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18.03.2025

18.03.2025Day Israel Restarted Gaza War With 400 Dead

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Palestine for 18.03.2025.

It displays 189 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

18.03.2025Day Israel Restarted Gaza War With 400 Dead
Israel resumed intense bombardment of Gaza after a period of relative calm, breaking what Palestinians described as ceasefire understandings. The death toll escalated throughout the day, from dozens in early reports to over 400 by afternoon, with 73% reported as women and children.

Hospital authorities reported inability to handle the surge in casualties amid resource shortages. Several government officials in Gaza, including Essam Al-Daalees, were killed along with Islamic Jihad spokesman Abu Hamza.

Netanyahu stated negotiations would continue "under fire," while Hamas denied Israeli claims about planning attacks, saying it engaged responsibly with mediators. Egypt invited Hamas delegates urgently to Cairo to discuss ending the violence.

Yemen launched missiles toward southern Israel in solidarity with Gaza, with Israel reporting interceptions over Negev and Dimona regions.

The resumption of hostilities occurred one day after Netanyahu fired Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar.
18.03.2025
01:21

04:21Israel Resumes Gaza Bombardment

The newspapers report on Israel's resumption of its military campaign in Gaza after a period of relative ceasefire. Multiple sources report heavy Israeli airstrikes across Gaza resulting in numerous casualties, with death toll figures varying from dozens to over 200 (Al-Resalah, Alwatan Voice, Maan News, Palestine Chronicle, Palestinian Information Center, Palsawa News, Palestine News Network, Sama News). Despite the violence, 70,000 Palestinians performed evening and Tarawih prayers at Al-Aqsa Mosque (Felesteen News, Raya Media). One person was killed in Lebanon by an Israeli airstrike despite the ceasefire there (Palestinian Information Center English).

07:00Hundreds Dead as Israel Resumes Gaza Bombardment

The newspapers report on Israel's resumed military campaign in Gaza with hundreds of casualties overnight. Multiple sources indicate between 200-322 Palestinians were killed in renewed airstrikes across Gaza (Al-Ayyam, Al-Resalah, Alwatan Voice, Arabi21, Palestine Chronicle, Palestinian Information Center, Sama News). Medical authorities report they are unable to handle the increasing number of wounded (Felesteen News). Israel has issued evacuation orders for several Gaza neighborhoods (Palsawa) while Netanyahu held an assessment meeting with military officials (Maan News), indicating the war will intensify.
07:14

07:49Hundreds Die as Gaza Bombardment Resumes

The newspapers report on Israel's resumption of military operations in Gaza with hundreds of Palestinian casualties. Multiple sources indicate between 322-400 Palestinians killed in intense Israeli airstrikes across Gaza (Al-Ayyam, Al-Resalah, Arabi21, Palestine Chronicle, Palestinian Information Center, Felesteen News, Palsawa News, Quds News, Sama News). Hamas sources claim Israeli prisoners were among those killed in the bombardment (Maan News). Israeli officials state the military operation will expand beyond airstrikes (Raya Media Network), while separately reporting on the 57th day of Israeli operations in Jenin (Palestine News Network).
08:00
08:32

09:02Hundreds Killed As Israel Intensifies Gaza Bombardment

The newspapers report on Israel's resumption of intensive military operations in Gaza with a devastating toll. Palestinian health authorities report 326-330 civilian casualties from new airstrikes, including children (Maan News, Palestine Chronicle, Palestine News Network English, Raya Media Network). Shifa Hospital cannot handle the growing number of victims (Palestinian Information Center English). Israel has ordered evacuations in northern and southern Gaza areas (Palestine News Network), with Abd al-Nasser Issa warning the situation is headed toward a comprehensive explosion (Al-Resalah). Some sources claim American coordination with the renewed attacks (Quds News Network).
09:29

10:07Hundreds Killed In Renewed Gaza Bombardment

The newspapers report on a dramatic escalation in Gaza as Israel renews intensive military operations. Multiple sources indicate hundreds of Palestinians have been killed in widespread Israeli bombardments across Gaza (Al-Ayyam, Arabi21, Felesteen News, Palestinian Information Center, Sama News). The Gaza Health Ministry reports Israel has set a new record in killing Palestinians (Alwatan Voice). Government officials mourned four prominent Gaza leadership figures killed in the attacks (Al-Resalah, Quds News). The assault continues in Tulkarm for the 51st consecutive day (Palestine News Network English), while Hamas denies Israeli claims of planning a preemptive attack (Maan News). Activists are calling for protests against the renewed Israeli offensive (Palestinian Information Center English).
10:10

11:26Gaza Death Toll Reaches 404 As Officials Killed

The newspapers report on the intensification of Israeli military operations in Gaza with a devastating death toll. Updated figures indicate 404 Palestinians killed in the renewed bombardment (Raya Media Network), with entire families erased from civil records (Al-Resalah). Gaza government official Essam Al-Daalees was killed along with other leadership figures (Alwatan Voice). Hospitals are overwhelmed with casualties (Quds News Network). An Israeli captive was killed and two others injured in the attacks (Palestinian Information Center English). Egypt has urgently invited Hamas to discuss ending the aggression (Maan News), while Haaretz reportedly revealed the military operation's goal is not prisoner recovery (Palsawa). The UN Human Rights Commission warns Israel is accelerating annexation of West Bank areas (Palestine News Network).
11:52
12:08

13:28Health Ministry: Resource Shortage Multiplies Gaza Death Toll

The newspapers report on Israel's continued military operations and their deadly impact. The Ministry of Health told Al-Resalah that lack of resources has multiplied casualty numbers. Former prisoner Kazem Zawahra died from his injuries (Palestine News Network). UN Human Rights Commissioner called for ending settlements, describing them as war crimes (Quds News). Israeli forces conducted arrest raids across the West Bank (Palestinian Information Center English). Ben-Gvir and his party returned to Netanyahu's government after their conditions were met (Maan News). Maersk is voting on a proposal to stop weapons shipments to Israel (Raya Media), while Egypt has urgently invited Hamas to discuss ending the Gaza aggression (Sama News).

15:29Death Toll Surpasses 400 In Gaza Escalation

The newspapers report on a major escalation in Gaza, with updated death tolls now exceeding 400 Palestinians killed in renewed Israeli strikes (Felesteen News, Palestinian Information Center). Hamas has denied Israeli claims about preparing attacks on their forces (Palestinian Information Center English). An Israeli official stated plans to gradually escalate military operations (Maan News). Cairo is reportedly making communications to stop the current escalation, which Israel refuses (Palsawa News). The Islamic Jihad military spokesperson "Abu Hamza" was announced killed (Quds News Network), while a donation campaign called "Esnad" has been launched for northern West Bank areas (Raya Media Network).
17:28

18:34Gaza Death Toll Exceeds 413 As Yemen Fires Missiles

The newspapers report escalating violence in Gaza with updated death tolls now exceeding 400-413 Palestinians killed in renewed Israeli strikes (Palestinian Information Center, Palsawa News, Felesteen News). Media describe "savage" bombardments across Gaza with hundreds of wounded (Felesteen News). Yemen has resumed launching missiles toward Israel in solidarity with Gaza, with Israel reporting intercepting a ballistic missile over Negev and Dimona regions (Quds News Network, Sama News, Maan News). Arab and international condemnations of the renewed Israeli offensive are mounting (Alwatan Voice), while Palestinian sources characterize the situation as starvation and siege followed by killing of fasting people in Gaza (Al-Resalah).
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20:23

20:29Netanyahu: Gaza Negotiations Continue Under Fire

The newspapers report on Netanyahu's statement that what is happening in Gaza is "just the beginning" and negotiations will continue "under fire" (Alwatan Voice, Maan News). Israel has closed the Rafah crossing, blocking injured Palestinians from leaving (Palestinian Information Center English). The UN Security Council is calling for restoration of the ceasefire in Gaza (Raya Media Network). Hamas denies rejecting the Whitcove proposal (Palsawa News), while international organizations condemn the collapse of the ceasefire and call for restraint and humanitarian access (Palestine News Network English). Israeli forces are reportedly burning homes in Jenin camp (Palestine News Network).
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