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20.05.2025

20.05.2025Day Britain Suspended Trade Talks While Gaza Massacres Continued

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Palestine for 20.05.2025.

It displays 170 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

20.05.2025Day Britain Suspended Trade Talks While Gaza Massacres Continued
Multiple newspapers reported severe Israeli attacks across Gaza, with dozens killed in morning raids including at a school in Daraj neighborhood. The WHO Director warned Gaza was on the brink of famine amid a collapsing health system.

By afternoon, 87 Palestinians had been killed and 290 injured within 24 hours, with reports indicating 326 deaths from malnutrition and medication shortages under siege conditions.

Diplomatic pressure intensified as Britain suspended free trade talks with Israel, summoned its ambassador, and imposed sanctions on settlers involved in West Bank violence. The European Union announced a review of its partnership agreement with Israel.

Negotiations in Doha appeared to collapse, with Hamas claiming no "real negotiations" had occurred since Saturday. Netanyahu ordered the withdrawal of most of Israel's negotiation team, leaving only limited technical staff in Qatar. An Israeli foreign ministry official reportedly described European diplomatic moves as a "tsunami."
20.05.2025

04:31Dozens Killed in Gaza Massacres

The newspapers report horrific massacres throughout Gaza, with dozens killed in early morning Israeli attacks (Sama News, Al-Ayyam, Arabi21). Israeli forces have ordered evacuation of 80% of Khan Yunis area (Al-Ayyam) and reportedly burned displaced people in a shelter center (Arabi21). Despite these escalations, the US envoy claims parties are getting closer to a Gaza agreement (Maan News Agency), though other sources report Israel violated the ceasefire agreement (Al-Resalah). In Jerusalem, Israel forced three Palestinian families to demolish their own homes (Palestinian Information Center-English).
05:57

06:25WHO Director: Gaza On Brink Of Famine

The newspapers report Gaza facing imminent famine with the WHO Director stating Gaza is on the brink of starvation amid a suffocating siege and total health system collapse (Felesteen News). Multiple sources describe "horrific massacres" continuing throughout Gaza (Arabi21, Palestine Chronicle, Palestinian Information Center), now in its 591st-592nd day of conflict. Meanwhile, Israel announces negotiations are "complicated" while preparing to intensify attacks in coming hours (Maan News Agency, Sama News). Headlines also highlight Ansarallah (Houthi) forces imposing a naval blockade on Haifa port (Quds News Network, Arabi21, Palestine Chronicle).
07:34

07:53EU Considers Suspending Trade With Israel

The newspapers report European Union discussions about suspending trade relations with Israel due to the Gaza war (Alwatan Voice). A UN rapporteur criticized Israel's food distribution plans in Gaza as political rather than humanitarian (Palestinian Information Center-English). Hamas welcomed a statement from Britain, France, and Canada as "an important step in the right direction" (Felesteen News). Reports suggest Israel has a "secret deal" exchanging new settlements for Gaza aid (Maan News Agency). Israeli Army Radio detailed plans to empty northern Gaza (Palsawa News), while former Israeli general Yair Golan sparked controversy by stating Israel is becoming isolated, its government lacks ethics, and is killing children (Palestine News Network, Sama News).

10:01Gaza Massacres Continue As Doha Talks Collapse

The newspapers report ongoing negotiations in Doha face significant challenges, with Israel's delegation returning home amid stalled talks (Alwatan Voice, Maan News Agency, Sama News). Multiple sources describe "horrific massacres" continuing throughout Gaza with dozens of casualties (Felesteen News, Al-Ayyam, Arabi21, Palestine Chronicle). Israeli newspaper Haaretz reportedly characterized Israeli military actions in Gaza as "collective war crimes" (Palestine News Network, Palsawa News). A UN rapporteur criticized Israel's food distribution plans in Gaza as political rather than humanitarian (Palestinian Information Center), while Israeli forces are preventing bread from entering Bruqin town, completely besieging it (Raya Media Network).

12:01UN Secures Approval For 100 Additional Aid Trucks To Gaza

The newspapers report Israel's approval for 100 additional aid trucks to enter Gaza (Maan News Agency, Palsawa News, Palestine News Network, Raya Media Network). Meanwhile, hospitals in northern Gaza are completely out of service according to Abu Salmiya (Palestinian Information Center-English). Qatar's Foreign Minister revealed ongoing ceasefire negotiations in Doha are struggling, with Israeli aggression hindering mediation efforts (Alwatan Voice, Quds News Network). Al-Resalah describes 18 months of "renewed brutality" while Sama News warns 14,000 infants in Gaza face death within 48 hours without intervention.
13:36
13:58

14:05British Sanctions Target West Bank Settlers

The newspapers report continued violence in Gaza with 87 Palestinians killed and 290 injured in 24 hours (Palestine News Network). British sanctions target settlers involved in West Bank violence (Alwatan Voice), while Israeli forces maintain a 114-day siege on Tulkarem (Palestinian Information Center). Reports examine whether Washington has set an "end line" for the Gaza war (Felesteen News), while focusing on hostages and Israel's security (Maan News Agency). A former Israeli general admitted Israel "kills children as a hobby" (Al-Resalah), and UNRWA commissioner stated Israel's aid distribution plan aims at forced displacement (Sama News). Headlines warn 14,000 infants in Gaza face death threat (Quds News Network).

16:15UK Suspends Israel Trade Talks Over Gaza Massacres

The newspapers report intensified diplomatic tensions as the UK suspends trade talks with Israel and summons its ambassador over Gaza massacres (Quds News Network, Sama News, Palestine Chronicle). Multiple sources indicate Hamas claims no "real negotiations" have occurred since Saturday, accusing Netanyahu of sending an Israeli delegation to Doha as a deception tactic (Alwatan Voice, Maan News Agency, Palsawa News). Violence continues with reports of Israeli drone strikes in southern Lebanon (Palestinian Information Center-English), injuries from Israeli settler attacks in Beitillu (Palestine News Network), and an alleged Israeli "crime" in Jabalia al-Nazla transforming a "well of life" into a mass grave (Felesteen News). The World Health Organization describes aid entering Gaza as merely "a drop in the ocean" (Raya Media Network).

18:24Water Catastrophe Strikes Deir al-Balah

The newspapers report a dire water crisis in Deir al-Balah after targeting of a main water well (Palestinian Information Center-English), while multiple sources describe "bloodbaths" and massacres continuing throughout Gaza with dozens of casualties (Felesteen News, Al-Ayyam, Arabi21). Netanyahu has ordered the withdrawal of most of Israel's negotiation team from Doha (Maan News Agency), with Hamas claiming no serious negotiations have taken place since Saturday (Sama News). Reports indicate maritime navigation restrictions on Haifa port (Al-Resalah) and President Abbas visiting Beirut tomorrow with camp weapons on the agenda (Alwatan Voice). British Prime Minister stated Palestinians in Gaza cannot be allowed to starve (Raya Media Network), while former Israeli general Yair Golan accused Netanyahu's government ministers of adopting "ideas of starving children" (Quds News Network).
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20:57

21:59Starvation Deaths Mount As Food Program Imposes New Gaza Bakery Rules

The newspapers report severe humanitarian conditions in Gaza with Euro-Med Monitor documenting 26 deaths from starvation in 24 hours (Euro-Med Monitor), while multiple sources describe continuing massacres across Gaza (Felesteen News, Maan News). The World Food Programme has imposed new mechanisms for bakeries in Gaza (Palsawa News), amid reports of 326 deaths from malnutrition and medication shortages (Raya Media Network). Netanyahu has withdrawn most of Israel's negotiation team from Doha, keeping only limited technical staff (Alwatan Voice), while an Israeli foreign ministry official described European diplomatic moves against Israel as a "tsunami" (Quds News Network).