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21.05.2025

21.05.2025Day Diplomatic Crisis Ignited As Gaza Death Toll Mounted

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Palestine for 21.05.2025.

It displays 165 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

21.05.2025Day Diplomatic Crisis Ignited As Gaza Death Toll Mounted
Israeli forces fired on a diplomatic delegation near Jenin, triggering international condemnation. France and Italy summoned Israeli ambassadors as the European Union demanded an investigation. This incident marked a significant diplomatic escalation amid growing international isolation of Israel.

The Gaza death toll continued mounting with 82 Palestinians killed and 262 injured in 24 hours. Multiple sources reported hospitals receiving dozens of casualties as the conflict entered day 593. The WHO declared Gaza's health system had reached "beyond collapse."

Netanyahu announced three conditions for ending the war while promising Israel would control "the entire Gaza Strip" afterward. Hamas immediately rejected these terms, declaring resistance weapons a "red line."

After days of pressure, 90-92 aid trucks entered Gaza, though sources described this as "a drop in an ocean of famine" with the UN warning 14,000 infants could die within 48 hours without adequate aid.
21.05.2025

05:3990 Killed As Israel Expands Southern Gaza Operations

The newspapers report 90 Palestinians killed in ongoing Israeli airstrikes as operations expand in southern Gaza (Al-Ayyam, Palestinian Information Center, Palestine News Network). Multiple sources highlight that Israel has become increasingly isolated internationally, losing allies due to the war (Al-Resalah). UN experts condemned Israeli attacks on UNRWA schools in Gaza and Jerusalem (Palestinian Information Center-English), while former Israeli Prime Minister Olmert stated Israel's actions in Gaza approach war crimes (Raya Media Network). Abu Dhabi announced Israel's approval for urgent Emirati aid to enter Gaza (Arabi21), as reports indicate hospitals are ceasing operations after 65 days of renewed conflict (Maan News Agency).
06:24

06:48Israel Loses Allies As UAE Humanitarian Aid Approved

The newspapers report Israel's increasing international isolation due to its Gaza campaign (Al-Resalah, Raya Media Network), with growing Western frustration toward Israel (Arabi21). Multiple sources discuss new humanitarian aid access to Gaza, with UAE-Israeli coordination enabling urgent aid entry (Palsawa News, Palestine News Network, Arabi21). Casualties continue to mount with headlines describing Israeli "massacres" of Gaza civilians (Palestinian Information Center-English, Maan News Agency), hospitals ceasing operations, and dozens killed after 65 days of renewed conflict. Israeli media reportedly published details of a security incident causing deaths and injuries in Gaza (Felesteen News), while Israel acknowledged a soldier's death in Khan Yunis after a prolonged body recovery operation (Quds News Network).
06:58

08:12Israeli Forces Expand Gaza Operations While Demolishing West Bank Homes

The newspapers report ongoing Israeli military operations across Palestinian territories. Multiple sources describe casualties in Gaza with "more than 20 martyrs" in a series of "massacres" (Alwatan Voice, Palestine Chronicle). Israeli forces are expanding ground operations in Gaza, deploying new combat brigades (Sama News, Al-Ayyam). In the West Bank, sources report home demolitions in Hebron (Palestinian Information Center-English, Quds News Network), confiscation of released prisoners' property in Bethlehem (Maan News Agency), and difficulties faced by teachers in South Hebron (Palestine News Network). UNRWA states hunger is "just part of the horrors" in Gaza (Raya Media Network) as the conflict enters day 593 (Felesteen News, Palestinian Information Center).
09:18

10:17Palestinian-Lebanese Committees Formed To Withdraw Camp Weapons

The newspapers report Palestinian-Lebanese arrangements to withdraw weapons from refugee camps, with three joint committees established for coordination (Alwatan Voice). Several sources highlight continuing Israeli military operations in Gaza as the conflict enters day 593, with headlines describing dozens of casualties and missing people under rubble (Felesteen News, Palestinian Information Center). President Abbas has issued an urgent appeal to world leaders regarding the catastrophic situation in Gaza (Palsawa News). A former Israeli defense minister criticized Palestinian killings as representing "nationalist and fascist ideology" (Palestine News Network), while Spanish company involvement in Jerusalem's light rail expansion faces criticism over settlement ties (Palestine News Network English).
11:04
11:20

11:5282 Palestinians Killed In Gaza Within 24 Hours

The newspapers report 82 Palestinians killed and 262 injured in Gaza over the past 24 hours (Alwatan Voice, Felesteen News, Quds News Network). Israeli forces reportedly fired at a diplomatic delegation near Jenin camp (Palestine News Network) and conducted raids in the West Bank resulting in injuries and arrests (Palestinian Information Center-English). Yemen has expanded maritime confrontation by banning navigation in Haifa port (Al-Resalah), while an emergency European meeting is being held to discuss suspending partnership with Israel (Maan News Agency). Netanyahu acknowledged increasing pressure, stating the war cannot continue without support (Palsawa News).

14:34Israeli Forces Fire On Diplomatic Delegation In Jenin

The newspapers report intensifying international pressure on Israel over Gaza operations. UNICEF described Gaza aid as "symbolic" to reduce pressure on Israel (Al-Resalah), while unprecedented international pressure mounts against Israel (Palestine News Network). Multiple sources report Israeli forces firing on a diplomatic delegation in Jenin (Alwatan Voice, Quds News Network). Reports indicate Israel deliberately targets hospital generators (Palestinian Information Center-English) as casualties mount on the conflict's 593rd day (Felesteen News). A source close to the US president claims Netanyahu is unwilling to reach an agreement (Maan News Agency), while American envoy Witkoff reportedly presented a new ceasefire proposal (Sama News).
15:10

16:59ICC Rejects Netanyahu Arrest Warrant Cancellation Request

The newspapers report on Israel's Gaza humanitarian crisis and international criticism. The Higher Tribal Affairs Committee warns of Israeli "plans to loot aid" in Gaza (Al-Resalah), with reports claiming Israel uses "empty trucks" to deflect international anger (Felesteen News). The WHO states Gaza's health system has "collapsed" (Palestinian Information Center-English). International condemnation follows Israeli forces firing on a diplomatic delegation in Jenin (Alwatan Voice). The ICC prosecutor rejected Israel's request to cancel arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant (Quds News Network), while CNN reports Witkoff presented a new ceasefire proposal to Israel and Hamas (Palsawa News).
18:02
18:14

19:06Netanyahu Sets Gaza Ceasefire Conditions

The newspapers report Netanyahu's conditions for a temporary ceasefire in Gaza while maintaining Israel will control "the entire Gaza Strip" after the assault (Alwatan Voice, Palsawa News, Palestine News Network). Opposition leaders accuse Netanyahu of lying (Maan News Agency). Multiple sources highlight ongoing military operations as the conflict enters day 593, with dozens of Palestinian casualties (Felesteen News). Other reports include Israeli forces firing on a European diplomatic delegation in Jenin (Palestinian Information Center-English) and Slovenia's president describing Gaza events as "genocide" while criticizing international silence (Raya Media Network).
20:17

22:36Hamas Rejects Netanyahu's Conditions Amid Aid Shortage

The newspapers report ongoing disputes over aid deliveries to Gaza. Hamas rejects Netanyahu's ceasefire conditions, declaring resistance weapons a "red line" (Alwatan Voice, Felesteen News, Maan News Agency). While Palestinian sources report 90-92 trucks of aid entering Gaza (Al-Resalah, Palsawa News), other outlets describe this as "a drop in an ocean of famine" (Arabi21). The Gaza Operations Room disputes Israeli claims of open crossings (Palestinian Information Center-English), while fighting continues with resistance groups firing rockets at Israeli settlements (Quds News Network). Meanwhile, discussions about the 2025 local elections law are underway (Raya Media Network).