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Israeli aircraft bombed

Al-Ahli Baptist Hospital

Dozens of patients and medical workers were forced out of the Al-Ahli Baptist Hospital in the northern Gaza Strip as Israeli aircraft bombed the medical facility, Al Mayadeen's correspondent reported

The hospital is the only remaining functional medical facility in Gaza City and the northern Gaza Strip, after healthcare infrastructure was completely dismantled in previous Israeli attacks.

Israeli authorities issued evacuation orders shortly before bombing the hospital early on Sunday.

Our correspondent confirmed that the bombing inflicted severe damage on the emergency building, including the reception area, laboratory, and pharmacy.

This comes amid continuous bombardment that has targeted various areas across the Gaza Strip. Strikes on Sunday also targeted the Saad Bin Mua'th School and the Abdullah al-Dahyan School in the neighborhoods of al-Tuffah and al-Sheikh al-Radwan, respectively.

It is worth noting that the hospital's courtyard was bombed by Israeli occupation forces on October 17, 2023, in an infamous massacre that Israeli authorities denied involvement in.

At the time, the Gaza Ministry of Health reported that 471 Palestinians were martyred and 342 were injured.

International community urged to protect remaining hospitals

Meanwhile, the Gaza Government Media Office urged the international community to denounce the Israeli attack on al-Ahli Baptist Hospital, urging swift work to protect remaining healthcare facilities in the territory.

It underscored that the Baptist Hospital houses several specialized medical departments, serving hindered of patients. Being the only remaining hospital in the area, the Media Office stressed that the hospital provides healthcare services to more than one million Palestinians.

The office pointed to the deliberate destruction of 34 hospitals in the Gaza Strip as part of a "systematic plan to eliminate what remains of the healthcare sector in Gaza," in a statement.

The statement underlined that in doing so, the Israeli occupation blatantly violated international conventions and the Geneva Conventions, which prohibit attacks against medical facilities.

Al-Ahli bombing couldn't happen without US's green-light

Hamas has condemned what it described as a "new war crime" following the bombing of Al-Ahli Hospital in Gaza, saying that it adds to a list of other crimes committed by the occupation.

The statement characterized the hospital attack as further evidence that "Israel" is a "rogue criminal entity" operating outside the bounds of international law and humanitarian norms. Hamas also underlined that these actions are taking place with direct support from the United States, criticizing Washington’s complicity and the failure of global accountability systems.

Holding the US administration fully responsible, Hamas said the bombing could not have occurred without an American "green light."

The group also issued a sharp critique of the international community, questioning the silence of global political and legal institutions — particularly the United Nations Security Council — in the face of “unprecedented crimes in modern times.”

Hamas urged the international community, including the United Nations, Arab and Islamic states, to intervene immediately. It called for urgent action to halt what it described as gross violations of international law and to take political and moral responsibility for ending the continued bloodshed in Gaza.

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Exclusive:

Al Mayadeen obtains Israeli doc.
regarding Gaza ceasefire

On the third day of the truce, negotiations are set to begin on “the day after,” which would center on disarmament efforts and the formal declaration of a permanent ceasefire.

Al Mayadeen has obtained a copy of the Israeli proposal submitted to mediators and subsequently conveyed to Hamas regarding negotiations for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza

In March, "Israel" reneged on a ceasefire that brought two months of relative calm and resumed its war on the Gaza Strip.

The document outlines that Hamas would release captive Edan Alexander on the first day as a special gesture to the United States, signaling goodwill at the onset of the discussions.

The Israeli proposal includes a clear demand for the complete disarmament of the Gaza Strip, setting forth a framework for a 45-day temporary ceasefire. This ceasefire would encompass the cessation of military operations, the delivery of humanitarian aid, and the exchange of prisoners.

On the second day of the truce, Hamas would release five living captives in exchange for 66 Palestinian prisoners serving life sentences and 611 detainees from Gaza.

The proposal stipulates that any release of captives must occur without public displays or ceremonial proceedings.

Moreover, the proposal calls for the establishment of a mutually agreed-upon mechanism to ensure that humanitarian aid reaches civilians exclusively.

Following the release of the five captives, the document allows for the entry of humanitarian aid and necessary shelter equipment to assist displaced persons in Gaza.

Additionally, the Israeli military would begin its “redeployment” in the Rafah area and northern Gaza Strip following the release of the captives.

On the third day, negotiations are set to begin on “the day after,” which would center on disarmament efforts and the formal declaration of a permanent ceasefire.

By the seventh day, Hamas would release four captives in exchange for 54 Palestinian prisoners serving life sentences, as well as 500 detainees held since October 7, 2023.

The proposal specifies that after the seventh day, the Israeli military would begin "redeploying" east of Salah al-Din Street.

On the 10th day, Hamas would be required to provide comprehensive information about all remaining living captives in exchange for corresponding information on Palestinian detainees

On the 20th day, Hamas would release 16 dead captives in exchange for 160 Palestinians who have been killed, with both groups to be released simultaneously.

The Israeli proposal further outlines that negotiations for a permanent ceasefire must be finalized within 45 days. It also specifies that once a ceasefire agreement is reached, the remaining live and dead captives will be released.

If a temporary ceasefire is successfully agreed upon, the proposal indicates that it could be extended under mutually agreed-upon conditions and for a duration to be determined by both parties.

Finally, the document underscores that the guarantors of the deal—Egypt, Qatar, and the United States—would continue to exert efforts to ensure the continuation of negotiations and the eventual establishment of a permanent ceasefire agreement.

Resistance leader details Gaza proposal, Hamas’ stance: Exclusive

Earlier on Monday, a Palestinian Resistance leader speaking to Al Mayadeen outlined the key points of the latest Israeli proposal, which includes the redeployment of Israeli occupation forces to positions held before March 2, a 45-day term for halting military operations, the opening of crossings, and the entry of humanitarian aid—but all under Israeli-imposed conditions.

According to the source, the proposal fails to meet Hamas’ core demands of a permanent ceasefire and a complete Israeli withdrawal from Gaza

The leader further warned that the Israeli plan appears designed to gradually strip Hamas of its leverage by extracting captives without securing meaningful concessions.

He further told Al Mayadeen that the Israeli proposal seeks to disarm Hamas and ensure it does not return to power in Gaza.

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Israeli bomb Gaza displacement tents

Israeli airstrikes all over the Gaza Strip have caused extensive loss of life and damage as dozens of displaced are killed and wounded

Israeli airstrikes on Monday targeted several locations sheltering displaced civilians across the Gaza Strip, resulting in multiple casualties, according to local civil defense teams and media reports.

Two people were killed and seven others wounded when Israeli warplanes bombed tents sheltering displaced families at Yarmouk Stadium in central Gaza City, the Palestinian Civil Defense reported. The stadium has become a refuge for hundreds of families who fled their homes amid ongoing Israeli bombardment.

“Our crews responded to urgent distress calls from the Yarmouk Stadium, where hundreds of displaced people are taking shelter,” the Civil Defense said in a statement.

An Al Mayadeen correspondent confirmed that Israeli aircraft had struck the stadium, which housed a large number of displacement tents. In a separate attack nearby, two Palestinians were killed and others injured in an airstrike that targeted an apartment near al-Saraya junction in central Gaza City.

Elsewhere in western Gaza, several individuals were injured in a drone strike near Abu Hasira Street.

Escalating acts of aggression

Further south, Israeli airstrikes hit a tent sheltering displaced civilians in the Al-Mawasi area west of Khan Younis, killing two people and injuring several more, according to local reporters.

Civil Defense teams also recovered two bodies and rescued three injured individuals after an Israeli strike on a displacement tent at the northern gate of the Asdaa City complex, also in Khan Younis.

Meanwhile, in Rafah, Israeli forces reportedly demolished multiple residential buildings in the northern part of the city. Similar demolitions were carried out by Israeli forces in eastern Gaza City, where several civilian homes were leveled.

These attacks come amid a continued Israeli military offensive in the Gaza Strip, now in its seventh month, which has displaced more than 1.9 million Palestinians and caused widespread destruction to civilian infrastructure.

Dozens killed, wounded

Gaza’s Ministry of Health announced earlier in the day that 17 Palestinians were martyred and 69 others injured over the past 24 hours as a result of ongoing Israeli attacks across the besieged Gaza Strip.

The total death toll from the Israeli assault on Gaza has now reached 51,000 martyrs and 116,343 injuries since October 7, 2023. Since March 18, 2025, 1,630 Palestinians have been killed and 4,302 wounded.

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Israeli airstrikes continue across Gaza

Dozens were killed and wounded in renewed Israeli airstrikes all over Gaza, even targeting displacement centers

Israeli occupation forces continued their bombardment of several areas across the Gaza Strip on Monday, inflicting new casualties amid an unfolding genocide that has already killed tens of thousands of Palestinians.

In southern Gaza, Israeli artillery targeted Abasan al-Kabira, east of Khan Younis, resulting in multiple injuries, according to Al Mayadeen’s correspondent. Separately, a residential home in Qeizan al-Najjar, also in Khan Younis, was hit in another strike, leaving additional civilians wounded.

In central Gaza, one Palestinian was killed after an Israeli strike targeted a group of individuals near the Great Mosque in al-Bureij refugee camp. Israeli warplanes also launched an air raid on Deir al-Balah.

Further east of Gaza City, renewed artillery shelling struck residential neighborhoods, while the Israeli military reportedly conducted fresh demolition operations.

Drone attacks, airstrikes target displacement zones

In southern Khan Younis, injuries were reported due to Israeli aerial bombardment. Meanwhile, in eastern Gaza City, an Israeli drone fired at civilian homes on Shaaf Street in al-Tuffah neighborhood.

In al-Zaytoun, southeast of Gaza City, two Palestinians were killed and others injured following a drone attack near Safed School, which is currently housing displaced families.

Separately, Al Mayadeen reported that two more people were killed and several were wounded in a strike targeting a house near al-Joulani Mosque in al-Tuffah.

39 martyrs in 24 hours in Gaza

The Gaza death toll has been updated by the Health Ministry in the Strip, with the latter reporting that 39 Palestinians arrived at hospitals as martyrs, including two recovered from under the rubble, and 62 others were injured due to the continued Israeli aggression on Gaza.

The total number of Gaza Strip casualties since the beginning of the conflict on October 7, 2023, has risen to 51,240 martyrs and 116,931 injuries. The casualties since March 18, 2025, stand at 1,864 martyrs and 4,890 injuries.

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UN Highlights Escalating
Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza

The United Nations has revealed harrowing statistics regarding the ongoing crisis in the Gaza Strip, where approximately 420,000 individuals have been newly displaced since March 18, 2025, following the resurgence of Israeli military aggression against the territory

The UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has repeatedly urged for a ceasefire, emphasizing the protection of civilian lives in Gaza and the occupied Palestinian territories. This marks yet another chapter in the conflict, with Palestinian communities under siege since April 7, 2023, as part of what has been described by some as a systematic campaign.

Despite these calls, Israeli forces have reportedly dismissed appeals and continued military operations, aggravating the already dire situation for civilians.

Critical concerns from the United Nations include allegations of ethnic cleansing, violations of human rights and international law, and the necessity for humanitarian aid. UN agencies have stressed the urgency of addressing these violations while condemning the ongoing violence and disregard for ceasefire agreements.

In a statement released Monday, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) brought attention to the severe toll inflicted upon Gaza’s civilian population. UNRWA highlighted that children, women, and men are enduring “indescribable suffering” amidst relentless airstrikes and the prolonged blockade that obstructs the delivery of humanitarian supplies and essential goods.

Through its official X account, UNRWA condemned the collective punishment of the Palestinian people, asserting that such actions are unjustifiable under any circumstances. The agency has called for an immediate halt to hostilities and the establishment of mechanisms that prioritize humanitarian access and support for those affected.

As the situation continues to deteriorate, global humanitarian organizations are warning of catastrophic consequences unless urgent measures are taken to secure aid channels and end the violence.

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Gaza Strip waste piles threaten lives

Palestinians in Gaza face severe health risks due to accumulating waste and sewage, worsened by the Israeli occupation's blockade and war, while UN agencies warn of a growing humanitarian disaster

Displaced Palestinians in the Mawasi area of Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, are facing deteriorating health conditions due to the mounting accumulation of waste and garbage, according to the Palestinian Information Centre.

Among them is Um Yasser Dawoud, an asthma patient living in a tent. Her condition has worsened because of the constant foul smell of waste and sewage carried by the wind. “This place has become a source of diseases,” she said. “Stray dogs gather at night and bark loudly, terrifying the children. Mosquitoes and flies never leave our tents.”

The situation is exacerbated by the disposal of animal carcasses in the waste heaps, as the ongoing Israeli bombardment and the difficult living conditions prevent proper burial. “This increases the foul odours and spreads diseases because of the worms coming out of them and the insects infesting the area,” she added.

Health impacts deepen for Gaza’s displaced

In central Gaza City, Mohammed Abu Dan, who lives in al-Saha district, described how informal waste sites have led to his infant daughter suffering from skin irritations due to constant bites from mosquitoes and flies.

“My daughter’s body is covered in tiny blisters, and her skin is irritated because of the insects that never leave my house,” he said. Lacking pesticides or fumigation tools, his attempts to deal with the infestation have been unsuccessful.

He lives in a damaged ground-floor apartment close to a newly formed waste dump, created by residents as the Gaza Municipality cannot transport garbage to proper facilities.

UNRWA, municipalities warn of looming environmental disaster

Meanwhile, Sam Rose, Director of Planning at UNRWA, emphasized the gravity of the situation, stressing, “People are literally living amid waste. Mass displacement has burdened everyone.” The agency previously warned that the build-up of waste in the Gaza Strip presents a serious threat to health, as many people are living in tents surrounded by garbage. The worsening waste crisis, it noted, adds to the already severe environmental and health challenges.

The Union of Gaza Strip Municipalities also sounded the alarm over the escalating humanitarian disaster due to the occupation's relentless war. The union stated that municipalities are unable to function properly because of equipment shortages and widespread destruction of infrastructure, which has crippled essential services.

It called for immediate international assistance to provide municipalities with critical resources, including heavy machinery to manage the estimated 55 million tons of rubble scattered across Gaza’s governorates.

The Gaza Municipality has issued urgent warnings about an unprecedented health and environmental catastrophe. Over 175,000 tons of uncollected solid waste are clogging the streets, while occupation forces block access to the main Juhr al-Dik waste dump.

Municipal spokesperson Hosni Mehanna stated that efforts to mitigate the crisis with the help of international organisations are being obstructed by "Israel’s" refusal to permit new equipment or allow municipal teams to reach the main dump site. He warned of disease outbreaks from uncollected waste, sewage leaks, and decomposing bodies under the rubble of homes and civilian infrastructure.

Urgent need for sustainable waste solutions

The UN Development Programme (UNDP) has also described Gaza’s solid waste crisis as an emergency, calling for swift action. Before the war erupted in October 2023, the UNDP had proposed a long-term plan for sustainable waste management aimed at transitioning to a circular economy. However, war has shifted priorities to immediate humanitarian needs.

The number of waste collection vehicles in Gaza dropped from 112 to 73 between 2017 and 2022. Many of the remaining vehicles are outdated, with each now serving about 21,000 residents, and each sanitation worker responsible for over 3,000 people.

Environmental expert Dr. Nizar al-Wahidi estimates that each person in Gaza generates approximately half a kilogram of waste daily, requiring the disposal of about 1.2 million kilograms of solid waste every day. He warned that makeshift dumps near tents and homes are triggering severe skin and respiratory illnesses, while also fostering the spread of rodents, snakes, and disease-carrying insects. Decomposing waste releases toxic gases and dangerous odors.

“Fifty million cubic meters of sewage per day cannot reach treatment plants because the [Israeli occupation] has destroyed the infrastructure,” he pointed out. Streets are now flooded with sewage, turning into hazardous swamps. He also revealed that "Israel" had cut the only power line to the Deir al-Balah water treatment facility.

Al-Wahidi voiced serious concern about the mixing of organic waste with debris and metals from destroyed homes, which may include hazardous chemicals. If leachate from these dumps contaminates groundwater, untreated drinking water could become lethal. He urged the safe and proper burial of waste per international standards.

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Exclusive: Al Mayadeen receives

Hamas' vision for Gaza ceasefire

A senior Palestinian Resistance official tells Al Mayadeen that the proposal calls for an all-in-one agreement between the two parties, ensuring a full prisoner exchange

Hamas is presenting a comprehensive approach aimed at achieving a permanent ceasefire in Gaza and securing a prisoner exchange deal, a senior Palestinian Resistance official told Al Mayadeen on Saturday.

The official explained that the proposal calls for an all-in-one agreement between the two parties, ensuring a full prisoner exchange.

The Resistance is open to a long-term ceasefire lasting up to five years, under regional and international guarantees, according to the official, who maintained that once the framework is agreed upon, the situation on the ground would revert to the status prior to March 2.

Immediately following the agreement, military operations would cease, Israeli occupation forces would withdraw from the Gaza Strip, and humanitarian aid would be allowed to enter the Palestinian enclave in accordance with an established humanitarian protocol, the official emphasized

As part of the proposal, Hamas suggests the formation of a local committee composed of independent technocrats to administer Gaza, granting it full jurisdiction and responsibilities, the official noted.

The governance committee would be established based on the Egyptian proposal for the community support committee.

The senior official also said that Hamas’ proposal aims to pave the way for achieving a broader national consensus within the framework of previous agreements reached between Palestinian factions, the latest of which is the Beijing Agreement.

Later, Israeli media reported that Mossad chief David Barnea met with the Qatari Prime Minister and discussed two proposals for a ceasefire in Gaza.

According to the media, the first proposal by the Mossad chief is a temporary plan involving the release of a number of Israeli captives in exchange for a short-term ceasefire, while the second calls for the release of all captives in exchange for a long-term ceasefire.

Hamas delegation arrives in Cairo for Gaza ceasefire talks

Earlier on Saturday, Hamas announced the arrival of a high-level delegation, led by the chairman of the Movement's Leadership Council, Mohammad Darwish, in the Egyptian capital, Cairo.

The group confirmed that the delegation has commenced talks with Egyptian officials to present and negotiate its vision for halting the Israeli war on Gaza.

Discussions include a prisoner exchange as part of a comprehensive deal calling for a full withdrawal of Israeli occupation forces and the reconstruction of Gaza.

The delegation will also discuss the escalating humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza, underscoring the critical urgency of facilitating the swift entry of humanitarian aid, particularly essential supplies such as food and medicine, to alleviate the suffering of civilians in the besieged Strip

In addition, the delegation is engaging in talks on the establishment of a Community Support Committee to oversee governance and essential services in Gaza, while also reviewing recent internal Palestinian developments and exploring strategies to address ongoing political and social challenges.

Meanwhile, AFP, citing a Hamas official, reported that the movement has expressed readiness to accept a comprehensive deal to end the war, which would involve the immediate release of all remaining captives and the implementation of a five-year truce aimed at stabilizing the situation in Gaza.

“Hamas is ready for a single-batch prisoner exchange and a five-year truce,” the official told AFP on condition of anonymity.

The movement has firmly maintained that any truce must result in the complete end of the war, the total withdrawal of Israeli occupation forces from Gaza, and the prompt and adequate delivery of humanitarian aid to the devastated Palestinian enclave.

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Israelis kill 34 Palestinians in Gaza in 24h

As the death toll in Gaza skyrockets, UN envoy Riyad Mansour urges international action, warning that the world is growing desensitized to daily killings and displacement under occupation

At least 34 Palestinians have been killed since Tuesday morning, following a series of airstrikes carried out by the Israeli occupation across various areas of the Gaza Strip, according to Al Mayadeen’s correspondent.

In response to the escalating violence, Palestine’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Riyad Mansour, called on the international community to intensify pressure on Israel to halt its ongoing crimes.

Speaking before the UN Security Council, Mansour stressed that the Palestinian people are being killed and starved on a daily basis. He noted that 70% of the victims are women and children.

Call for urgent international action, support

Mansour urged the adoption of urgent measures to confront settler-colonialism, annexation, and forced displacement, calling for the end of the Israeli occupation's illegal presence in the occupied Palestinian territories, in line with the advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice.

He also called for support for the Palestinian government, which has demonstrated a clear commitment to reform and peace, as well as for the political and financial backing of the Arab reconstruction plan and continued support for UNRWA.

Highlighting the growing desensitization of the international community, Mansour warned that the greatest danger lies in the world becoming accustomed to such atrocities. He emphasized that what is happening in Gaza is not war but "cruelty", a term used by Pope Francis to describe the ongoing aggression.

These developments come amid relentless escalation by the Israeli regime, with various parts of Gaza facing continuous aerial, ground, and naval bombardment. The ongoing assault is exacerbating the suffering of civilians and threatens to cause further casualties and widespread destruction.
'Israel' creating conditions incompatible with Gaza's survival: Türk

The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, has called for immediate international intervention to prevent Gaza's humanitarian situation from spiraling into an even deeper catastrophe. In a statement issued Tuesday, Türk described the conditions created by "Israel's" total blockade of the Strip as pushing life-saving support systems toward collapse.

"There must be concerted international efforts to stop this humanitarian catastrophe from reaching a new, unseen level," Türk declared.

According to the UN rights chief, Gaza's critical infrastructure has been devastated under the blockade, with essential services like healthcare, clean water, and food supply networks now nearing total failure. Türk warned that the ongoing restrictions appear to be creating conditions that could threaten the very survival of the Palestinian population.

"Israel appears to be inflicting on Palestinians in Gaza conditions of life increasingly incompatible with their continued existence as a group in Gaza," he said.

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