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16.05.2025

16.05.2025 — Day Escalation Era Began As Gideon's Chariots Rolled

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16.05.2025 ⇢ Day Escalation Era Began As Gideon's Chariots Rolled
⌨The Israeli military intensified its assault on Gaza with a new operation called "Gideon's Chariots," which Palestinian sources described as the most violent bombardment since October 2023. Health officials reported 109 Palestinians killed and 216 injured in 24 hours, with over 250 killed in a 36-hour period.

Israel struck Yemen's Hodeidah and Al-Salif ports, expanding the conflict regionally while Netanyahu threatened further attacks. Trump expressed concern about hungry Gazans and suggested "many good things will happen regarding Gaza next month," but ceasefire negotiations in Doha showed no progress.

An Israeli military commander acknowledged Hamas fighters were acting with "cunning" and possessed significant weaponry. The UN rejected a US-backed Gaza aid plan while warning of imminent famine, with several European countries stating they "will not remain silent" about Gaza's humanitarian catastrophe.
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05:56⇢Hundred Palestinians Killed In Northern Gaza Bombardment

⌨The newspapers report Israel killed five Palestinians in Tamoun after besieging a house where they had taken shelter (Al-Ayyam). At least 100 Palestinians were killed or missing in devastating Israeli strikes on Beit Lahia and Jabaliya (Palestine News Network, Felesteen News). Israel expanded its incursion into northern Gaza, committing "massacres" according to Palestinian sources (Arabi21, Palestinian Information Center). On the diplomatic front, US Secretary of State expressed concern to Netanyahu about Gaza while being open to alternative aid plans (Alwatan Voice). Hamas official Naim reported no progress in ceasefire negotiations (PIC-English). Palestinians marked 77 years of Nakba, described as "a living reality" rather than just memory (Palestine News Network-English).
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07:20⇢Israel Prepares Ground Invasion With Devastating Airstrikes

⌨The newspapers report extensive Israeli bombardment across Gaza, with over 100 Palestinians killed or missing in devastating airstrikes on Beit Lahia and Jabaliya refugee camp (Alwatan Voice, Palestine Chronicle). Israel has issued evacuation orders in Gaza (Al-Ayyam) and is targeting anyone moving in northern Gaza according to Civil Defense sources (Felesteen News). Multiple sources indicate the intense bombings may be preparation for expanded Israeli ground operations (Maan News Agency, Sama News). Hamas has called for "days of popular anger" and global mobilization to stop what they term a "genocidal war" (Palestinian Information Center-English), while 29 US senators are reportedly urging Trump to pressure for an immediate end to Gaza's siege (Raya Media Network).
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09:45⇢250 Palestinians Killed In 36-Hour Gaza Bombardment

⌨The newspapers report intensifying Israeli attacks in Gaza with 250 Palestinians killed in 36 hours (Al-Resalah, Felesteen News). Multiple sources describe "horrific massacres" across Gaza, particularly in Jabaliya refugee camp. Families of Israeli captives criticized Netanyahu's government for potentially wasting an opportunity to recover their loved ones (Alwatan Voice). Trump expressed concern about hungry Gazans (Raya Media Network), while Britain defended exporting fighter jet components to Israel (Maan News). In the West Bank, Israeli authorities banned dawn prayer at the Ibrahimi Mosque (Palestinian Information Center-English) and settlers escalated attacks (Quds News Network).
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12:13⇢109 Palestinians Killed In 24-Hour Gaza Bombardment

⌨The newspapers report devastating Israeli attacks in Gaza, with multiple sources citing 109 Palestinians killed and 216 injured in the past 24 hours (Palestinian Information Center-English, Felesteen News). Over 100 Palestinians were reportedly killed or missing in Israeli operations in Beit Lahia and Jabaliya refugee camp (Alwatan Voice, Quds News Network). Trump has indicated "many good things will happen regarding Gaza next month" (Palsawa News, Raya Media Network). An Israeli military commander acknowledged changes in Hamas's fighting tactics and weapons capabilities (Maan News Agency), while Israeli authorities prevented Palestinians from performing dawn prayers at the Ibrahimi Mosque (Palestine News Network).
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14:22⇢UN Rejects Gaza Aid Plan As Death Toll Mounts

⌨The newspapers report escalating Israeli attacks on Gaza, with 109 Palestinians killed and 216 injured in the past 24 hours (Alwatan Voice). Multiple sources describe "bloody massacres" across Gaza with Israeli forces expanding ground incursions (Arabi21, Felesteen News). The UN has rejected a US-backed Gaza aid plan and warns of imminent famine (Palestinian Information Center-English). Ceasefire negotiations in Doha show no breakthrough amid continued escalation (Maan News Agency). Some sources mention a ceasefire proposal by US envoy Witkoff (Palsawa News), while others report Trump's regional tour failed to provide new solutions for the Gaza crisis (Raya Media Network).
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17:43⇢Israel Strikes Yemeni Ports

⌨The newspapers report Israeli airstrikes on Yemen's Hodeidah and Al-Salif ports, with Netanyahu threatening more attacks (Alwatan Voice, Palestine News Network). Meanwhile, Israel continues intense bombardment of Gaza with multiple sources reporting "bloody massacres" and dozens of martyrs (Felesteen News, Raya Media Network). European countries have voiced they "will not remain silent" about the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza (Maan News Agency). Israel released 10 Palestinian prisoners from Gaza, including one with an amputated foot (Quds News Network). Doha ceasefire negotiations remain stalled with no breakthrough (Sama News).
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21:28⇢Israel Launches "Gideon's Chariots" Military Operation In Gaza

⌨The newspapers report ongoing Gaza ceasefire negotiations with "no progress" and Trump questioning Netanyahu's deal-making ability (Alwatan Voice). Israel has begun a new military operation called "Gideon's Chariots" in Gaza (Maan News, Palsawa News). Palestinian sources report Israel has executed 43 Palestinian detainees since October 7, 2023 (Palestinian Information Center). The humanitarian situation continues to deteriorate with reports of 45 children killed in Gaza over two days (Raya Media Network), amid ongoing Israeli military operations described as "bloody massacres" (Felesteen News, Al-Resalah, Arabi21).
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