PALESTINE

Sun 17 Aug 2025 8:23 am - Jerusalem Time

Wide strike in Tel Aviv demanding a prisoner exchange deal and a halt to the war in Gaza.

Tel Aviv has been witnessing a widespread strike since Sunday morning, affecting many sectors and leading to significant disruptions in traffic. This strike is part of massive protests led by the families of the detainees in Gaza and the families of the martyrs who fell in the war.

These protests, referred to by the Hebrew media as the "People's Strike," aim to pressure the Israeli government to reach an immediate deal for the return of the detainees, even if the price is a halt to the fighting and an end to the war on the besieged Gaza Strip.

According to the newspaper "Yedioth Ahronoth," the events symbolically began at 6:29 AM, which marks the moment the attack started on October 7, 2023, indicating that the repercussions of that day continue to affect Israeli society.

A wide range of settlers are participating in the strike and protests, suggesting that the demands to end the war are not limited to the families of the detainees but include a broad segment of Israeli society.

The scope of the demonstrations is expected to expand, peaking in the evening, with protests planned in front of key government offices of the occupation in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, reflecting the increasing pressure on the government.

These protests come at a sensitive time, as the war in Gaza continues to impact the lives of Palestinians and cause significant humanitarian suffering, increasing the importance of demands to stop the aggression.

PALESTINE

Sun 17 Aug 2025 7:59 am - Jerusalem Time

681 days of genocide.. The total number of deaths exceeds 61,000 as the aggression continues.

The aggression against the Gaza Strip has entered its 681st day, with ongoing bombing and demolition operations by the occupying army, resulting in the martyrdom of several Palestinian citizens and injuries to others. The total number of dead has exceeded 61,000, reflecting the scale of the humanitarian disaster faced by the region.

On the dawn of Sunday, at least 7 citizens were killed due to airstrikes and artillery shelling targeting various areas in Gaza City, including a gathering near the Baptist hospital. These attacks come at a time when the residents of the strip are suffering from harsh conditions due to the ongoing war.

In the southern part of the strip, the city of Khan Younis was subjected to intense shelling from the occupying forces, with demolition operations carried out on residential buildings, leading to widespread destruction in the area. These aggressive actions reflect the continued policy of the occupation in destroying Palestinian infrastructure.

The humanitarian crisis has significantly worsened, with more than two million displaced individuals suffering from harsh conditions and severe famine. The Ministry of Health in Gaza announced that the number of dead since the beginning of the aggression has risen to 61,897 and 155,660 injured, in addition to more than 10,000 missing persons believed to be under the rubble.

The ministry also indicated that the number of deaths due to famine and malnutrition has reached 240 cases, including 107 children. These figures reflect the catastrophic situation faced by Palestinians in the besieged strip.

According to data from the government media office in Gaza, the war has led to the destruction of more than 88% of buildings in the strip, including 149 universities and schools that were completely destroyed, and 828 mosques. Direct losses have exceeded 62 billion dollars, further increasing the suffering of the Palestinian people.

Warnings continue about the worsening humanitarian situation in Gaza, where residents are facing a severe shortage of food and medicine, necessitating urgent international intervention to save what can be saved.

PALESTINE

Sun 17 Aug 2025 7:21 am - Jerusalem Time

Netanyahu sets the conditions for the agreement with Hamas.. this is what he said regarding the prisoners.

The Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, announced his conditions for ending the war with Hamas, emphasizing that any agreement must align with Israeli demands. He confirmed that the release of Israeli prisoners should occur all at once, reflecting the occupation's hardline stance towards the Palestinian movement.

According to Netanyahu's office, the conditions include the complete disarmament of Hamas, in addition to Israeli security control over the Gaza Strip. He also pointed to the necessity of having an official entity that does not represent Hamas or the Palestinian Authority, reflecting the occupation's desire to impose its control over the security situation in the region.

In a related context, Netanyahu announced five fundamental principles for ending the war, which include the disarmament of Hamas and the return of all prisoners, whether alive or dead. He stressed the need to ensure that no weapons are manufactured or smuggled into the region, reflecting the occupation's concern over any future threats.

Netanyahu also highlighted the importance of Israeli security control over the Gaza Strip, including a security buffer zone, and an alternative civilian administration that does not follow Hamas or the Palestinian Authority. Thus, the occupation seeks to ensure that there are no elements that could threaten its security in the future.

The occupying state estimates that there are about 50 Israeli prisoners in Gaza, of whom 20 are alive, while there are more than 10,800 Palestinians in the occupation's prisons, suffering from harsh conditions, highlighting the contradiction in the treatment of prisoners between the two sides.

Hamas, for its part, announced its readiness to release Israeli prisoners in exchange for ending the war, reflecting its desire to reach a solution that guarantees the rights of Palestinians. However, the Israeli conditions reflect the occupation's obstinacy and its refusal to accept any settlement that guarantees the rights of the Palestinian people.

Since October 7, 2023, Gaza has been experiencing genocide at the hands of the occupation, with Israeli airstrikes resulting in more than 61,000 martyrs and 155,000 injured, reflecting the scale of the humanitarian disaster faced by Palestinians in the besieged region.

The occupying state ignores international calls to stop the aggression, further complicating the humanitarian situation in Gaza. These conditions have led to severe suffering among the population, with many facing famine and forced displacement.

PALESTINE

Sun 17 Aug 2025 6:27 am - Jerusalem Time

Forty Palestinians killed in Gaza by occupation fire as the humanitarian crisis worsens.

Sources from the civil defense and medical services in the Gaza Strip announced the death of 40 Palestinians, including children, as a result of the occupation's fire in various areas of the strip. This comes amid the escalation of military operations in the Zeitoun neighborhood, where the aggression has entered its twenty-second month.

The spokesperson for the civil defense, Mahmoud Basal, stated that at least 37 Palestinians were killed due to gunfire and airstrikes in different areas, including 13 near humanitarian aid distribution centers in the north and south of the strip. Another person was killed in an airstrike on the Nuseirat camp.

Basal clarified that the occupation army launched two airstrikes on the Al-Bureij camp and the Mawasi area in the south of the strip, resulting in the martyrdom of six Palestinians, including three children. Al-Awda Hospital in the Nuseirat camp indicated that five of the victims were from the same family, as their bodies were found burned and dismembered.

A Palestinian fisherman was also killed by the fire of occupation boats near the Gaza beach early this morning. Basal confirmed that the intense bombardment has continued for a week on the Zeitoun neighborhood, where more than 50,000 people live, most of whom are without food or water.

Basal considered that what is happening in the Zeitoun neighborhood represents ethnic cleansing and a real genocide, as civil defense teams face difficulties in reaching the areas to evacuate the injured.

In a related context, the Ministry of Health in Gaza announced the registration of 11 deaths, including a child, within 24 hours due to famine and malnutrition, raising the toll of famine victims to 251 people, including 108 children.

PALESTINE

Sun 17 Aug 2025 4:03 am - Jerusalem Time

Doctors Without Borders sounds the alarm: Gaza injuries triple daily.

Doctors Without Borders announced that the number of injured Palestinians in the besieged Gaza Strip has tripled daily since the start of operations at the aid distribution centers run by the so-called "Gaza Humanitarian Relief Foundation," which receives support from the American and Israeli occupation.

Speaking about the catastrophic state of health services in the sector, the organization's medical coordinator in Gaza, Mohammed Abu Mughaysib, stated that the health system was weak before the aggression, and now only a barely functioning structure remains.

Abu Mughaysib pointed out that the food distribution points supported by the occupation have turned into killing zones, contributing to a daily influx of casualties that has tripled compared to what it was before the establishment of those centers.

He also added that many of the injured lose their lives before reaching hospitals, suffering from severe injuries such as amputations, severe infections, and shattered bones, which require urgent surgery and intensive care.

Abu Mughaysib confirmed that surgical and intensive care services have been significantly affected due to the ongoing aggression, as the remaining hospitals in Gaza collapse under the pressure of the increasing number of injured.

He emphasized the importance of an immediate ceasefire and the provision of sustainable medical and humanitarian access to save what can be saved in the sector, warning that without it, there will be nothing left to save, whether for hospitals, patients, or the future.

Since May 27, the occupying state has begun implementing a plan to distribute aid through the "Gaza Humanitarian Relief Foundation," which has been rejected by the United Nations, resulting in the deaths of 1,924 Palestinians and injuries to more than 14,288 others.

The genocide being perpetrated by the occupying state since October 7, 2023, includes killing, starvation, and destruction, ignoring international calls and the International Court of Justice's orders to stop these violations.

This genocide has resulted in the martyrdom of 61,897 Palestinians and 155,660 injured, most of whom are children and women, in addition to more than 9,000 missing and hundreds of thousands displaced, leading to a famine that has claimed the lives of 251 people, including 108 children.

PALESTINE

Sun 17 Aug 2025 3:09 am - Jerusalem Time

Urgent | Source at the Baptist Hospital: 7 dead in a strike from an Israeli drone targeting Palestinians in the square of the Baptist Hospital in Gaza City.

In a new tragic incident, 7 Palestinians were killed in an airstrike by an Israeli drone that targeted a gathering of civilians in the courtyard of the Baptist Hospital in Gaza City. This attack comes at a time when the sector is suffering from worsening humanitarian crises due to the ongoing siege and aggression.

Medical sources from the Baptist Hospital confirmed that the martyrs were civilians who were present in the courtyard, as they were directly targeted by the drone. The incident sparked a wave of anger and condemnation among citizens who called on the international community to intervene to stop these assaults.

The city of Gaza is witnessing an escalation in airstrikes by the occupying army, with air raids significantly increasing in recent days, resulting in many dead and injuries. These attacks repeatedly target civilian areas, exacerbating the suffering of the residents.

Many activists and analysts considered that this incident reflects the occupation's policy of targeting civilians, as calls for accountability for the occupation's crimes against humanity have increased. They also pointed out that the international community must bear its responsibilities towards protecting civilians in Gaza.

Under these circumstances, the residents of Gaza face significant challenges in accessing healthcare and basic services, as hospitals are suffering from a severe shortage of resources due to the siege. This attack increases the pressure on an already struggling healthcare system.

Calls from Palestinian factions for unity in the face of aggression continue, emphasizing the need to strengthen popular resistance against the occupation. This incident may also lead to greater escalation in confrontations between Palestinians and the occupying army.

PALESTINE

Sun 17 Aug 2025 2:35 am - Jerusalem Time

Disputes within the Israeli occupation army regarding the nature of the forces participating in the occupation of Gaza.

The newspaper Yedioth Ahronoth reported that the Israeli occupation army, under the leadership of Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir, is facing a new problem regarding the nature of the forces that will participate in its expanded operations to fully occupy the Gaza Strip. This issue is causing widespread debate within the army, as a decisive decision must be made about relying on regular forces or recruiting reserve forces.

The newspaper stated that Zamir faces two options: the first is to rely solely on regular forces with the minimum recruitment of reserve soldiers, which may lead to the military operation starting more quickly, but it will take longer. The second option is to recruit reserve soldiers, which will delay the military operation for at least several weeks to train them and increase the readiness of their equipment.

In a related context, Yedioth Ahronoth confirmed that Zamir will hold a crucial meeting at the Southern Command headquarters in Beersheba to discuss plans for the expanded military operation to occupy Gaza. This meeting comes at a sensitive time as pressure increases on the occupation army to carry out large-scale military operations.

The official Hebrew broadcasting authority previously reported that the Israeli occupation army intends to deploy all its regular forces to Gaza, while the task of other fronts will be assigned to reserve forces. This approach reflects the military strategy that the occupation seeks to implement under the current circumstances.

Last Thursday, the newspaper reported that the occupation army intends to call up between 80,000 and 100,000 reserve soldiers to participate in its potential operation to occupy the city of Gaza. This large number of soldiers indicates the scale of the anticipated military operation.

The broadcasting authority also announced that the occupation army is preparing to accelerate the military operation aimed at occupying the city of Gaza, as the army has begun to carry out intensive military operations in the Zeitoun neighborhood southeast of the city. These operations are part of the plan to occupy what remains of the strip.

Earlier, the Israeli occupation army announced that five military divisions continue to carry out their ground operations and intensive airstrikes in various parts of the Gaza Strip. This military escalation comes amid ongoing American support for the occupation.

Since October 7, 2023, the occupying state has committed genocide in Gaza, including killing, starvation, destruction, and forced displacement, ignoring all international calls. This genocide has resulted in 61,897 martyrs and 155,660 injured, reflecting the scale of the humanitarian disaster that Gaza is suffering from.

PALESTINE

Sun 17 Aug 2025 1:37 am - Jerusalem Time

The occupation destroyed 600 homes in the Zaitoun neighborhood in just a few days.. and warnings of "massacres"

The Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor confirmed that the occupying army destroyed around 400 homes in the Al-Zeitoun neighborhood east of Gaza City over six days, by detonating them with explosive robots and bombing them with warplanes. The monitor indicated that the military attack on Al-Zeitoun, which began on August 11, is part of a declared plan by the occupying state to impose its complete and illegal control over the city.

The monitor clarified that the attack aims to displace the residents of Al-Zeitoun, estimated to number around 90,000 citizens, to isolated areas in the southern Gaza Strip. It also noted that the occupying army is using quadcopter drones to besiege residential blocks and force residents to leave under the threat of weapons.

As the occupying forces advance under heavy fire cover, the monitor confirmed that the destruction of homes has not been justified by any military necessity, as no armed clashes have been recorded in the area recently. The extensive use of explosive devices and robotic explosives confirms that the goal is not to achieve a legitimate military objective.

The monitor warned that what is happening in Al-Zeitoun, the largest neighborhood in Gaza City, falls within a systematic Israeli policy aimed at completing the crime of genocide. It also warned that the continuation of the occupation's aggression could herald unprecedented mass massacres against civilians.

Earlier, the Islamic Resistance Movement Hamas warned of a systematic Israeli destruction of Al-Zeitoun, indicating that this attack is part of the genocide war that the occupying state has been committing for 22 months. The movement confirmed that warplanes and artillery are systematically destroying the neighborhood.

Hamas condemned the complicity of the U.S. administration, which provided the green light for the occupying state to continue its crimes. It called on Washington to review its policies that make it a de facto partner in the genocide war.

The movement urged the international community, the United Nations, and Arab and Islamic countries to take action to stop the fascist occupation's crime in Gaza City. It also appealed to the peoples of the world to rise up and pressure to stop the ongoing genocide in the Strip.

PALESTINE

Sun 17 Aug 2025 12:55 am - Jerusalem Time

"Roya correspondent: The death of young Hamdan Abu Aliya by the occupation's bullets north of Ramallah."

The Palestinian Ministry of Health announced the death of the young man Hamdan Mousa Muhammad Abu Aliya, aged 18, shot by the occupation forces in the town of Al-Mughayer, north of Ramallah. This incident comes amid the escalation of aggression faced by the Palestinian territories.

The body of the martyr was transferred to the Silwad Medical Complex, where he is scheduled to be buried tomorrow, Sunday, in his hometown. The martyrdom of Abu Aliya reflects the ongoing violations committed by the occupation forces against Palestinian youth.

In a related context, the Palestinian Red Crescent reported the injury of a 24-year-old pregnant woman due to inhaling tear gas and falling from a height during the incursion of the occupation forces into the village of Kafr Qalil, south of Nablus. These incidents reflect the difficult humanitarian situation experienced by Palestinians.

Israeli assaults on Palestinians continue in various areas, increasing the state of tension and unrest in the occupied West Bank. These events underscore the urgent need to protect Palestinian civilians.

Human rights organizations are calling for an investigation into these violations and accountability for those responsible, as the continuation of these practices poses a threat to security and peace in the region.

PALESTINE

Sat 16 Aug 2025 10:25 pm - Jerusalem Time

The occupation army talks about preparations to evacuate Palestinians from the city of Gaza.

The occupation army spoke on Saturday evening about preparations to evacuate Palestinians from the city of Gaza to the southern areas, as part of a plan aimed at completely reoccupying the city. This plan has sparked widespread international criticism, as many consider it an inhumane step given the current circumstances.

The spokesperson for the occupation army, Avichai Adraee, mentioned in a statement that starting tomorrow, Sunday, tents and shelter equipment will be renewed for Palestinians who have lost their homes due to the ongoing aggression on the sector. This step comes as part of the occupation army's preparations to move civilians to safer areas.

Adraee indicated that the transfer of this equipment will be done through the United Nations and international relief organizations, via the Kerem Shalom crossing, after undergoing thorough inspections. However, no immediate comment has been issued from the United Nations or relief organizations regarding this matter.

In a related context, the Hebrew broadcasting authority claimed that the occupation army is preparing to accelerate the military operation aimed at occupying the city of Gaza, as the 99th Division has begun its work in the Zeitoun neighborhood southeast of the city. These developments indicate a potential escalation in military operations.

Hebrew newspapers reported that the Israeli army received orders to prepare for an invasion of what remains of the city of Gaza, while excluding the execution of this step before the upcoming month of September. This delay may be a result of increasing international pressures.

Last Wednesday, Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir approved the central plan for the complete reoccupation of the Gaza Strip, including attacks on the Zeitoun area. This plan comes after the Israeli government approved a proposal by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, which has drawn global criticism.

The plan includes the evacuation of Palestinians, numbering around one million, to the south, then surrounding the city and conducting incursions into residential areas. These measures could lead to further humanitarian suffering in the sector.

The second phase of the plan includes the occupation of refugee camps in the middle of the sector, which have been subjected to widespread destruction during the aggression that has been ongoing since October 7, 2023. These steps raise significant concerns about the worsening humanitarian situation.

The besieged Gaza Strip, which has been under siege for 18 years, currently houses about 2.4 million Palestinians and experienced an Israeli occupation that lasted 38 years between 1967 and 2005. This historical background makes it difficult for Palestinians to endure further suffering.

Official and popular criticisms from around the world are increasing regarding Tel Aviv's intentions to reoccupy the Gaza Strip, with warnings of more Palestinian casualties resulting from the ongoing aggression and systematic starvation policies.

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Sat 16 Aug 2025 10:23 pm - Jerusalem Time

"UNRWA": Most children in Gaza are at risk of death if they do not receive treatment immediately.

The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) issued a serious warning regarding the health situation of children in the Gaza Strip, confirming that most of the children examined by its medical teams are suffering from severe malnutrition and weakness.

UNRWA indicated that these children are at risk of death if they do not receive the urgent treatment they need, highlighting the worsening humanitarian crisis in the region.

In a post on the 'X' platform, UNRWA reported that more than 50,000 children in Gaza have been killed or injured since October 7, 2023, reflecting the scale of the disaster faced by children amid the ongoing aggression.

The organization also confirmed that one million women and girls in the Gaza Strip are facing 'mass starvation' as a result of the Israeli blockade and the ongoing war, complicating the humanitarian situation further.

UNRWA called on the international community to take immediate action to save children in Gaza and to stop the war that directly targets them, warning that the situation could worsen if these conditions persist.

These statements from UNRWA serve as an urgent call for international responsibility regarding what is happening in Gaza, as children are the most affected by these crises.

Concerns are growing about the spread of diseases and malnutrition among children in Gaza, necessitating a rapid response from humanitarian organizations and concerned countries.

PALESTINE

Sat 16 Aug 2025 9:59 pm - Jerusalem Time

Death of a young woman from Gaza due to starvation after arriving at a hospital in Italy.

A 20-year-old Palestinian woman named Marah Abu Zahri has died after being airlifted from the besieged Gaza Strip to a hospital in Italy for treatment. Pisa University Hospital announced her death today, Saturday, noting her complicated health condition.

The young woman arrived in Italy via a humanitarian flight organized by the Italian government, as she was suffering from severe malnutrition. Her mother accompanied her on this journey, which transported 31 patients and their companions to several Italian cities.

The hospital confirmed that Marah's condition required urgent medical care, but she died after undergoing medical examinations and starting treatment, as she suffered a sudden respiratory crisis and cardiac arrest.

Since the beginning of the Israeli war on Gaza, more than 180 children and young people have been transferred to Italy for treatment, amid the deteriorating humanitarian situation in the besieged enclave.

Humanitarian organizations and UN agencies have warned of a hunger outbreak in Gaza, as the Israeli occupation has closed all crossings leading to the enclave since March 2, exacerbating the food crisis.

The Israeli war on Gaza continues, with more than 61,000 Palestinians killed and over 155,000 injured, leading to the complete displacement of the enclave's residents amid massive destruction.

Concerns are growing over the outbreak of famine in Gaza, as the humanitarian aid allowed to enter barely meets the minimum needs of the population, increasing their suffering.

PALESTINE

Sat 16 Aug 2025 9:01 pm - Jerusalem Time

Doctors Without Borders: Daily Injuries in Gaza Triple Amid Health Collapse

Doctors Without Borders reported that the number of injured Palestinians in the besieged Gaza Strip has tripled daily since the start of operations at the aid distribution centers run by the so-called 'Gaza Humanitarian Relief Foundation,' which receives Israeli and American support. This statement was made in a video message by the organization's medical coordinator in Gaza, Mohammed Abu Mughaysib, who spoke about the catastrophic situation facing the health sector in Gaza.

Abu Mughaysib pointed out that the health system in Gaza was already fragile before the aggression that began on October 7, 2023, and that what remains of it is barely functioning. He explained that the health situation has turned into a 'new horror' after food distribution points supported by the occupation became killing zones, leading to an increased daily influx of the wounded.

Since the implementation of the aid distribution plan through the 'Gaza Humanitarian Relief Foundation' on May 27, 2023, 1,924 Palestinians waiting for aid have been killed, and more than 14,288 others have been injured, according to the latest statistics from the Gaza Ministry of Health. Abu Mughaysib confirmed that many of the injured lose their lives before reaching hospitals.

He mentioned that the injured suffer from severe injuries such as amputated limbs and severe infections, requiring urgent surgery and intensive care. However, these health services are significantly affected by the ongoing aggression, as the remaining hospitals in Gaza are facing complete collapse.

Abu Mughaysib also called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and for sustainable medical and humanitarian access to save what can be saved. He emphasized that the current situation leaves no room for saving hospitals, patients, or even the future.

Since October 7, 2023, the occupying state has committed genocide in Gaza, including killing, starvation, and destruction, ignoring international calls and orders from the International Court of Justice. This genocide has resulted in over 61,897 deaths and 155,660 injuries, most of whom are children and women, in addition to thousands of missing and displaced persons.

PALESTINE

Sat 16 Aug 2025 8:51 pm - Jerusalem Time

American nun: Hamas is a resistance movement and Christians suffer because of the occupation.

An American nun's statements have sparked widespread controversy after she spoke about her experience in the Palestinian territories, explaining that Christians there suffer from conditions similar to those faced by Muslims under Israeli occupation.

Mother Agapia Stefanopoulos, who has lived in Bethany since 1996, confirmed in an interview with American journalist Tucker Carlson that Hamas is considered a 'resistance movement defending its people and land.'

She pointed out that Israeli policies make life for Palestinians, whether Christian or Muslim, 'extremely difficult' due to restrictions on movement, land confiscation, and settlement construction.

She added that the number of Palestinian Christians has significantly declined since the Nakba in 1948 due to oppression and displacement, emphasizing that the issue is national, not religious.

The nun criticized the blind support from some Christian Zionists in the United States for the occupying state, noting that they ignore the suffering of Palestinian Christians and justify settlement and land confiscation.

She also mentioned that churches and Christian institutions in the West Bank and Gaza Strip have been subjected to bombing and destruction, considering this part of a systematic targeting of Palestinians.

She clarified that Palestinian Christians live in natural solidarity with Muslims, pointing out that the majority of students in Christian schools in Bethlehem and Jerusalem are Muslims.

The interview, which surpassed 12 million views, highlighted the conditions of Palestinian Christians and Muslims under occupation, and what they face from settler violence and Israeli restrictions.

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Sat 16 Aug 2025 8:31 pm - Jerusalem Time

A settler fires shots at citizens in the town of Attara, north of Ramallah.

On the evening of Saturday, a settler opened live fire towards citizens at the entrance of the town of Attara, north of Ramallah, causing panic among the residents. Despite the attack, no injuries were reported among the citizens.

This assault comes after a series of attacks that the town of Attara has witnessed, where a number of settlers stormed the eastern area of the town early Friday morning, setting fire to four vehicles and parts of a house, in addition to writing racist slogans on the walls.

In a related context, the occupation forces stormed the area to provide protection for the settlers, highlighting the cooperation between the occupation army and the settlers in carrying out their assaults on Palestinian citizens.

Additionally, settlers two days ago re-erected colonial tents on the lands of Mount 'Khirbat Tarafin' near the entrance of the town of Attara, after they had been demolished by the occupation army four times previously. This step comes as part of their attempts to seize the area, which is estimated to be about 2000 dunams.

It is noteworthy that the settlers established the colonial outpost for the first time last Monday, in an attempt to control the mountain, which is considered an archaeological area, increasing tensions in the region.

According to the Wall and Settlement Resistance Commission, the occupation forces and settlers carried out more than 1821 assaults during the past month of July, with occupation soldiers executing 1355 assaults, while settlers carried out 466 assaults, primarily concentrated in the governorates of Ramallah, Al-Bireh, Hebron, and Nablus.

PALESTINE

Sat 16 Aug 2025 8:25 pm - Jerusalem Time

Occupation army: Introduction of UN aid in preparation for the evacuation of residents to southern Gaza.

The occupying army announced today, Saturday, the start of humanitarian aid entry into the Gaza Strip beginning tomorrow, Sunday, in cooperation with the United Nations and other relief organizations. This step comes as part of efforts to evacuate residents from current combat areas to safer areas in the southern part of the strip.

The occupying army clarified in its statement that the aid will include tents and other relief materials, which will be transported through the Kerem Shalom crossing. It confirmed that the transportation process will be conducted under the careful supervision of personnel from the land crossings authority of the Ministry of Defense.

The statement also indicated that the occupying army will continue to operate through the Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories unit, in order to ensure the entry of humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip in accordance with international law. This step comes amid the escalating humanitarian situation in the strip.

These measures come at a time when the residents of the Gaza Strip are suffering from harsh conditions due to the ongoing aggression, with the need for humanitarian aid significantly increasing. Many hope that this aid will help alleviate their suffering.

In a related context, the United States has suspended the issuance of visitor visas for those coming from the Gaza Strip, further complicating the humanitarian situation in the region. This step comes as part of the repercussions of the current situation and its impact on the movement of individuals and aid.

The situation in the Gaza Strip continues to deteriorate, necessitating urgent action from the international community to provide support and assistance to the affected population. Palestinians hope that this aid will lead to an improvement in their living conditions amid the difficult circumstances.

PALESTINE

Sat 16 Aug 2025 8:13 pm - Jerusalem Time

Military experts: The occupation of Gaza is an ambiguous plan being prepared through bombing and destruction.

Two military analysts agree that the Israeli occupation has begun planning an attack on the city of Gaza as the first phase of its plan to fully occupy it. They indicated that the operation will take time if the occupation decides to evacuate civilians from the targeted area, warning that failing to do so would mean committing genocide against them.

The military and strategic expert Colonel Hatim Karim Al-Falahi confirmed that the occupying army is completing the attack on the city of Gaza, noting that the meeting of military leaders focuses on the level of command of the southern region responsible for the sector. He pointed out that there are plans to encircle the city from three directions, with the 99th Brigade operating in the southern axis towards the Zaitoun neighborhood.

Al-Falahi also added that the 162nd regular brigade is working in the eastern axis, while other Israeli sectors are present in the northern sector, including the Givati Brigade, which could press towards the neighborhoods of Al-Tuffah and Al-Daraj. He confirmed that the attack on the city will take time if civilians are evacuated.

For his part, military expert Brigadier Elias Hanna stated that Israeli military leaders have been tasked with preparing a comprehensive plan for what is called the maneuver, which relates to how to enter the city. He explained that the occupying army relies on specialized units in tunnels and tanks, which are preparing the ground by destroying the infrastructure.

Hanna indicated that the Israeli occupying army has allocated about 5 brigades to carry out the mission of entering the city of Gaza and then moving to the camps in the central sector, where the occupation believes that Israeli prisoners are being held. Nevertheless, Hanna confirmed that the occupation will not implement the plan to fully reoccupy Gaza in the near future.

He also pointed out that the displacement of Gazans to the south of the sector requires time, and that the Israeli security cabinet has approved Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's plan to fully reoccupy the sector, which has sparked internal protests considering the operation as a death sentence for the Israeli prisoners in Gaza.

PALESTINE

Sat 16 Aug 2025 8:04 pm - Jerusalem Time

America suspends visitor visas for Gazan Palestinians under pressure from the extreme American-Israeli right.

The U.S. State Department announced on Saturday that it has halted the issuance of visitor visas for Palestinians from Gaza, while conducting a "comprehensive and thorough review of the procedures and mechanisms followed for issuing a limited number of temporary humanitarian medical visas in recent days."


This suspension comes after Laura Loomer, the far-right influencer who has significant influence over U.S. President Donald Trump despite her repeated public disagreements with other senior officials in his circle, posted videos showing injured Palestinian children in need of emergency medical care, calling on the State Department to stop granting "Islamic invaders" entry visas to the United States.


She added: "Who is granting them visas? We did not vote for mass immigration of jihadists to our country. This is America finally. They must be besieged and deported."


Republican lawmakers, such as Representative Randy Fine (from Florida), a far-right Jewish congressman who previously called for withholding humanitarian aid as leverage to secure the release of hostages, and Senator Tom Cotton (from Arkansas), indicated that they would investigate the funding of organizations that facilitated the entry of Palestinian refugees into the United States, such as the "Healing Palestine" organization, as well as these organizations' ties to Hamas.


Loomer welcomed the State Department's announcement, stating: "We hope that all residents of Gaza will be added to the travel ban imposed by President Trump. There are doctors in other countries. The United States is not the world's hospital!"


Representative Fine, who previously called for cleaning Gaza of Palestinians and relocating them to Sinai and other places, welcomed the decision that ensures the United States "will expose the reality of this threat to national security," and praised Loomer "for bringing this to light and informing me and other officials about it."


It is noted that under the visa waiver agreement signed between the Biden administration and Israel on September 30, 2023, the entry of Palestinians from the West Bank and Gaza into the United States should be facilitated.

PALESTINE

Sat 16 Aug 2025 7:25 pm - Jerusalem Time

Europe holds 42,000 events against the Israeli aggression on Gaza.

The European Palestinian Media Center (Ibal) documented approximately 42,000 demonstrations and events in support of the Palestinian cause in more than 700 cities across 20 European countries. These events come after 675 days of the genocide being perpetrated by the Israeli occupation against the besieged Gaza Strip.

Participants in these events included various European nationalities, as well as several parties, politicians, and parliamentary members, all expressing their rejection of the genocide and massacres committed by the occupying state. This widespread participation reflects the solidarity of European society with the Palestinians.

The European Palestinian Media Center clarified that these events have a significant impact within European society, as the occupying state is currently suffering from cultural and educational isolation, contributing to an increase in support for the Palestinian cause and its justice at the expense of the Israeli narrative.

In documenting these events, Ibal's board member, Maher Hijazi, mentioned that they rely on the efforts of reporters, collaborators, and volunteers in various European cities, in addition to live broadcasting of the events through the center's various platforms.

The center managed to document about 42,000 demonstrations and events during 675 days of Israeli aggression against the Gaza Strip. Hijazi confirmed that these voices reflect significant support for the Palestinian cause and call on governments to pressure the occupation to stop its aggression.

Hijazi spoke about the results reflected in the solidarity with approximately 2.3 million Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, noting that these movements raise slogans against the starvation of Gaza and condemn Israeli policies targeting the entry of aid.

He also pointed out that these events have led to a rise in voices in Europe demanding real pressure on the Israeli Prime Minister to stop the aggression and allow humanitarian aid to enter.

In recent days, the events have seen a clear intensification condemning Israeli crimes against journalists in the Gaza Strip, particularly the assassination of Anas Sharif and Muhammad Qareqea.

The European Palestinian Media Center (Ibal) is an institution concerned with Palestinian affairs in Europe, established by the efforts of Palestinian journalists and media professionals, aiming to present the Palestinian cause to the European public in all its humanitarian, cultural, and legal dimensions.

PALESTINE

Sat 16 Aug 2025 7:05 pm - Jerusalem Time

Hamas: Systematic Israeli destruction of the Zaitoun neighborhood in eastern Gaza

Hamas warned of a systematic Israeli destruction of the Zaitoun neighborhood southeast of Gaza City, where the Israeli aggression has been ongoing for 22 months. The movement confirmed in a statement that the attack is part of the genocide being perpetrated by the occupying state against the Palestinians.

For about a week, the occupation army has launched a continuous attack on the eastern and southern neighborhoods of Gaza City, particularly in the Zaitoun neighborhood, where warplanes, artillery, and explosive robots are being used to systematically destroy the area.

Hamas stated that this attack represents a new chapter of Israeli violations, pointing to statements made by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu regarding the bombing of the German city of Dresden during World War II, which reflect the intentions of the occupation in dealing with Gaza.

The movement condemned the complicity of the U.S. administration, which has provided the green light for the occupation to continue its crimes, and called on Washington to review its policies that make it complicit in the genocide.

Hamas urged the international community, the United Nations, and Arab and Islamic countries to take action to stop the crimes being committed by the occupation in Gaza, emphasizing the necessity of breaking the silence and taking immediate action to halt the aggression.

The movement also called on the peoples of the world to rise up and take to the streets and squares to exert greater pressure to end the ongoing genocide in the sector.

In a related context, the Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor reported that the occupation has destroyed about 400 homes in the Zaitoun neighborhood over six days, using explosive robots and warplanes.

On August 8, the Israeli security cabinet approved a plan to gradually reoccupy the Gaza Strip, and the wide-scale attack on the Zaitoun neighborhood began on the 11th of the same month, leading to the demolition of homes and forced displacement.

Since October 7, Gaza has been experiencing genocide that includes killing, starvation, and destruction, resulting in 61,897 martyrs and 155,660 injured, most of whom are children and women, in addition to hundreds of thousands of displaced persons.

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Sat 16 Aug 2025 5:51 pm - Jerusalem Time

The death toll from the occupation's aggression on the Gaza Strip has risen to 61,897 dead and 155,660 injured

Medical sources in the Gaza Strip announced this evening that the death toll has risen to 61,897 since the start of the Israeli occupation's aggression on October 7, 2023. These numbers are horrifying, as the majority of the martyrs are children and women, reflecting the scale of the humanitarian suffering faced by civilians in the region.

The sources also reported that the number of injured has risen to 155,660, while there are still a number of victims trapped under the rubble, hindering the efforts of rescue teams and civil defense to reach them. These figures indicate the catastrophic situation that the residents of the region are enduring.

In the past 24 hours, 70 martyrs dead have been reported to have arrived at hospitals in the Gaza Strip, including 8 bodies that were recovered, in addition to 385 injured. These numbers reflect the ongoing aggression and the rising tide of violence in the area.

Since March 18, following the occupation's violation of the ceasefire agreement, the death toll has risen to 10,362, and the number of injured to 43,619. These figures indicate a serious escalation in the security and humanitarian situation in the region.

Hospitals in the Gaza Strip recorded 11 deaths in the past 24 hours due to famine and malnutrition, including one child, raising the total number to 251 cases, among them 108 children. This situation reflects the devastating impact of the blockade and aggression on the lives of civilians.

The continuation of the aggression against the Gaza Strip raises increasing international concern, as calls for a ceasefire and humanitarian aid for the affected civilians grow. The humanitarian situation in the region requires urgent intervention to save lives.

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Sat 16 Aug 2025 4:43 pm - Jerusalem Time

How is Israel paving the way for the "Occupation of Gaza"?

Israeli occupation forces intensified their airstrikes and demolition operations on residential buildings in the Al-Zeitoun neighborhood southeast of Gaza City over the past week, forcing most of its residents to flee westward into the city. This attack coincides with the massive destruction left by the occupation's operations in the neighborhoods of Al-Shuja'iyya and Al-Tuffah in eastern Gaza, suggesting that the Israeli government has begun actual steps on the ground to occupy what remains of the city.

The recent ground incursion by the Israeli army into Gaza City began on April 3, where orders were issued to evacuate the residents of the Al-Shuja'iyya neighborhood in the east of the city, and a military operation was announced that led to the destruction of large parts of the neighborhood and prevented its residents from returning. The Al-Shuja'iyya neighborhood is home to 110,000 people and covers an area of about 14.3 square kilometers, constituting 20% of the total area of Gaza Governorate.

The Israeli military operations extended to the Al-Tuffah neighborhood, which is estimated to cover an area of about 2.8 square kilometers and is inhabited by 37,000 Palestinians. A week ago, the occupation began extensive demolition operations in the Al-Zeitoun neighborhood, which constitutes 13% of the city's area and is home to 78,000 Palestinians. With the Israeli army asserting its control through firepower over the three neighborhoods, it has occupied 37% of Gaza Governorate.

The spokesperson for the Gaza Municipality, engineer Asem Al-Nabi, believes that it is currently difficult to assess the damage inflicted on the eastern neighborhoods of the city that the occupation army has invaded, but he confirmed that vast areas have been destroyed. Most of the homes and facilities located east of Salah al-Din Street have been subjected to destruction, in an Israeli attempt to make the city unlivable.

Security researcher Rami Abu Zbeida sees that the ongoing demolition and destruction indicate the beginning of a silent military operation to occupy the city without an official announcement. He points out that the occupation forces are paving the way for an advance towards the city center, which is evident from the accelerated scale of explosions in the southern part of the city.

With the Israeli security cabinet's announcement of approval for the occupation of Gaza City, the Israeli Broadcasting Authority reported that the Chief of Staff of the Israeli army, Eyal Zamir, will arrive at the Southern Command to approve operational plans. These steps indicate the occupation's intention to expand the scope of aggression further.

The director of the Center for Political and Development Studies in Gaza, Rami Khreis, outlined three scenarios for the future of the war on Gaza, including a complete occupation of the sector with the establishment of military rule, which is the option adopted by the head of the occupation government, Benjamin Netanyahu, who faces significant field and logistical challenges.

The second option is to cut off the sector and besiege the strongholds of the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas), which is the military option preferred by the army, based on imposing a tight siege without a comprehensive occupation. The third option is to adhere to ceasefire negotiations under the pressure of gradual exhaustion, which is an alternative option based on diplomatic efforts.

Khreis favors the scenario of cutting off the sector and besieging Hamas strongholds, allowing the Israelis to pressure the resistance without entering into a comprehensive occupation fraught with risks. Full occupation opens the door to severe and prolonged resistance, which could lead to further escalation.

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Sat 16 Aug 2025 4:29 pm - Jerusalem Time

Hebrew media: The negotiation team is ready for a "partial deal" with Hamas and Netanyahu does not rule it out.

The Hebrew media revealed that the negotiating team of the occupation has shown a willingness to agree to a partial deal with the Gaza Strip, in a move that could lead to the release of as many detainees as possible in the sector.

These developments come amid increasing international efforts aimed at accelerating talks between the occupation and Hamas, as mediators seek to reach an agreement as soon as possible.

The Hebrew media indicated that the current progress in the negotiations suggests that achieving an agreement may take a long time, reflecting the complexities facing the negotiation process.

A senior official in the security cabinet mentioned that the difference between the current proposals for a comprehensive deal and a partial deal is merely a difference in terminology, meaning that the proposed plans involve several stages.

At the same time, Minister Bezalel Smotrich called for a clear decision from the 'cabinet' stating that the ground maneuver should not be halted in exchange for concluding the deal, reflecting internal tensions regarding how to handle the negotiations.

Sources close to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reported that, despite his public statements, he does not rule out accepting a proposal for a partial deal, provided it aligns with the occupation's requirements.

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Sat 16 Aug 2025 4:03 pm - Jerusalem Time

"UNICEF": 112 children enter the circle of malnutrition daily in the Gaza Strip.

Kazem Abu Khalaf, the spokesperson for the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), warned of a serious deterioration in the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip, noting that the rate of children entering malnutrition has reached 112 children daily. This figure reflects an escalating humanitarian crisis that requires urgent attention.

Abu Khalaf explained that the number of children entering the acute malnutrition phase has increased by 180% when comparing February (during the ceasefire) to June of last year. This alarming rise reflects the impact of the ongoing aggression on the lives of children in the region.

He added that the situation is not limited to children alone, but also includes pregnant women, many of whom are suffering from acute malnutrition. This leads to the birth of children with critical health conditions from their very first moments, further complicating the humanitarian crisis.

Many humanitarian organizations have warned that the continuation of the blockade and aggression against the Gaza Strip is exacerbating health and nutritional conditions. Children are the most affected, facing the risk of death due to lack of food and healthcare.

These figures indicate a failure of the international community to provide the necessary support to the region, as the humanitarian situation deteriorates daily. There must be an urgent response from the international community to save the lives of children and women in Gaza.

In light of these difficult circumstances, concerned parties must work to provide the necessary humanitarian assistance and alleviate the blockade imposed on the region. The lives of thousands of children and women depend on immediate action.

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Sat 16 Aug 2025 3:23 pm - Jerusalem Time

Colonizers threaten a citizen to evacuate his home within 24 hours east of Bethlehem.

Today, Saturday, settlers stormed the Khillat Umm al-Hassan area east of the village of Kisan, east of Bethlehem, and threatened citizen Nasar Rashayda with eviction from his home within 24 hours. These threats come in the context of the repeated assaults faced by Palestinians in that area.

Ahmad Ghazal, the secretary of the "Fatah" movement in Kisan, reported that a group of settlers raided Rashayda's home, which consists of a tent covered with aluminum sheets, and threatened to burn the house and assault his family if he did not vacate the premises.

It is worth mentioning that the settlers had previously demolished the home of citizen Nasar Rashayda about a month ago, which was built of bricks and concrete, reflecting the escalation of assaults against Palestinians in the area.

The village of Kisan and its surroundings, especially the Khillat Umm al-Hassan area, are witnessing repeated assaults by settlers, manifested in home raids, attacks on farmers, and attempts to seize land, under the protection of the occupation forces that provide cover for these violations.

Ghazal called on local and international human rights and humanitarian organizations to intervene urgently to protect citizen Rashayda and his family, consisting of about 30 members, including his children, their wives, and grandchildren, and to prevent attempts to forcibly displace them.

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Sat 16 Aug 2025 3:21 pm - Jerusalem Time

Colonizers raid the tents of a citizen in the northern Jordan Valley.

In a new attack, armed settlers raided the tents of citizen Shamhak Draghamah today, Saturday, in the Farisiya area of the northern Jordan Valley. This attack comes as part of a series of assaults faced by Palestinian citizens in this area.

Local sources reported that the assault caused panic and fear among the children and women present in the tents. These incidents reflect the deteriorating security situation that Palestinians in the Jordan Valley are experiencing.

A few days ago, the tents of citizen Shamhak Draghamah were subjected to a similar attack, where settlers assaulted his children, resulting in one of them sustaining bruises. He was taken to the hospital for treatment, highlighting the severity of the situation faced by citizens in the area.

These assaults are occurring continuously, threatening the lives of the residents and increasing their suffering. Citizens express their frustration over the lack of protection from the responsible authorities.

Attacks by Zionist settlers are considered part of the occupation's policy aimed at displacing Palestinians from their lands, as the occupation seeks to control more Palestinian territory.

PALESTINE

Sat 16 Aug 2025 3:21 pm - Jerusalem Time

11 dead, including 5 from the waiting for aid in the northwest of the Gaza Strip.

Eleven Palestinian citizens were martyred and several others were injured this evening, Saturday, as a result of the intense bombardment carried out by the occupation forces on various areas in the Gaza Strip. This aggression comes at a time when Palestinians are suffering from difficult humanitarian conditions due to the blockade imposed on the region.

Among the dead, five citizens were killed while waiting for humanitarian aid in the Zekim area, northwest of the Gaza Strip. Medical sources reported that these dead fell to the bullets of the occupation forces, highlighting the extent of the occupation's disregard for civilian lives.

Additionally, five other citizens were martyred in a bombing that targeted the home of the Al-Toum family in the Bir al-Najjah area, west of the Jabalia camp. This attack resulted in injuries to several citizens, as well as missing persons under the rubble, further exacerbating the suffering of the affected families.

In another incident, a female citizen was martyred and several people were injured due to the targeting of a tent for displaced persons by the occupation forces in the Sheikh Ajlin neighborhood, southwest of Gaza City. This assault reflects the ongoing policy of the occupation in targeting civilians, including displaced individuals seeking shelter.

Israeli violations against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip continue, as residents face deteriorating humanitarian conditions amid a severe shortage of humanitarian aid and basic resources. These assaults raise concerns in the international community and call for urgent action to protect civilians.

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Sat 16 Aug 2025 2:55 pm - Jerusalem Time

UNRWA: One million women and girls in Gaza are facing a collective famine.

The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) announced that one million women and girls in the Gaza Strip are facing the threat of mass starvation due to the Israeli blockade and the ongoing war since October 7, 2023. This humanitarian crisis is exacerbated by the harsh conditions experienced by the residents of the Strip.

UNRWA clarified in a post on the 'X' platform that women and girls in Gaza are forced to adopt dangerous survival strategies, such as going out to search for food and water, which exposes them to the risk of being killed. These conditions reflect the extent of the suffering faced by women and girls amid the ongoing aggression.

UNRWA called for the urgent lifting of the blockade on the Gaza Strip and the wide-scale entry of humanitarian aid. The Strip is experiencing one of the worst humanitarian crises in its history, where severe famine intertwines with the genocide being perpetrated by the occupying state.

Since March 2, the occupying state has closed all crossings leading to Gaza, preventing any humanitarian aid from entering. This blockade has worsened the humanitarian situation, as the limited amounts of aid do not meet the increasing needs of the population.

The World Food Programme of the United Nations warned that one-third of Gaza's population, which numbers about 2.4 million Palestinians, has not eaten for several days. These figures reflect the magnitude of the humanitarian disaster that the Strip is experiencing.

The genocide being committed by the occupying state, with American support, has so far resulted in 61,827 martyrs and 155,275 injured, most of whom are children and women. There are also more than 9,000 missing and hundreds of thousands displaced.

The occupying state ignores international calls and orders from the International Court of Justice to stop the aggression, further increasing the suffering of Palestinians in Gaza. The famine ravaging the Strip has claimed the lives of 251 people, including 108 children, highlighting the urgent need for international intervention.

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Sat 16 Aug 2025 2:51 pm - Jerusalem Time

The former head of the occupation's intelligence recounts details of the disregard for warnings before the October attack.

In leaked recordings, Aharon Haliva, the former head of the military intelligence of the occupation "Aman," admitted his responsibility for the intelligence failure that led to the attack on October 7. He confirmed that the intelligence agency believed up until that date that it was "capable of everything," reflecting an excessive confidence in their abilities.

Haliva pointed out that the events of October 7 require "a much deeper correction," and he refused to consider them merely a passing incident. He explained that what happened necessitates a dismantling and reassembly of the ideas and strategies being used.

He also warned of the possibility of a repeat of the intelligence failure similar to what happened in the "Yom Kippur War" of 1973, stating: "When I was asked if it could happen again, I said yes. It can happen again."

Regarding the night of the attack, Haliva downplayed its significance, noting that intelligence operates amidst a massive amount of individual information that is difficult to act upon all at once. He explained that he received one call from his assistant about the existence of an "event" in the southern region.

Haliva also revealed the plans of the Shin Bet for an assassination operation targeting leaders in Hamas, such as Mohammed Deif and Yahya Sinwar, indicating the occupation's repeated intention to target Palestinian leadership.

In a controversial statement, Haliva justified the number of martyrs in Gaza by saying that "the fact that there are even 50,000 dead in Gaza is necessary and required for future generations," reflecting a harsh view towards Palestinian suffering.

Haliva also criticized members of the occupation government, pointing to their lack of experience, particularly National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, whom he described as having been an outcast before becoming a member of the security cabinet.

Haliva questioned how informed Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich was regarding intelligence information, reflecting a lack of trust in the political leadership's competence in dealing with security issues.

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Sat 16 Aug 2025 2:51 pm - Jerusalem Time

Euro-Mediterranean: Israel destroyed 400 homes in the Al-Zeitoun neighborhood east of Gaza City.

The Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor reported that the occupation forces destroyed about 400 homes in the Al-Zeitoun neighborhood east of Gaza City over six days, using explosive robots and warplanes. This aggression is part of an Israeli plan to impose complete control over the city.

The military attack on the Al-Zeitoun neighborhood began on August 11, where the occupation forces systematically targeted homes, resulting in the displacement of more than 90,000 residents of the neighborhood. Drones of the quadcopter type were used to besiege the residents and force them to leave under the threat of weapons.

The monitor clarified that the destruction of homes was not justified by any military necessity, as no armed clashes had been recorded in the area recently. This indicates that the aim of the operation is to target the foundations of Palestinian life and push the residents towards forced displacement.

The policy of destroying homes in the Al-Zeitoun neighborhood is part of a broader strategy aimed at erasing Palestinian cities, where infrastructure is destroyed and essential elements of life are removed. These actions represent a blatant violation of international law.

The monitor called on the international community to intervene urgently to stop the massacres and protect civilians. It also warned that the continuation of the aggression could lead to unprecedented mass killings, which would obliterate what remains of humanitarian response efforts.

On August 8, the Israeli security cabinet approved a plan to fully reoccupy the Gaza Strip, highlighting the aggressive intentions of the occupying state. The Israeli army began implementing this plan with a wide attack on the Al-Zeitoun neighborhood.

Statistics indicate that the Israeli genocide since October 7 has resulted in the deaths of more than 61,000 Palestinians, reflecting the scale of the humanitarian disaster faced by the besieged residents of the Gaza Strip.