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18.04.2025

18.04.2025Day School Bombing Killed 45 While Masses Prayed At Al-Aqsa

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Palestine for 18.04.2025.

It displays 126 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

18.04.2025Day School Bombing Killed 45 While Masses Prayed At Al-Aqsa
The bombing of a school housing displaced people in Gaza claimed 45 lives, with subsequent strikes targeting tents and a barber shop. Al-Qassam Brigades reported detonating Israeli bulldozers in Khan Younis and luring forces into a booby-trapped tunnel.

Multiple sources cited Haaretz reporting that Israel had turned starvation in Gaza into "announced policy" and "source of pride," while the World Food Programme warned hundreds of thousands were at risk as the UN described the current siege as the most severe since the war began.

Tens of thousands performed Friday prayers at Al-Aqsa Mosque despite occupation restrictions. Yemen fired missiles toward Israel after American strikes killed at least 70 Yemenis at Ras Issa port.

President Abbas made his first visit to Syria since Assad's fall, meeting with President Ahmad al-Sharaa. A poll indicated 62% of Israelis support a prisoner exchange and ending the war.
18.04.2025

06:35School Bombing Kills 45 In Gaza

The newspapers report on a devastating escalation in Gaza with multiple deadly Israeli strikes on densely populated areas. Headlines cite 45 martyrs from bombings targeting a school and displacement camps (Al-Ayyam, Felesteen News). Newspapers describe Israel's actions as "genocide" and "mass extermination" (Arabi21, Palestinian Information Center, Felesteen News). Multiple sources report on deteriorating humanitarian and health conditions (Arabi21, Felesteen News). An Israeli media source (Haaretz) reportedly claimed Israel has exhausted its target bank in Gaza while Gazans remain hostages (Palsawa News).
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08:26Yemen Fires Missiles Toward Israel After US Strikes

The newspapers report on continued Israeli military operations in Gaza with headlines describing it as "genocide" amid deteriorating humanitarian conditions (Arabi21, Raya). Hamas insists on a comprehensive deal rather than partial agreements (Al-Resalah, Palsawa), while Israel reportedly prepares for Hamas potentially rejecting their offer (Palsawa). Several Palestinians were injured during Israeli raids in the West Bank (Palestinian Information Center English). Yemen has fired missiles toward Israeli-occupied Palestinian territories following American strikes on Yemen (Quds News Network, Palestine Chronicle). A film from Gaza whose protagonist was killed two days ago will be shown at the Cannes Film Festival (Felesteen News).

11:26Israel's Gaza Starvation Policy Proudly Announced

The newspapers report on Israel's policy of starvation in Gaza, with multiple sources citing Haaretz's report that Israel has turned hunger into an "announced policy" and "source of pride" (Alwatan Voice, Raya Media). Military operations continue with Al-Qassam Brigades detonating two Israeli bulldozers in southern Khan Younis (Felesteen News). An Israeli official claims negotiations are ongoing despite Hamas rejecting a ceasefire agreement (Maan News), while another source reports Hamas's current military leadership is no less extreme than previous leaders Sinwar and Al-Deif (Palsawa). One person was killed in an Israeli strike near Sidon in southern Lebanon (Quds Network).
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13:11Thousands Pray At Al-Aqsa While Al-Qassam Strikes Southern Gaza

The newspapers report on tens of thousands of worshippers performing Friday prayer at Al-Aqsa Mosque (Palestinian Information Center English, Felesteen News). Al-Qassam Brigades announced operations against Israeli forces, including detonating tunnels and targeting military vehicles in southern Khan Younis (Al-Resalah, Quds News Network). Israeli forces are bulldozing main and secondary roads in Burqin, west of Jenin (Maan News). Casualties are reported from American airstrikes on Ras Issa port in western Yemen, with at least 74 people killed (Sama News). Meanwhile, Gaza ceasefire negotiations continue with reports that Hamas has not formally responded to Israel's proposal (Palsawa News).

15:27Hamas Ready For Comprehensive Ceasefire Talks

The newspapers report on Hamas's readiness to begin comprehensive ceasefire talks, with Al-Hayya stating they are prepared for negotiations (Palestinian Information Center English, Al-Resalah). Analysts suggest Hamas's position has put Netanyahu in a difficult equation (Felesteen News). A poll indicates 62% of Israelis support a prisoner exchange and ending the war (Sama News). Palestinian President Abbas made an official visit to Syria, his first since Assad's fall (Maan News). Meanwhile, settler attacks continue across West Bank areas under Israeli army observation (Palestine News Network), and Israeli strikes on displacement tents in Gaza continue to cause casualties (Raya Media).

17:34Photo Of Armless Palestinian Boy Wins Press Award

The newspapers report on a "bloody day" in Gaza with dozens of casualties as Israel resumes its military campaign (Felesteen News). A photo of a Palestinian boy who lost both arms won the World Press Photo Award (PIC English). Palestinian President Abbas met with his Syrian counterpart Ahmad al-Sharaa (Alwatan Voice, Raya). Headlines describe a mother who "wed" her three sons to heaven, suggesting they were killed (Al-Resalah). One report states Israeli media claims Netanyahu is confusing Israelis and the army, while Hamas is tactically and strategically satisfied (Sama News). Haaretz reportedly accused Netanyahu's government of crimes against humanity by starving Gaza residents (Palestine News Network).
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