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18.05.2025

18.05.2025Day Tents Burned While Netanyahu Allowed Aid

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Palestine for 18.05.2025.

It displays 167 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

18.05.2025Day Tents Burned While Netanyahu Allowed Aid
Israeli forces launched operation "Gideon's Chariots" across Gaza with five military divisions, targeting displaced people's tents in Khan Younis, reportedly killing 59 Palestinians overnight and 97 by morning. Reports described people "burned in their tents."

The Indonesian Hospital and all northern Gaza hospitals were taken out of service as Israeli forces besieged medical facilities. The death toll since October 2023 reached 53,339 with over 121,034 injured.

In Doha, negotiations continued with Netanyahu's office stating they were "exhausting all possibilities" to reach an agreement, discussing both Wennesland's proposal and a comprehensive war-ending plan.

By evening, Netanyahu approved immediate humanitarian aid to Gaza after 78 days of restrictions, responding to American pressure. Gaza's private sector announced its refusal to work with the American company designated to distribute aid.
18.05.2025
04:56

05:42Displaced Palestinians Burned In Tents

The newspapers report on escalating Israeli military operations across Gaza. Headlines indicate 100 martyrs from intensified airstrikes and an incursion east of Deir al-Balah with evacuation orders issued for northern Gaza (Al-Ayyam). Multiple sources report Israeli forces burning displaced people in their tents in Khan Younis (Arabi21, Sama News, Maan News), with 59 Palestinians killed since midnight according to Sama News. The situation in northern Gaza is described as caught between displacement, occupation attacks, and famine (Al-Resalah). A Palestinian child was killed and two others injured by Israeli gunfire in Nablus (Palestinian Information Center English, Raya Media Network). The conflict has reached day 590 of what Palestinian sources call "Israeli genocide in Gaza" (Palestinian Information Center).
05:59
06:38

06:49Hospitals Besieged As Tent Massacres Multiply

The newspapers report intense Israeli military attacks across Gaza, with 97 martyrs since dawn today (Al-Resalah), part of horrific massacres including burning displaced people's tents in Khan Younis (Arabi21, Sama News, Quds News Network). Israeli forces are besieging Indonesian and Al-Awda hospitals, firing at them (Maan News Agency). Negotiations in Doha continue with reports of Israel preparing to make a decisive decision regarding prisoner exchange within hours (Palsawa News). Hamas has praised the Arab Summit's speeches and final statement (Palestinian Information Center-English), while world leaders gather at the Vatican for the new Pope's inauguration (Palestine News Network).

07:55Five Journalists Among Dozens Killed In Gaza Massacres

The newspapers report a deadly night in Gaza with multiple Israeli attacks killing dozens of Palestinians. Five journalists were killed in the past day (Al-Resalah, Quds News Network). At least 40 martyrs were reported in "bloody massacres" targeting displaced people's tents in Khan Younis's al-Mawasi area (Felesteen News, Alwatan Voice). The US has issued its first official response to reports of a "plan to transfer one million Palestinians to Libya" (Palsawa News). Israeli forces are sending reinforcements to Jenin camp as their operation continues for the 118th day (Palestine News Network). A special report examines how organized crime has been used to weaken Palestinians in the interior (Raya Media Network).

09:37Indonesian Hospital Falls As Northern Gaza Healthcare Collapses

The newspapers report ongoing negotiations in Doha with a "decisive ministerial meeting" amid attempts to break through in the prisoner exchange deal talks (Alwatan Voice, Palsawa News). Violence continues with over 100 Palestinians killed since dawn in Gaza, where Indonesian Hospital and all northern Gaza hospitals are now out of service (Palestine Chronicle, Palestine News Network). Mass demonstrations occurred in London with half a million joining the "Nakba 77" protest demanding an end to the genocide (Palestinian Information Center-English). Other reports include the US Embassy in Tripoli denying plans to transfer Gaza residents to Libya (Felesteen News), claims about Mohammed Sinwar's assassination (Maan News), and reports of looting in Nur Shams camp (Raya Media Network).
09:53

11:11Netanyahu's Team "Exhausting All Possibilities" In Doha Talks

The newspapers report ongoing Doha negotiations where Netanyahu's office says the delegation is "exhausting all possibilities to reach an agreement" and discussing Wennesland's proposal for a comprehensive end to the war (Maan News, Palestine News Network, Alwatan Voice). Settler violence continues with reports of agricultural crops burned in Duma, south of Nablus (Palestinian Information Center). New details emerged about Israeli forces' execution of a young Palestinian man in Bruqin (Quds News Network). Some sources report Israel's Foreign Minister Katz claiming Muhammad Sinwar has been assassinated (Sama News), while Tabbal discusses recent European positions as marking a beginning shift in political discourse toward Israel (Felesteen News).
12:48

13:37Israel Launches "Gideon's Chariots" Ground Operation

The newspapers report Israel has officially launched a new military ground operation called "Gideon's Chariots" in Gaza (Sama News). Israeli attacks have intensified across Gaza with reports of 500 Palestinians killed in 72 hours (Palestine News Network) and three martyred in Deir al-Balah from recent bombardment (Raya Media Network). The Indonesian Hospital is under siege (Quds News Network) while Gaza's private sector has announced its refusal to deal with an American company (Al-Resalah). Headlines reference day 590 of what Palestinian sources describe as the "Israeli genocide in Gaza" (Felesteen News, Palestinian Information Center).

15:35Israeli Army Launches Widespread Ground Operation In Gaza

The newspapers report a major Israeli ground operation in Gaza with several sources announcing the military has launched a "wide-scale ground operation" in various areas (Alwatan Voice, Maan News Agency, Palestine News Network). The death toll continues to rise with hospitals receiving over 132 new martyrs, bringing the total to 53,404 (Palestinian Information Center-English). UNICEF reports Gaza's situation has deteriorated over the past two months due to the Israeli blockade (Raya Media Network). US envoy Witkoff says flour deliveries will be permitted and discusses preparations for aid to enter Gaza, stating they won't allow a humanitarian crisis during Trump's term (Palsawa News, Sama News).
17:49

17:50Israel Deploys Five Military Divisions In Gaza

The newspapers report Israel has deployed five military divisions in Gaza, claiming they aim to eliminate Hamas (Alwatan Voice, Maan News Agency). Four journalists were assassinated by Israeli aircraft in a single day (Al-Resalah). Hamas holds the US administration responsible for Israel's massacres in Gaza as the conflict reaches day 590 (Palestinian Information Center, Felesteen News). Israel's security cabinet has approved building a wall and settlement outposts along the Jordan border (Palestine News Network, Quds News Network). Global demonstrations against the Gaza offensive are taking place in various cities (Raya Media Network), while negotiations continue with updated proposals from US envoy Witkoff (Palsawa News, Sama News).

20:08Netanyahu Approves Immediate Gaza Aid

The newspapers report significant developments as Netanyahu announces approval for immediate humanitarian aid to Gaza (Alwatan Voice, Maan News Agency, Palsawa News). This occurs amid Israel's ongoing ground offensive and siege of the Indonesian Hospital in northern Gaza (Arabi21, Palestine Chronicle). A Hamas leader refutes claims about a two-month truce agreement (Felesteen News). Other reports include Israel's security cabinet approving construction of a security wall on the eastern border with Jordan and a plan to strengthen settlements in the Jordan Valley (Raya Media Network), and the arrest of a settler accused of spying for Iran, reportedly targeting Naftali Bennett (Quds News Network).