 people killed in the previous 24 hours, with the total Gaza death toll reaching 52,567. Morning reports highlighted UN rejection of Israel's proposed aid distribution plan amid warnings of imminent famine threatening 3,500 infants.

Following Yemen's missile strike on Ben Gurion Airport yesterday and declaration of an "aerial blockade" on Israel, evening brought reports of joint US-Israeli airstrikes on Yemen's Hodeidah port. Al-Qassam Brigades revealed details of ambushes against Israeli forces in Khan Yunis, while Gaza's government health ministry warned hospitals face complete collapse within 48 hours due to fuel shortages.
05.05.2025

02:08Houthis Declare Aerial Blockade On Israeli Airports

The newspapers report on Ansarallah (Houthi) forces declaring an aerial blockade on Israeli airports (Palestine Chronicle, Arabi21), following their missile strike on Ben Gurion Airport. Israeli military operations in Gaza continue, with reports that maneuvers will extend for several more months (Maan News Agency). Aid agencies have rejected an Israeli plan for delivering assistance in Gaza (Sama News). Jewish settlers destroyed trees and crops in Masafer Yatta (Palestinian Information Center English), while a British website reports Abbas is seeking to disarm Palestinians in Lebanon under Saudi pressure (Quds News Network).

06:04Israeli Cabinet Approves Expanded Rafah Operation

The newspapers report on Israel's approval to expand military operations in Gaza, with the Cabinet unanimously authorizing an intensified campaign in Rafah (Maan News Agency, Palsawa News, Al-Ayyam). Palestinian sources report 45 new casualties in Gaza from Israeli airstrikes and ground operations (Al-Ayyam, Arabi21). Multiple sources describe the situation as "genocide," now in its 577th day (Palestinian Information Center, Felesteen News). Health officials warn of imminent famine, calling for international intervention (Palestinian Information Center English), while the UN has rejected Israel's proposed aid distribution plan for Gaza (Palestine News Network).
07:26

08:07Israel Approves Gaza War Expansion

The newspapers report on Israel's Cabinet approving an expanded war plan for Gaza, including "complex operations" in Khan Yunis (Palestine Chronicle, Palsawa News, Sama News). Ongoing Israeli airstrikes have caused casualties and injuries across Gaza (Alwatan Voice, Al-Ayyam). Reports indicate Israel has released 10 Palestinian prisoners from Gaza (Felesteen News), while Israeli occupation forces continue operations in Tulkarm and its refugee camps for the 99th consecutive day (Palestine News Network). Jewish settlers are conducting attacks in various West Bank areas (Palestinian Information Center English). A report claims Yemeni missiles exposed vulnerabilities in Israeli and American air defense systems (Quds News Network).
09:07

10:19Yemen Declares Air Blockade On Israel

The newspapers report on Yemen declaring an air blockade on Israel and warning global airlines (Palestinian Information Center English), with a Yemeni military official promising more "military surprises" (Al-Resalah). Israel's cabinet has approved continued occupation of Gaza (Alwatan Voice), while Israeli analysts suggest Trump's regional visit conflicts with Tel Aviv's plans to expand the war (Palsawa News). Palestinian sources report "bloody massacres" and missing persons under rubble in Gaza (Felesteen News), with the UN calling on world leaders to deliver food to Gaza (Palestine News Network). Hamas has rejected using aid as a "political blackmail tool" (Quds News Network), and 520,000 Palestinian workers have been unemployed since October 7 (Raya Media Network).
11:34

12:06Gaza Forced Evacuation Plan Announced

The newspapers report on forced displacement plans for Gaza, with Israeli minister Smotrich declaring all Gaza residents will be evacuated south of the Morag corridor (Alwatan Voice, Palsawa News, Sama News). Netanyahu's office confirmed plans to occupy and remain in parts of Gaza (Palestine News Network). Reports highlight worsening humanitarian conditions, including how Gaza women are converting pasta into flour (Al-Resalah) amid rising death tolls, now at 52,567 with 118,610 injured (Raya Media Network). Israeli demolitions continue in the West Bank's Masafer Yatta area (Maan News Agency) and near Haifa (Palestinian Information Center English).
13:03

14:55Israel Issues Two-Week Ultimatum To Hamas Before Gaza Invasion

The newspapers report on worsening humanitarian conditions in Gaza, with ongoing blockade intensifying hunger and flour shortages (Al-Resalah). Israel has issued an ultimatum to Hamas to reach a deal within two weeks or face military invasion with "Gideon vehicles" (Palsawa News). Israeli demolitions continue in Palestinian areas, with 600 homes destroyed in Jenin (Palestinian Information Center English) and new demolitions in Nur Shams camp near Tulkarm (Palestine News Network). Reports indicate Israel is strengthening its military presence in Syria and coordinating with Turkey (Maan News Agency), while a Yemeni missile reportedly achieved its target (Felesteen News).
16:18
17:06

17:53Joint U.S.-Israeli Airstrikes Hit Yemen

The newspapers report on a joint U.S.-Israeli attack targeting Yemen's Hodeidah port (Al-Resalah, Maan News Agency, Palestine News Network). Netanyahu announced a new "strong and intensive" attack on Gaza is forthcoming (Alwatan Voice), while settler attacks continue in Jericho (Palestinian Information Center English). In Gaza, tribal leaders have rejected an Israeli plan to distribute aid through them (Felesteen News). Israeli authorities released 10 prisoners from northern Gaza in difficult health conditions (Quds News Network), while the government launched emergency projects in Jenin (Raya Media Network).
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20:06Gaza Hospitals Face Imminent Collapse

The newspapers report on Gaza's healthcare system approaching collapse within 48 hours (Alwatan Voice), with Israel killing a child every 40 minutes according to Al-Hams (Palestinian Information Center English). Palestinian resistance groups condemn the joint Israeli-US attack on Yemen, describing it as a failed attempt to break support for Gaza (Felesteen News, Quds News Network, Palestine Chronicle). Trump has promised to help deliver food to Palestinians in Gaza (Maan News Agency), while the Palestinian cabinet has rejected Israel's proposed mechanism for Gaza aid (Palsawa News).