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28.08.2025

28.08.2025The day starvation became an articulated war tactic in Gaza

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Palestine for 28.08.2025.

It displays 148 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

28.08.2025The day starvation became an articulated war tactic in Gaza
Palestinian media on August 28 prominently focused on the escalating humanitarian crisis in Gaza, emphasizing the explicit articulation of starvation as a war tactic. Mid-afternoon reports highlighted an Israeli minister's call to cut off essential supplies, explicitly stating residents who escape bullets will die by hunger, drawing condemnation from the UN Secretary-General. Concurrently, the day saw escalating reports of "forced disappearances" at aid distribution centers and an increasing death toll from famine, reaching 317, including children. Persistent coverage also detailed the extensive destruction of residential areas like Al-Zeitoun. Efforts by Egypt and Qatar for a ceasefire were repeatedly noted as stalled due to Israeli intransigence. Additionally, US-Israeli discussions in Washington regarding Gaza's "day after" continued, with clarifications provided on intentions regarding occupation. The day concluded with reports of intensified Israeli raids in Lebanon, resulting in two Lebanese soldiers killed by a drone.
28.08.2025
05:21

05:49Gaza's 692nd Day: Casualties and Defiance

Palestinian media continues to emphasize the relentless Israeli military operations in Gaza, now in its 692nd day, reporting fresh casualties from raids and deaths by starvation (Maan News Agency, Palsawa News). Outlets frame the situation as "Israeli genocide" (Palestinian Information Center, Palestine News Network) and highlight Gazans' defiance of forced displacement plans (Felesteen News). The dire humanitarian crisis remains prominent, with UN Security Council members calling to end famine and war (Alwatan Voice, Palestinian Information Center English).

06:59The Man-Made Famine in Gaza Confirmed

Palestinian media heavily emphasizes the deepening humanitarian crisis in Gaza, reporting new casualties among those seeking aid amidst violent Israeli raids, with over 1500 residential buildings reportedly destroyed in Al-Zeitoun. Several outlets highlight UN Security Council members confirming the famine in Gaza as "man-made," impacting over a million people with catastrophic food insecurity. Concurrently, Egypt awaits Israel's response to a 60-day truce proposal.
07:15

08:53Washington Charts Gaza's Post-War Course

Palestinian media extensively covers ongoing US-Israeli discussions in Washington concerning "the day after" for Gaza, with new details emerging about proposed post-war plans (Palsawa News, Sama News). Concurrently, the humanitarian crisis remains critical, with reports of more deaths due to starvation and ongoing violent Israeli raids (Quds News Network, Al-Ayyam, Arabi21). There are also reports of an Israeli acknowledgement refuting earlier displacement maps in Gaza (Felesteen News).
09:15

10:27Gazans Defy Forced Displacement Amidst Destruction

Palestinian media prominently reports on intensified Israeli operations in Gaza, focusing on the destruction of residential areas like Al-Zaytoun, where 1,500 homes were reportedly destroyed and many residents displaced (Alwatan Voice, Palestinian Information Center English). Outlets emphasize Gazans' steadfastness against forced displacement from northern areas (Al-Resalah) and highlight concerns that Israeli evacuation maps for southern Gaza are misleading and include dangerous zones, contradicting claims of vast empty safe spaces (Felesteen News, Palsawa News, Quds News Network, Palestine News Network).

13:03Gaza's 692nd Day: High Casualties Amid Stalled Truce Efforts

Palestinian media extensively reports on the continuing "genocidal war" in Gaza, now in its 692nd day, with new casualties bringing the total to over 62,966 martyrs (Felesteen News, Maan News Agency, Raya Media Network, Palestinian Information Center). Efforts by Egypt and Qatar to achieve a ceasefire are consistently highlighted as ongoing but stalled due to Israeli intransigence and obstruction of truce proposals (Alwatan Voice, Palsawa News). The humanitarian toll includes children deprived of education (Palestinian Information Center English).
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15:12

15:25Gaza's Disappearing Aid Seekers

Palestinian media prominently reports on intensified Israeli attacks resulting in numerous casualties in Gaza, now in its 692nd day (Palestinian Information Center (English), Al-Ayyam, Palestinian Information Center). A significant new focus is UN concern and warnings regarding "forced disappearances" at aid distribution centers (Felesteen News, Quds News Network). Concurrently, an Israeli minister’s call to cut off water, electricity, and food to Gaza is highlighted (Maan News Agency), while Egypt and Qatar continue efforts for a ceasefire despite Israeli intransigence (Al-Resalah, Alwatan Voice, Palsawa News).

18:01Starvation as War Tactic in Gaza

Palestinian media prominently covers the deepening humanitarian crisis in Gaza, particularly the explicit use of starvation as a tactic, highlighted by an Israeli minister's call for residents to die by hunger or bullets (Palestine News Network). The UN Secretary-General condemns starving civilians as a method of war (Sama News). Meanwhile, international discussions on Gaza's future persist, with US-Israeli talks in Washington clarifying intentions regarding occupation and displacement (Maan News Agency, Palsawa News). Israel also intensifies raids on Lebanon (Palestinian Information Center (English), Raya Media Network).
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