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16.05.2026

The Day al-Haddad Was Buried

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Palestine for 16.05.2026.

It displays 137 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

16.05.2026The Day al-Haddad Was Buried

The assassination of Qassam commander Izz al-Din al-Haddad, first reported late on May 15, dominated May 16 coverage from morning to night. Multiple sources confirmed his killing alongside his wife and daughter, with funeral processions drawing massive crowds in Gaza. Hamas officially mourned him and vowed to continue resistance, while also announcing a second round of elections for its leader. In parallel, Israeli violations of the Gaza ceasefire continued, with new strikes killing at least eight. Settler attacks in the West Bank and Jerusalem persisted, including an armed settler detaining a Palestinian as Israeli forces watched. The Fatah conference concluded with election results for its central committee and revolutionary council. Regional stories included the extension of the Lebanon-Israel truce and US-Israeli preparations for potential renewed strikes on Iran.

16.05.2026

07:46The Qassam Commander's Last Stand

Editors focus on the assassination of Izz al-Din al-Haddad, with multiple sources reporting seven killed and dozens wounded in Gaza. The claim by Israel is covered alongside profiles of al-Haddad. Meanwhile, a young man joins the martyrs in Jabalia two days after his father's death, and settler attacks continue in the West Bank.

09:24The Qassam Commander's Last Stand

Editors focus on the assassination of Qassam commander Izz al-Din al-Haddad, with multiple sources reporting the killing and Israeli violations of the ceasefire in Gaza. The Fatah conference concludes with election results, while the Lebanon truce is extended.
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10:09

11:31Jenin's Silent Dawn Bullet

Palestinian media prioritizes the killing of a young man during an Israeli military raid on the Jenin refugee camp (Quds News Network, Palestine Chronicle, Al-Quds, Palestinian Information Center English). Editors also continue to track the reported assassination of Qassam commander Izz al-Din al-Haddad in Gaza (Sama News, Palestine News Network, Al-Ayyam). Meanwhile, reporting shifts to Fatah’s eighth conference and preparations for potential regional escalation (Palsawa News, Raya Media Network, Arabi21).
13:10

13:42The Commander's Funeral Procession

The assassination of Qassam commander Izz al-Din al-Haddad dominates coverage, with multiple sources reporting his killing alongside his wife and daughter in a Gaza strike, and his funeral procession underway (Palestine News Network, Sama News, Palsawa News, Arabi21, Al-Ayyam). Meanwhile, settler violence continues in Jerusalem and the West Bank, including an armed settler arresting a Palestinian while Israeli forces watch (Quds News Network), and an arson attack condemned by Hamas (Palestinian Information Center English).
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16:45

16:47The Phantom of Qassam Laid to Rest

Coverage focuses on the assassination of Qassam commander Izz al-Din al-Haddad, with new details on his identity and last interview, his funeral, and Israeli escalation under ceasefire cover. Settler attacks in Ramallah and Hebron are also reported.

18:48The Ghost of Gaza Confirmed Dead

Coverage remains focused on the assassination of Qassam commander Izz al-Din al-Haddad, with new reports confirming his killing and detailing his identity (Palestine Chronicle, Arabi21, Al-Resalah). Meanwhile, Israeli accusations of interference in French elections emerge (Quds News Network), and Jerusalem warns of a settlement plan (Palestine News Network).

21:14The Commander's Final March

Coverage remains fixed on the assassination of Qassam commander Izz al-Din al-Haddad, with new reports confirming his funeral and Hamas's official mourning (Palestine Chronicle, Arabi21, Sama News, Felesteen News, Palestinian Information Center English). A separate story emerges on a secret UN mission to save Palestinian refugee records (Palestine Chronicle).