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29.05.2025

29.05.2025Day Hamas Denied Accepting Ceasefire While Hospitals Emptied

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Palestine for 29.05.2025.

It displays 167 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

29.05.2025Day Hamas Denied Accepting Ceasefire While Hospitals Emptied
Morning brought devastating attacks on aid distribution centers, with desperate Palestinians storming UN warehouses as Gaza reached what sources called "the hungriest place on Earth." The Al-Bureij massacre death toll climbed to 27, while Israeli forces killed civilians at the crowded Al-Saraya intersection in central Gaza City.

By afternoon, confusion emerged over the Witkoff ceasefire proposal. Netanyahu announced Israeli acceptance and informed hostage families, but Hamas quickly denied agreeing to any deal. Hamas spokesman Basem Naim stated Israel's response failed to meet Palestinian demands, contradicting earlier reports of progress.

Israeli forces forced Al-Awda Hospital to evacuate patients under threat of storming the facility, continuing the systematic dismantling of Gaza's medical infrastructure. Yemen launched missiles toward Israel, temporarily halting flights at Ben Gurion Airport. The White House maintained ceasefire negotiations continued but lacked confirmation of Hamas agreement, revealing the fragile state of diplomatic efforts.
29.05.2025

03:47Gaza Casualties Hit 10% Of Population After 600 Days

The newspapers report on devastating statistics as the Gaza conflict reaches day 600-601, with 10% of Gaza's population now casualties according to Palestinian sources (Arabi21). Media focus centers on claims that Israeli forces are engineering starvation through "flour storage" allegations, which sources describe as disinformation to justify "engineering hunger" (Al-Resalah). Reports indicate 221 journalists have been killed during the genocide (Palestine Chronicle), while Israeli forces prepare for potential chaos at Gaza aid distribution centers (Maan News Agency). New ceasefire negotiations emerge with details of the "Witkoff proposal" being revealed (Palsawa News), as violent riots erupted in Tel Aviv during demonstrations marking 600 days of war (Sama News).
05:53

06:11Israel Strips Citizenship From Palestinian Prisoners

The newspapers report on Israel's decision to revoke citizenship and deport four Palestinian prisoners from inside Israel (Al-Ayyam), marking a significant escalation in punitive measures. Reports focus on dozens killed and wounded by Israeli forces near an aid center in Rafah (Alwatan Voice), while UN officials condemn the "field execution" of an UNRWA employee in Gaza (Palestine News Network). The White House indicates it believes a Hamas-Israel agreement is "steps away" (Sama News), with new details emerging about the Witkoff proposal including release of 9 Israeli prisoners and a 60-day truce (Palsawa News). Meanwhile, Israeli forces demolished the home of martyr Jafar Muna in Nablus (Felesteen News, Quds News Network), continuing the policy of punitive home demolitions in the West Bank.
07:11

07:26Hungry Masses Storm UN Aid Warehouses

The newspapers report on escalating violence around aid distribution points, with 19 killed in an Israeli massacre at Al-Bureij camp (Al-Resalah) and dozens of casualties near aid centers in Khan Younis and Rafah (Alwatan Voice). Desperate hunger has reached crisis levels, with "hordes of hungry people" storming UN warehouses (Al-Ayyam). Netanyahu discusses a modified Witkoff proposal in security meetings amid ministerial opposition (Palestine News Network), while the proposal details include releasing 9 living prisoners and 18 bodies during a 60-day ceasefire (Sama News). International pressure mounts as Chile withdraws military attachés from Israel and threatens to sever diplomatic ties (Quds News Network), while the Knesset debates "freedom of worship for Jews" inside Al-Aqsa Mosque (Raya Media Network).
08:03
08:20

08:42Al-Bureij Massacre Death Toll Rises To 27

The newspapers report on the Al-Bureij massacre death toll rising to 27 martyrs (Alwatan Voice), while the humanitarian catastrophe deepens with continued blocking of aid deliveries into Gaza (Al-Resalah). Israeli forces continue destroying infrastructure in Tulkarm and its refugee camps with ongoing bulldozing and demolition operations (Palestine News Network). Reports indicate Israel has spent over $40 billion during the war, with economic and psychological losses extending for decades (Quds News Network). Netanyahu scheduled a meeting today to discuss details of the new Witkoff proposal (Palsawa News), while Israel faces a new coalition crisis as Shas party threatens withdrawal and Edelstein obstructs the conscription law (Felesteen News). The war reaches its 601st day with continued attacks on aid centers and announcements of new Israeli settlements (Palestine Chronicle, Palestinian Information Center English).
09:32

10:24Cancer Treatment Stops In Gaza

The newspapers report on escalating violence with 67 martyrs and 179 wounded in 24 hours from Israeli attacks on Gaza (Al-Resalah, Raya Media Network). Medical infrastructure faces complete collapse as cancer treatment stops and 64% of medications run out (Quds News Network). An Israeli military contractor was killed by an explosive device in Gaza (Felesteen News), while dozens of settlers stormed Al-Aqsa Mosque amid calls for Palestinian mobilization (Palestinian Information Center English). Netanyahu convenes a meeting today to discuss the new Witkoff proposal despite ministerial opposition (Palsawa News). An emergency Arab summit is scheduled for Sunday in Ramallah with six foreign ministers arriving (Sama News). Israel attacks the UN after refusing cooperation with the "Gaza Humanitarian Foundation" (Palestine News Network).

12:49Al-Saraya Junction Massacre

The newspapers report on a major massacre at Al-Saraya intersection in central Gaza City, with casualty figures varying between 9-11 martyrs and dozens wounded (Al-Resalah, Alwatan Voice, Palsawa News, Sama News). Israeli forces targeted security personnel and civilians in what sources describe as the "Al-Saraya massacre" at the crowded intersection. Separately, Israeli military demands evacuation of Al-Awda Hospital in northern Gaza's Tel al-Zaatar area (Maan News Agency, Raya Media Network, Sama News). A UN rapporteur states Israel has brought Gaza to the most dangerous stage of starvation (Palestinian Information Center English, Palestine News Network). The overall death toll continues rising with new massacres, while one source notes increased Iranian cyber attacks since early 2025 (Quds News Network).
14:10

14:54Hamas Studies New Witkoff Ceasefire Proposal

The newspapers report on Hamas receiving and studying a new American ceasefire proposal from Witkoff, with multiple sources indicating the group is reviewing it responsibly while Israel appears inclined to accept (Hamas, Felesteen News, Palsawa News, Sama News). The proposal marks a potential breakthrough after previous failed negotiations. Simultaneously, Israeli strikes continue with 10 martyrs reported in central Gaza City bombing (Palestine News Network), adding to earlier casualties at Al-Saraya intersection. Hamas separately calls on the UN to act against Israeli settlement expansion and ethnic cleansing (Palestinian Information Center English). Gaza's Interior Ministry blames "agents" for directing theft and looting in the territory (Raya Media Network), while Houthis promise more effective escalation against Israeli targets (Quds News Network).
15:23

16:27Hamas Studies Witkoff Ceasefire Proposal

The newspapers report on Hamas receiving and studying a new Witkoff ceasefire proposal, with Netanyahu announcing Israel's acceptance while Hamas reviews it "responsibly" (Al-Resalah, Alwatan Voice, Arabi21, Maan News Agency, Palsawa News). This marks a potential breakthrough as both parties engage with the American-mediated proposal. Meanwhile, Israeli operations continue with significant destruction reported in Jenin after 129 days of aggression causing over $300 million in damages (Palestinian Information Center English), and ongoing demolitions in Nour Shams and Tulkarm refugee camps (Raya Media Network). The American aid mechanism established yesterday has already failed on its first day of operation (Felesteen News), highlighting the collapse of the distribution system. Hamas military operations persist with Al-Qassam claiming successful ambushes against Israeli forces in eastern Khan Younis (Quds News Network).
18:28

19:14Hamas Denies Accepting Witkoff Proposal

The newspapers report on conflicting claims regarding Hamas's response to the Witkoff ceasefire proposal. While Netanyahu announced Israeli acceptance and informed hostage families of the agreement, Hamas denies approving the proposal, with spokesman Basem Naim stating Israel's response fails to meet Palestinian demands (Arabi21, Felesteen News, Raya Media Network, Palsawa News). The White House maintains ceasefire talks continue but lacks confirmation of Hamas agreement. Separately, Israeli forces forced Al-Awda Hospital to evacuate patients under threat of storming the facility (Al-Resalah). A Yemeni missile launch toward Israel temporarily halted flights at Ben Gurion Airport despite Israeli claims of interception (Sama News), while a Palestinian youth was injured in Israeli shooting in Ramallah (Palestinian Information Center English).