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19.05.2025

19.05.2025Day Western Nations Threatened Sanctions As Israel Assassinated Khan Yunis Leader

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Palestine for 19.05.2025.

It displays 186 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

19.05.2025Day Western Nations Threatened Sanctions As Israel Assassinated Khan Yunis Leader
Israeli forces conducted a special operation in Khan Yunis where undercover agents disguised as women assassinated a Palestinian leader and abducted his wife and children. The operation involved "musta'ribeen" (Israeli soldiers disguised as Arabs).

Netanyahu pledged complete control over Gaza while reluctantly allowing limited humanitarian aid entry under international pressure. Only five trucks entered Gaza instead of the announced nine, which Palestinian sources described as "engineering famine."

By evening, Britain, France, and Canada threatened sanctions against Israel if it continued its offensive on Gaza. Israel's negotiating team extended its stay in Doha for an additional day after reported pressure from Trump aides warning Israel to end the war or risk losing US support.

The Palestinian death toll since October 2023 reached 53,486, with 136 killed in the previous 24 hours. UNRWA reported 92% of Gaza homes destroyed and over 300 of its staff killed.
19.05.2025
05:28

05:36Israeli Ground Offensive Intensifies With 150 Gaza Casualties

The newspapers report Israel has intensified its ground operations in Gaza, resulting in 150 martyrs across multiple fronts (Al-Ayyam, Arabi21). Palestinian sources describe the ongoing conflict, now in its 591st day, as a "genocide" with particularly violent attacks on Khan Yunis (Felesteen News, Palestinian Information Center, Arabi21). An Israeli official confirmed a special operation in Khan Yunis (Maan News). In response to American pressure, Israel has agreed to allow humanitarian aid into Gaza (Alwatan Voice, Palestine News Network), with Netanyahu approving immediate deliveries as a temporary measure (Palsawa News, Palestine News Network).

06:26Undercover Israeli Forces Assassinate Khan Yunis Leader

The newspapers report a major Israeli special operation in Khan Yunis where undercover forces, reportedly disguised as women, assassinated a Palestinian leader and abducted his wife and children (Al-Resalah, Alwatan Voice, Felesteen News, Maan News Agency, Palsawa News). The operation involved "musta'ribeen" (Israeli forces disguised as Arabs). Meanwhile, Gaza experienced another "bloody night" with continued massacres (Arabi21) while awaiting the first aid convoy (Arabi21). UNRWA reports more than 300 of its employees have been killed by Israeli forces in Gaza (Palestine News Network).

08:06Israeli Forces Assassinate Palestinian In Khan Yunis

The newspapers report Israeli undercover forces assassinated a Palestinian citizen in Khan Yunis and abducted his wife and children in a special operation (Al-Resalah, Quds News Network, Sama News, Maan News Agency). Netanyahu announced Israel will allow minimal aid into Gaza while maintaining complete control over the territory (Alwatan Voice). Nine aid trucks entered Gaza under international supervision (Palsawa News, Raya Media Network), marking the first such delivery since March. Euro-Med Monitor claims Israel escalated its "genocide" in Gaza following Alexander's release (Palestinian Information Center-English). The Israeli occupation of Jenin continues for the 119th consecutive day (Palestine News Network).
09:20
09:22
09:49

09:50Netanyahu Vows Complete Gaza Control

The newspapers report Israel's ongoing military operations in Gaza have reached day 591, with multiple sources describing it as a "genocide" (Felesteen News, Palestinian Information Center). Netanyahu has pledged to take complete control of Gaza (Maan News Agency, Alwatan Voice). Israeli forces issued an evacuation warning to Khan Yunis residents before an "unprecedented attack" (Palsawa News). Meanwhile, dozens of settlers reportedly entered Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem (Palestinian Information Center-English). Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is scheduled to visit Beirut on Wednesday (Palestine News Network). Israeli special forces assassinated Ahmad Sarhan in Khan Yunis and kidnapped his family (Quds News Network, Al-Resalah).
10:57

11:56School Bombing Kills Children In Nuseirat

The newspapers report a new massacre as Israeli forces bombed a school sheltering displaced people in western Nuseirat, with most victims being children (Alwatan Voice). UNRWA announced that over 300 of its staff members have been killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza (Palestinian Information Center-English). Al-Qassam Brigades reportedly carried out a complex ambush against Israeli forces west of Beit Lahia (Felesteen News). France is hosting a conference to discuss international recognition of a Palestinian state (Maan News Agency). Meanwhile, the Government Media Office states 550 aid and fuel trucks daily are necessary to sustain life in Gaza (Palestine News Network).
13:11

14:21Mother And Six Children Killed In Khan Yunis

The newspapers report Israeli forces killed an academic, Dr. Abdullah Muqat, along with his family and destroyed his home and books (Al-Resalah). In Khan Yunis, a mother and her six children were killed in an Israeli attack (Alwatan Voice). A report describes 70 people killed in a single house (Felesteen News). The Palestinian death toll has risen to 53,486 with 121,398 injured (Palestine News Network). Al-Qassam Brigades claims to have killed and wounded Israeli soldiers in an ambush west of Beit Lahia (Quds News Network). Gaza ceasefire negotiations in Doha show no progress, with Israel considering recalling its delegation (Palsawa News).
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15:03

15:34White House: Trump Wants Gaza War Ended

The newspapers report on Israel's alleged engineering of famine in Gaza by restricting aid to "a few trucks" while allowing minimal food supplies through crossings (Al-Resalah). Details of a 20-minute Israeli operation in Khan Yunis have emerged (Alwatan Voice), with Hamas condemning Israel's kidnapping of the wife and child of the martyred Sarhan (Felesteen News, Quds News Network). Two Palestinians were injured and another kidnapped by Israeli forces in al-Khalil (Palestinian Information Center-English). Residents of Bruqin issued a distress call after six days of siege and destruction (Raya Media Network). The White House stated that "Trump wants to end the war in Gaza" (Sama News), while America offered $10 million for information about Hezbollah (Maan News Agency).
15:36

17:28Food Aid Blocked At Gaza Border

The newspapers report continued humanitarian crisis in Gaza with WHO Chief stating 116,000 tons of food are held at the border while Gaza starves (Palestinian Information Center-English). International pressure mounts as Britain, France, and Canada threaten action if Israel doesn't stop its Gaza offensive (Palestine News Network). Trump aides reportedly warned Israel to end the war or risk losing US support (Maan News Agency). Meanwhile, Israeli media revealed aid entry is linked to the release of Eidan Alexander (Palsawa News). Details of a 20-minute Israeli operation in Khan Yunis have emerged (Alwatan Voice), while settlers burned trees and crops in "Khallet Al-Furn" east of Hebron (Raya Media Network).

19:10Western Nations Threaten Israel With Sanctions

The newspapers report potential shifts in international attitudes toward Israel, with 22 Western countries demanding aid entry into Gaza and some threatening sanctions (Maan News Agency). Israel has released 10 prisoners from Gaza (Felesteen News), while Asra Media accuses Israeli jailers of attempting to kill prisoner Muammar Shahrour (Palestinian Information Center-English). Trump has announced direct negotiations between Russia and Ukraine for a ceasefire (Alwatan Voice), while his administration is threatening Netanyahu, with the Israeli delegation staying an extra day in Doha (Palsawa News). Additionally, Netanyahu faces corruption charges in court (Palestine News Network), and Gaza's health system is reportedly on the verge of complete collapse (Raya Media Network).

21:23Israeli Negotiation Team Extends Doha Stay

The newspapers report Israel extending its negotiating delegation's stay in Doha for an additional day (Alwatan Voice, Palsawa News). Meanwhile, ongoing violence continues with seven killed in a drone strike on Kasab family tent in Al-Mawasi, Rafah (Palestinian Information Center). The Indonesian Hospital in northern Gaza has ceased operations after Israel targeted its power generators (Felesteen News). For the first time since March 2, six humanitarian aid trucks entered Gaza (Raya Media Network). The Houthis announced a maritime blockade on Haifa port (Maan News Agency), while Morocco reportedly conducted joint military exercises with Israeli Golani Brigade soldiers (Quds News Network).