May
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On May 1, Palestinian editors focused on Iran's dramatic accusations against six Arab states for complicity in the war, and the US defense of Israel's seizure of the Gaza flotilla. Early headlines highlighted the Pentagon's acknowledgment that Iran retains part of its naval fleet in the Strait of Hormuz, contradicting Trump's claims. By mid-morning, Iran threatened a 'painful' response while Washington considered military options. In the afternoon, Iran proposed new negotiations via Pakistan, but Trump expressed dissatisfaction. Meanwhile, Hezbollah drone attacks killed an Israeli soldier amid Israeli air raids on south Lebanon. Leaked maps showed Israeli control over two-thirds of Gaza. The day also saw ongoing settler attacks, a Christian nun assaulted in Jerusalem, and a poll showing Netanyahu no longer seen as most fit to lead.
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On May 2, Palestinian editors focused on Hezbollah's intensified FPV drone attacks, with Israeli forces admitting no real solution. The day began with Hezbollah revealing drone production and downing an Israeli Hermes, while Israeli strikes flattened neighborhoods in Lebanon, killing 23. By mid-morning, Hamas rejected moving to phase two of the Gaza ceasefire without Israeli commitments, as Cairo talks continued. In the afternoon, settler violence against Christians in Jerusalem and systematic West Bank attacks were highlighted, alongside a UN committee demanding Israel cancel the prisoner execution law. The US approved $8.6 billion in arms sales to Israel and Gulf states, bypassing Congress. Trump's contradictory statements on Iran—declaring war 'terminated' while praising Israel as a 'great ally'—dominated coverage, alongside CNN's revelation of extensive damage to US bases after Iranian strikes.
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On May 3, Palestinian editors focused on Iran's three-stage proposal to end the regional conflict within 30 days, which Trump was studying. The proposal, reported by multiple outlets, offered 'regional peace' in exchange for preserving Iran's nuclear program. Meanwhile, the Israeli cabinet meeting to discuss resuming war in Gaza was canceled and replaced with security consultations, amid military pressure to restart hostilities. Hezbollah continued operations against Israeli troops in Lebanon, while settler violence in the West Bank surged, with 799 attacks and 101 demolitions recorded in April. On World Press Freedom Day, journalists in Gaza vowed to continue reporting despite targeting, with over 260 journalists killed since the war began.
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On May 4, Palestinian editors focused on a major escalation in the Strait of Hormuz: Iranian missiles struck a US warship after it ignored warnings, prompting Trump to launch 'Project Freedom' to escort ships. This overshadowed the day's other developments, including continued Israeli ceasefire violations in Gaza and Lebanon, settler mobilization for the Flag March, and internal Palestinian politics (Hamas elections, Fatah conference). By evening, Iran also targeted the UAE and Oman with missiles, putting Israel on high alert. Editors highlighted the regionalization of the conflict, linking the Hormuz crisis to the Palestinian arena.
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On May 5, Palestinian editors focused on two parallel escalations: a drone attack on Fujairah oil zone and US destruction of Iranian boats in Hormuz, with Saudi Arabia calling for de-escalation as the US-Iran ceasefire falters. Domestically, an international probe revealed rising settler violence in the West Bank, while Gaza's health ministry reported 832 martyrs since October 11. By mid-morning, an Israeli brigade commander boasted of implementing an 'apartheid masters' policy in the West Bank, with unprecedented killing since 1967. In the afternoon, settlers defiled the Ibrahimi Mosque in al-Khalil, and Israeli officials incited storming of Al-Aqsa on Jerusalem occupation anniversary. By evening, renewed Israeli strikes in Gaza killed two, including a child, while Hezbollah operations caused Israeli casualties and phosphorus shelling targeted south Lebanon. The day ended with a dialysis crisis threatening hundreds in Gaza and Hamas rejecting an Arab channel's description of resistance clashes as internal fighting.
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On May 6, Palestinian editors focused on the rising death toll in Gaza, which surpassed 72,000, as Israeli violations continued despite a fragile ceasefire. In the morning, reports of four martyrs and home demolitions in Ramallah and Jerusalem set the tone. By early afternoon, the toll reached nine, including a police colonel, with a deadly ambush in Khan Younis highlighted by resistance sources. Simultaneously, Trump suspended 'Project Freedom' in the Strait of Hormuz after less than 48 hours, a major reversal from the previous day's escalation. Iran deepened coordination with Beijing ahead of a summit. Domestically, Fatah's internal disputes over conference membership persisted, and settler violence in the West Bank continued, with calls to storm Al-Aqsa on May 15. The day ended with an Israeli strike on Beirut's southern suburbs for the first time since the ceasefire, claiming to target a Hezbollah commander.
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On May 7, Palestinian editors focused on the death of Azzam al-Hayya, son of Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya, from wounds sustained in an Israeli strike the previous day. The attack was widely framed as an assassination attempt targeting the negotiator's family to pressure Hamas in ceasefire talks. His mother later revealed military secrets about him. Throughout the day, Israeli violations continued in Gaza, with the death toll reaching 72,628. Hamas reportedly considered suspending negotiations, while settler provocations at Al-Aqsa and a new round of Lebanon-Israel talks in Washington were also covered. The day's coverage was dominated by the personal dimension of the conflict, with the al-Hayya family story symbolizing the broader toll.
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On May 8, Palestinian editors tracked a new phase of escalation in the Strait of Hormuz, with US strikes on Bandar Abbas and Qeshm Island, followed by Iranian retaliation against US warships. By afternoon, reports emerged of Saudi Arabia blocking US use of its bases for the Hormuz operation. Simultaneously, Hezbollah launched rockets toward Haifa for the first time since the ceasefire, wounding Israeli soldiers with drones. The day also saw the first Red Cross prison visits since October 7, though without meeting Palestinian prisoners. In Gaza, a medical initiative graduated hundreds of students under fire, while rats and disease deepened the health crisis. Hamas negotiator Khalil al-Hayya reiterated that assassinations would not break the resistance.
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On May 9, Palestinian editors focused on settler violence in the West Bank, with reports of settlers digging up a grave near Jenin and forcing a family to move the body (Ultra Palestine, Alwatan Voice). The UN reported 40,000 Palestinians displaced in the West Bank since 2025 (Palsawa News, Palestine Chronicle). In Gaza, Israeli violations continued, with nine civilians wounded in strikes on Gaza City (Felesteen News, Palestinian Information Center English) and the death toll reaching 72,736 (Al-Quds, Felesteen News). Hezbollah expanded operations in southern Lebanon, with Israel hitting 85 targets (Palestine News Network) and wounding soldiers (Palestine Chronicle). European moves to impose tariffs on settlement products and sanctions against Israeli ministers Ben Gvir and Smotrich were reported (Al-Quds). The day also saw diplomatic efforts to bring the Gaza management committee into the Strip before Eid al-Adha (Sama News, Palsawa News).
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The day's coverage was dominated by Netanyahu's threat to enter Iran militarily to seize enriched uranium, a statement echoed across multiple sources and framed as a major escalation. This came as Iran formally responded to the US proposal, demanding an end to war on all fronts, while Trump said US operations could continue for two more weeks. Earlier in the day, editors focused on the assassination of Khan Younis investigations director in Gaza, with the death toll reaching 72,737. Settler violence continued in the West Bank, including the demolition of Arab al-Khuli. By evening, attention shifted to Israeli ceasefire breaches in Gaza and assessments of resistance rebuilding in the West Bank.
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The day's coverage was dominated by the EU's decision to impose sanctions on violent Israeli settlers in the West Bank, reported by multiple sources in the afternoon and evening. This came as settler violence continued, including grave desecration near Jenin and demolition of structures in al-Eizariya. Earlier in the day, editors focused on the escalating Hezbollah drone attacks on northern Israel, which killed an Israeli soldier, and on Trump's rejection of Iran's nuclear counterproposal. By late morning, attention shifted to the looming collapse of the Gaza ceasefire, with UN envoy Mladenov reportedly close to declaring the agreement dead. Throughout the day, Israeli violations in Gaza persisted, with casualties and shrinking living space. Internal Fatah divisions ahead of its eighth conference were also highlighted.
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The day's dominant story was the Knesset's final approval of a law enabling the execution of Hamas 'elite' prisoners, reported by multiple sources from evening onward. This was framed as a major escalation by Hamas and human rights groups. Earlier, editors focused on the Knesset's preliminary approval of a bill to Judaize West Bank archaeological sites, and on Smotrich's land seizure plan. Hezbollah's defiance of surrender calls and a UNICEF report on child deaths in the West Bank also received sustained attention. By evening, coverage shifted to Israeli ceasefire violations in Gaza and the conscription crisis threatening Netanyahu's coalition.
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The day's dominant story was Hamas's readiness to hand over Gaza administration to a national committee, reported by multiple sources in the afternoon. This came as UN envoy Mladenov demanded Hamas disarm, not dissolve politically. Earlier, editors focused on the storming of Joseph's Tomb by thousands of settlers led by Minister Smotrich, which resulted in the killing of a Palestinian teenager in a related settler attack on Salfit villages. In the morning, the detention of a senior UN official at Ben Gurion Airport by Israeli security was highlighted. Hezbollah operations continued with drone swarms overwhelming Israeli positions, while Israeli strikes killed eight in Lebanon. By evening, an Israeli minister stormed Al-Aqsa Mosque, seen as an escalation of Judaization policy.
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The day's coverage was dominated by Minister Ben Gvir's storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque and raising the Israeli flag, reported by multiple sources in the early afternoon. This occurred ahead of the annual flag march, with hundreds of settlers already performing Talmudic prayers at the site earlier. The Mufti of Jerusalem condemned the act as an attempt to impose sovereignty. In parallel, Fatah's eighth conference opened in the morning, re-electing Mahmoud Abbas as leader by acclamation by evening. The conference was framed as a pivotal moment for the movement amid existential risks. Meanwhile, the 'Steadfast Fleet' launched from Turkey with over 50 vessels to break the Gaza siege, and settler violence continued in the West Bank with a youth killed near Nablus. Israeli ceasefire violations in Gaza persisted, with four reported dead in Jabalia.
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The day's coverage was dominated by the Israeli assassination of Izz al-Din al-Haddad, Hamas's military chief, in a Gaza strike that killed seven and wounded dozens. Netanyahu and Katz confirmed the strike, claiming al-Haddad was targeted in the Rimal neighborhood. This event overshadowed other stories, including Smotrich's announcement of 60,000 new settlement units in the West Bank and settler attacks on a mosque and vehicles in Jibiya. Earlier in the day, editors focused on the 78th Nakba anniversary, with multiple sources highlighting ongoing displacement. By evening, the assassination became the central story, with sources reporting varying casualty figures and Hamas vowing retaliation.
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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.
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The day opened with reports of ongoing Israeli ceasefire violations in Gaza, with multiple sources documenting airstrikes and artillery fire killing and wounding Palestinians in Jabalia, Gaza City, Khan Younis, and Deir al-Balah. By mid-morning, the story shifted as several outlets reported that the International Criminal Court had issued secret arrest warrants for five Israeli officials over the Gaza war, including Smotrich and Ben-Gvir. This development was covered by Sama News, Palsawa News, Quds News Network, and the Palestine Chronicle. In the afternoon, editors focused on Netanyahu's claim that the military mission in Gaza was nearing completion, while the Palestine News Network highlighted a US-backed plan to divide the Strip via the 'Orange Line'. The day also saw reports of a drone strike near Abu Dhabi's nuclear plant and Hezbollah escalating operations in southern Lebanon.
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The day's coverage was dominated by the Israeli navy's interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla off Cyprus, with multiple sources reporting the boarding of ships and arrest of around 100 activists. This story evolved from morning threats to afternoon confirmation of the operation. Concurrently, the assassination of an Islamic Jihad leader in Baalbek, Lebanon, was widely covered, threatening the fragile regional truce. In the afternoon, editors focused on Israel's activation of the death penalty law against Palestinian prisoners, condemned by Hamas and prisoner rights groups. The Fatah conference concluded with election results showing Marwan Barghouti leading. By evening, UN warnings of ethnic cleansing in Gaza and the West Bank emerged, while Trump claimed he postponed a strike on Iran at the request of Gulf leaders.
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The day's coverage was dominated by Israeli Minister Smotrich's order to evict the Khan al-Ahmar community, widely reported as retaliation for ICC arrest warrant reports. This story evolved from morning threats to afternoon confirmation, with Palestinian officials calling it a war crime. Concurrently, the seizure of 40 boats from the Global Sumud Flotilla and arrest of 345 activists, including the sister of Ireland's president, was a major focus. In the afternoon, editors highlighted escalating violence in Gaza and southern Lebanon, with multiple airstrikes and Hezbollah attacks. By evening, Iran's Supreme Leader claimed the war elevated Iran to a major power, while Trump set a deadline for a strike on Iran.
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The day's coverage was dominated by the fallout from Ben Gvir's assault on Sumud Flotilla activists, with multiple sources reporting his humiliation of detainees in Ashdod. This story evolved from morning reports of the flotilla's seizure to afternoon videos of Ben Gvir taunting activists, triggering international condemnation from France, Italy, and European countries, as well as internal Israeli criticism from Minister Sa'ar. By evening, editors highlighted diplomatic outrage and Hamas's denunciation. Concurrently, the Knesset voted preliminarily to dissolve itself, and Gaza's death toll reached 72,773. HRW warned of renewed famine six months after the ceasefire, while Trump claimed Netanyahu would delay an Iran strike.
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The day's editorial focus shifted from the ongoing ceasefire violations and rising Gaza death toll (72,775) to a new diplomatic initiative. In the afternoon, Mladenov published a 15-point roadmap for Gaza's future, detailing gradual Israeli withdrawal and Hamas disarmament, which Hamas rejected as adopting the Israeli narrative. This followed the conclusion of Fatah's internal elections and the deportation of the Global Sumud Flotilla activists. Earlier, editors highlighted the famine threat as bakeries faced shutdown due to fuel shortages, and UNRWA reported 125,000 skin infections. By evening, the roadmap dominated coverage, with multiple sources analyzing its implications.
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The day's coverage was dominated by the unprecedented settler storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque with a Passover sacrifice, reported by multiple sources as a first since 1967. This escalation, which occurred in the afternoon, was accompanied by Israeli military expansion to 60% of Gaza and persistent ceasefire violations, including airstrikes on homes in central Gaza and the killing of six paramedics in Lebanon. Earlier, editors focused on the health system collapse warning from the Health Minister and the release of torture testimonies from Sumud Flotilla activists. By evening, European powers condemned settlement expansion, and Iran vowed no retreat in nuclear talks.
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The day's editorial focus shifted dramatically from morning reports of famine and ceasefire violations to a late-afternoon surge of US-Iran deal speculation. Early coverage centered on the return of famine in Gaza, Israeli airstrikes killing five police officers, and torture testimonies from Sumud Flotilla activists. By mid-afternoon, multiple sources reported that Washington and Tehran were nearing a 60-day ceasefire extension, with Trump claiming a final deal within 48 hours and contacting regional leaders. This overshadowed other stories, including France barring Ben-Gvir, European moves to ban settlement products, and Hezbollah escalation in southern Lebanon. The environmental catastrophe in Gaza—a million tons of waste—also received attention but was eclipsed by the diplomatic narrative.
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The day's editorial focus was dominated by the anticipated US-Iran deal, with multiple sources reporting Iran's agreement to abandon high-enriched uranium and Trump's announcement of an imminent agreement. Early coverage highlighted Israeli concerns, including Trump snubbing Netanyahu and sidelining Israel in favor of Gulf allies. By afternoon, reports emerged that Iran's supreme leader approved the framework, while Netanyahu insisted on freedom of action. This diplomatic story overshadowed other events, including a massacre in southern Lebanon (14 killed), a family killed in Gaza, settler attacks in the West Bank, and a scabies outbreak in Israeli prisons. The day ended with Trump cautioning against rushing the deal.
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The day opened with reports of a scabies outbreak in Israeli prisons and mosquitoes spreading disease among displaced Gazans, but the focus quickly shifted to a massacre in Khan Younis where an Israeli strike targeted tents of displaced people, killing a woman and a child and wounding 20. This was framed as a ceasefire violation by multiple sources. Throughout the day, editors highlighted the 70% reduction in aid trucks and an 80% cut in food aid by World Central Kitchen due to funding crisis. In the afternoon, Netanyahu ordered accelerated attacks on Lebanon, with strikes expanding to the Bekaa Valley, and a soldier was killed by a Hezbollah drone. A US-Israeli plan to replace Jordanian custodianship of Al-Aqsa with Israeli administration was revealed. Trump's push for Arab normalization with Israel tied to an Iran deal remained a secondary theme.
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Editors tracked a day of escalating Israeli truce violations in Gaza, framing them as massacres on the eve and day of Eid al-Adha. Morning reports focused on a tent strike killing a woman and child in Khan Younis, followed by a drone strike on al-Maghazi camp that killed five. By afternoon, the death toll rose to at least 12, with strikes on a vehicle west of Khan Younis and a residential building in Gaza City's al-Rimal neighborhood. Israel claimed to have targeted Hamas military commander Mohammed Audeh. Simultaneously, a ground incursion into Lebanon expanded beyond the 'orange line,' with Hezbollah clashes near Zawtar. The US-Iran deal narrative receded, replaced by coverage of Khamenei's warning after Iranian vessels were reportedly hit. Other stories included a settler takeover of Nabi Samuel mosque lands and a sharp drop in the dollar against the shekel.
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The day was dominated by the assassination and funeral of Mohammed Audeh, the new Qassam Brigades commander. Early reports confirmed his killing in an Israeli strike on al-Rimal, with Hamas calling for mass participation in his funeral. By morning, 140,000 worshippers attended Eid al-Adha prayers at Al-Aqsa despite restrictions, while Gaza observed the holiday amid mourning and deprivation. In the afternoon, a large funeral procession took place in Gaza City, with Hamas vowing resistance would continue. An evening airstrike on a residential apartment killed seven, including two Qassam operatives, as Israel continued targeting the group's leadership. Other stories included Israel's renewed 'voluntary emigration' plan and a leaked US-Iran draft agreement, but the editorial focus remained on the commander's death and its aftermath.
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The day opened with reports of a bloody Eid al-Adha in Gaza, as Israeli airstrikes killed at least 10 civilians, including children, and targeted Qassam commanders. By morning, Hamas warned the ceasefire was at risk of collapse following the 'massacre' in central Gaza. The UN blacklisted Israel for sexual violence in conflict, prompting Israel to cut ties with the Secretary-General's office. In the afternoon, Netanyahu announced forces had crossed the Litani River in Lebanon and set a new goal of controlling 70% of Gaza. A new strike on Zeitoun killed one and wounded others, while Defense Minister Katz confirmed plans to displace Palestinians from Gaza. A US-Iran agreement to extend the ceasefire by 60 days awaited Trump's approval, but an Israeli source claimed Iran's supreme leader had not consented, casting doubt on the deal. The day's editorial focus remained on the escalating violence and the explicit displacement agenda.
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The day opened with Hamas warning the Gaza ceasefire was collapsing after Israel killed 20 Palestinians in 48 hours. By morning, Netanyahu announced a goal to control 70% of Gaza, while Israel closed the Ibrahimi Mosque in Hebron and expanded a Jordan Valley settlement. The EU sanctioned extremist settlers, and a UN report accused Israel of sexual violence against Palestinians. In the afternoon, Israeli airstrikes killed four in Mawasi and Gaza City, and Hezbollah claimed tank strikes in Lebanon. Evening reports noted Israel's claimed assassination of a Qassam leader and Netanyahu's forces crossing the Litani. The day's editorial focus remained on the escalation's multiple fronts and the explicit territorial ambitions.
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The day's editorial focus shifted northward as Hezbollah shelled Safad for the first time in nearly two months, while the Israeli army crossed the Litani River. Morning reports of rocket strikes on Kiryat Shmona and Meron gave way to afternoon escalation: Safad, Nahariya, and Karmiel were targeted, and Israeli media described 'the most violent northern days' since the ceasefire. Concurrently, diplomatic efforts to salvage the Gaza agreement intensified, with Egypt inviting Hamas to Cairo and warning Israel. The Gaza death toll rose to 72,938, and airstrikes continued in Deir al-Balah and Gaza City, killing a senior anesthesiologist. Editors juxtaposed the northern escalation with the fraying Gaza ceasefire and Cairo's mediation, while Netanyahu's threat to control 70% of Gaza and UN documentation of Israeli sexual violence in prisons added to the day's layered crises.
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The day opened with Israel's seizure of Shaqif Castle and crossing of the Litani River in southern Lebanon, amid fierce battles with Hezbollah. By morning, editors highlighted a new Israeli plan to displace Bedouins east of Jerusalem through the 'Shami neighborhood' scheme, while Gaza ceasefire talks continued with Hamas sending a delegation to Cairo. In the afternoon, a car-ramming and shooting attack south of Bethlehem injured several settlers, and the perpetrator was killed. Simultaneously, Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital warned of generator failure under siege, and the Gaza death toll reached 72,939. By evening, Hamas praised the Bethlehem operation and called for escalating resistance in the West Bank, while Israeli analysts described the military as 'sinking in mud' in Lebanon. The day's editorial focus shifted between the northern front, the West Bank attack, and Gaza's humanitarian collapse.
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