
Nearly 1,000 Israeli Air Force reservists have signed a letter declaring that the war serves personal political interests, and are calling for public protests to bring it to an end.
Meanwhile, several Palestinians—including children—were killed and many more wounded, as Israeli forces continue to carry out massacres across the Gaza Strip.
Since October 7, 2023, Israel has killed 50,846 Palestinians and injured 115,729 others, the majority of whom are women and children, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza.
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Child Killed in Israeli Airstrike on House in Jabalia
AL JAZEERA: A Palestinian child was martyred, and several others were injured in an Israeli airstrike that targeted a house in Jabalia town, northern Gaza Strip.
Trump’s Tariffs and Ongoing War Deliver a Heavy Blow to Israel’s Economy
PALESTINE CHRONICLE: This article by Helmy Moussa, writing for Al Jazeera, explores how Trump’s tariffs and the ongoing war are wreaking havoc on Israel’s economy.
Child Killed in Israeli Airstrike on Home in Jabaliya
AL-JAZEERA: A Palestinian child was killed and several others were wounded in an Israeli airstrike that targeted a home in Jabaliya al-Balad, northern Gaza Strip.
Two Killed in Israeli Strike on Deir Al-Balah
AL JAZEERA: Two Palestinians were killed in an Israeli airstrike on the Abu Al-Ajeen area, east of Deir Al-Balah in central Gaza.
Dozens of Israeli Military Doctors Call to End Gaza War
YEDIOTH AHRONOTH: Dozens of Israeli military reservist doctors signed a letter calling for an end to the war in Gaza. From the letter: “After 550 days of fighting, we feel the continuation of the war serves political and personal interests.”
Netanyahu Briefs Families of Israeli Captives on Ongoing Talks
ISRAELI PM’S OFFICE: Prime Minister Netanyahu assured families of captives in Gaza of his commitment to achieving the war’s objectives and returning their loved ones. He informed them of ongoing negotiations.
US State Department: Work Continues to Halt Gaza Fighting
US STATE DEPARTMENT:
The State Department said efforts continue to stop the fighting in Gaza and ensure civilian protection.
“We continue to work with regional partners to find a serious solution for Gaza,” the statement said.
“There was a ceasefire allowing aid flow, which Hamas abandoned. We firmly stand by Israel in its efforts to return all hostages and defeat Hamas.”
Child among 26 Killed in Latest Wave of Israeli Attacks on Gaza
PALESTINE CHRONICLE: 29 Palestinians were killed on Thursday as Israel intensified attacks on Gaza, targeting homes, shelters, and neighborhoods across the Strip.
150 Israeli Navy Officers Call for End to Gaza War
AL-JAZEERA: Around 150 Israeli Navy officers signed a letter urging the government to halt the war on Gaza and secure the release of prisoners, stating the ongoing conflict serves political, not security, interests.
Israeli Forces Detain Nine Palestinians During Gaza Protest in Haifa
AL-JAZEERA: Israeli police detained nine Palestinians during a protest in Haifa against the war on Gaza.
Palestinian Martyred and Several Injured in Khan Yunis Strike
AL-JAZEERA: A Palestinian was killed, and eight others were injured in an Israeli airstrike targeting a house in the Abasan al-Kabira area of Khan Yunis.
Israeli Forces Keep Ahmad Manasra in House Arrest
AL-JAZEERA: Israeli authorities placed freed Palestinian prisoner Ahmad Manasra under house arrest until Sunday, preventing him from celebrating his release after spending ten years in Israeli prisons.
Israeli Artillery Strike Injures Palestinians in Shuja'iyya
AL-JAZEERA: Several Palestinians were injured in an Israeli artillery strike targeting the Sha’af street in Shuja’iyya, east of Gaza City.
Ansarallah Leader: US Fails to Secure Maritime Routes for Israel
AL-JAZEERA: Ansarallah leader Abdul-Malik al-Houthi claimed that the US failed to secure maritime routes for Israel and stop Houthi military operations targeting occupied Palestine.
Palestinian Shot by Israeli Forces in Nablus
PALESTINIAN MEDIA: A Palestinian man was injured by Israeli forces’ gunfire in the Askar refugee camp area east of Nablus in the occupied West Bank.
Israeli Forces Brutally Detain Palestinian in Jerusalem
AL-JAZEERA: Israeli forces beat and detained a Palestinian man in the Bab al-Amoud area of occupied Jerusalem.
Journalist among 15 Palestinians Detained by Israel in West Bank Raids
PALESTINE CHRONICLE: A journalist is among at least 15 more Palestinians detained in the latest Israeli military raids in the occupied West Bank on Thursday, according to Palestinian prisoner groups.
Red Cross Reports 4,500 Amputees in Gaza Need Prosthetic Limbs
ICRC: 4,500 people in Gaza require prosthetic limbs due to injuries sustained during Israeli attacks.
Freed Israeli Captive Receives Threats, Insults after Criticizing Netanyahu
PALESTINE CHRONICLE:
An Israeli captive freed in the prisoner exchange deal with Hamas said she has received threats and “despicable” insults from supporters of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for blaming him for the October 7 resistance operation.
“I’m reading the threats and curses I received, and I’m afraid. I’m not afraid of the responses themselves… I am afraid of what we’ve become,” Liri Albag wrote on Instagram on Wednesday.
Israeli Artillery Strikes Sheja’iyya Neighborhood in Gaza City
AL-JAZEERA: Israeli forces heavily shelled the Shuja’iyya neighborhood east of Gaza City, continuing their assault on residential areas. No immediate casualty figures were reported, but previous attacks on the area have resulted in dozens of deaths and injuries.
Suspicious Envelopes Sent to Israeli Government Members
ISRAELI MEDIA: The Israeli newspaper Maariv reported that several members of the government coalition received suspicious mail envelopes in what it described as an “unusual attack.” Authorities are investigating the incident.
Israeli Military Targets Residential Areas in Gaza, Civilian Casualties Soar
PALESTINE CHRONICLE:
The Israeli occupation forces continue their genocidal war, targeting residential areas and displacement camps in the Gaza Strip, resulting in numerous deaths and injuries.
According to Gaza’s Ministry of Health, 60,000 children in the Strip are at risk of severe health complications due to malnutrition.
Gaza Health Crisis Worsens as Hospitals Run Out of Medicine
GAZA HEALTH MINISTRY:
- 40 killed, 146 wounded in the past 24 hours
- Total death toll since October 7: 50,886
- 115,875 injured, with many at risk due to lack of treatment
- 1,000 diabetic patients and 110,000 with hypertension lack essential medications
Ahmed Manasra Released After 10 Years in Prison
AL-JAZEERA: Ahmed Manasra, arrested at age 13, was freed after ten years but dumped far from his family in a suspected humiliation tactic.
Maariv: Army Investigating Signatories of Air Force Letter
MAARIV: The Israeli military has launched an investigation to identify reservists who signed an Air Force letter demanding the return of Israeli detainees from Gaza.
Child Killed in Israeli Shelling East of Khan Yunis
AL-JAZEERA: A child succumbed to wounds from Israeli artillery strikes on Al-Fakhari town east of Khan Yunis, southern Gaza.
1,000 Israeli Air Force Reservists Protest Continued Gaza Fighting
ISRAELI MEDIA: 1,000 Air Force reservists signed a letter stating that:
- War serves “personal political interests”
- Only diplomacy can secure detainees’ return
- Military pressure will get them killed
- Calls for public protests to stop the war
Norwegian FM: Gaza's Healthcare System Has Collapsed
NORWEGIAN FOREIGN MINISTRY: Clinics are destroyed, and medical access is severely limited in Gaza.
Haaretz: Hamas Recruited ~40,000 New Fighters
HAARETZ (citing Israeli security estimates):
Hamas avoids tunnel warfare, focuses on IED production
75% of Gaza tunnels remain intact
New recruits compensate for losses
Two Killed in Israeli Strike on Displacement Tent in Al-Mawasi
AL-JAZEERA: Two Palestinians were killed when Israel bombed a shelter for displaced Palestinians in northern Khan Yunis.
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