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16.08.2025

16.08.2025Hamas Accepted Truce Proposal

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Palestine for 16.08.2025.

It displays 139 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

16.08.2025Hamas Accepted Truce Proposal
Palestinian media maintained its intense focus on the ongoing "genocide" in Gaza, detailing high casualty figures, escalating starvation deaths, and extensive destruction entering its 680th day. Initial reports surfaced concerning a potential shift in Hamas's position regarding a truce deal, with mediators reportedly pushing for accelerated negotiations. By mid-afternoon, this evolved into significant coverage reporting Hamas's readiness to accept an updated American ceasefire proposal without modifications, marking a pivotal development in the diplomatic efforts. Concurrently, reports indicated renewed efforts by the occupation to prepare for southward displacement of northern Gaza residents, alongside the US suspension of visas for Gazans. Israeli officials maintained conditions for any deal, emphasizing the release of all "abductees" in one go.
16.08.2025

05:58Gaza's Relentless Toll

Palestinian media extensively covers the ongoing humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza, framing it as an 'genocide.' Headlines detail relentless Israeli bombing, causing numerous martyrs and wounded, often from single families, and emphasize the deliberate use of starvation tactics (Arabi21, Maan News Agency, Palestinian Information Center, Palestine News Network, Raya Media Network, Sama News). While efforts to accelerate Israel-Hamas truce talks persist (Palsawa News), the immediate civilian toll dominates editorial focus.

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09:15Gaza Offensive Endures, Hamas Shifts Stance

Palestinian media continues its extensive coverage of ongoing Israeli military operations in Gaza, framing them as a 'war of genocide' now in its 680th day (Felesteen News, Palestinian Information Center). Recent reports detail significant ground aggression in Al-Zaytoun with numerous casualties, and occupation tanks arresting aid seekers in northern Rafah (Al-Ayyam, Maan News Agency). Concurrently, there's focus on an alleged shift in Hamas's position, with mediators pressing to accelerate truce negotiations amid Israeli internal disagreements (Raya Media Network, Palsawa News).
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11:34Gaza Destruction Deepens

Palestinian media highlights the Gaza "genocide," entering its 680th day, detailing significant destruction like 400 homes demolished and rising starvation deaths, particularly among children (Felesteen News, Maan News Agency, Palestine News Network). Simultaneously, diplomatic efforts for a ceasefire continue, with the Palestinian Prime Minister in Egypt (Palsawa News), alongside reports of Hamas adjusting its stance on a deal amid Israeli internal disagreements (Sama News).

14:26Gaza Crisis Persists, Deal Progress Stalls

Palestinian media continues to intensely cover the ongoing situation in Gaza, highlighting the dire humanitarian crisis with reports of child malnutrition and persistent Israeli military actions, including widespread aggression and resistance shelling (Al-Ayyam, Arabi21, Felesteen News, Palestinian Information Center, Raya Media Network). Concurrently, editorial focus remains on ceasefire negotiations, with reports of the Palestinian Prime Minister's efforts in Egypt and an Israeli readiness for a partial deal (Alwatan Voice, Palsawa News). However, reports also indicate factions have not received new proposals, and talks concerning Gaza residents' displacement have failed (Al-Resalah, Sama News).

16:27Hamas Accepts Truce Proposal

Palestinian media is primarily focused on the ongoing intense Israeli aggression in Gaza, detailing high casualties, including aid seekers, and increasing deaths from starvation (Al-Resalah, Quds News Network, Al-Ayyam, Arabi21, Palestinian Information Center, Felesteen News). Simultaneously, there's significant attention on a newly updated American ceasefire proposal, with Hamas reportedly signaling its readiness to accept it without modifications, indicating a potential shift in truce negotiations (Alwatan Voice, Palsawa News, Palestine News Network).

17:53Gaza: Displacement Plans Unfold Amidst Casualties

Palestinian media continues to intensely report on the ongoing "genocide" in Gaza, detailing high casualty figures and persistent aggression (Al-Ayyam, Arabi21, Palestinian Information Center, Raya Media Network). Concurrently, coverage highlights renewed efforts to displace northern Gaza residents southward, with the occupation resuming tent entry for shelter (Sama News). Diplomatic focus remains on the updated American ceasefire proposal, with Hamas confirming its readiness to accept it (Alwatan Voice, Palsawa News, Palestine News Network). Additionally, US suspension of visas for Gazans (Quds News Network) and concerns over a "Greater Israel" project (Felesteen News) are noted.

23:43Gaza: War of Starvation and Accusations

Palestinian media continues to highlight the severe humanitarian crisis in Gaza, with UNRWA warning of child mortality risks due to lack of treatment (Maan News Agency). Reports emphasize international perception shifting towards viewing the conflict as policies of starvation and genocide (Quds News Network), while Hamas accuses Israel of war crimes (Felesteen News). Concurrently, discussions persist regarding a ceasefire, with Israel stating readiness for a single-phase deal under its conditions (Palsawa News), amidst ongoing occupation raids (Raya Media Network).