At least five people were killed in an Israeli drone strike on a security checkpoint in northern Gaza on Saturday, according to local sources. Several others were seriously injured and taken to nearby hospitals. The attack reportedly involved two Israeli drones targeting the post, causing immediate casualties at the scene.

Field sources indicated that the death toll could rise as some of the injured remain in critical condition. Israeli authorities have not issued any immediate comment regarding the incident.

The strike comes amid intensified drone and air attacks across Gaza in recent weeks, which have led to an increase in civilian casualties, according to the report.

The death toll from Israel’s ongoing military operations in the Gaza Strip has risen to at least 72,773, with another 172,723 people injured, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry. The ministry reported that the campaign, which began in October 2023, has caused extensive casualties and destruction across the enclave, affecting large numbers of civilians, including women and children.

Although a ceasefire was announced last October, attacks have continued almost daily. Since that time, at least 881 people have been killed and 2,621 injured in renewed strikes, the ministry said. The continuing violence has deepened the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

International concern over the situation has grown, but a lasting ceasefire and adequate humanitarian aid have yet to be secured, leaving the region in prolonged instability and suffering.

Israeli military operations and settler violence continued overnight across the occupied West Bank, with reports describing the actions as 'ethnic cleansing'. On Monday, several incidents of violence were recorded in multiple areas, including raids, arrests, and property searches by Israeli forces.

In Abu Nujaym village southeast of Bethlehem, Israeli settlers drove all-terrain vehicles recklessly through neighborhoods, spreading fear among residents. In nearby Za’atara, Israeli forces searched several homes belonging to the Thuwaib family. Two brothers, one aged 15, were arrested in Tal near Nablus, while additional raids were conducted in surrounding villages. In Yabad near Jenin, shops were searched and residents questioned, and infantry units were deployed in the nearby Kafr Qud area. In Hebron, four Palestinians, including a child, were detained after home raids and beatings.

Armed settlers, reportedly protected by Israeli troops, attacked Palestinian homes in Wadi al-Rakhim, setting fire to a sheep farm and traditional oven. A video published by Quds News Network showed Israeli forces blindfolding and detaining Palestinians in the Far’a refugee camp near Tubas.

At least six Palestinians were killed and forty others injured in Israeli airstrikes on Gaza within the past 24 hours, according to the Gaza Health Ministry. The ministry reported that some victims remain trapped under rubble or stranded on roads, while rescue and ambulance teams have not yet reached several affected areas.

Since the start of the so-called ceasefire that began in October, a total of 877 people have been killed and 2,602 injured, the ministry added. The report highlights ongoing violence and humanitarian challenges despite the declared truce.

The situation underscores the continued instability in Gaza, with limited access for emergency services and rising civilian casualties reported by local authorities.

Francesca Albanese, the UN Special Rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territories, has called on Mediterranean countries to ensure the safety of the Gaza-bound 'Global Sumud Flotilla'. In a post on social media platform X, she said that civilian ships attempting to break what she described as Israel’s genocidal blockade of Gaza must be protected. Albanese also urged an end to policies linked to racial discrimination and called for justice.

Earlier, workers aboard the flotilla reported sighting a military vessel near their convoy. At the same time, Israeli media reported that preparations were underway to intercept the flotilla. The appeal from the UN expert comes as tensions rise around efforts to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza by sea.

The situation underscores ongoing concerns over the safety of civilian-led aid missions and the broader humanitarian crisis in Gaza, as reports of Israeli attacks continue to emerge.

Israeli airstrikes continued across the blockaded Gaza Strip, killing at least eight Palestinians in the latest attacks. Among the dead were three workers from a community kitchen in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza, which was directly targeted on Sunday. Local sources said the victims were involved in preparing and distributing food aid for war-affected residents.

Separate strikes were also reported in Khan Younis in the south and Beit Lahia in the north, resulting in additional casualties. Al Jazeera’s correspondent Hind Khoudary reported that the ongoing bombardment has intensified fear and deepened the humanitarian crisis across Gaza, where thousands are struggling with shortages of shelter and food.

Human rights organizations have expressed concern that Gaza’s civilian infrastructure, including hospitals, shelters, and aid facilities, remains at risk amid the prolonged conflict, which has already caused extensive damage.

Israeli forces have carried out new attacks in several areas of the Gaza Strip, according to the Palestinian news agency Wafa. Local sources reported that Israeli troops shelled the eastern and southern parts of Khan Younis, with heavy gunfire coming from military vehicles positioned in those areas. Additional shelling was reported in the eastern section of the Al-Bureij refugee camp, causing panic among residents.

In Gaza City, Israeli warships reportedly fired shells toward the coastal area. The report did not mention any casualties or injuries resulting from these attacks. The incidents mark a continuation of Israeli military operations across multiple parts of Gaza.

As of now, no official statements or casualty figures have been released, leaving the full extent of the damage and impact unclear.

Hamas has confirmed that Izz al-Din al-Haddad, a commander of its military wing, the Qassam Brigades, was killed in an Israeli airstrike on the Gaza Strip on Friday evening. The group said al-Haddad’s wife, daughter, and several other Palestinian civilians also died in the attack.

In a statement, Hamas described the incident as a treacherous and cowardly assassination, accusing Israel of repeatedly violating the ongoing ceasefire by targeting civilians in Gaza. The group said the killing of al-Haddad represented the latest example of Israel’s continued aggression and breach of the truce agreement.

Israeli authorities have not issued any immediate comment on the incident, according to the report sourced from Al Jazeera.

The Gaza Health Ministry reported that at least 13 people were killed and 57 others injured in Israeli attacks over the past 24 hours. Among the dead was one person who succumbed to earlier injuries, according to the Palestinian news agency Wafa. The report was published on May 16, 2026.

The ministry stated that despite a ceasefire that took effect on October 11 of the previous year, violence and attacks have continued. Since then, a total of 870 people have been killed and 2,543 injured, while 771 bodies have been recovered from the rubble. Medical officials said many people remain trapped under debris or on roads, and rescue teams and ambulance workers are struggling to reach them due to various obstacles.

Additionally, one more Palestinian died in a building collapse, bringing the total number of such deaths to 30, according to the report.

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, aged 90, is reportedly preparing his son Yasser Abbas for a senior leadership position within Fatah, the ruling party of the Palestinian Authority. Six unnamed Palestinian officials told The New York Times that Abbas is taking this step to extend his influence. Abbas has led the Palestinian Authority, which governs parts of the West Bank, since 2005 and has maintained tight control by sidelining rivals, limiting judicial independence, and cooperating with Israel on security matters.

Abbas’s presidential term officially ended in 2009, but he has since canceled elections and faced persistent allegations of corruption. Many Palestinians view his move to promote his son as evidence that he has no intention of loosening his grip on power or allowing new leadership to emerge. Political analyst Hani al-Masri described the situation as rule under one man’s control.

The reported succession effort comes amid growing international pressure on the Palestinian Authority to implement significant political reforms, despite internal party resistance and public discontent.

Palestine has called on the international community to recognize the 1948 violence and displacement of Palestinians, known as the Nakba, as a crime of ethnic cleansing. The appeal came in a statement from the Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Friday, marking Nakba Day. The ministry emphasized the need to acknowledge the lasting impact of the event and urged global support for Palestinians’ legitimate and inalienable rights.

The statement reaffirmed Palestinians’ right to return to their homeland, establish an independent state with Jerusalem as its capital, and end the prolonged Israeli occupation. It accused Israeli forces of continuing the Nakba through ongoing aggression in Gaza and violence in the West Bank. The ministry urged the international community to move beyond verbal support and take effective measures to protect Palestinians from such crimes.

According to the Wafa news agency, Israeli attacks in Gaza and the West Bank have continued despite a formal ceasefire. Recent strikes killed several people, with thousands reported dead or injured since the escalation began in October 2023.

At least seven Palestinians were killed and dozens injured in Israeli airstrikes on Gaza City on Nakba Day, according to reports from Al Jazeera and Anadolu. The attacks targeted a residential building in the Rimal area and a civilian vehicle, leaving three people dead in the vehicle strike and four in the building strike. Among the dead were three women and a child, while about 45 others were reported injured, several critically.

Eyewitnesses told Al Jazeera that at least four missiles were fired, causing a massive fire in the residential building and widespread panic among residents. Gaza Civil Defense spokesperson Mahmoud Basal said hundreds of people lived in the targeted building and that the strikes came without prior warning. Many families were affected, with entire households among the casualties.

The attacks occurred on the 78th anniversary of Nakba Day, which marks the 1948 displacement of approximately 750,000 Palestinians following the creation of Israel.

The United States is considering asking Israel to allocate part of the Palestinian Authority’s (PA) frozen tax revenues to President Donald Trump’s “Board of Peace” for implementing his post-war Gaza reconstruction plan, according to five sources familiar with the matter. Three sources said Washington has not yet decided whether to make a formal request to Israel. Two Palestinian sources indicated that under the proposal, part of the funds would go to a US-backed interim government for Gaza, while the rest would be released to the PA if it carries out required reforms.

The PA says Israel is currently withholding about $5 billion in tax revenues, collected under a long-standing arrangement for imported goods. Israel froze the funds over disputes regarding payments to families of prisoners and those killed by Israeli forces. The freeze has caused a severe financial crisis in the West Bank, forcing salary cuts for thousands of PA employees.

Trump’s $70 billion Gaza reconstruction plan remains stalled as Hamas refuses to disarm and Israeli attacks continue. The PA was not consulted in the plan, and its exclusion from the “Board of Peace” has further marginalized the Western-backed authority.

Israeli forces and settlers carried out widespread raids and attacks across several areas of the occupied West Bank on the morning of May 15, 2026. According to reports, a mosque was set on fire, and multiple vehicles and homes were vandalized during the assaults.

Citing the Palestinian news agency Wafa, the report said Israeli forces entered the city of Nablus and searched several houses, arresting one Palestinian. In a separate incident, settlers attacked homes in the village of Al-Lubban ash-Sharqiya, south of Nablus. Another attack occurred near the city of Ramallah, where settlers set fire to vehicles owned by Palestinians and torched a mosque, along with damaging other properties.

The incidents reflect continuing tensions in the occupied West Bank, with multiple areas experiencing simultaneous raids and property destruction, according to the report sourced from Al Jazeera.

A Palestinian man was killed by Israeli forces near the village of Al-Lubban Ash-Sharqiya in the occupied West Bank. According to the Israeli military, the shooting occurred after soldiers allegedly saw three individuals throwing stones at moving vehicles. One person was killed and another was injured in the incident.

The Israeli army stated that its troops opened fire after identifying the suspects engaged in stone-throwing. The report, citing Al Jazeera, did not provide further details about the identity of the deceased or the condition of the injured person. The incident adds to ongoing tensions in the West Bank, where confrontations between Israeli forces and Palestinians have been frequent.

No additional information was immediately available regarding local or official reactions to the shooting or any subsequent investigation.