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31.05.2025

31.05.2025Day Hamas Delivered Ceasefire Response As Israel Claimed Sinwar Killing

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Palestine for 31.05.2025.

It displays 134 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

31.05.2025Day Hamas Delivered Ceasefire Response As Israel Claimed Sinwar Killing
Hamas formally delivered its response to the Witkoff ceasefire proposal following national consultations, marking concrete movement after days of confusion over the group's position. However, Witkoff quickly rejected the response as "completely unacceptable," suggesting Hamas had effectively countered with its own terms rather than accepting the American framework.

Israel announced the assassination of Mohammad Sinwar, with Minister Katz threatening additional Hamas leaders. Sixty Palestinians were killed in 24 hours, with Gaza's death toll reaching 54,381. Israeli forces deliberately rammed a bus carrying Palestinian pilgrims in Jenin during their 125th consecutive day of operations in Tulkarm.

Barcelona severed ties with Israel's government, adding to growing international isolation. Palestinian Authority official Al-Sharae gave his first interview to an Israeli newspaper, calling for security partnership with Israel and describing Trump as "a man of peace," representing a notable diplomatic development.
31.05.2025

05:4260 Martyrs In Khan Yunis Bombardment

The newspapers report on intensified Israeli military operations, with 60 martyrs killed in heavy airstrikes on Khan Yunis and expanded ground aggression in northern Gaza (Al-Ayyam, Palsawa News, Palestinian Information Center). Israel prevented Arab foreign ministers from reaching Ramallah, blocking diplomatic visits to the West Bank (Maan News Agency, Sama News). Coverage enters day 603 of what Palestinian media terms genocide, with continuous artillery bombardment reported across Gaza (Palestinian Information Center, Palestine Chronicle). Yemen's enforcement of an aerial blockade on Israeli airspace from sea to depth receives prominent coverage (Felesteen News), while international solidarity continues with a silent march in Stockholm featuring mourning attire and shrouds (Palestinian Information Center English).
07:07

07:22Barcelona Cuts Israel Ties

The newspapers report on continued Israeli military operations with new casualties in Gaza, including martyrs and dozens wounded across different areas (Raya Media Network). Israeli forces deliberately rammed a bus carrying pilgrims in Jenin (Alwatan Voice, Palestine News Network), while coverage describes ongoing "brutal massacres" and worsening famine conditions (Arabi21). UNRWA criticized insufficient aid reaching Gaza as making "mockery of mass tragedy" (Palestinian Information Center English). Israel blocked an Arab ministerial delegation from reaching Ramallah to discuss Gaza war and two-state solution (Palsawa News). International isolation of Israel emerges as Barcelona cuts ties with the occupation government (Quds News Network), with reports of cracks in Israel's isolation wall (Al-Resalah). Netanyahu's plan involves establishing what sources term the largest "human prison" in Rafah with three daily meals funded by Arabs (Sama News).
08:29

10:0360 Gaza Martyrs In 24 Hours

The newspapers report on continued Israeli military operations with 60 martyrs and 284 injuries recorded in Gaza during the past 24 hours (Felesteen News, Raya Media Network). Israeli forces targeted civilians heading to aid distribution centers (Alwatan Voice). Hamas is expected to respond today to the Witkoff ceasefire proposal (Palsawa News, Sama News). Israel blocked Arab foreign ministers from meeting in Ramallah to discuss genocide and the two-state solution (Palestinian Information Center English). Meanwhile, 500 pilgrims from families of martyrs and prisoners departed through the Karama crossing for Hajj (Palestine News Network), while Al-Resalah exposed what it terms normalization platforms funded to manipulate martyrs' blood.
10:06
10:10

13:33Israeli Casualties In Hamas Northern Gaza Ambush

The newspapers report on escalating military confrontations as Hamas forces ambushed Israeli troops in Beit Lahiya and engaged in direct clashes in northern Gaza, resulting in Israeli casualties (Al-Resalah, Felesteen News). Israel's military chief claimed Hamas could be defeated within months after 19 months of war (Quds News Network). The UN declared Gaza's situation the worst since the genocide began (Palestinian Information Center English), while Israeli forces continued their 125th consecutive day of operations in Tulkarm (Palestine News Network). Arab foreign ministers postponed their West Bank visit due to Israeli refusal, with Israel considering the meeting "provocative" (Alwatan Voice). Iran accelerated uranium enrichment to 60%, approaching military-grade levels, prompting Israeli warnings about Tehran's nuclear weapon intentions (Sama News).
14:25

15:05Hamas Responds To Witkoff Ceasefire Proposal

The newspapers report on Hamas delivering its response to the Witkoff ceasefire proposal, with multiple sources confirming the group submitted its reply to mediators (Al-Resalah, Alwatan Voice, Sama News). This marks a development from yesterday's confusion when Hamas denied accepting any deal. Palestinian health authorities demanded international institutions provide electrical generators for hospitals facing power shortages (Felesteen News). Egypt announced coordination with the United States to ensure sustainability of any Gaza ceasefire (Palsawa News). International isolation of Israel continued as Barcelona severed ties with the Israeli government over Gaza genocide, with Hamas urging global boycott (Palestinian Information Center English). Eight Palestinians were killed, including six in an Israeli strike on a displaced persons' tent in Al-Qarara (Raya Media Network).
15:41
16:40

17:10Hamas Delivers Witkoff Response

The newspapers report on Hamas officially delivering its response to the Witkoff ceasefire proposal to mediators, marking a concrete development after yesterday's confusion when the group denied accepting any deal (Al-Resalah, Alwatan Voice, Palsawa News, Sama News, Raya Media Network). Multiple sources provide details of Hamas's reply and Israeli reactions to the submission. Meanwhile, military confrontations continue with Palestinian resistance forces executing ambushes against Israeli soldiers in Shuja'iyya, Khan Yunis, and Beit Lahiya, resulting in casualties among occupation forces (Quds News Network). The newspapers also cover ongoing Israeli attacks, including deliberate ramming of a Palestinian pilgrims' bus in Jenin (Palestinian Information Center English) and settler attacks on Palestinian villages and property in the West Bank (Felesteen News). Day 602 of the conflict sees continued "horrific massacres" in Gaza according to coverage (Palestine Chronicle).
18:56

19:05Hamas Response Rejected As Sinwar Killing Claimed

The newspapers report on Israeli military claims of assassinating Hamas leader Mohammad Sinwar, with occupation forces issuing an official statement about the killing (Alwatan Voice, Sama News). Hamas delivered its formal response to the Witkoff ceasefire proposal following national consultations, but the U.S. envoy rejected it as "completely unacceptable" (Palestinian Information Center English, Palsawa News, Raya Media Network). A notable development emerged as Palestinian Authority official Al-Sharae gave his first interview to an Israeli newspaper, calling for security partnership with Israel and describing Trump as "a man of peace" (Arabi21, Quds News Network). The war enters day 603 with continued bombardment of Khan Yunis and Zaytoun neighborhoods, while international volunteers support Palestinian farmers in Battir against settler threats (Felesteen News, Palestine Chronicle, Palestine News Network English).