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28.05.2025

28.05.2025Day Netanyahu Claimed Sinwar Assassination Amid Aid Distribution Violence

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Palestine for 28.05.2025.

It displays 159 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

28.05.2025Day Netanyahu Claimed Sinwar Assassination Amid Aid Distribution Violence
Sources reported the 600th day of conflict with multiple casualties at aid distribution points in Rafah, where Israeli forces killed Palestinians attempting to receive assistance. The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation announced suspension of aid distribution following the violence.

Hamas announced reaching a preliminary ceasefire agreement with American mediator Witkoff, awaiting final response. By afternoon, Netanyahu claimed Israeli forces had assassinated Mohammad Sinwar, declaring Israel would achieve "absolute victory" over Hamas.

Israel subsequently rejected Hamas's ceasefire proposal, according to reports, obstructing efforts to reach agreement before Eid al-Adha. Trump urged acceptance of a new Witkoff proposal while revealing he had asked Netanyahu not to attack Iran.

Gaza's health system continued deteriorating, with only 6 of 22 health centers remaining operational. The death toll reached 54,084, while Netanyahu denied famine conditions in Gaza, which sources characterized as either political defiance or documented admission of war crimes.
28.05.2025

05:39Israeli Forces Kill Palestinians At US-Sponsored Aid Distribution

The newspapers report on violence at a US-sponsored food distribution point in Rafah, where Israeli forces killed three Palestinians and injured dozens (Palestinian Information Center English, Alwatan Voice, Al-Resalah, Sama News). Multiple sources frame the ongoing conflict as entering its 600th day, describing it as a "genocide war" (Felesteen News, Palestinian Information Center, Palestine Chronicle). Meanwhile, Israel's cabinet has approved the construction of 22 new settlements in the West Bank (Al-Ayyam). Sources also question the funding mechanisms behind Gaza aid distribution (Maan News Agency).

07:16Palestinian Casualties At Aid Distribution Points

The newspapers report on violence at aid distribution points, with Palestinian fatalities and injuries during Israeli military incursions (Al-Ayyam, Palestinian Information Center English, Alwatan Voice). Multiple sources frame the Gaza conflict as entering its 600th day, describing it as "genocide" (Felesteen News, Palestinian Information Center). Other headlines discuss ongoing Gaza ceasefire negotiations with Israel maintaining "ambiguity" (Palsawa News), potential International Criminal Court investigations of Ben-Gvir and Smotrich (Quds News Network), and threats to UNRWA services (Sama News).
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09:29Al-Qassam Targets Israeli Vehicle As Gaza Death Toll Mounts

The newspapers report on Al-Qassam Brigades targeting an Israeli military vehicle east of Khan Yunis (Al-Resalah, Felesteen News). Multiple sources highlight ongoing casualties, with 23 Palestinians killed, including 15 from two families, in Gaza (Alwatan Voice). Reports cover Israeli military kidnappings of Palestinians and settler attacks in the West Bank (Palestinian Information Center English). Additionally, Israel has struck Yemen's Sanaa airport (Quds News Network, Sama News). There are indications of progress in Gaza ceasefire negotiations, with Washington increasing pressure (Palsawa News).

11:46Netanyahu Denies Gaza Famine As Health System Collapses

The newspapers report on Netanyahu denying the famine in Gaza, which sources characterize as "political impudence" or "documented admission of collective humiliation crimes" (Al-Resalah). Multiple sources highlight the deteriorating health infrastructure, with UNRWA stating only 6 of 22 health centers remain operational in Gaza (Palestinian Information Center English). As the conflict enters its 600th day, sources continue describing it as "genocide" (Felesteen News, Palestinian Information Center). Other reports cover Israel's decision to deport four released prisoners with Israeli ID cards for receiving Palestinian Authority salaries (Maan News Agency), the funeral of martyr Jasim Sadda in Jit (Palestine News Network), and the Pope's statements that Gaza parents' cries "reach heaven" (Sama News).

13:43Hamas Announces Preliminary Gaza Ceasefire Agreement

The newspapers report on Hamas announcing a preliminary ceasefire agreement in Gaza with American mediation (Al-Resalah, Felesteen News), while awaiting final response on what was agreed with Witkoff (Palsawa News). As the conflict reaches its 600th day, sources highlight catastrophic health indicators with 22 hospitals out of service and 25 oxygen stations destroyed (Alwatan Voice, Palestine News Network). The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation announced suspension of aid distribution (Sama News), while Hamas characterized Netanyahu as having a "sick criminal mentality that threatens the world" (Quds News Network). These developments follow earlier reports of casualties during aid distribution raids and the ongoing collapse of Gaza's healthcare system.
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15:13Netanyahu Claims Sinwar Assassination

The newspapers report on Israeli forces targeting Palestinians at aid distribution points in Rafah, with 6 killed and 15 wounded while waiting for assistance (Al-Resalah, Palestine News Network). A rights center characterized aid distribution sites as "execution grounds" (Quds News Network). Netanyahu announced the assassination of Mohammad Sinwar, claiming Israel will achieve "absolute victory" over Hamas and has "changed the face of the Middle East" (Alwatan Voice, Palsawa News). The medical sector faces collapse, with the Medical Relief director stating the health system is "breathing its last breaths" and patients are being lost silently (Felesteen News). Former Israeli PM Olmert stated Israel is committing war crimes in Gaza (Sama News), while Israeli forces demolished homes and structures in Al-Khalil and Jerusalem (Palestinian Information Center English).

17:29Israel Rejects Hamas Ceasefire Proposal Before Eid

The newspapers report on Israel rejecting Hamas's ceasefire proposal, obstructing efforts to reach an agreement before Eid al-Adha (Alwatan Voice). A new proposal from Witkoff emerged with Trump urging acceptance (Sama News), while Trump revealed he asked Netanyahu not to attack Iran (Quds News Network). Palestinian sources continue highlighting Gaza's deteriorating conditions, with the UN describing it as "the most hungry place on earth" (Palestine News Network) and calling US-Israeli aid distribution methods "heartbreaking" and "sadistic" (Palestinian Information Center English). The pharmaceutical situation reached unprecedented deterioration according to a pharmacy official (Felesteen News). Meanwhile, casualties mounted from an Israeli strike targeting a civilian vehicle on Tunnel Street that killed a journalist among others (Al-Resalah).
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19:31Netanyahu Blocks Prisoner Exchange To Save Coalition

The newspapers report on Netanyahu obstructing a prisoner exchange deal to save his coalition (Al-Resalah), while UNRWA reveals details of the execution of one of its employees in Gaza by Israeli forces (Alwatan Voice). UNICEF reports that 50,000 children have been killed or wounded in Gaza since October 2023 (Palestinian Information Center English). Al-Qassam Brigades released footage targeting Israeli forces as part of "David's Stones" operations (Felesteen News). The World Food Programme confirms upcoming flour distribution to families in Gaza (Palsawa News), while the UN Security Council heard testimony from an American doctor who worked in Gaza hospitals (Sama News). Reports also cover operational changes at the Allenby Bridge crossing (Raya Media Network).