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16.04.2025

16.04.2025Day Gaza Entered Humanitarian Collapse

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Palestine for 16.04.2025.

It displays 168 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

16.04.2025Day Gaza Entered Humanitarian Collapse
Gaza government media officially declared the territory had entered "humanitarian collapse phase" with borders closed for over a month and a half. The death toll reportedly surpassed 51,000, with 25 killed in the past 24 hours. UNRWA and ActionAid warned of medicine shortages threatening patients' lives and rising acute malnutrition among pregnant women and children.

MSF described Gaza as a "mass graveyard for Palestinians" as famine expanded across the territory. Egypt rejected any plan to displace Gaza residents and insisted a ceasefire was the only path forward.

Israeli Foreign Minister Katz backtracked on statements about resuming aid to Gaza after facing criticism. In the West Bank, Israeli forces killed two Palestinian men in Qabatiya near Jenin. Hamas promised to respond to Israel's latest proposal after consulting with other factions, while an Israeli prisoner's video message released by Islamic Jihad directly accused Netanyahu, stating "my blood is on your hands."
16.04.2025

05:5425 Killed As Rafah Bombing Intensifies

The newspapers report on intensifying Israeli military operations in Gaza, particularly in Rafah, with 25 martyrs reported amid ongoing airstrikes on displacement tents (Al-Ayyam, Palsawa News, Sama News). Multiple sources discuss Palestinian resistance to disarmament demands, with national and Islamic forces rejecting linking ceasefire agreements to "disarming resistance" as misleading (Al-Resalah, Felesteen News). The total death toll has reportedly exceeded 51,000 since the war began (Maan News Agency), with the renewed conflict now in its 30th day (Palestinian Information Center). In the West Bank, Israeli military operations continue in Tulkarem for the 80th day (Palestine News Network), while settlers attacked a Palestinian shepherd in Jericho, stealing dozens of sheep (Palestinian Information Center English).

07:21Gaza Health System Collapse: 70% Need Medication Amid Critical Shortages

The newspapers report on Gaza's deteriorating healthcare system, with 70% of residents under medication orders while medicine shortages worsen (Al-Ayyam, Arabi21, Raya Media Network). Multiple sources cover continued Israeli bombardment across Gaza City resulting in casualties and missing persons under rubble (Alwatan Voice, Felesteen News). Medical staff continue to be targeted, with autopsy results revealing paramedic martyrs were shot in chest and head (Maan News Agency). International solidarity continues as Maldives bans Israeli tourists (Palestinian Information Center English), while military operations expand to Jenin area with Israeli forces surrounding sites in Qabatiya and Masliya amid armed clashes (Palestine News Network).
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09:05Systematic Prisoner Abuse Exposed On Palestinian Prisoner Day

The newspapers report on Palestinian Prisoner Day amid escalating Israeli abuses against Palestinian prisoners with systematic torture and comprehensive deprivation documented (Felesteen News, Raya Media Network). Israeli military operations continue with forces storming Qabatiya and Al-Museliya towns in Jenin (Palestinian Information Center English). New footage has been released showing Iran's "True Promise" operation against Israel (Maan News Agency). In Gaza, health authorities released autopsy results of paramedics killed in Rafah (Palestine News Network), while Israel is working on a new mechanism for aid distribution (Palsawa News). A scandal emerged regarding an Israeli LAW missile found in Tulkarem but registered as launched in Gaza (Quds News Network).
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10:40Famine Spreads As Gaza Borders Remain Sealed

The newspapers report on a severe hunger crisis in Gaza, with famine spreading as border crossings remain closed for over a month and a half (Al-Resalah). ActionAid warns of a significant increase in acute malnutrition among pregnant women and young children (Palestine News Network). Israeli forces continue operations in the West Bank, conducting home raids and arrests (Palestinian Information Center English), while assassinating two young men in Qabatiya, south of Jenin, whose bodies were detained (Maan News Agency, Quds News Network). Some positive developments include Israel releasing 10 prisoners from Gaza (Felesteen News) and a "Jasmine Festival" gathering donations to support Gaza's children (Raya Media Network).

12:05Famine Crisis Deepens As Gaza Death Toll Surpasses 51,000

The newspapers report on Gaza's escalating humanitarian crisis as famine extends with border crossings closed for over a month and a half (Al-Resalah). Government media warns of humanitarian collapse and mass death risks (Felesteen News), while the death toll has reportedly reached 51,025 with 116,432 injuries since the conflict began (Palestine News Network). Egypt has rejected any plan to displace Gaza residents and demands an immediate ceasefire (Maan News Agency). Meanwhile, Hamas states that any proposal ignoring Palestinian interests won't be viable (Palsawa News), and two resistance fighters were killed in an armed clash with Israeli forces south of Jenin (Palestinian Information Center English).
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14:16Gaza Declared "Mass Graveyard" As Humanitarian Collapse Confirmed

The newspapers report on Gaza's humanitarian collapse, with MSF describing it as a "mass graveyard for Palestinians" (Palestine News Network English). Israeli attacks continue on homes and tents causing multiple deaths (Palestinian Information Center English, Raya Media Network). Government media in Gaza confirms the territory has entered a phase of humanitarian collapse (Maan News Agency), while Dr. Abu Safiya faces "slow death" under physical torture in Israeli custody (Felesteen News). The health condition of Anas Abdul Fattah, who was shot by Palestinian Authority security forces, has deteriorated (Quds News Network).
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16:16Israeli Military Officials Admit "No Idea" Where Gaza War Heading

The newspapers report on Gaza's humanitarian collapse, with government media warning the territory has entered a phase of humanitarian breakdown (Alwatan Voice). Multiple sources cover continued resistance against Israeli occupation, with Hamas calling for intensified resistance efforts (Palestinian Information Center English). Displaced people from Tel al-Sultan are suffering through three bitter weeks in Mawasi streets in Khan Younis (Felesteen News). The Israeli military has punished reserve doctors who called for ending the war (Maan News Agency), while senior Israeli military officials admit they have "no idea where the Gaza war is heading" (Sama News). Israeli forces demolished the home of martyrs Hammam and Harith Hashash in Jenin (Raya Media Network).

18:53Gaza Enters Humanitarian Collapse Phase

The newspapers report on Hamas's rejection of Israeli partition and Judaization plans for Palestine (Palestinian Information Center English), while Al-Qassam Brigades target Israeli tanks near Al-Tuffah neighborhood with "Al-Yassin 105" weapons (Felesteen News). Trump's envoy discusses conditions for ending the Gaza war and mentions Eidan Alexander being in a safe place (Maan News Agency). Israel is reportedly discussing humanitarian aid entry to Gaza (Palsawa News) as government media warns Gaza has entered a humanitarian collapse phase (Quds News Network). Reports indicate four Palestinians were killed in Israeli bombardment of Deir al-Balah and Khan Younis (Raya Media Network).

22:19Gaza Declared "Mass Graveyard" As Hamas Prepares Response To Israeli Proposal

The newspapers report on Gaza's severe humanitarian crisis with famine spreading as border crossings remain closed for over a month (Al-Resalah). Doctors Without Borders describes Gaza as a "mass graveyard for Palestinians" (Raya, Palestine News Network). Hamas is preparing a response to Israel's latest proposal after coordinating with other factions (Alwatan Voice, Palsawa) while calling for global solidarity with Palestinian prisoners (Palestinian Information Center, Felesteen). The UN reports 500,000 people have been displaced in Gaza since mid-March (Maan), as Al-Qassam Brigades continue military operations against Israeli tanks in Tuffah (Palestine Chronicle).